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BHFC 151 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kareefa Zhenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haastu Turak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haastu Turak will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kareefa Zhenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haastu Turak!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhenny shoots and misses
and Turak counters with a single leg into guard. Zhenny didn't expect that.
Zhenny is trying to keep Turak in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Turak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Haastu Turak.
Turak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhenny defends it nicely.
Turak closes the distance and clinches up with Zhenny, looking for a takedown. Turak pushes Zhenny against the ropes but Zhenny circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zhenny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turak shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zhenny sprawls well. Zhenny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Turak gets slowly back to his feet.
Kareefa Zhenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haastu Turak.
Zhenny feints and as Turak raises his hands in defense, Zhenny changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zhenny lands a couple of digs.
Zhenny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhenny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhenny wants to stand and escape but instead Turak has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Turak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zhenny is looking for a triangle but Turak pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turak trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhenny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhenny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Turak passes Zhenny's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhenny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zhenny is not content to let Turak control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhenny is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Turak pulls his head out easily.
Turak trying to control from half guard but Zhenny is working away.
Zhenny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turak is working away from the top position though.
Turak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Turak wants to take a breather but Zhenny is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turak passes to full mount!
Turak trying to control but Zhenny is having none of it.
Zhenny tries to reverse the position but Turak maintains control.
Zhenny takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Turak throws some wild stikes that Zhenny manages to avoid easily.
Turak misses with a head shot.
Turak looking to control but Zhenny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Turak connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turak wants to control the pace but Zhenny is squirming around nicely.
Turak looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haastu Turak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zhenny shoots in for a double leg but Turak sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kareefa Zhenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhenny closes the distance and clinches up with Turak, looking for a takedown. Zhenny pushes Turak against the ropes but Turak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zhenny tries to clinch there but Turak circles away.
Zhenny shoots in for a takedown but Turak shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareefa Zhenny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turak shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zhenny is trying to defend but Turak finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zhenny is staying active underneath Turak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zhenny moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Turak in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Turak has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turak advances to half guard.
Zhenny wants to get back to his feet.
Turak is looking to take a break and control but Zhenny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Haastu Turak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhenny is trying to get back to full guard.
Turak wants to control but Zhenny is keeping him busy.
Turak prevents Zhenny from standing back up.
Turak wants to take a breather but Zhenny is having none of it.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Haastu Turak hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zhenny shoots in but Turak avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turak shoots in for a takedown but Zhenny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhenny 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.
Zhenny trying to control the position from guard on top but Turak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
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!
Zhenny wants to control but Turak is having none of it.
Turak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turak controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Zhenny that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Turak wants to control the pace but Zhenny is squirming around nicely.
Turak in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zhenny is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Turak landing strikes from the mount and Zhenny is in trouble!
Turak wants to control the pace but Zhenny is squirming around nicely.
Turak landing punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turak looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee warns Zhenny that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Turak controlling from mount.
Turak looking to control but Zhenny is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zhenny wants to control but Turak is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zhenny is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haastu Turak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zhenny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zhenny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Turak.
Turak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zhenny fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zhenny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhenny misses with a few strikes there.
Zhenny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Turak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhenny fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Turak to the ground. Zhenny is now in Turak's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turak trying to control the position.
Zhenny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhenny drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Turak manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zhenny has Turak in his guard.
Turak advances position into side control!
Zhenny tries to buck Turak off but Turak is having none of it.
Turak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhenny keeps working.
Zhenny is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turak trying to control the action but Zhenny is working from the bottom.
Turak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zhenny kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Turak tries to move to mount but Zhenny blocks the move with his legs.
Turak is looking to take a break and control but Zhenny is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zhenny struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhenny is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Turak shoots in but Zhenny avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhenny shoots in for a takedown but Turak shows good takedown defense.
Turak dodges the punch combination from Zhenny.
Zhenny misses with a takedown attempt
and Turak counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Turak.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kareefa Zhenny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zhenny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhenny tries to get out of the position.
Zhenny working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhenny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zhenny wants to stand but Turak is controlling the position.
Zhenny working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turak stopping the sweep attempt from Zhenny.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Haastu Turak.
I've got Turak 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haastu Turak!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Andersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Splinter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andersson comes to the ring accompanied by Now we are free. The crowd seem to be enjoying Splinter's choice of entrance music: Ninja Tutles theme song by THROWDOWN. Sven Andersson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Andersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Master Splinter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Splinter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Andersson clinches up against the ropes.
Splinter wants to break free but Andersson has control.
Splinter is trying to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling him.
Splinter is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
Splinter tries to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling the position.
Splinter tries to circle away but Andersson has him pinned against the ropes.
Splinter can't break the clinch.
Andersson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Splinter's efforts to push away.
Andersson jumps into guard, dragging Splinter to the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Andersson pulls Splinter in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Andersson keeping moving, preventing Splinter from controlling successfully.
Splinter tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter tries to free his leg and advance position but Andersson is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Splinter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Master Splinter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Splinter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Splinter connects with a right hand. Andersson shakes it off.
Andersson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Splinter was covering up waiting for the punch and Andersson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Splinter keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Splinter is trying to keep Andersson in close.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Splinter keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sven Andersson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Andersson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Splinter is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splinter is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Splinter is looking to improve his position.
Splinter pushes Andersson off looking to stand but Andersson dives back in and keeps control.
Andersson trying to control from half guard but Splinter is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Andersson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Splinter to stand up.
Splinter gets tackled into the ropes by Andersson. Andersson maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Andersson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Andersson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Splinter lands a slapping body shot.
Splinter scores with a nice head shot.
Master Splinter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Splinter scores with a punch to the head.
Splinter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andersson on the side of the head.
Andersson moves into the clinch.
Andersson is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Splinter can't fight it off and eventually Andersson manages to take the fight to the floor. Splinter looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Splinter manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Splinter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Splinter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Andersson is surviving well by controlling Splinter's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splinter goes for an armbar but Andersson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Andersson.
Andersson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Splinter wants to stand but Andersson is controlling the position.
Andersson wants to pass the guard but Splinter is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Splinter keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Splinter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andersson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Master Splinter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Splinter lands with a hook. Andersson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Splinter digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
Andersson throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Splinter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andersson doesn't seem phased though.
Andersson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Splinter to the ground. Andersson is now in Splinter's guard.
Andersson won't allow Splinter to get back to his feet.
Andersson throwing strikes but missing.
Splinter wants to stand and escape but Andersson is having none of it.
Splinter is trying to control the position but Andersson postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Master Splinter hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Splinter throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Andersson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice body punch from Splinter.
Splinter tries a head kick but it misses.
Andersson misses with a hook.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Splinter is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
Andersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Splinter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Andersson.
Decent striking displayed by Splinter there.
Andersson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Splinter.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Splinter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Splinter scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splinter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Splinter throws a head kick that misses.
Splinter lands an overhand right.
Splinter with a hook.
Splinter throws a combination. Andersson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Splinter as he connects with a hook.
Andersson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Splinter gets caught flat footed, as Andersson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Andersson stands and steps away. Splinter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Andersson misses with a takedown attempt - Splinter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Splinter lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Splinter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice combination there by Splinter.
Andersson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Donk. Splinter catches Andersson right on the button with a cross.
Andersson clinches with his opponent.
Andersson lands a takedown into guard.
Andersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andersson throwing strikes from guard but Splinter blocks nicely.
Splinter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Andersson wants to control but Splinter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Splinter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Andersson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Splinter is working for a kimura but Andersson is defending it quite comfortably.
Splinter is stalling here. Andersson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Splinter seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Andersson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Splinter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Andersson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Splinter avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Andersson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Splinter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Splinter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andersson blocks a head kick by Splinter.
Andersson has closed the distance and engaged Splinter in a clinch.
Andersson pulls Splinter into guard.
Andersson looking to control.
Andersson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Splinter wants to control from the top but Andersson keeps moving.
Splinter trying to stand up but can't free himself from Andersson's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Splinter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Andersson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Splinter, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter wants to get back to his feet but Andersson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Splinter controls Andersson momentarily but Andersson frees himself.
Andersson prevents Splinter from getting back to his feet.
Andersson trying to control the position from guard on top but Splinter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Splinter tries to sprawl but Andersson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Andersson is keen to just control but Splinter is a slippery customer.
Splinter tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control.
Splinter tries to kick Andersson off but Andersson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splinter is trying to control but can't.
Sven Andersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Splinter wants to get back to his feet.
Andersson stands up and beckons Splinter to join him on the feet.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Splinter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Andersson in his tracks.
Splinter digs a good hook to Andersson's body.
Splinter lands with a slapping head kick.
Splinter lands with a hook. Andersson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Splinter lands with a straight right. Andersson didn't see that one coming.
Splinter plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Splinter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersson drives through with a takedown into Splinter's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Splinter trying to control the position.
Andersson wants to control from the top but Splinter keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Splinter keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Splinter looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Splinter tries to keep at a distance but Andersson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Splinter can't break the clinch.
Splinter tries to break the clinch but Andersson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Andersson keeps control of Splinter as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Splinter avoiding damage as Andersson throws knees to the body.
Splinter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Splinter has had enough of the clinch but Andersson keeps him there for the moment.
Splinter being controlled against the ropes.
Splinter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Andersson has him pressed against the ropes.
Splinter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Splinter is looking to break free of the clinch but Andersson has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Splinter is trying to break free.
Andersson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Splinter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Master Splinter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Andersson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sven Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Splinter tries to circle away but Andersson has him pinned against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sven Andersson.
I think Splinter 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Master Splinter!
A very excited looking Master Splinter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konsta Pylkkanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiliti Mafi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiliti Mafi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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281 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Konsta Pylkkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kiliti Mafi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Mafi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mafi pushes Pylkkanen up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mafi wants to take the fight to the mat but Pylkkanen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mafi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mafi is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mafi is trying to pull guard but Pylkkanen turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Konsta Pylkkanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiliti Mafi.
Mafi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mafi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pylkkanen.
Pylkkanen slips nicely into half guard.
Mafi tries to get to full guard but Pylkkanen has control of the leg.
Pylkkanen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pylkkanen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pylkkanen throwing shots but Mafi is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pylkkanen is working for a submission of some sort.
Pylkkanen gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Pylkkanen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mafi drops Pylkkanen with a left right combo! Mafi follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Konsta Pylkkanen has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pylkkanen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pylkkanen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pylkkanen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mafi has picked Pylkkanen up and slammed him! Pylkkanen can't keep hold of the triangle and Mafi manages to pass to side control!
Pylkkanen is trying to control Mafi's posture but Mafi avoids it.
Mafi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mafi tries to stand but Pylkkanen is controlling his head.
Pylkkanen is looking for a sweep.
Pylkkanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mafi's best efforts.
Mafi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mafi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pylkkanen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pylkkanen.
Mafi trying to control the position from guard on top but Pylkkanen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pylkkanen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mafi.
Mafi forces his way into half guard.
Pylkkanen is trying to get back to full guard.
Pylkkanen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pylkkanen looking for submissions off his back.
Pylkkanen is looking for a sweep. Mafi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pylkkanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mafi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pylkkanen's guard.
Pylkkanen is trying to keep Mafi in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen has a closed guard, preventing Mafi from standing up.
Mafi trying to control but Pylkkanen is working from the bottom.
Pylkkanen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Mafi has passed into half guard!
Pylkkanen looking for submissions off his back.
Mafi prevents Pylkkanen from improving his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pylkkanen is trying to control but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiliti Mafi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konsta Pylkkanen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pylkkanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mafi closes the distance and pushes Pylkkanen back into the ropes.
Pylkkanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mafi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mafi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Pylkkanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mafi lands a two punch combo.
Kiliti Mafi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mafi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pylkkanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Pylkkanen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mafi.
Pylkkanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mafi backs up against the ropes.
Mafi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pylkkanen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pylkkanen stops Mafi from getting back to his feet.
Mafi gets back to full guard.
Pylkkanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mafi is keeping the position for now.
Mafi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Konsta Pylkkanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pylkkanen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mafi dives on top into guard.
Pylkkanen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mafi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pylkkanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pylkkanen looking for a guillotine here but Mafi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pylkkanen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mafi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mafi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mafi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mafi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mafi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Pylkkanen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mafi works to advance to full mount. Pylkkanen defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mafi throwing strikes here but Pylkkanen is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pylkkanen tries to hold on but Mafi pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mafi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Pylkkanen working to try and regain half guard.
Pylkkanen gets back to half guard.
Pylkkanen tries to get to full guard but Mafi has control of the leg.
Mafi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Pylkkanen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kiliti Mafi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucentus Darklance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradshaw comes to the ring accompanied by System of a Down- Mind. The key to victory for Robert Bradshaw has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucentus Darklance!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Bradshaw catches Darklance right on the button with a cross.
Nice takedown defense from Bradshaw. No joy for Darklance on that attempt.
Darklance changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw tries to avoid it but Darklance manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradshaw to the ground. Bradshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bradshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Darklance moves out of range.
Bradshaw misses with a looping left.
Bradshaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darklance tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bradshaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bradshaw misses with a looping right.
Darklance fails to land the takedown.
Robert Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucentus Darklance.
Darklance tries to clinch there but Bradshaw circles away.
Bradshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw misses with an uppercut.
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that Darklance avoids nicely.
Darklance lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bradshaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Darklance works over Bradshaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Bradshaw lands a right hook to the body.
Darklance gets a double leg takedown into Bradshaw's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bradshaw being controlled here, momentarily.
Darklance wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
Darklance loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bradshaw working a defensive guard here.
Darklance is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucentus Darklance has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bradshaw lands with a nice body punch.
Robert Bradshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradshaw darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bradshaw lands a jab to Darklance's midsection.
Darklance tries to clinch up.
Darklance shoots for a double leg takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well. He's pushed Darklance's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Darklance uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Darklance avoids them all with ease.
Bradshaw stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darklance shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Darklance showed some decent athleticism there.
Darklance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Darklance looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Darklance has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darklance is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darklance trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darklance throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Bradshaw tries to hold on but Darklance pushes him away.
Bradshaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Darklance on the ground.
Darklance scoring with strikes but Bradshaw is staying in there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bradshaw wants to control but Darklance is having none of it.
Darklance with a couple of short strikes.
Bradshaw is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darklance content just to control the position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Darklance cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucentus Darklance dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Darklance dives in and scores a takedown into Bradshaw's guard.
Darklance trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
Darklance is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Darklance connects with a couple of short punches.
Darklance controls from within his opponent's guard.
Darklance trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darklance looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darklance is looking to work some ground and pound but Bradshaw has wrist control.
Darklance scoring with some ground and pound.
Darklance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradshaw is keeping the position for now.
Darklance drops back looking for a leg! Bradshaw is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bradshaw manages to kick Darklance off! Darklance jumps back into Bradshaw's guard.
Darklance thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bradshaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradshaw tries to get out of the position.
Darklance trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darklance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bradshaw is keeping the position for now.
Darklance wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darklance controlling from the top position.
Darklance trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bradshaw has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bradshaw lands an overhand right.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darklance lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Darklance moves out of range of the strikes.
Darklance throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bradshaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Darklance is in Bradshaw's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darklance trying to control but Bradshaw is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucentus Darklance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darklance pushes down on Bradshaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Darklance frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bradshaw takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Darklance looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Darklance looking to control but Bradshaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darklance looking for a guillotine from mount but Bradshaw is having none of it.
Darklance looking to secure an arm triangle but Bradshaw defends it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darklance avoids the attempt from Bradshaw to control.
Darklance lands a heavy elbow.
Darklance dominating with strikes here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darklance controlling from mount.
Bradshaw tries to reverse the position but Darklance maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucentus Darklance 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!
Bradshaw throws a shot from downtown. Darklance moves away and avoids it.
Bradshaw takes a swing at Darklance's ribcage but misses.
Darklance moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darklance tries to clinch but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Lucentus Darklance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darklance was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Darklance.
Darklance shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw defends it nicely.
Darklance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robert Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucentus Darklance.
Darklance tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradshaw swivels and escapes.
Darklance misses with a takedown attempt - Bradshaw sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Robert Bradshaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Darklance moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Bradshaw. Those never looked like landing.
Bradshaw misses with a body shot.
Darklance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Darklance's shoulder, as Darklance tries to avoid the shot.
Darklance takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice takedown defense from Bradshaw. No joy for Darklance on that attempt.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Darklance moves out of range.
Darklance lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bradshaw misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darklance looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bradshaw is fending him off so far but Darklance persists. Nope, Bradshaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Robert Bradshaw is winning the standup battle so far.
Darklance shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Darklance takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darklance stays in close to Bradshaw's body and controls the position.
Darklance wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
Bradshaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Darklance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darklance is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Darklance seems to be looking for submissions.
Darklance seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Darklance wants to take a breather but Bradshaw is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darklance seems to be looking for submissions.
Darklance is keen to just control but Bradshaw is a slippery customer.
Darklance working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bradshaw's thigh. Bradshaw counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Darklance trying to control the position from guard on top but Bradshaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darklance throwing strikes from guard but Bradshaw blocks nicely.
Darklance working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucentus Darklance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradshaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darklance wants to control from the top but Bradshaw keeps moving.
Bradshaw working a defensive guard here.
Robert Bradshaw has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bradshaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bradshaw misses with a shot to the body
and Darklance counters with a thumping low kick.
Darklance tries to close the distance and clinch but Bradshaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darklance shoots in for a double leg but Bradshaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Darklance tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bradshaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robert Bradshaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darklance scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucentus Darklance comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Darklance 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucentus Darklance!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrik Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clark comes into the arena with System of a Down- Bounce blaring out of the sound system. Kallio has chosen Meshuggah - obZen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henrik Kallio!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kallio looks for a takedown but Clark sprawls well.
Clark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kallio.
Kallio tries to clinch up but Clark circles away and keeps his distance.
Clark lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kallio at a distance.
Clark swats away the attempt to clinch by Kallio.
Clark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kallio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clark misses with a wild body shot.
Clark throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kallio on the side of the head.
Donk. Clark catches Kallio right on the button with a cross.
Clark moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kallio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kallio tries to clinch
and Clark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark with a jab.
Kallio scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kallio sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Clark defending well though.
Clark is refusing to be controlled, as Kallio sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio seems to be looking for submissions.
Clark wants to get back to full guard but Kallio has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Clark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clark tries to buck Kallio off but Kallio is having none of it.
Kallio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio has an Americana. Clark didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kallio is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kallio hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Henrik Kallio!
Henrik Kallio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Rebel Pride Clothing. Everything in STOCK $5 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Great comes to the ring accompanied by Adiemus. Ward has chosen Tap Out as his entrance music. Rick Ward struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 186.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Rick Ward has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Ward!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Great. That's going to slow Ward down.
Ward looks gassed!
Great looks to land a body kick but Ward moved away.
Great moves in looking to clinch but Ward pushes him off.
Great throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Great cracks Ward with an open hand slap.
No joy there for Great, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Great avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Great tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Great wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Great throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Great scores with a hook to the body. Ward takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Great tries a head kick but it misses.
Great turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Great lands a head kick. Ward smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Great gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Great's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ward misses with a shot to the body
and Great counters with a head kick.
Ward is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ward covering up! Great comes in with a big uppercut and Ward goes doooown! He's slumped up against the ropes, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Great!
After the big win, Alexander Great made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Skin-Clothes Designing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cristian Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ward has chosen I will not bow as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristian Romero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Ward!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romero 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Romero throws a big right hand that misses.
Ward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Romero content to stall in guard here.
Romero won't allow Ward to sweep him here.
Romero stands and throws Ward's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ward is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Romero stalls from top position.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero lands a decent elbow from side control.
Romero tries to move to mount but Ward blocks the move with his legs.
Romero working the strikes but Ward uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Romero wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Romero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Romero scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ward wants to control but Romero is keeping busy.
Romero 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.
Romero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Romero is thwarting Ward's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ward is trying is best to control the position here.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
Romero is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ward sees it coming and defends easily.
Ward regains full guard. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward controlling Romero's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero distracts Ward with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Romero trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Romero is looking to work some ground and pound but Ward has wrist control.
Romero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Romero passes into half guard.
Ward avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Romero.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward moves into full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Romero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Romero trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Ward preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ward keeping moving, preventing Romero from controlling successfully.
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!
Romero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero wants to control from the top but Ward keeps moving.
Ward is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristian Romero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
No luck for Romero with that takedown attempt.
Romero shoots in for a takedown but Ward shows good takedown defense.
Ward tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romero tries a head kick but it misses.
Ward tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Ward catches Romero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Romero moves out of range as Ward strikes.
Jordan Ward seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward misses with a body shot.
Romero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Romero working away.
Romero thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Romero is looking to take a break and control but Ward is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is trying to improve his position.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Ward won't allow Romero to pass to mount.
Ward wants to control but Romero is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romero is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Ward has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Romero is working away from the top position though.
Ward is refusing to be controlled, as Romero sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Cristian Romero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Romero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Romero shoots and misses
and Romero takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristian Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ward throws the left hand but Romero avoids the punch easily.
Romero with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a three punch combo that has Romero backing up. Romero nods at Ward to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ward throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ward lands a nice looking body shot.
Ward punishes Romero's body with a nice straight punch.
Ward lands a jab to the head.
Ward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Romero fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ward avoids it really well and circles away.
Ward throws a leg kick but Romero moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero looking to score a takedown here. Ward is defending well but Romero drives through and ends up in Ward's guard.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Romero works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Romero looks to land a strike but Ward avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ward is controlling Romero's posture.
Romero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ward is keeping the position for now.
Ward looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward is trying to control the position but Romero postures up.
Romero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ward works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jordan Ward.
Ward scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ward stuffs the takedown.
Romero fails with the takedown
and Ward counters with a straight right hand.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ward.
Ward throws a hook to the side of Romero's head but Romero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Romero shoots in for a double leg but Ward sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Romero gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ward.
Ward lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Romero shoots in but no luck this time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ward.
Romero moves away from the strike by Ward.
Romero decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Romero passes into side control, despite Ward's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ward's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Romero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ward is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward parries the strikes from Romero easily there. Romero is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ward to escape.
Romero trying to control the position but Ward is working away.
Romero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ward prevents Romero from improving position.
Ward manages to work his way to half guard, despite Romero's best efforts.
Ward tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Romero.
Romero throwing strikes from guard but Ward blocks nicely.
Ward working a defensive guard here.
Romero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ward can't keep his opponent in guard - Romero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ward is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Romero.
Ward trying to control here.
Ward is staying active underneath Romero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Romero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ward keeps working.
Romero is really struggling to control Ward but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ward is trying to maintain the position but Romero is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ward keeping hold of Romero's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Romero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ward does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ward defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Romero.
Jordan Ward seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Romero defending well as Ward loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ward looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range.
Ward lands with a hook. Romero tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ward displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Romero.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristian Romero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ward misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cristian Romero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Romero 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cristian Romero!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Bortman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Totto Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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215 lbs
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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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Bortman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Totto Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karlsson slips under a jab from Bortman.
Karlsson connects with a high kick.
Karlsson slips a straight right by Bortman.
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Bortman pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bortman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karlsson is controlling him.
Karlsson trying to control but Bortman is working from the bottom.
Bortman uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Bortman throws a sloppy head kick and Karlsson moves out of range easily.
Bortman tries to keep at a distance but Karlsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karlsson tries to break the clinch but Bortman is controlling the position.
Bortman prevents Karlsson from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bortman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Karlsson wanted to stand there but Bortman had control of the position.
Bortman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karlsson is controlling him.
Karlsson is looking to stand up but Bortman won't let him.
Bortman pushes Karlsson off and gets back to his feet.
A low kick from Karlsson misses
letting Bortman counter with a right hand.
It looks like Totto Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A punch combination from Karlsson misses.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bortman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bortman throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson scores with a leg kick.
Bortman throws a head kick but Karlsson moves out of range.
Karlsson closes the distance but Bortman moves to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bortman works over Karlsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Bortman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Totto Karlsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karlsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bortman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karlsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bortman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Karlsson.
Bortman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karlsson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karlsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bortman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karlsson throws out a loose jab but Bortman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karlsson tries to clinch but Bortman moves out of range.
Karlsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slapping leg kick lands for Bortman.
Karlsson looks gassed!
Karlsson throws an overhand right that lands on Bortman's shoulder, as Bortman tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bortman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bortman lands a big right hand that sends Karlsson crashing to the mat! Bortman stays standing though and waves Karlsson back to his feet!
Karlsson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bortman sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Karlsson's defenses. It connects perfectly with Karlsson's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alex Bortman!
Alex Bortman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tadashi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Large comes to the ring accompanied by Blue - U Make Me Wanna . Bob Large has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Large!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tadashi Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura cracks Large with a right hand to the side of the head.
Large moves into the clinch successfully.
Large misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Large.
It looks like Tadashi Nakamura has been cut.
Large pushes Nakamura back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura takes a shot to the head.
Nakamura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Large prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Large swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamura pushes Large back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Large lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamura fails to land.
Nakamura is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Large pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Large tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Large throws a head punch that misses.
Large pushes Nakamura back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large misses with a punch on the inside.
Large scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Large.
Large lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Large.
Nakamura trying to control the position but instead, Large has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nakamura into the ropes.
Nakamura misses with the head strike.
Large breaks the clinch.
Large just misses with a punch to the body.
Nakamura avoids the body shot from Large.
Nakamura rushes Large and presses him up against the ropes.
Large lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Large.
Nakamura drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Large gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bob Large has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Nakamura.
Large misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura working aggressively here.
Nakamura tries to score a body lock takedown but Large shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Large prevents a body shot from Nakamura.
Nakamura goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Large lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Nakamura misses with some punches.
Nakamura lands a left hand.
Large is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Large as the two fighters clinch.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Large controls the action.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Large controls his hands.
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Nakamura.
Nakamura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Large swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamura is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Large is defending well.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nakamura scores with a nice hook to the head.
Large fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Large throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Nakamura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Large is keeping busy.
Large pushes Nakamura back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Large doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Large blocks an uppercut.
Large fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Large scores with a nice hook to the head.
Large tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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!
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
A left hand lands to the body for Large.
Nakamura jumps guard but Large turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Large can't find room to land a body shot as Nakamura controls the action.
Nakamura lands an uppercut.
Nakamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Large controls his hands.
Nakamura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nakamura is trying to maintain a safe position but Large gets an underhook and turns Nakamura into the ropes.
Nakamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Large misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nakamura as Large tries to tie him up.
Large lands an uppercut.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Large uses good head movement to avoid it.
Large misses with the head strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Large lands a shoulder strike.
Large misses with a punch to the body.
Large misses with a short punch on the inside.
Large scores with a nice hook to the head.
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 Bob Large will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tadashi Nakamura's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Large misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Nakamura.
Nakamura shoots in for a double leg but Large sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Large closes the distance and pushes Nakamura back into the ropes.
Nakamura lands a hook to the side of the head.
Large pushes Nakamura back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob Large has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Large misses with a short punch on the inside.
Large blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Large throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Large tries a body shot but Nakamura blocks it.
Large blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Large's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamura tries to keep at a distance but Large has taken the fight into the clinch.
Large lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Large lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nakamura backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Large doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nakamura blocks a body shot from Large.
Large struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakamura controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura can't find room to land a body shot as Large controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakamura.
Large working aggressively here.
Large working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nakamura throws a punch but it's blocked by Large.
Nakamura wants a takedown.
Nakamura has a couple of punches blocked by Large.
Still in the clinch, Large scores with a nice short uppercut.
Large misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nakamura.
Large lands a hook to the side of the head.
Large misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Large as Nakamura tries to tie him up.
Large lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Large manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakamura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Large.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Large here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Large thuds a left hand into Nakamura's body.
Donk. Nakamura catches Large right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Nakamura catches Large right on the button with a cross.
Nakamura works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakamura looks to throw the jab but Large is out of range.
Large displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakamura throws out the jab.
Large throws a hook to the side of Nakamura's head but Nakamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Large swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakamura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Large connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nakamura scrambles back to his feet.
That has opened up Tadashi Nakamura's cut even more.
Nakamura takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Large attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nakamura moves out of range as Large throws a body kick.
Large connects with a right hand. Nakamura shakes it off.
Large defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakamura.
Bob Large has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tadashi Nakamura.
Large clobbers Nakamura with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Large looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakamura is just out of range.
Nakamura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nakamura is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nakamura misses its intended target.
Nakamura shoots for a double leg takedown but Large sprawls well. He's pushed Nakamura's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Some wild striking there from Large.
Bob Large is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Large swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Large bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura misses with a takedown attempt
and Large counters with a nice body shot.
Nakamura is breathing heavily.
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Large sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Nakamura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Large's head backwards.
Nakamura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice shot lands for Nakamura.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Large.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Large stuns Nakamura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bob Large is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Large lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nakamura doesn't seem phased though.
Nakamura is still on wobbly legs! Can Large finish him?
The cut above Tadashi Nakamura's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Large connects with a body shot.
Nakamura walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Nakamura limp body while Large jumps on to the ropes and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Large!
Bob Large took some time post fight to say the following; 'Bob is very happy now!'.
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