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EPL Season 3: Event 12 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pacman Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. Barnes has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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210 lbs
25 - 20 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Pacman Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua cracks the inside of Barnes's front leg.
Barnes looks gassed!
Barnes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Barnes's calf.
Rua has a takedown stuffed.
Rua throws a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Rua darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barnes trying to control here.
Rua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rua slips a nice elbow through Barnes's hands, connecting with Barnes's forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua trying to pass the guard but Barnes defending well.
Rua seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rua throwing shots but Barnes is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Barnes tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Rua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Rua!
A relieved looking Alex Rua thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulk Bogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Renunciation - Secret Chiefs 3. Coleman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Scary Monsters, Nice Sprites kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Coleman has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
28 - 25 - 1 |
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300 lbs
8 - 11 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bulk Bogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Victor Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogan cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Coleman looks gassed!
Bogan swinging wildly here.
Coleman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bogan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coleman scrambles back to his feet.
Bogan scores with a sloppy right hand. Coleman should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bogan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bogan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Coleman.
Bogan tests Coleman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bogan scores with a takedown into Coleman's guard.
Bogan is pushing down on Coleman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Coleman is fighting to maintain full guard but Bogan has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bogan working Coleman over with strikes.
Coleman pushes Bogan off looking to stand but Bogan dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogan passes to side control.
Coleman takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Coleman is rocked!
Bogan lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Coleman! Bogan senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Coleman out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bulk Bogan!
Bulk Bogan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yabu Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfonso Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sosa has chosen Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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211 lbs
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221 lbs
17 - 15 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 3, fighting out of New York, Yabu Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfonso Sosa!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kersikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Sosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov has managed to clinch.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa tries to break free but Kersikov pushes him back against the cage.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sosa's elbow.
Kersikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Sosa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Sosa lands a hook that snaps the head of Kersikov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa tries a body shot but Kersikov blocks it.
Sosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Sosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Sosa taking a breather.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sosa.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sosa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sosa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sosa has a couple of punches blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sosa backwards.
Sosa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kersikov is keeping busy.
Kersikov blocking some punches.
Sosa pushes Kersikov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Kersikov effectively controlling the action here.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sosa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov is leaning against Sosa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sosa misses with some punches.
Kersikov works on Sosa's body with a couple of short punches.
Sosa scores with a shot to the side of Kersikov's head.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Kersikov.
Sosa is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
Sosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kersikov finish him?
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Sosa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa blocks an uppercut.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosa.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is pushing Sosa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosa.
Kersikov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sosa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosa throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sosa seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Kersikov.
Still in the clinch, Sosa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov just leaning against Sosa, taking a breather.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sosa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sosa is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sosa has his back to the cage.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yabu Kersikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Sosa misses.
Kersikov misses the body punch
and Sosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Sosa gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kersikov gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yabu Kersikov!
A relieved looking Yabu Kersikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo comes to the cage accompanied by Volbeat - The Human Instrument. Supermies has chosen D12 - Fight Music as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
25 - 7 - 2 |
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196 lbs
26 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Simo Supermies!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Supermies fails with the takedown.
Russo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Supermies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Russo.
Supermies chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Russo throws the kick towards the body but Supermies avoids it.
Supermies misses with a shot to the body
and Russo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Supermies does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Russo shoots in for a takedown but Supermies shows good takedown defense.
Supermies avoids the body shot from Russo.
Russo throws a body punch but Supermies moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Supermies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Some wild striking there from Russo.
Supermies moves out of range as Russo strikes.
Simo Supermies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo slips a straight right by Supermies.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Russo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Supermies is out of range.
Supermies throws a leg kick that is checked
and Russo counters with a straight right hand.
Supermies looks to score with a jab to the body but Russo is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Supermies.
Supermies throws the kick towards the body but Russo avoids it.
Supermies ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Russo throws a leg kick but Supermies moved away.
Russo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Supermies is predictable there
and Russo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Supermies really felt that one!
Russo tries to sprawl but Supermies drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Russo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russo looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supermies sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Russo defending well though.
Supermies trying to control the action but Russo is working from the bottom.
Russo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Supermies.
Russo has hold of Supermies's hands but Supermies slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Russo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Supermies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
Supermies throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Russo has his foot on Supermies's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Supermies works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Russo has momentary wrist control but Supermies slips an elbow through the middle.
Russo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Supermies lands a couple of digs.
It looks like Vinny Russo has been cut.
Supermies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Russo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supermies has managed to get both his arms back between Russo's legs - danger averted.
Supermies lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Supermies wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supermies trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Supermies with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Supermies trying to control but Russo is working from the bottom.
Supermies scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Supermies.
Russo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Supermies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Russo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Supermies can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Russo working for a triangle but Supermies defends it easily.
Supermies working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies distracts Russo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Supermies drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Supermies jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Supermies got a little sloppy there for a moment and Russo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Supermies has managed to get both his arms back between Russo's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Supermies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Russo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Supermies shoots in but no luck this time.
Supermies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Supermies jabs at Russo's body.
Russo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Supermies shoots in for a double leg but Russo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Russo throws a front kick aimed at Supermies's knee but Supermies avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Supermies. Russo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick from Supermies lands but Russo takes it in his stride.
Vinny Russo's cut is getting worse.
Supermies looks to land a right hand but Russo moved out of range.
Supermies lands with a nice body punch.
Russo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick from Russo lands but Supermies takes it in his stride.
It looks like Simo Supermies has been cut.
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!
Russo misses with a combination
and Supermies counters with a good, hard body kick but Russo shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supermies swings away with a body shot that misses
and Russo counters with a left to the body.
Supermies throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Russo counter with a right hand.
Supermies on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo throws a low kick but Supermies avoids it.
Simo Supermies seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Russo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Supermies on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Supermies thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Russo if he has to take too many more of those.
A shot to the liver by Russo. Beautiful body shot.
Supermies lands a slapping body shot.
Supermies misses with a body shot.
Supermies tries to bum rush Russo with a series of wild strikes but Russo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Supermies attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Supermies moves away.
Russo with a poor takedown
and Supermies counters with a nice low kick that buckles Russo's knee momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Supermies. Supermies obviously looking to wear him down.
Russo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vinny Russo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Supermies, as that shot connected.
Supermies throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Supermies stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Supermies wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Supermies.
Supermies slips under a jab.
Russo swings for the body but Supermies moves out of range.
Supermies misses with a body shot.
Russo dives in and grabs Supermies's left leg, looking for a takedown. Supermies pushes down on Russo's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supermies slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Supermies misses with a series of wild punches.
Russo misses with a leg kick.
Russo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Russo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supermies misses with a body punch.
Russo prevents Supermies from breaking the clinch.
Russo tries to score a body lock takedown but Supermies shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short left from Supermies.
A body shot lands from Supermies.
Russo has Supermies pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Supermies manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Supermies taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Supermies throws a punch but it's blocked by Russo.
Supermies tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Russo's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supermies lands with a short shot to the head.
Vinny Russo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Supermies lands a shoulder strike.
Supermies lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Supermies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Supermies lands a nice shot to the body.
Supermies lands a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Vinny Russo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Supermies scores with a shoulder strike.
Supermies lands a shot to the body.
Supermies lands a right hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Supermies.
Supermies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Supermies with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Supermies tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Supermies lands with a short shot to the head.
Supermies lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Supermies lands with a light punch inside.
Supermies has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right hand to the body from Supermies.
Supermies tries to land knees in the clinch but Russo avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Supermies comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Supermies 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 18:20
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 18:20
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Supermies!
Simo Supermies seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bloc Party - Flux. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Harvey is out of range.
Charlie McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harvey needs to keep his hands up - McGregor had a free shot at his head there.
Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harvey napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McGregor is putting a hurting on Harvey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregor looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Harvey is avoiding damage well.
McGregor throws an elbow but Harvey slips to the side and avoids it well.
McGregor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Harvey looks to throw the jab but McGregor is out of range.
Harvey misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
Harvey avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor throws a body kick that misses.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harvey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
McGregor lands a nice looking body shot.
Paul Harvey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harvey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harvey on the side of the head.
Harvey scores with a leg kick.
Harvey missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGregor throws out a loose jab but Harvey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harvey avoids the body shot from McGregor.
McGregor swings widly with a right hand
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harvey.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from McGregor. McGregor gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor misses with the body kick
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harvey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
Harvey lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McGregor backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey has had enough of the clinch but McGregor keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGregor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGregor lands with a right to the head.
McGregor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harvey manages to break the clinch.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor lands a front kick.
McGregor throws a hook but Harvey blocks it.
McGregor throws a lazy right hand but Harvey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harvey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Harvey.
Harvey throws a hook to the side of McGregor's head but McGregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harvey scores with a one two! McGregor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McGregor avoids the head kick by Harvey.
Harvey moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
McGregor takes a swing at Harvey's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor shoots in looking for a takedown but Harvey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McGregor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McGregor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Harvey looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McGregor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harvey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McGregor throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Harvey works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McGregor lands with a punch from half guard.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Harvey is defending well.
McGregor winds up and cracks Harvey with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harvey wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor prevents Harvey from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McGregor trying to pass the guard but Harvey defending well.
McGregor is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McGregor is looking to work some ground and pound but Harvey has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harvey is keeping the position for now.
McGregor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harvey's guard.
McGregor throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor advances to half guard.
McGregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie McGregor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Harvey tries to clinch there but McGregor circles away.
McGregor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harvey is fending him off so far but McGregor persists. Nope, Harvey circles away and we're back to standing.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harvey as he jumps to the side.
Harvey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harvey pinned against the cage. Harvey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor takes a swing at Harvey's ribcage but misses.
Harvey looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
McGregor throws a leg kick which misses Harvey's front leg but catches the back leg as Harvey tries to avoid it.
Harvey is looking to clinch but McGregor is avoiding it.
McGregor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Harvey.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Harvey sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a wild body shot.
Harvey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McGregor punishes Harvey's body with a nice straight punch.
McGregor shoots in but Harvey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harvey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor tries to score with a low kick but Harvey moves his leg out of the way.
McGregor cracks Harvey with an open hand slap.
McGregor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harvey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice takedown defense from Harvey. No joy for McGregor on that attempt.
Harvey takes a swing at McGregor's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harvey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a looping left.
McGregor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harvey. Harvey obviously looking to wear him down.
McGregor thows a body shot but no joy.
Harvey ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
McGregor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McGregor throws a jab but it's blocked by Harvey.
McGregor moves forwards but Harvey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harvey throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGregor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGregor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harvey.
Harvey swings for the body but McGregor moves out of range.
Harvey thows a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
Harvey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
Harvey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Harvey moves out of range easily.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Harvey.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Paul Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harvey lands a body shot.
Harvey lands with a thumping leg kick.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGregor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
Harvey misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harvey jabs at McGregor's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harvey swinging wildly here.
Charlie McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harvey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McGregor is out of range.
Harvey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGregor looks for a takedown but Harvey sprawls well.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Harvey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paul Harvey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harvey delivers a nice body kick.
Harvey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
enabling Harvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Harvey throws a low kick, looking for McGregor's leg but McGregor calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Harvey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 19:19
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 19:19
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes to the cage accompanied by #1 spot. Bomb has chosen Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name as his entrance music. James Bomb has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randy Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
Bomb misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
Ortiz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ortiz throws a series of punches but Bomb moves out of range.
Ortiz throws a lazy right hand but Bomb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bomb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ortiz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Ortiz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ortiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomb lands a head kick!
It looks like Randy Ortiz has been cut.
Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortiz moves away from the strike by Bomb.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb connects with an inside leg kick.
Ortiz staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
Ortiz misses with a body shot.
Ortiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortiz.
Ortiz is looking to wear down Bomb with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bomb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bomb looks for the body kick but Ortiz saw that one coming.
Ortiz loads up on a big right hand but Bomb slips the punch.
Bomb goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bomb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bomb lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz misses the jab.
Ortiz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Ortiz.
Bomb lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bomb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ortiz.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bomb bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bomb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ortiz is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ortiz tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bomb is looking to regain half guard here but Ortiz keeps moving and retains side control.
Ortiz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ortiz trying to control the position but Bomb is working away.
An elbow from Ortiz crashes against the mat.
Ortiz 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ortiz throws a strike aimed at the side of Bomb's head but Bomb avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ortiz advances to mount.
Ortiz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ortiz with shots to the head and body - Bomb looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ortiz landing strikes from the mount and Bomb is in trouble!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb is in a horrible position here. Ortiz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bomb is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Bomb scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Ortiz land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Ortiz stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Ortiz!
After the big win, Randy Ortiz made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors TFP Graphics - Pit Inc and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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