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VFN 13: Fredrikson v. Tyler II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hindeashu Nayahira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazza Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hindeashu Nayahira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazza Rooney!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nayahira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Nayahira misses its intended target.
Rooney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Rooney.
Nayahira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rooney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rooney misses with a wild body shot.
Rooney slips a straight right by Nayahira.
Nayahira throws a poor cross that misses
and Rooney counters with a one-two to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rooney. That's going to slow Nayahira down.
Rooney throws a nice looking combination but Nayahira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nayahira misses with an uppercut
and Rooney moves into the clinch.
Rooney pulls Nayahira into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nayahira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rooney is keeping the position for now.
Rooney wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayahira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rooney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rooney pushes Nayahira off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Nayahira misses with an uppercut. Rooney saw that one coming.
Rooney feints a jab promting Nayahira to slip. Rooney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nayahira slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nayahira misses with a hook. Rooney ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayahira throws a looping overhand right but Rooney ducks down to avoid it.
Rooney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nayahira.
Rooney fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nayahira manages to avoid it.
Nayahira throws an off balance right hand
letting Rooney counter with a right hand.
Nayahira misses with a lunging right hand
and Rooney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rooney cracks a nice hook into Nayahira's ribs.
Rooney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nayahira rather than just go for the knockout.
Nayahira throws a big shot that misses.
Rooney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hindeashu Nayahira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Rooney.
Rooney misses with a combination
letting Nayahira counter with a right hand.
Nayahira misses with a right hand
and Rooney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rooney blocks a jab.
Nayahira swings widly with a right hand
and Rooney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Nayahira does no damage.
Nayahira misses with an uppercut
enabling Rooney to counter with a crisp jab.
Rooney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rooney fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nayahira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nayahira throws a hook but Rooney avoids it easily.
Nayahira throws a lazy uppercut
and Rooney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nayahira throws a series of punches but Rooney moves out of range.
Nayahira swings widly with a right hand
and Rooney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nayahira missing with a left hand there. Rooney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nayahira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nayahira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rooney tests Nayahira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rooney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nayahira.
Rooney fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left lands for Rooney.
Nayahira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nayahira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Nayahira loads up on a big right hand but Rooney slips the punch.
Rooney misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wazza Rooney dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nayahira misses with a hook
and Rooney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nayahira throws a lazy uppercut
and Rooney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nayahira avoids the body shot from Rooney.
Nayahira misses with a left hand
and Rooney counters with a left and a right that stings Nayahira.
Rooney misses with a combination
and Nayahira counters with a nice uppercut.
Rooney showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nayahira.
Rooney swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nayahira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rooney sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rooney!
Rooney swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Nayahira to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rooney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rooney takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A shot to the liver by Rooney. Beautiful body shot.
Nayahira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rooney counters with a straight right hand.
Rooney digs a good hook to Nayahira's body.
Nayahira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rooney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nayahira throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rooney counter with a right hand.
Nayahira misses with a hook. Rooney ducked under it nicely.
Rooney looks to score with a jab to the body but Nayahira is just out of range.
Nayahira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rooney moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rooney throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nayahira tries to pull guard but Rooney won't allow it.
Rooney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nayahira is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nayahira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nayahira throws an overhand right that lands on Rooney's shoulder, as Rooney tries to avoid the shot.
Nayahira misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nayahira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nayahira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rooney makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Rooney in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nayahira lands with a right hand.
Rooney moves into the clinch successfully.
Rooney lands with a light punch inside.
Nayahira is trying to break the clinch but Rooney is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayahira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rooney stands up from Nayahira's guard - Rooney perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rooney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wazza Rooney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rooney works Nayahira's body with a nice hook.
Rooney misses with a body shot.
Nayahira throws a right hand that misses
and Rooney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rooney blocks a jab.
Nayahira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rooney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nayahira throws an off balance right hand
and Rooney counters with a left and a right that stings Nayahira.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney misses with a two punch combination.
Rooney misses with a two punch combination.
Nayahira swings widly with a right hand
and Rooney counters with a nice uppercut.
Nayahira throws a lazy uppercut
and Rooney counters with a left to the body.
Nayahira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wazza Rooney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rooney pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nayahira is out of range and Rooney settles back down.
Nayahira throws a shot from downtown. Rooney moves away and avoids it.
Nayahira misses with a left hand
and Rooney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nayahira throws the left hand but Rooney avoids the punch easily.
Nayahira misses with a left hand
and Rooney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nayahira thinking.
Rooney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wazza Rooney will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nayahira throws out a loose jab but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nayahira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rooney counters with a nice body shot.
Nayahira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rooney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nayahira thinking.
Rooney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nayahira was well out of range. Poor timing from Rooney.
Rooney slips a straight right by Nayahira.
Some wild striking there from Rooney.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nayahira throws a lazy right hand but Rooney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rooney misses with a wild body shot.
Nayahira throws a lazy uppercut
and Rooney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rooney misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rooney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nayahira misses with a left hand
and Rooney counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rooney manages to break the clinch.
Nayahira throws a hook but Rooney blocks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nayahira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nayahira misses with a right hand
and Rooney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nayahira throws a jab but it's blocked by Rooney.
Nayahira tests Rooney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rooney cracks the inside of Nayahira's front leg.
Rooney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rooney has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rooney there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nayahira misses with a right hand
and Rooney counters with a two punch combo.
Nayahira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nayahira throws out a loose jab but Rooney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rooney ducks under a wild hook from Nayahira.
Nayahira throws a combination that misses
and Rooney counters with a straight right hand.
Rooney scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nayahira avoids the body shot from Rooney.
Nayahira throws a lazy uppercut
and Rooney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nayahira throws a jab but it's blocked by Rooney.
Nayahira swings widly with a right hand
and Rooney counters with a nice body shot.
Hindeashu Nayahira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nayahira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nayahira swings widly with a right hand
and Rooney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nayahira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rooney lands a nice looking body shot.
Nayahira misses with a left hand
and Rooney counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nayahira looks to land a left hand but Rooney moved out of range nicely.
Nayahira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nayahira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rooney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rooney fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rooney misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rooney thuds a left hand into Nayahira's body.
Nayahira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nayahira looks to land a right hand but Rooney moved out of range.
Nayahira misses with a right hand
and Rooney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nayahira throws a right hand that misses
and Nayahira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rooney moves away from the strike by Nayahira.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nayahira throws a right hand that misses
and Rooney counters with a left and a right that stings Nayahira.
Nayahira swings widly with a right hand
and Rooney counters with a left to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rooney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rooney throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wazza Rooney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nayahira misses with a right hand
and Rooney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wazza Rooney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rooney 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wazza Rooney!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andry Andrianampoinimerina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrel Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andry Andrianampoinimerina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyrel Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrianampoinimerina throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyson.
Tyson letting Andrianampoinimerina take a breather here.
Tyson prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Andrianampoinimerina escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Andrianampoinimerina counters with a takedown into side control.
Andrianampoinimerina controlling the position from side mount.
Tyson is looking to reverse the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson pushes Andrianampoinimerina away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Andrianampoinimerina gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Andrianampoinimerina working away.
Andrianampoinimerina slows the pace down.
Andrianampoinimerina looks up at the clock and then as Tyson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Andrianampoinimerina smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
It looks like Tyrel Tyson has been cut.
Andrianampoinimerina works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Tyson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Andrianampoinimerina lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Tyson quite badly. Tyson pulls Andrianampoinimerina in close trying to recover. Andrianampoinimerina postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Tyson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Tyson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andry Andrianampoinimerina!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilia Kosarev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Da Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ilia Kosarev's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilia Kosarev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Silva punishes Kosarev's body with a nice straight punch.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Kosarev stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Silva. Da Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Kosarev dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Kosarev's head and hops out.
Da Silva jabs at Kosarev's body.
Kosarev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good shot there by Da Silva.
Da Silva scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Kosarev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kosarev to the ground. Da Silva is now in Kosarev's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kosarev is looking to stand up but Da Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva landing some decent shots from guard.
Da Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Silva stays in close to Kosarev's body and controls the position.
Da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Kosarev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Da Silva has his hands on Kosarev's head, controlling the position.
Da Silva has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kosarev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Da Silva looks to land a combination. Kosarev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ilia Kosarev has been cut.
Kosarev shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side.
Marco Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Kosarev.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kosarev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kosarev looks gassed!
No luck for Kosarev with that takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Da Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva lands with a good body shot.
Kosarev is trying desperately to land a takedown but Da Silva is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kosarev.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Silva fails to land the takedown.
Da Silva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva throws a one two combo.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kosarev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Da Silva lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kosarev is rocked!
Kosarev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kosarev off to one side.
Da Silva works Kosarev's body with a nice hook.
Da Silva looks to land a combination. Kosarev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kosarev is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Silva finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kosarev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Da Silva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Da Silva leaves Kosarev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ilia Kosarev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Da Silva scores with a one two! Kosarev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kosarev seems to have recovered his senses.
Marco Da Silva is winning the standup battle so far.
Kosarev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva is looking to wear down Kosarev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Da Silva jabs Kosarev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kosarev gets the takedown into side control.
Da Silva wants to get back to his feet but Kosarev drags him back down.
Kosarev throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The strikes coming from Kosarev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Da Silva keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Kosarev is breathing heavily.
Kosarev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Silva manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kosarev's best efforts.
Kosarev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
Kosarev prevents Da Silva from improving his position.
Da Silva controlling the position for now.
Kosarev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Silva's head.
Kosarev throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Da Silva to regain full guard.
Kosarev works over Da Silva with some ground and pound from guard.
Kosarev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Silva pulls Kosarev in close to prevent any damage.
Da Silva scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Kosarev shoots in looking for a takedown. Da Silva tries to sprawl out of it but Kosarev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Da Silva manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Da Silva coming out on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Da Silva connects with the punch.
Kosarev fails with the takedown.
Marco Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Kosarev.
Da Silva throws a right hand that Kosarev ducks under and follows up with a left that Kosarev also avoids with ease.
Kosarev takes one on the button.
Kosarev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Da Silva sprawls well initially but Kosarev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kosarev misses with a head shot. Da Silva uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kosarev is one step ahead there.
Kosarev throws a big elbow that misses.
Kosarev throwing strikes but missing.
Da Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kosarev defends it easily.
Kosarev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kosarev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Da Silva is pulling down on Kosarev's head. It's preventing any offense from Kosarev, at least for the moment.
Kosarev with a nice head shot there.
Marco Da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kosarev stands up over Da Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kosarev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kosarev working some strikes from top position.
Kosarev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Silva's head.
Da Silva throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Kosarev throwing strikes from guard but Da Silva blocks nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kosarev connects with a couple of short punches.
Kosarev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Silva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilia Kosarev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ilia Kosarev's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice shot by Da Silva.
Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kosarev.
Kosarev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kosarev shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kosarev's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marco Da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilia Kosarev.
Da Silva lands with a nice combination. Kosarev backs away looking to recover.
Da Silva lands with an uppercut that bounces Kosarev off the cage and back into range.
Da Silva is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Da Silva drops Kosarev with a left right combo! Da Silva follows him down to the ground into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Silva trying to control the position but Kosarev is working away.
Kosarev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kosarev seems a little lost for a moment, as Da Silva dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Da Silva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kosarev is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Da Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kosarev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Da Silva stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kosarev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Da Silva defends it nicely.
Da Silva scores with a hook to the body. Kosarev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kosarev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Da Silva lands a nice hook to Kosarev's body. Kosarev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Da Silva works Kosarev's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Kosarev.
Da Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kosarev gets tackled into the cage by Da Silva. Da Silva maintains the clinch.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Da Silva can't break the clinch.
Kosarev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kosarev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Kosarev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kosarev dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Kosarev's head and hops out.
Da Silva tries to clinch but Kosarev is having none of it.
Da Silva looks for a takedown but Kosarev sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Da Silva misses with a few strikes there.
Kosarev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice takedown defense from Da Silva. No joy for Kosarev on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Da Silva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Da Silva!
Marco Da Silva decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicklas Bendtner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Treta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Treta has chosen Only time as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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186 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicklas Bendtner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, La Treta!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bendtner misses with a takedown
and Treta counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Treta fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bendtner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Treta pinned against the cage. Treta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bendtner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Treta counters with a left and a right that stings Bendtner.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicklas Bendtner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bendtner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Treta counters with an inside leg kick.
Treta 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.
Bendtner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Treta's waist but Treta gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bendtner off to one side.
A slow jab from Treta misses its intended target.
Treta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bendtner backs up against the cage.
Some wild striking there from Treta.
Treta shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bendtner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bendtner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Treta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Bendtner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bendtner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Treta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bendtner trying to remain calm as Treta controls from the top position.
Bendtner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Treta sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Treta wants to take a breather but Bendtner is having none of it.
Treta really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bendtner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner is looking for a sweep. Treta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bendtner actively working from the bottom here.
Treta blocks the strikes from Bendtner.
Bendtner looking for submissions off his back.
Bendtner taking some punishment here, with Treta in his half guard.
Bendtner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Treta is working away from the top position though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Treta in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner works his way to full guard. Good work.
Treta trying to control but Bendtner is working from the bottom.
Treta is stalling in the full guard.
Treta trying to control the position from guard on top but Bendtner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by La Treta.
Bendtner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Treta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bendtner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Treta keeps working.
Bendtner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Treta is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner trying to control the position but Treta is working away.
Bendtner tries for a kimura but Treta is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Treta is not content to let Bendtner control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bendtner tries for a kimura but Treta is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but La Treta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bendtner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Treta's head backwards.
Bendtner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Bendtner with that takedown attempt.
Bendtner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Treta tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bendtner is in Treta's guard.
Bendtner wants to control from the top but Treta keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bendtner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Treta swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bendtner trying to control the position from guard on top but Treta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treta wants to sweep but no luck.
Bendtner pushes down on Treta's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bendtner wants to work for an arm triangle but Treta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Treta manages to get to full guard.
Bendtner is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner drops back looking for a leg! Treta is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Treta manages to kick Bendtner off! Bendtner jumps back into Treta's guard.
Bendtner wants to pass the guard but Treta is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner trying to control but Treta is working from the bottom.
Bendtner throwing strikes but missing.
Bendtner wants to control from the top but Treta keeps moving.
Bendtner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner wants to pass the guard but Treta is keeping the position.
Bendtner throws a big elbow that misses.
Bendtner content to stall in guard here.
Treta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bendtner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bendtner wants to control from the top but Treta keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicklas Bendtner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bendtner shoots in and drives through. Treta sprawls well.
Bendtner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Treta sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bendtner somewhat.
Treta goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Horrible takedown by Bendtner or perhaps it was just good defense by Treta which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicklas Bendtner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bendtner staying out of range there.
Bendtner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Treta as he avoids it easily.
Bendtner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Treta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Treta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bendtner's half guard.
Bendtner trying to control here.
Treta wants to take a breather but Bendtner is having none of it.
Bendtner has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Treta is working away from the top position though.
Treta drops an elbow to the side of Bendtner's head.
Treta content to control rather than advance.
Bendtner is not content to let Treta control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A jab from Bendtner misses.
Nice sprawl there from Treta as Bendtner shoots in.
Bendtner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Treta counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bendtner's knee momentarily.
La Treta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Treta enables Bendtner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Treta manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Treta controls Bendtner momentarily but Bendtner frees himself.
Treta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Treta is trying to control the position but Bendtner postures up.
Bendtner slips nicely into half guard.
Bendtner 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.
Treta tries to roll over but Bendtner keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bendtner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Treta defending well though.
Bendtner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Treta's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bendtner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bendtner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Treta sees it coming and defends easily.
Bendtner throwing shots but Treta is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicklas Bendtner.
I think Bendtner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nicklas Bendtner!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jens Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jens Johansson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anzor Azhiev's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jens Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anzor Azhiev!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Azhiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johansson misses with a series of wild punches.
Azhiev misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johansson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azhiev counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Johansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johansson throws a series of punches but Azhiev avoids them all with ease.
Azhiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Johansson is just out of range.
Johansson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Azhiev.
Jens Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Azhiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Azhiev tries to clinch there but Johansson circles away.
Johansson misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev shoots in but no luck this time.
Jens Johansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anzor Azhiev.
Azhiev wants to clinch.
Azhiev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johansson is looking for a sweep.
Azhiev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Johansson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johansson tries to get out of the position.
Azhiev trying to control the position but Johansson is working away.
Azhiev stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Azhiev does no damage.
Azhiev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Johansson throws the left hand but Azhiev avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Johansson does no damage.
Johansson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Azhiev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Azhiev is struggling to control the position.
Azhiev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Azhiev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johansson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azhiev staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev slips a jab from Johansson.
Azhiev shoots in but Johansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson stuffs the takedown attempt from Azhiev. Azhiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Johansson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Azhiev shoots in for a takedown but Johansson shows good takedown defense.
Johansson throws a combination that misses
and Azhiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Johansson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Azhiev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Johansson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
Jens Johansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Johansson misses.
Johansson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Azhiev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johansson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Azhiev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Azhiev.
Johansson is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azhiev stands and steps away. Johansson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Johansson throws a lazy right hand but Azhiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azhiev.
A jab from Johansson misses.
Azhiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anzor Azhiev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Johansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Johansson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johansson throws a nice looking combination but Azhiev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Johansson tries to lock up and control but Azhiev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johansson working to try and regain half guard.
Johansson is squirming around, avoiding Azhiev's attempts to control the action.
Johansson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Azhiev on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azhiev looking for a guillotine from mount but Johansson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Azhiev has taken his back!
Azhiev looking for the RNC.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Johansson is keeping busy.
Johansson wants to control his opponent's hands but Azhiev gets his hands free.
Azhiev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson can't escape the position.
Azhiev is looking to control Johansson but Johansson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Azhiev is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Johansson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Azhiev.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anzor Azhiev!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dingle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eric Dingle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingle lands with a nice body punch.
Sissoko wants to slow Dingle down by chopping away at his legs.
Dingle swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sissoko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sissoko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sissoko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dingle's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sissoko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sissoko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dingle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sissoko.
Sissoko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Sissoko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissoko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sissoko thows a huge punch but Dingle dodges it nicely.
Sissoko throwing shots but Dingle is blocking nicely.
Sissoko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dingle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sissoko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sissoko not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dingle is breathing heavily.
Sissoko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sissoko throwing shots but Dingle is blocking nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sissoko seems to be looking for submissions.
Sissoko is looking for a kimura but Dingle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sissoko to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sissoko seems content to control.
Sissoko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sissoko working Dingle over with strikes.
Sissoko perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sissoko is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dingle!
Sissoko is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sissoko landing shots from mount.
Dingle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dingle tries to get out of the position.
Dingle working to try and regain half guard.
Sissoko loads up with a big shot that hurts Dingle! He's pulled Sissoko in close but Sissoko has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Dingle survive? More strikes from Sissoko and Dingle is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohammed Sissoko!
Mohammed Sissoko bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Nyholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shirtless Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fred Nyholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shirtless Rob!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rob takes one to the chin there.
Shirtless Rob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rob jabs Nyholm to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nyholm shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nyholm showed some decent athleticism there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rob avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nyholm.
Rob wants to control but Nyholm is keeping busy.
Rob really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nyholm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rob has hold of Nyholm's hands but Nyholm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nyholm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nyholm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rob keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rob on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nyholm.
Nyholm wants to work for an arm triangle but Rob is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nyholm prevents Rob from standing back up.
Nyholm passes the guard and advances to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nyholm cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Nyholm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nyholm in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nyholm looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rob can't escape the position.
Nyholm looking to control but Rob is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyholm putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rob is bucking up trying to escape but Nyholm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Nyholm lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nyholm has hold of Rob's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rob manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Nyholm working the ground and pound effectively.
Nyholm with shots to the head and body - Rob looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rob is rocked!
Nyholm raining down shots from the mount!
Rob is still in real trouble! Can Nyholm finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rob takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nyholm raining down shots from the mount!
Nyholm landing punches.
Rob takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Nyholm's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Nyholm!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Matsuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead. Hiro Matsuka will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Larkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Matsuka!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matsuka was covering up waiting for the punch and Larkin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Larkin preventing the sweep.
Larkin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Matsuka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Matsuka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Matsuka!
You can see the frustration on Larkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Matsuka tries for a kimura but Larkin is defending well.
Larkin is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuka keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Matsuka seems to be looking for submissions.
Larkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuka pulls his head out easily.
Larkin actively working from the bottom here.
Matsuka trying to control the action but Larkin is working from the bottom.
Matsuka is working for a kimura here but Larkin manages to reverse the position and he's now in Matsuka's guard.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larkin has gone for a leg lock! Matsuka slips out almost immediately though and dives into Larkin's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Larkin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Matsuka gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Larkin is looking for a triangle but Matsuka pushes his legs off easily.
Matsuka trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matsuka sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Larkin's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matsuka is keen to just control but Larkin is a slippery customer.
Larkin looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larkin is looking to get back to full guard here but Matsuka has managed to pass to side control instead.
Matsuka tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Larkin is looking to regain half guard here but Matsuka keeps moving and retains side control.
Matsuka laying and praying for a moment but Larkin takes advantage and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin is defending against the submission attempts here by Matsuka.
Larkin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Matsuka is looking to advance position but Larkin won't allow it.
Matsuka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Larkin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matsuka manages to get himself to full guard.
Larkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Larkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matsuka closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Larkin quickly recovers to half guard.
Matsuka is working for a submission of some sort.
Larkin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Larkin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matsuka pulls his head out easily.
Matsuka is looking to pass Larkin's guard but actually Larkin recovers to full guard.
Matsuka trying to control but Larkin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Matsuka wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin is looking for a triangle but Matsuka pushes his legs off easily.
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Matsuka from controlling successfully.
Matsuka throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Larkin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Larkin looking for a triangle here. Matsuka is fighting it but it looks tight! Larkin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Matsuka is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Steven Larkin!
Steven Larkin is the new lightweight champion!
Steven Larkin decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LL Cool J - It´s time for war kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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175 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Fredrikson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrikson lands a nice looking body shot.
Fredrikson swinging wildly here.
Tyler misses with a low kick.
Fredrikson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fredrikson tries to bum rush Tyler with a series of wild strikes but Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyler scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fredrikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fredrikson checks it well.
Fredrikson misses with the combination.
Donk. Fredrikson catches Tyler right on the button with a cross.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyler dodges the punch combination from Fredrikson.
Oooooh!!! Fredrikson has knocked Tyler down with a huge combo! Fredrikson steps away and waves a wobbly Tyler back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tyler is rocked!
It looks like John Tyler 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!
Fredrikson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Fredrikson finish him?
Fredrikson swinging wildly here.
Tyler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fredrikson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tyler gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fredrikson gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tyler is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Fredrikson!
Johan Fredrikson is the new welterweight champion!
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