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SPFT24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralf Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by Fade to Black. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ralf Krause!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gunn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krause's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gunn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krause can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Krause stands up from Gunn's guard - Krause perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunn dives in and scores a takedown into Krause's guard.
Gunn stands and steps away. Krause gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sam Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn gets a double leg takedown into Krause's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn stands up and waves to Krause to follow him.
Gunn swats away the attempt to clinch by Krause.
Krause displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunn.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Krause as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Krause or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunn which made him look bad.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krause sprawls well. Krause wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gunn gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunn gets tackled into the cage by Krause. Krause maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krause misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krause gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gunn.
Gunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Krause stalling against the cage.
Krause wants to take the fight to the mat but Gunn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunn smiles and moves away.
Krause gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gunn works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Gunn gets to his feet. Krause looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Krause as Gunn shoots in.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krause napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krause gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krause tries to roll over but Gunn keeps him under control.
Gunn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Krause has managed to free his arm - good work.
Krause manages to escape and get back to his feet!
No luck for Krause with that takedown attempt.
Krause is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
Krause keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Krause sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn shoots in and bounces Krause off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gunn gets to his feet. Krause looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Gunn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krause ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Krause no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Krause is working an open guard so Gunn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Krause stuffs the takedown.
Gunn shoots in for a double leg but Krause sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunn tries to sprawl but Krause drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Gunn moves into full guard.
Gunn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Krause defends it easily.
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!
Krause stands and throws Gunn's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Krause decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gunn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krause napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gunn decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krause to his feet.
Krause displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunn.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krause tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Gunn is in Krause's guard.
Gunn stops Krause from standing up.
Krause is working an open guard so Gunn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krause has time to react.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krause circles away.
Krause doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunn circles away.
Gunn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gunn lands in his opponent's guard.
Krause had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunn defends it easily.
Krause is looking for a triangle here but Gunn uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gunn stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause leaves Gunn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krause moves into the clinch successfully.
Krause's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gunn misses with a double jab.
Gunn closes the distance and clinches up with Krause, looking for a takedown. Gunn pushes Krause against the cage but Krause circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gunn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Krause was covering up waiting for the punch and Gunn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Krause.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Krause closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Gunn is looking to land body kicks.
Krause clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krause jumps into guard, dragging Gunn to the mat.
Krause throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gunn stands and steps away. Krause gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Gunn dominated that second round.
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!
Gunn scores with a takedown into Krause's guard.
Gunn gets to his feet - Krause follows without any prompting.
Gunn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krause's waist but Krause gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gunn off to one side.
Krause throws a sloppy head kick and Gunn moves out of range easily.
Krause fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunn throws a head kick but Krause moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gunn is defended easily by Krause.
Gunn fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Gunn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn with a lazy takedown attempt
so Krause counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Krause trying to control the position from guard on top but Gunn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause wants to pass the guard but Gunn is keeping the position.
Krause is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Krause wants to stand but Gunn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gunn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Krause wants to get up but he can't break Gunn's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gunn has his feet on Krause's thighs here. He's pushed Krause off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Krause screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sam Gunn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamato Damashii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahn comes to the cage accompanied by Boris Brejcha - Flockentanz . Damashii comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ciemna Strefa kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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163 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
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158 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yamato Damashii!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kahn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Damashii did well to prevent Kahn getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kahn with the ground and pound but Damashii uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kahn tries to free his leg and advance position but Damashii is retaining full guard.
Damashii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kahn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahn passes into half guard.
Kahn 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.
Damashii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahn.
Damashii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kahn.
Damashii is looking to escape.
Kahn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kahn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Damashii defending well though.
Kahn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn wants to work for an arm triangle but Damashii is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kahn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Damashii is not content to let Kahn control the position.
Damashii pushes Kahn off looking to stand but Kahn dives back in and keeps control.
Kahn is trying to control. Damashii wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Damashii wants to get back to his feet.
Kahn misses with a head shot. Damashii uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kahn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn throwing strikes from guard but Damashii blocks nicely.
Kahn trying to control but Damashii is working from the bottom.
Kahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kahn looking to sit in guard and control but Damashii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Damashii with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Oliver Kahn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kahn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Damashii!
Damashii holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kahn tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Damashii avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kahn.
Damashii tries to buck Kahn off but he can't manage it.
Kahn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Damashii is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Damashii taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damashii is squirming around, avoiding Kahn's attempts to control the action.
Damashii is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Kahn throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Damashii tries to buck Kahn off but he can't manage it.
Kahn with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Damashii is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kahn controlling the position easily from mount.
Kahn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Damashii is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Damashii and Kahn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahn cracks Damashii with a big right hand but Damashii just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Kahn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kahn jabs at Damashii's body.
Damashii shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense.
Damashii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahn's waist but Kahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Damashii off to one side.
Kahn throws a nice looking combination but Damashii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Damashii decides to pull guard.
Kahn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kahn wants to control from the top but Damashii keeps moving.
Kahn stops Damashii from standing up.
Kahn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Damashii dives on top into guard.
Damashii slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damashii lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Damashii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kahn pulls Damashii in close to his closed guard and prevents Damashii from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Oliver Kahn.
Damashii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Damashii lands in his opponent's guard.
Kahn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Damashii!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn thowing shots but they're missing.
Kahn controlling the pace for now.
Kahn with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Damashii tries to buck Kahn off but he can't manage it.
Kahn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Damashii is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Damashii is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Damashii and Kahn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Kahn misses with the ground and pound.
Kahn advances nicely into full mount.
Kahn goes for an armbar but Damashii turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Damashii.
Damashii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kahn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliver Kahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damashii wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Damashii looking to sit in guard and control but Kahn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 Oliver Kahn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kahn throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Damashii tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kahn is in Damashii's guard.
Kahn trying to control but Damashii is working from the bottom.
Kahn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kahn gets to his feet. Damashii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Damashii takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Damashii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Damashii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Damashii trying to mount his opponent but Kahn defends it.
Damashii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Damashii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamato Damashii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damashii sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Yamato Damashii wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kahn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Damashii counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kahn!
Kahn is squirming around, avoiding Damashii's attempts to control the action.
Damashii unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Damashii throws a strike there. Kahn manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Damashii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damashii lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Damashii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Damashii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damashii not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Damashii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kahn defending well though.
Damashii is looking to pass Kahn's guard but actually Kahn recovers to full guard.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Damashii from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamato Damashii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kahn 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Oliver Kahn!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Oliver Kahn!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Oliver Kahn!
Oliver Kahn wins by unanimous decision!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Oliver Kahn made sure he mentioned Bushido Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alfons Aberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwight Moody (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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29
190 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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28
195 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfons Aberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dwight Moody!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aberg throws a big shot that misses.
Aberg slips a straight right by Moody.
A head kick misses from Moody.
Moody avoids the body shot from Aberg.
Moody lands a head kick. Aberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Alfons Aberg has been cut.
Aberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Moody.
Aberg looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aberg scores with a jab. Moody acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aberg throws a right hand that Moody ducks under and follows up with a left that Moody also avoids with ease.
Moody lunges at Aberg with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aberg's hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Moody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moody scores with a spinning back kick!
Moody walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Moody fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moody scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Moody.
Aberg scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moody lands with a cross.
No joy there for Moody, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moody slips under a jab.
Moody lands a nice hook to Aberg's body. Aberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Moody with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Aberg. Those never looked like landing.
Moody clobbers Aberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moody throws a wild body kick that Aberg sees coming a mile off.
Moody gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moody is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Moody breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moody connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Moody blocks a jab.
Moody moves out of range as Aberg strikes.
Aberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Moody lands a jab to Aberg's midsection.
Aberg sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Aberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aberg lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aberg.
Dwight Moody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aberg throws a series of punches but Moody moves out of range.
Jab by Moody.
Moody dodges the punch combination from Aberg.
Moody lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Moody fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moody thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moody was well out of range. Poor timing from Aberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Moody dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfons Aberg's cut.
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.
Aberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Moody jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moody fails to land with a series of punches.
Dwight Moody seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aberg slips under a jab.
Moody throws a body punch but Aberg moves out of range.
Moody is looking to slow Aberg down with leg kicks.
Aberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aberg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moody.
Sloppy strikes from Moody. Those never looked like landing.
Aberg lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aberg walks forward, straight into a front kick from Moody.
Moody looks to land a combination. Aberg sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Moody slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Moody lands a nice shot to the body.
Moody cracks Aberg with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moody rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Moody jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Aberg moves away from the strike by Moody.
Moody throws a sloppy head kick and Aberg moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Moody misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aberg is looking to clinch.
A jab lands there for Aberg.
Moody displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aberg.
Aberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Aberg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Aberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A big right from Moody misses.
Aberg tries to clinch but Moody moves out of range.
Moody tries to close the distance and clinch but Aberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Moody misses with a low kick.
Moody throws out a powerful jab.
Dwight Moody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moody looks for the body kick but Aberg saw that one coming.
Moody throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moody.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Aberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Moody is just out of range.
Aberg wants to clinch up but Moody keeps it at a distance.
Moody bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moody.
Aberg takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moody takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aberg fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moody on the side of the head.
Aberg blocks a head kick by Moody.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Moody showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alfons Aberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aberg moves away from the strike by Moody.
Aberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Moody throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Moody throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Aberg misses the target.
Moody scores with a body shot.
Moody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aberg.
Aberg slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moody lands a jab to Aberg's midsection.
Moody scores with a sloppy right hand. Aberg should have avoided that one.
Moody looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moody slips under a jab.
Moody bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aberg's head backwards.
Aberg avoids the body shot from Moody.
A telegraphed right hand from Aberg misses the target.
Moody scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aberg pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moody showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aberg.
A head kick from Moody lands but Aberg takes it in his stride.
Aberg slips a jab and a cross from Moody.
Moody lands a head kick. Aberg smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aberg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moody circles away quickly and effectively.
Aberg slips under a jab.
Aberg slips a jab from Moody.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Moody tenderised Aberg's leg. Aberg is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick from Moody misses.
Moody with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moody misses with a series of wild punches.
Aberg looking to score a takedown here. Moody is defending well but Aberg drives through and ends up in Moody's guard.
Moody tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moody not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aberg stopping the sweep attempt from Moody.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aberg drops back, looking for a kneebar! Moody looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Moody looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Moody!
Moody working the strikes but Aberg uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Aberg slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moody is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Moody.
Aberg has momentary wrist control but Moody slips an elbow through the middle.
Dwight Moody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moody trying to control but Aberg is working from the bottom.
Aberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alfons Aberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moody wants to control from the top but Aberg keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwight Moody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moody 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 for Dwight Moody!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Dwight Moody!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Dwight Moody!
Dwight Moody wins by unanimous decision!
Dwight Moody thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arvo Satsuma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antti Kantola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvo Satsuma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Kantola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola slips under a jab.
Satsuma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Satsuma.
Satsuma misses with a right hand
and Kantola counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kantola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Kantola misses.
Kantola throws out a loose jab but Satsuma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Satsuma misses with a hook.
Kantola with a jab.
Satsuma misses the jab.
Kantola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Satsuma.
Kantola throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Satsuma was covering up waiting for the punch and Kantola finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kantola engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Satsuma looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kantola stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Satsuma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola trying to control the position from guard on top but Satsuma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Satsuma wants to stand but Kantola is controlling the position.
Kantola won't allow Satsuma to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Satsuma wants to control the position but Kantola says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Satsuma is positioning himself well to prevent Kantola advancing to mount.
Satsuma has a hand on Kantola's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Kantola takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Satsuma is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kantola fails to take his opponent's back.
Kantola with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Satsuma tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola looking for a guillotine from mount but Satsuma is having none of it.
Satsuma is trying to escape the mount.
Kantola pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Kantola tries to control but Satsuma wriggling away.
Satsuma is trying to escape the mount.
Satsuma tries to lock up and control but Kantola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
Satsuma really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kantola is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Satsuma to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Satsuma shrugs it off.
Kantola jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Satsuma manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Satsuma is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kantola is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Kantola wants to control the pace but Satsuma is squirming around nicely.
Kantola is trying to control here but Satsuma has managed to regain half guard.
Kantola is trying to control the action in half guard but Satsuma is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Satsuma wants to improve his position but Kantola is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola wants to free his trapped foot but Satsuma is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Satsuma is staying active underneath Kantola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Satsuma is looking for a sweep. Kantola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kantola is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kantola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Satsuma is looking to improve his position.
Satsuma manages to get to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kantola drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kantola jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antti Kantola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kantola slips under a jab.
Satsuma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kantola.
Satsuma misses with a straight right.
Kantola fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Satsuma, pushing him back against the cage.
Kantola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Satsuma lands a takedown into guard.
Antti Kantola has got the better of the ground game so far.
Satsuma lands a couple of digs.
Satsuma preventing the sweep.
Satsuma throwing strikes from guard but Kantola blocks nicely.
Satsuma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kantola controls Satsuma momentarily but Satsuma frees himself.
Kantola keeping moving, preventing Satsuma from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kantola preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Satsuma trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Satsuma defends well.
Kantola bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Satsuma's guard.
Satsuma working a defensive guard but Kantola passes into half guard.
Kantola tries to pass to full mount but Satsuma defends it.
Satsuma is looking to improve his position.
Satsuma makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kantola defending well as Satsuma loads up on a big left hand.
Kantola jabs at Satsuma's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satsuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Satsuma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kantola throws a body punch but Satsuma moves out of range.
Kantola missing with a left hand there. Satsuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kantola swings for the body but Satsuma moves out of range.
Satsuma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kantola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kantola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Satsuma.
Kantola misses the shot to the body.
Kantola blocks a jab.
Kantola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kantola throws a push kick but Satsuma slaps the foot to one side.
Kantola lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma blocks a jab.
Satsuma fails to land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kantola enables Satsuma to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kantola manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Satsuma avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Satsuma chips away with some ground and pound.
Satsuma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Satsuma scoring with punches to the head and body.
Satsuma is pushing down on Kantola's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kantola is fighting to maintain full guard but Satsuma has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kantola tries to get to full guard but Satsuma has control of the leg.
Satsuma throwing shots but Kantola is blocking nicely.
Satsuma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kantola tries to roll over but Satsuma keeps him under control.
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. Satsuma connects with a nice short shot to Kantola's temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma is keen to just control but Kantola is a slippery customer.
Kantola moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Satsuma makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Satsuma wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
Kantola working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Satsuma.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kantola can't keep his opponent in guard - Satsuma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kantola tries to get to full guard but Satsuma has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arvo Satsuma dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Satsuma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kantola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kantola dives in and grabs Satsuma's left leg, looking for a takedown. Satsuma pushes down on Kantola's head and hops out.
Kantola looks to score with a jab to the body but Satsuma is just out of range.
Satsuma throws a right and a left that Kantola avoids nicely.
Arvo Satsuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Satsuma.
Kantola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Satsuma misses with a combination
and Kantola counters with a body kick that stops Satsuma in his tracks momentarily.
A big right from Satsuma misses.
Satsuma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kantola counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Satsuma does it's job there.
Kantola missing with a left hand there. Satsuma was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Satsuma cracks a nice hook into Kantola's ribs.
Satsuma misses the shot to the body.
Kantola lands a nice hook to Satsuma's body. Satsuma takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Satsuma connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Kantola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Satsuma ducks under a wild hook from Kantola.
Kantola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kantola slips under a jab from Satsuma.
Kantola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satsuma sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Satsuma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kantola.
Satsuma looks to throw the jab but Kantola is out of range.
Kantola misses with a body kick.
Satsuma drops his hands momentarily and Kantola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Satsuma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kantola connects with a nice looking jab.
Antti Kantola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Satsuma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kantola misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kantola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma takes a swing at Kantola's ribcage but misses.
Satsuma throws a poor cross that misses
and Kantola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Satsuma tries to close the distance and clinch but Kantola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Satsuma throws a shot from downtown. Kantola moves away and avoids it.
Kantola ducks under a wild hook from Satsuma.
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!
Satsuma clinches up against the cage.
Kantola landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kantola misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Kantola.
Kantola blocking some punches.
Satsuma misses with a punch on the inside.
Satsuma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kantola's elbow.
Satsuma misses with the head strike.
Satsuma working aggressively here.
Kantola blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kantola.
Kantola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kantola lands with a left to the head.
Kantola scores with a hook to the body.
Kantola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kantola lands with a light punch inside.
Kantola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kantola is leaning against Satsuma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kantola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Kantola's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Satsuma is looking to control Kantola's arms but Kantola gets an underhook and turns him. Now Satsuma has his back to the cage.
Nice body punch from Kantola.
Satsuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Satsuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kantola decides to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Satsuma landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Satsuma trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Kantola looking for a sweep. Not yet Kantola, not yet.
Satsuma is looking to work some ground and pound but Kantola has wrist control.
Satsuma trying to control but Kantola is working from the bottom.
Satsuma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kantola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Satsuma wants to control from the top but Kantola keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Satsuma accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antti Kantola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kantola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Antti Kantola!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Antti Kantola!
Antti Kantola wins by majority decision!
A very excited looking Antti Kantola 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Homer Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Homer Simpson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Homer Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paolo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Souza walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Souza momentarily.
Souza is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Simpson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Simpson is trying to defend but Souza finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Souza is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Simpson sees it coming and defends easily.
Simpson wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Simpson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Simpson is trying to stand.
Simpson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Simpson.
Souza has gone for a leg lock! Simpson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souza's guard.
Simpson is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Simpson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Simpson trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simpson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Simpson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simpson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simpson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
We're going to have a standup here because Homer Simpson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Simpson.
Simpson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Souza has time to react.
Simpson lands with an uppercut that bounces Souza off the cage and back into range.
Souza with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a three punch combo that has Souza backing up. Souza nods at Simpson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson thows a body shot but no joy.
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson throws a lazy right hand but Souza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Souza avoids the body shot from Simpson.
Souza changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simpson tries to avoid it but Souza manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simpson to the ground. Simpson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Souza shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Souza looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simpson connects with a single shot there.
Simpson lands a jab to Souza's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Simpson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A lazy left from Simpson finds it's target.
Simpson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Simpson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Souza counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Souza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Simpson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Simpson keeping hold of Souza's head, controlling as best he can.
Souza 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.
Simpson gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson wants to hit a switch here but Souza passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Simpson there!
Simpson is squirming around, avoiding Souza's attempts to control the action.
Simpson tries to lock up and control but Souza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simpson is looking to improve his position but Souza isn't that keen on the idea.
Souza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Simpson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Simpson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza looking for subs off his back but Simpson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Simpson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson tries to control but Souza wriggling away.
Simpson is really struggling to control Souza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Souza is trying to escape the mount.
Simpson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to hold on but Simpson postures up.
Simpson content just to control the position here.
Souza wants to hold on but Simpson pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souza tries to reverse the position but Simpson maintains control.
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 Homer Simpson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Simpson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Simpson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simpson lands with an uppercut that bounces Souza off the cage and back into range.
Souza shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Souza has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Souza with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Simpson to score with a decent uppercut.
Souza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Homer Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paolo Souza.
Souza shoots in and gets a takedown into Simpson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Simpson.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Simpson is keeping the position.
Simpson looking to control.
Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Simpson wants to stand but Souza is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control the position here.
Souza is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simpson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simpson has escaped and now he's on top!
Simpson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Souza keeping moving, preventing Simpson from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Homer Simpson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Simpson cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Simpson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Homer Simpson is winning the standup battle so far.
Simpson stalks Souza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Souza's face. Souza staggers backwards, shaken.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souza walks into a left hand.
Souza is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Good shot there by Simpson.
Souza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters with a right hand to the body.
Souza takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice sprawl there from Simpson as Souza shoots in.
Simpson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Souza shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simpson connects with a body shot.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Souza is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Souza is still on wobbly legs! Can Simpson finish him?
Simpson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Souza 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simpson steps in with a hook that catches Souza right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Simpson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Souza looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Homer Simpson!
Homer Simpson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hilo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Danielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Ted Danielson 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 heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Danielson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danielson throws a big shot that misses.
Danielson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches De Noteboom on the side of the head.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
Danielson misses with an uppercut
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danielson keeps working.
De Noteboom is really struggling to control Danielson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Noteboom passes to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom controls the position.
De Noteboom lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Noteboom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Noteboom throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Danielson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De Noteboom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De Noteboom tries to move to mount but Danielson blocks the move with his legs.
De Noteboom 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.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danielson keeps working.
Danielson manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson is not content to let De Noteboom control the position.
De Noteboom 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.
Danielson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danielson's head.
Well, if De Noteboom 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.
Danielson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from De Noteboom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson is looking to improve his position.
De Noteboom with the ground and pound but Danielson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Danielson looking to control.
Danielson has De Noteboom pulled in close to control his posture.
Danielson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Danielson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De Noteboom shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Noteboom trying to control from half guard but Danielson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom'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.
Danielson misses with a lunging right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Noteboom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danielson's head.
De Noteboom is trying to control. Danielson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Royston De Noteboom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom prevents Danielson from standing back up.
De Noteboom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danielson defending well though.
Danielson wants to get back to his feet.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danielson keeps working.
De Noteboom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson blocking the ground and pound attempt from De Noteboom.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom not landing any meaningful shots this time.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Danielson is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danielson keeps working.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson is trying to control but can't.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Danielson is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danielson.
Danielson looks to land a combination but De Noteboom avoids it well.
De Noteboom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom is chipping away with strikes.
Danielson parries the strikes from De Noteboom easily there. De Noteboom is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Danielson to escape.
De Noteboom working away.
De Noteboom misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from De Noteboom crashes against the mat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danielson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
De Noteboom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Danielson defends.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Danielson misses with a straight right.
De Noteboom closes the distance and clinches up with Danielson, looking for a takedown. De Noteboom pushes Danielson against the cage but Danielson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De Noteboom shoots in looking for a takedown. Danielson tries to sprawl out of it but De Noteboom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Danielson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Danielson cracks De Noteboom with a good jab.
Danielson scores with the left hand. De Noteboom knows he should have avoided that one.
Danielson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Danielson misses with a hook. De Noteboom ducked under it nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting De Noteboom here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson dips to his left and cracks De Noteboom with an uppercut!
Danielson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danielson misses with a hook.
De Noteboom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danielson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Danielson, as that shot connected.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Danielson.
Danielson throws a looping overhand right but De Noteboom ducks down to avoid it.
Danielson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danielson throws a right and a left that De Noteboom avoids nicely.
Danielson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danielson takes a swing at De Noteboom's ribcage but misses.
De Noteboom gets the takedown into side control.
De Noteboom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danielson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson defending against the ground and pound.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Danielson defends.
Danielson is looking for a sweep.
Danielson taking a bit of punishment here - De Noteboom scoring with strikes.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Danielson defends.
De Noteboom trying to control the action but Danielson is working from the bottom.
De Noteboom 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 four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Danielson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Danielson being controlled for a moment.
De Noteboom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Danielson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Danielson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Noteboom was well out of range. Poor timing from Danielson.
De Noteboom checks the leg kick.
Danielson lands a really nice looking cross but De Noteboom seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by De Noteboom.
Some wild striking there from Danielson.
Danielson tries to close the distance and clinch but De Noteboom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
De Noteboom avoids the body shot from Danielson.
Danielson is looking to slow De Noteboom down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Noteboom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Danielson defends it nicely.
Good work by De Noteboom as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Noteboom checks a leg kick.
De Noteboom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Danielson defends it nicely.
Danielson throws out a loose jab but De Noteboom uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danielson misses with a few strikes there.
Danielson throws a series of strikes that have De Noteboom backpedaling.
Danielson misses with a hook.
De Noteboom shoots for a double leg takedown but Danielson sprawls well. He's pushed De Noteboom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danielson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danielson misses with a double jab
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson is trying to stand.
De Noteboom is trying to control the action in half guard but Danielson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
De Noteboom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Danielson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Noteboom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
De Noteboom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom throwing shots but Danielson is blocking nicely.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
De Noteboom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Noteboom working over Danielson with some ground and pound. Danielson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Noteboom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danielson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Danielson kicks De Noteboom off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Danielson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! De Noteboom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Danielson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Noteboom.
Danielson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danielson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Noteboom. That did some damage!
Danielson looks to score with a jab to the body but De Noteboom is just out of range.
De Noteboom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danielson doesn't manage to clinch there - De Noteboom circles away.
De Noteboom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danielson misses with a lunging right hand
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danielson's head.
De Noteboom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Danielson is trying to stand back up but De Noteboom is controlling him
De Noteboom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Danielson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Royston De Noteboom.
De Noteboom throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Danielson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. De Noteboom is in Danielson's guard.
Ted Danielson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Danielson pulls De Noteboom in close to his closed guard and prevents De Noteboom from doing any damage or advancing position.
De Noteboom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danielson is wriggling around but De Noteboom manages to pass to half guard.
De Noteboom stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danielson stuffs the takedown attempt from De Noteboom. De Noteboom gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royston De Noteboom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from Danielson misses its intended target.
De Noteboom with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Danielson to score with a decent uppercut.
Danielson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danielson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Noteboom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Danielson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ted Danielson.
I think Danielson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Royston De Noteboom!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Royston De Noteboom!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Royston De Noteboom!
Royston De Noteboom wins by unanimous decision!
Royston De Noteboom retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dana White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Finley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Welcome to the Jungle. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dana White!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brad Finley!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White misses with a left hand
and Finley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Finley.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from White.
Finley wants a takedown.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White scores with a jab.
White feints a jab promting Finley to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Finley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
White scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
White throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
White lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
and White counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Finley! He's just covering up as White starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dana White!
Dana White retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Dana White thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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