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VFN 11: Watson v. Laine PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolland Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anzor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolland Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre throws a series of punches but Azhiev avoids them all with ease.
Pierre misses with a double jab.
Pierre looks to score with a jab to the body but Azhiev is just out of range.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Azhiev stands and steps away. Pierre gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Azhiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pierre.
Pierre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Azhiev closes the distance and pushes Pierre back into the cage.
Azhiev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pierre regains guard.
Pierre striking off his back but it's not causing Azhiev any problems.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pierre is trying to keep Azhiev in close.
Azhiev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierre is keeping the position for now.
Pierre has his foot on Azhiev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azhiev works his way back into a safe position though.
Pierre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Azhiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Azhiev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pierre, up you get!
Azhiev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Azhiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Pierre lands a nice looking body shot.
Azhiev slips a jab and a cross from Pierre.
Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Azhiev circles away quickly and effectively.
Azhiev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pierre throws out a loose jab but Azhiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Azhiev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pierre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Azhiev jumps guard and drags Pierre to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pierre must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev has control of Pierre's left arm, preventing Pierre from doing any damage.
Pierre throwing strikes but missing.
Pierre looking to sit in guard and control but Azhiev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Azhiev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Azhiev is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre being controlled here, momentarily.
Azhiev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre lands with a good body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pierre. Azhiev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Azhiev 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.
Azhiev looking to pass the guard.
Azhiev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Azhiev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Azhiev is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev looking to pass the guard.
Pierre working for a triangle but Azhiev defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Azhiev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pierre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Azhiev controls the pace.
Azhiev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anzor Azhiev dominated that round.
That's time! Azhiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Azhiev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierre just misses with a punch to the body.
Azhiev avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Azhiev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pierre.
Some wild striking there from Pierre.
Azhiev slips under a jab.
Pierre looks to land a combination but Azhiev avoids it well.
Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
Pierre misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Pierre looks to land a combination. Azhiev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierre misses the target.
Pierre avoids the head kick by Azhiev.
Pierre is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Azhiev rather than just go for the knockout.
Azhiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pierre misses with a straight left.
Azhiev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rolland Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Azhiev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Azhiev dives in and scores a takedown into Pierre's guard.
Azhiev stands up over Pierre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pierre controls Azhiev momentarily but Azhiev frees himself.
Azhiev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Azhiev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pierre looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Azhiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Pierre is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Azhiev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Azhiev seems content to control.
Pierre wants to improve his position but Azhiev is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre trying to control here.
Azhiev slows the pace down in half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Anzor Azhiev.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Azhiev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pierre tries to hold on but Azhiev pushes him away.
Pierre tries to control the position but Azhiev now has his back.
Anzor Azhiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azhiev lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pierre.
Pierre tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azhiev controls the action.
Azhiev lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anzor Azhiev will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pierre misses with a hook.
Azhiev misses with a head kick.
Azhiev fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pierre to the ground. Azhiev is now in Pierre's guard.
Azhiev sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pierre's guard.
Still in half guard, Azhiev seems content to control.
Pierre is looking to control Azhiev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierre avoid being mounted?
Azhiev lands strikes from half guard.
Pierre won't allow Azhiev to pass to mount.
Azhiev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pierre trying to control but Azhiev postures up.
Pierre is in trouble now - Azhiev has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev with a couple of short strikes.
Pierre tries to reverse the position but Azhiev maintains control.
Azhiev controlling from the full mount.
Azhiev dominating with strikes here.
Azhiev content just to control the position here.
Pierre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pierre looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azhiev landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pierre slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Azhiev is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azhiev controlling the pace for now.
Rolland Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre tries to improve his position but Azhiev has taken his back! Azhiev has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pierre tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Azhiev pushes Pierre away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anzor Azhiev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaer Emilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaer Emilson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaer Emilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson moves out of range as Emilson throws a body kick.
Emilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Anderson tries to keep at a distance but Emilson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Emilson prevents the takedown attempt.
Emilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Emilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Emilson!
Emilson misses with the combination.
Emilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Emilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anderson has time to react.
Emilson throws a right and a left that Anderson avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Emilson misses with a straight left.
Anderson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Emilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Emilson scores with a jab to the head.
Emilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Emilson tries to bum rush Anderson with a series of wild strikes but Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emilson tries to clinch up but Anderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Emilson circles away.
Anderson slips a jab and a cross from Emilson.
Anderson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Anderson lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
Emilson working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
Emilson is breathing heavily.
Emilson is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson is pushing down on Emilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Emilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anderson slips a nice elbow through Emilson's hands, connecting with Emilson's forehead.
Anderson working Emilson over with strikes.
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!
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Emilson tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Anderson not doing much here.
Anderson trying to control from half guard but Emilson is working away.
Anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Emilson is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson seems to be working for a kimura but Emilson defends the submission attempt.
Emilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Emilson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emilson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Anderson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Anderson!
Emilson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anderson connects with a decent elbow.
Anderson wants to control but Emilson is keeping him busy.
Anderson lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Emilson is looking for a sweep.
Anderson slows the pace down.
Anderson lands some shots froms side control.
Anderson landing a few strikes.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anderson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Emilson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Anderson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
BOOM! Anderson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Anderson with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emilson wants to get back to his feet.
Anderson lands a big elbow.
Anderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Emilson is looking to improve his position but Anderson isn't that keen on the idea.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Emilson is squirming around nicely.
Anderson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Emilson?
Emilson is rocked!
It looks like Jaer Emilson has been cut.
Anderson lands a big shot to the head and Emilson winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alexander Anderson!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Anderson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, One Man Army. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter lands a nice shot to the body.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida tries to clinch up
and Baxter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baxter sprawls well. Baxter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Machida gets slowly back to his feet.
Baxter throws a big shot that misses.
Machida fails with the takedown
and Baxter counters with a nice uppercut.
Baxter connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Machida! He's out on his feet! Baxter rushes in and drops Machida with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brian Baxter!
Our winner, Brian Baxter, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tomohiko Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Matsuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiro Matsuka is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tomohiko Tanaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Matsuka!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tanaka tries to work over Matsuka's front leg with a kick but Matsuka checks it.
Matsuka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Tanaka wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Matsuka.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Matsuka postures up.
Tanaka is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Matsuka is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tanaka is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Matsuka content just to control the position here.
Tanaka is looking to get to half guard.
Tanaka tries to hold on but Matsuka pushes him away.
Tanaka tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tanaka is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuka can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanaka is looking to escape.
Matsuka punching from mount but Tanaka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matsuka throws some wild stikes that Tanaka manages to avoid easily.
Matsuka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tanaka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matsuka looking to finish Tanaka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Tanaka!
Tanaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tanaka is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Matsuka working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanaka tries to lock up and control but Matsuka gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka prevents Tanaka from getting the reversal.
Matsuka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tanaka because Matsuka loaded up on that one.
Tanaka wants to control but Matsuka is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matsuka throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matsuka prevents Tanaka from getting the reversal.
Tanaka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matsuka.
Tanaka is squirming around, avoiding Matsuka's attempts to control the action.
Tanaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Matsuka has a good base and remains in mount.
Tanaka gets back to half guard.
Tanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Matsuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tanaka defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka is thwarting Tanaka's attempts to control the position.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Matsuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tanaka is trying to maintain the position but Matsuka is very close to passing his half guard.
Matsuka is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tanaka is looking to improve his position.
Tanaka really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Matsuka is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matsuka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanaka defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuka.
Tanaka trying to hold on to Matsuka's head to control him but Matsuka postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsuka is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsuka thows a huge punch but Tanaka dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka trying to control here.
Tanaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matsuka trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Matsuka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Matsuka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matsuka trying to control but Tanaka is working from the bottom.
Tanaka keeping full guard, as Matsuka tries to pass.
Matsuka advances position into side control!
Matsuka working away.
Tanaka manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matsuka's best efforts.
Hiro Matsuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matsuka trying to pass the guard but Tanaka defending well.
Tanaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuka pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matsuka is working away from the top position though.
Tanaka manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanaka is keeping the position for now.
Matsuka is pushing down on Tanaka's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tanaka is fighting to maintain full guard but Matsuka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matsuka is trying to control. Tanaka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matsuka wants to pass the guard but Tanaka is defending well.
Tanaka is pressing down on Matsuka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matsuka is fighting to break Tanaka's control of his arms but Tanaka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matsuka wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
Matsuka 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Matsuka postures up.
Matsuka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tanaka is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tanaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tanaka wants to sweep but no luck.
Matsuka postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuka postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tanaka kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Matsuka throws a big elbow that misses.
Tanaka keeping moving, preventing Matsuka from controlling successfully.
Matsuka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanaka wants to hit a switch here but Matsuka passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tanaka there!
Matsuka tries to control but Tanaka wriggling away.
Matsuka is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tanaka is surviving well by controlling Matsuka's body position as best he can.
Matsuka is working for a guillotine from mount but Tanaka frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka punching from mount but Tanaka doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matsuka looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Tanaka defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matsuka.
Matsuka is breathing heavily.
Tanaka regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka gets back to full guard.
Tanaka wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Matsuka 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!
Tanaka gets caught flat footed, as Matsuka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tanaka looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Matsuka has picked Tanaka up and slammed him! Tanaka can't keep hold of the triangle and Matsuka manages to pass to side control!
Matsuka wants to control but Tanaka is keeping him busy.
Matsuka working away.
Tanaka is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Matsuka off and has taken his back!
Matsuka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Matsuka defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tanaka's arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Matsuka trying to control but not successfully.
Matsuka rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka trying to control from half guard but Matsuka is working away.
Tanaka wants to pass to mount but Matsuka is defending the position.
Matsuka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tanaka pulls his head out easily.
Tanaka is working for a submission of some sort.
Tanaka throwing shots but Matsuka is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka wants to control but Matsuka is keeping him busy.
Tanaka 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.
Tanaka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Matsuka sees it coming and defends easily.
Tanaka is trying to control. Matsuka wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka looks like he's trying to stand up.
Matsuka won't allow Tanaka to pass to mount.
Matsuka is defending against the submission attempts here by Tanaka.
Tanaka stalling away here and it's allowed Matsuka to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matsuka throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomohiko Tanaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matsuka has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hiro Matsuka!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shirtless Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Kazim Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Kazim Belcher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shirtless Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adam Kazim Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazim Belcher shoots in for a takedown but Rob shows good takedown defense.
Rob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rob with a jab.
It looks like Adam Kazim Belcher has been cut.
Rob takes a swing at Kazim Belcher's ribcage but misses.
Rob is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rob misses with a series of wild punches.
Rob connects with a nice cross there... Kazim Belcher is looking wobbly and Rob recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Kazim Belcher to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rob jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shirtless Rob!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarni Kutsoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kutsoo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Larkin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hollywood Undead. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarni Kutsoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kutsoo counters with a head kick.
Kutsoo dives in and scores a takedown into Larkin's guard.
Larkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Larkin looking for a guillotine here but Kutsoo defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kutsoo throws a big right hand that misses.
Larkin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kutsoo trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Larkin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kutsoo passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura but Kutsoo is defending well.
Larkin 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.
Kutsoo is controlling Larkin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larkin is looking for a kimura here.
Larkin prevents Kutsoo from improving his position.
Larkin trying to control from half guard but Kutsoo is working away.
Larkin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin seems to be working for a kimura but Kutsoo defends the submission attempt.
Larkin is working for a submission of some sort.
Larkin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Larkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kutsoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larkin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kutsoo is just riding it out for now. Larkin eventually gives up the hold.
Larkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kutsoo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Larkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Larkin has his takedown stuffed
and Kutsoo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Larkin dives in and grabs Kutsoo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kutsoo pushes down on Larkin's head and hops out.
Kutsoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Larkin is trying to trip Kutsoo. He has hold of a leg but Kutsoo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Larkin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kutsoo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Larkin advances to half guard.
Kutsoo is defending against the submission attempts here by Larkin.
Kutsoo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Larkin has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutsoo is bucking up trying to escape but Larkin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kutsoo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin is working for a kimura but Kutsoo is defending it quite comfortably.
Larkin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kutsoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutsoo wants to control but Larkin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steven Larkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Larkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kutsoo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Larkin.
Larkin 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! Kutsoo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steven Larkin!
Steven Larkin took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen LL Cool J - It´s time for war as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler thows a body shot but no joy.
Tyler throws out a leg kick but Blondi moves out of range and Tyler only half commits.
Tyler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyler swings for the body but Blondi moves out of range.
Blondi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tyler misses with a body shot.
Blondi scores with a three punch combo!
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyler throws a right hand that Blondi ducks under and follows up with a left that Blondi also avoids with ease.
Blondi throws a sloppy head kick and Tyler moves out of range easily.
Tyler clinches with his opponent.
Blondi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyler avoiding damage as Blondi throws knees to the body.
Tyler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Blondi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blondi has momentary wrist control but Tyler slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyler lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blondi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tyler manages to get himself to full guard.
Blondi looking to sit in guard and control but Tyler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
Blondi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blondi keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyler stands up and waves to Blondi to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Blondi shoots for a double leg takedown but Tyler sprawls well. He's pushed Blondi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blondi has his takedown stuffed
and Tyler counters with a body kick that stops Blondi in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agapit Blondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyler wants it to stay on the feet.
Blondi is breathing heavily.
Blondi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler clinches up against the cage.
Tyler pushes Blondi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyler tries a knee to the head but Blondi blocks it.
Blondi avoids the elbow strike from Tyler, against the cage.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the head but Blondi blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is struggling to control the position.
Blondi jumps guard but Tyler stands there with Blondi around his waist. Blondi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blondi dodges an elbow strike from Tyler.
Tyler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyler looks for the body kick but Blondi saw that one coming.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
John Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler thows a body shot but no joy.
Blondi avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler rushes Blondi and presses him up against the cage.
Tyler tries to land a knee to the head but Blondi blocks with his arms.
Tyler landing knees to the head.
Blondi creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyler's defenses.
Blondi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tyler prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Blondi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyler keeps control of Blondi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tyler trying to land knees to the body.
Tyler throws an elbow that misses.
Blondi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tyler smiles and moves away.
Blondi moves into the clinch.
Blondi blocks an uppercut.
Blondi wants a takedown but no success here.
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.
Tyler misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyler trying to land knees to the body.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Blondi.
Tyler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tyler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tyler throws out a leg kick but Blondi moves out of range and Tyler only half commits.
Blondi swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyler.
Blondi with a poor takedown
and Tyler counters with a nice kick to the body.
Blondi avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Tyler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyler but Tyler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blondi throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
Tyler forces Blondi back against the cage and clinches.
Tyler throws a punch but it's blocked by Blondi.
Tyler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Agapit Blondi has been cut.
Tyler slowing the pace effectively.
Tyler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blondi blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blondi looks for the body kick but Tyler saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler lands with a kick to the temple. Blondi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slapping body kick lands there for Tyler.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Blondi scores with a kick to the body.
Tyler tries to clinch up but Blondi circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Blondi misses with a takedown
and Tyler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agapit Blondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blondi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blondi misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blondi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tyler as he avoids it easily.
John Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler lands a high kick!
Tyler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tyler avoiding damage as Blondi throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler has a couple of punches blocked by Blondi.
Blondi avoids a wild elbow strike from Tyler.
Tyler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Agapit Blondi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler thuds his shin into the meat of Blondi's side.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Blondi avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Tyler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tyler manages to break the clinch.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blondi avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Blondi closes the distance and clinches up with Tyler, looking for a takedown. Blondi pushes Tyler against the cage but Tyler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Blondi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tyler connects with an inside leg kick.
Blondi tries for a takedown but Tyler circles away easily
and Tyler counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tyler instigates a clinch.
Tyler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blondi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick from Tyler lands but Blondi takes it in his stride.
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Tyler swats away the attempt to clinch by Blondi.
Tyler throws a head kick that half lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blondi shoots in looking for a takedown but Tyler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blondi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tyler throws a head kick that Blondi semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Blondi.
Tyler throws a front kick that sends Blondi stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyler!
Tyler misses with a body kick.
Tyler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyler connects with a high kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blondi shoots in but Tyler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tyler clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tyler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blondi's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tyler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Agapit Blondi's cut.
That's time! Blondi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyler.
Blondi tried to score with a low kick but Tyler checks it.
Tyler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler throws an off balance right hand
and Blondi counters with a solid body kick.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Tyler misses the shot to the body.
Tyler has closed the distance and engaged Blondi in a clinch.
Blondi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blondi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Blondi jumps guard.
Tyler won't allow Blondi to sweep him here.
Blondi is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tyler looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blondi has momentary wrist control but Tyler slips an elbow through the middle.
Tyler trying to control but Blondi is working from the bottom.
Tyler with a nice head shot there.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tyler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blondi throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tyler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blondi has his foot on Tyler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tyler works his way back into a safe position though.
Tyler wants to control from the top but Blondi keeps moving.
Tyler landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tyler stands and throws Blondi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blondi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tyler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tyler with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tyler trying to control but Blondi is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler scoring with strikes but Blondi is staying in there.
Tyler landing strikes, looking to finish!
Blondi taking shots to the head.
Tyler looking to control but Blondi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tyler prevents Blondi from getting the reversal.
Tyler is landing with some decent strikes but Blondi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tyler working for a guillotine from mount but Blondi is in no mood to give up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyler lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tyler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blondi is working to get back to half guard.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the head.
Tyler fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Blondi is rocked!
Tyler controlling the pace for now.
Oh Blondi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyler looking for a guillotine from mount but Blondi is having none of it.
Tyler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyler with the ground and pound from mount.
Tyler in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Blondi taking shots to the head.
Blondi defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tyler.
Blondi is desperately trying to improve his position but Tyler has a good base and remains in mount.
Agapit Blondi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Tyler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tyler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blondi?
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tyler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tyler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tyler!
John Tyler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Paulsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulsen has chosen Fort Minor - Remember the name as his entrance music. Johan Fredrikson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
175 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Fredrikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Paulsen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrikson blocks a head kick by Paulsen.
Paulsen throws a head kick but Fredrikson moves out of range.
Fredrikson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Paulsen tries to bench press Fredrikson off him but Fredrikson keeps the position.
Fredrikson taking a breather here.
Fredrikson cracks Paulsen with a big right hand but Paulsen just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fredrikson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fredrikson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredrikson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredrikson working the body and head with strikes.
Fredrikson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Paulsen is trying to work for a sweep but Fredrikson has mounted him!
Fredrikson working Paulsen over with strikes here.
Paulsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fredrikson controlling from mount.
Paulsen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fredrikson with shots to the head and body - Paulsen looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fredrikson unloading with bombs!
Paulsen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big strike lands for Fredrikson! That's really hurt Paulsen and he's turned his back - Fredrikson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Fredrikson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Fredrikson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Balance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhaegar Targaryen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Targaryen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr Brightside. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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22
195 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Balance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rhaegar Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Balance blocks the low kick.
Targaryen goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A leg kick checked by Balance.
Balance walks into a straight right hand from Targaryen.
Some wild striking there from Targaryen.
Balance changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Targaryen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
What's Targaryen going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Balance scoring with punches and elbows.
Targaryen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balance takes a little break here. Targaryen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balance landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Balance scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Targaryen to see if he's OK.
Balance scoring with punches and elbows.
Balance 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 one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to get back to his feet.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.
Balance working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Balance is looking to take a break and control but Targaryen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balance lands some shots froms side control.
Balance looking to control but instead Targaryen has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Balance controlling the action here.
Balance lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Balance is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Balance wants to pass the guard but Targaryen is defending well.
Targaryen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Balance is working away from the top position though.
Balance sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Targaryen defending well though.
Targaryen looking for submissions off his back.
Balance wants to take a breather but Targaryen is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balance looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balance working the head and body with strikes.
Targaryen actively working from the bottom here.
Balance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Targaryen is trying to stand back up but Balance is controlling him
Balance wants to control but Targaryen is keeping him busy.
Targaryen is looking to escape.
Targaryen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Targaryen is looking to control Balance's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Targaryen avoid being mounted?
Targaryen looks gassed!
Targaryen taking some punishment here, with Balance in his half guard.
Targaryen is staying active underneath Balance, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balance working over Targaryen with some ground and pound. Targaryen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balance is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Targaryen is trying to stand back up but Balance is controlling him
Balance working over Targaryen with some ground and pound. Targaryen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balance controlling the pace.
Targaryen trying to hold on to Balance's head to control him but Balance postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balance takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Targaryen manages to get to full guard.
Targaryen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Balance dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Targaryen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Targaryen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Balance blocks the body kick.
Targaryen throws a head kick but Balance moves out of range.
Balance wants to clinch up but Targaryen keeps it at a distance.
Balance avoids the head kick by Targaryen.
Balance wants to clinch.
Targaryen tries a head kick but it misses.
Targaryen tries a low kick but Balance avoids it.
Targaryen throws a right and a left that Balance avoids nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balance is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Balance slows down the pace here.
Targaryen is working for takedown but Balance is calmly controlling the position for now.
Balance dodges an elbow strike from Targaryen.
Targaryen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Balance gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Balance lands a takedown into guard.
Targaryen can't keep his opponent in guard - Balance advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Targaryen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balance landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Targaryen taking some punishment here, with Balance in his half guard.
Balance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Balance content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Targaryen is looking for a sweep. Balance is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Balance slips a nice elbow through Targaryen's hands, connecting with Targaryen's forehead.
Targaryen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balance's back!
Targaryen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Targaryen doesn't have the hooks in and Balance manages to turn into his guard.
Targaryen is breathing heavily.
Balance lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Balance looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is looking for a triangle here but Balance uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Balance is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Balance working the body and head with strikes.
Balance moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Targaryen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Balance off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen is trying to stick to Balance's back but Balance is turning into Targaryen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Targaryen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Balance.
Targaryen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Balance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Balance postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Balance trying to control the position from guard on top but Targaryen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Targaryen working for submissions but it's allowed Balance to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balance tries to pass to full mount but Targaryen defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Balance dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Targaryen misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Targaryen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Targaryen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balance moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack Balance is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Targaryen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Targaryen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Balance circles away quickly and effectively.
Targaryen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Balance takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Balance shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Balance 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.
Balance lands with a punch from half guard.
Balance is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Targaryen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balance working over Targaryen with some ground and pound. Targaryen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balance drops an elbow to the side of Targaryen's head.
Balance slips a nice elbow through Targaryen's hands, connecting with Targaryen's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Balance connects with a nice short shot to Targaryen's temple.
Jack Balance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Targaryen looking for submissions off his back.
Balance moves nicely into side control.
Balance lands a decent elbow from side control.
Targaryen is looking to reverse the position.
Balance is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Targaryen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balance grinds an elbow into Targaryen's temple.
You can see the frustration on Targaryen's face as Balance controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Targaryen tries to escape but Balance is in control.
Balance in side control lands a decent elbow.
Balance cracks Targaryen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Targaryen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Balance lands a few punches from side control.
Targaryen struggling a bit here.
Balance working the body and head with strikes.
Targaryen takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Balance working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Targaryen is rocked!
Balance is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Targaryen will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Targaryen is still in real trouble! Can Balance finish him?
Balance is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Targaryen can do to turn this around?
Targaryen is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Targaryen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Balance moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Targaryen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Balance controls the position from side control.
You can see the frustration on Targaryen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Targaryen's face as Balance controls the position.
Targaryen seems to have recovered his senses.
Targaryen is looking to regain half guard here but Balance keeps moving and retains side control.
Balance working the ground and pound.
Rhaegar Targaryen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Balance is putting a hurting on Targaryen here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balance trying to control the position but Targaryen is working away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Targaryen taking a bit of punishment here - Balance scoring with strikes.
Balance lands a decent elbow from side control.
Targaryen being controlled for a moment.
Balance working the ground and pound from side control.
Balance happy to just control the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Targaryen tries to bench press Balance off him but Balance keeps the position.
Jack Balance is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Balance controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Balance showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balance, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Balance!
A very excited looking Jack Balance 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viljo Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by How Much For One Rib?. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
240 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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240 lbs
23 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Insanely flexible |
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World class 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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Viljo Laine!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Laine tenderised Watson's leg. Watson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Watson.
Laine lands a body shot.
Watson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine throws a leg kick but Watson checks it.
Watson misses with a two punch combination.
Laine misses with a body shot.
Viljo Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Watson lands a really nice looking cross but Laine seems unphased.
It looks like Viljo Laine has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson misses the jab.
Laine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Watson.
Watson throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a kick to the body.
Watson is looking to clinch.
Watson punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laine lands a jab to Watson's midsection.
Laine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Laine misses.
Watson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Watson pushes Laine up against the cage in a clinch.
Laine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Watson catches Laine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Laine misses.
Laine thows a leg kick but Watson checks it
and Watson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine misses with a shot to the body
and Watson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Laine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Laine's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laine breaks from the clinch.
Watson instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Watson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Laine can't break the clinch.
Watson tries to land knees in the clinch but Laine avoids the damage to the body.
Laine tries to break free but Watson pushes him back against the cage.
Laine tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Watson's elbow.
Laine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watson thows a body kick. Laine tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Watson clinches up with Laine and pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Laine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Watson misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laine misses with a straight left.
Laine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Watson manages to avoid it.
Watson thows a body shot but no joy.
Watson slips under a jab.
Watson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watson scores with a nice strike.
Laine moves out of range of the strikes.
Watson throws a jab when Laine was well out of range.
Laine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laine is trying to defend but Watson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Watson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Laine's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Laine defends it well.
Watson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Laine defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Watson.
Watson thowing shots but they're missing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Laine is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Viljo Laine's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laine throws a shot to the body.
Laine lands a head shot.
Laine lands a nice shot that snaps Watson's head back.
Laine on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Laine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Laine stuffs the takedown.
Laine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Watson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Laine slips a straight right by Watson.
Watson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Laine throws a leg kick which misses Watson's front leg but catches the back leg as Watson tries to avoid it.
Laine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Watson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Watson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Watson.
Watson wants to pass the guard but Laine is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Watson won't allow Laine to get back to his feet.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Laine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Laine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson throws a big elbow that misses.
Watson looking to sit in guard and control but Laine gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Laine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Watson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Watson 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.
Watson trying to control the position.
Watson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Laine has his hands clasped together but Watson extends an breaks Laine's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Watson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mason Watson!
An out of breath Mason Watson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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