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VFN 20: Kruger Vs Papadopoulos PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeSean Larson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolland Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolland Pierre told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, DeSean Larson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rolland Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierre throws a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Pierre.
Pierre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larson.
Larson misses with a wild body shot.
Larson rushes Pierre and presses him up against the cage.
Pierre's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pierre lands with a good body shot.
Larson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pierre breaks from the clinch.
Larson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
Pierre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Larson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pierre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larson tries for a takedown but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pierre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre with a nice cross.
Pierre swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Pierre.
Pierre throws a right hand that Larson ducks under and follows up with a left that Larson also avoids with ease.
Rolland Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson throws a head kick but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larson manages to avoid it.
Pierre lands a slapping body shot.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Larson.
Pierre connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Larson momentarily.
Larson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pierre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pierre jabs at Larson's body.
Larson is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Larson manages to avoid it.
Larson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Larson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pierre sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Larson somewhat.
Pierre slaps away a takedown attempt from Larson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DeSean Larson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Larson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Pierre as he connects with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pierre.
Pierre lands with a good body shot.
Pierre darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
Larson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Larson is rocked!
Pierre scores with a jab.
Oh Larson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pierre waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Larson. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Larson to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pierre passes into half guard.
Larson seems to have got his legs back now.
Pierre has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Larson defend it? Pierre steps over the head and cranks it - Larson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pierre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rolland Pierre!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agapit Blondi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Dahmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Agapit Blondi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeffrey Dahmer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahmer lands with an uppercut that bounces Blondi off the cage and back into range.
Dahmer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blondi, pushing him back against the cage.
Blondi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Blondi takes an elbow to the temple.
Dahmer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dahmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Agapit Blondi has been cut.
Dahmer lands an elbow just above Blondi 's eye.
Come on Dahmer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dahmer lands an elbow that stopped Blondi in his tracks for a moment.
Blondi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dahmer just stands there and leans against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dahmer lands a nice elbow.
Blondi jumps guard but Dahmer stands there with Blondi around his waist. Blondi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agapit Blondi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Dahmer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dahmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dahmer managing to block the knees to the body from Blondi.
Dahmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dahmer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dahmer has Blondi pushed against the cage.
Blondi wants to break free but Dahmer has control.
Dahmer lands an elbow that stopped Blondi in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dahmer.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dahmer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blondi backwards.
Blondi jumps guard but Dahmer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Blondi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dahmer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Blondi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dahmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blondi has a takedown stuffed.
Dahmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Blondi wants to take the fight to the mat but Dahmer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dahmer lands an elbow inside that Blondi shrugs off.
Agapit Blondi's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer is struggling to control the position.
Blondi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dahmer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dahmer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dahmer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dahmer lands an elbow inside that Blondi shrugs off.
Blondi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dahmer smiles and moves away.
Dahmer lands the left hand.
Blondi is rocked!
Agapit Blondi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dahmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Blondi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dahmer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dahmer is pushing Blondi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dahmer lands an elbow just above Blondi 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dahmer has Blondi pressed against the cage. He pushes Blondi back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Dahmer throws a beautiful elbow that sends Blondi crashing to the floor! Dahmer piles on the pressure with more strikes! Blondi is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeffrey Dahmer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Pein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Haukka (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 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, Max Pein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Haukka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka clinches up against the cage.
Pein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pein has picked Haukka up - he's going for a ride! Pein dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Haukka is looking to escape.
Pein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haukka regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Pein.
Pein throws a strike but Haukka rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Haukka stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pein instigates a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The referee calls for Haukka to work.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pein blocks it with crossed arms.
Pein can't get the takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haukka.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pein trying to stall but Haukka improves his position.
Haukka prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Pein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pein is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haukka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haukka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka moves into range and clinches up with Pein.
Haukka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haukka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pein.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Pein blocks it.
Pein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haukka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haukka prevents it.
Haukka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haukka lands a leg kick that knocks Pein off balance momentarily.
Pein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Haukka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pein is in Haukka's guard.
Pein throwing strikes from guard but Haukka blocks nicely.
Pein is breathing heavily.
Pein throws an elbow that misses. Haukka uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pein's guard. Nice move by Haukka!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haukka is standing up over Pein. Pein looks to escape but Haukka dives into side control.
Haukka decides to stand back up. Haukka steps back and let's Pein get back to his feet.
Pein shoots in but Haukka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haukka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pein shoots in and bounces Haukka off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka is looking to stand up but Pein isn't so interested in that idea.
Haukka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pein throws a big right hand that misses.
Pein scoring with punches to the head and body.
Haukka pushes Pein off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haukka clinches up against the cage.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Pein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Haukka.
Pein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Haukka instigates a clinch.
Pein looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pein is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Haukka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pein misses with the head strike.
Haukka landing knees to the head.
Pein looking to stall.
Haukka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Daniel Haukka has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pein looks for a takedown but Haukka sprawls well.
Pein closes the distance and clinches.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pein is working for takedown but Haukka is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Pein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Haukka trying to control the position but instead, Pein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haukka into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haukka lands an elbow inside.
Haukka gets through Pein's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pein trying to control the position but instead, Haukka has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pein into the cage.
Pein working aggressively here.
Pein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Daniel Haukka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pein is trying to break free.
Haukka stalls.
Haukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pein's face.
Haukka scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka trying to control the position but instead, Pein has worked for underhooks and has pushed Haukka into the cage.
Pein is trying to drag Haukka to the mat but Haukka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Pein blocks with his arms.
Pein wants a takedown but no success here.
Pein pushes Haukka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haukka landing knees to the head.
Pein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haukka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haukka takes a shot to the head.
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!
Pein tries to circle away but Haukka has him pinned against the cage.
Pein is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pein wants to stall.
Pein wants a takedown but no success here.
Pein wants to take the fight to the mat but Haukka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Pein blocks with his arms.
Pein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haukka lands a knee to the head.
Haukka with a knee to the head.
Pein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haukka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pein wants to take the fight to the mat but Haukka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Haukka.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haukka.
Pein takes an elbow to the temple.
Haukka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka gets a clinch.
Haukka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pein has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Haukka after a bit of a struggle.
Haukka unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Haukka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haukka has Pein up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Pein blocks it.
Pein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Haukka is trying to keep an underhook but Pein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Haukka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pein.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pein throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pein thows a huge punch but Haukka dodges it nicely.
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 Max Pein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel Haukka'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. This is the final round!
Haukka has taken the fight to the clinch.
Haukka landing knees to the head.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pein.
Pein wants a takedown.
Haukka throws an elbow that misses.
Pein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haukka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Haukka obliges.
Haukka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Pein blocks with his arms.
Haukka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Peins head.
Pein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haukka is keeping busy.
Haukka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Haukka misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pein instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A knee to the head by Haukka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Pein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pein lands a nice uppercut.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pein stalling.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pein blocks it with crossed arms.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pein is trying to drag Haukka to the mat but Haukka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pein drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pein drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haukka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Haukka lands an elbow inside that Pein shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka prevents the takedown attempt.
Haukka trying to stall but Pein improves his position.
Pein wants to take the fight to the mat but Haukka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Haukka manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Haukka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Haukka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Haukka slowing the pace effectively.
Pein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haukka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pein throws a hook to the side of Haukka's head but Haukka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Daniel Haukka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pein tries to bum rush Haukka with a series of wild strikes but Haukka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haukka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Haukka pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
Pein looking for a takedown.
Haukka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pein throws a one two combo.
Haukka clinches with his opponent.
Haukka lands a knee to the head.
Pein wants a takedown.
Haukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short left from Pein.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
Pein changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haukka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haukka moves into the clinch.
Pein tries for a takedown. No joy.
Haukka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pein's face.
Pein drops down looking for an ankle pick but Haukka pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haukka rushes Pein and presses him up against the cage.
Pein is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Haukka is defending well.
Haukka landing knees to the head.
Haukka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
Pein goes for a takedown in the clinch but Haukka prevents it.
Pein has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Haukka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Haukka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pein 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Pein!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wazza Rooney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhiury Ajniafh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wazza Rooney had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazza Rooney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jhiury Ajniafh!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ajniafh takes one to the side of the head.
Ajniafh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rooney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rooney lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ajniafh misses with the combination.
Oooooh!!! Rooney has knocked Ajniafh down with a huge combo! Rooney steps away and waves a wobbly Ajniafh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ajniafh is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ajniafh moves to clinch but Rooney breaks away
and Rooney rattles Ajniafh with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Ajniafh tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Rooney dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Ajniafh stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Wazza Rooney!
During a confident post fight interview, Wazza Rooney thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicklas Bendtner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georges St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). St Pierre has chosen Youssoupha (feat. Ärsenik & Mam's) - Ne Compare Pas as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Georges St Pierre will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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21
186 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georges St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bendtner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Georges St Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bendtner defending well as St Pierre loads up on a big left hand.
Bendtner slips a jab and a cross from St Pierre.
St Pierre fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bendtner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for St Pierre!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bendtner blocks St Pierre's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bendtner with shots to the head and body - St Pierre looks very uncomfortable down there.
St Pierre is looking to get to half guard.
Bendtner with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bendtner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bendtner with the ground and pound from mount.
St Pierre 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.
Bendtner working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. St Pierre turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bendtner off and cradles St Pierre's limp body as Bendtner celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Nicklas Bendtner!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abel Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abel Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dragon Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Joseph shows good takedown defense.
Gracie moves out of range as Joseph strikes.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Joseph misses the jab.
Joseph lands a left and a right that send Gracie crashing to the mat, dazed. Joseph thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Dragon Gracie 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!
The fighters circling - Joseph throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph with a jab.
Gracie gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Joseph gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abel Joseph!
Abel Joseph gave a mention to Reaper Combatwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jens Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sing Na Songkhla (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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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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155 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jens Johansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sing Na Songkhla!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Na Songkhla tries to clinch but Johansson moves away
and Johansson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Na Songkhla!
Johansson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Na Songkhla looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Johansson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jens Johansson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James DeFuria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeFuria kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Styles P - Put That On Everything. Penn has chosen deftones-simple man as his entrance music. The key to victory for James DeFuria has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
150 lbs
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James DeFuria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dingo Penn!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFuria lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeFuria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Penn tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DeFuria is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Penn tries to control but DeFuria wriggling away.
DeFuria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Penn looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFuria tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
DeFuria is in all sorts of trouble here.
Penn controlling from mount.
DeFuria keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DeFuria on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeFuria tries to get out of the position.
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
DeFuria is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling his opponent.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dingo Penn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Penn tries to clinch up but DeFuria circles away and keeps his distance.
Penn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. DeFuria tries to avoid it but Penn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag DeFuria to the ground. DeFuria escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeFuria jabs Penn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeFuria scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeFuria cracks Penn with an open hand slap.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeFuria checks a leg kick.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has DeFuria pinned against the cage. DeFuria gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFuria connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from DeFuria.
Penn drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DeFuria trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn trying to control but DeFuria is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
DeFuria trying to control the position here.
James DeFuria has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. DeFuria defends it nicely.
James DeFuria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFuria scores with a three punch combo!
Nice sprawl there from DeFuria as Penn shoots in.
James DeFuria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and DeFuria cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeFuria.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
DeFuria with a hook.
DeFuria lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for DeFuria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Penn ducks right into an uppercut from DeFuria.
Dingo Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeFuria lands with a right hand.
DeFuria is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice straight punches there by DeFuria. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeFuria.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
DeFuria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and DeFuria wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeFuria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good shot there by DeFuria.
DeFuria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dingo Penn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
DeFuria lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DeFuria, as that shot connected.
DeFuria tests Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
DeFuria connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Penn momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by DeFuria. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of DeFuria.
Jab, jab by DeFuria - just one landing.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. DeFuria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
DeFuria scores with a jab to the jaw.
Penn looks for a takedown but DeFuria sprawls well.
James DeFuria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
DeFuria keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeFuria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Penn.
Penn feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeFuria has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFuria's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn wants to control from the top but DeFuria keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James DeFuria.
Penn tries to move into range but DeFuria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
DeFuria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeFuria scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James DeFuria is winning the standup battle so far.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeFuria is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, DeFuria circles away and we're back to standing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Penn.
Penn is breathing heavily.
DeFuria is trying to get back to half guard.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeFuria keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to move into full mount but can't pass DeFuria's legs.
DeFuria is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Penn controlling the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeFuria can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around DeFuria's waist but DeFuria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
DeFuria cracks Penn with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
DeFuria fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from DeFuria does it's job there.
Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeFuria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Penn wants to control from the top but DeFuria keeps moving.
DeFuria is adopting a defensive guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn landing some decent shots from guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but DeFuria keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeFuria is pulling down on Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Penn, at least for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Penn has his takedown stuffed
and DeFuria counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
DeFuria digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
Penn shoots in for a takedown but DeFuria shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
DeFuria lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice takedown defense from DeFuria. No joy for Penn on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from DeFuria.
DeFuria thuds a left hand into Penn's body.
DeFuria connects with a nice looking jab.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James DeFuria dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Penn shoots for a takedown but DeFuria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
DeFuria scores with a shot to the body.
Penn tries for a takedown but DeFuria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Penn shoots in looking for a takedown. DeFuria tries to sprawl out of it but Penn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeFuria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James DeFuria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingo Penn.
Penn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. DeFuria manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
DeFuria looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeFuria looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Penn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeFuria wants to stand up but Penn is controlling him.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeFuria is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
DeFuria not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if DeFuria 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.
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as DeFuria sits in half guard.
DeFuria looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
DeFuria trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because James DeFuria wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
DeFuria comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Penn fails with the takedown.
Nice jab there from DeFuria.
Penn looks for a takedown but DeFuria sprawls well.
Penn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeFuria lands with a nice combination. Penn backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
DeFuria swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Penn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFuria ducks under a wild hook from Penn.
Penn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
DeFuria connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeFuria digs a good hook to Penn's body.
Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from DeFuria finds it's way round the side to connect with Penn's head.
Penn feints and as DeFuria raises his hands in defense, Penn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
DeFuria working a defensive guard here.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeFuria looking for a sweep. Not yet DeFuria, not yet.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeFuria swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeFuria 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.
DeFuria seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because James DeFuria just wasn't active enough.
Penn needs to keep his hands up - DeFuria had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeFuria throws out a powerful jab.
DeFuria fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt.
DeFuria cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeFuria fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Penn on the side of the head.
Penn shoots in and drives through. DeFuria sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
DeFuria lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from DeFuria does it's job there.
Penn tries for a takedown but DeFuria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for DeFuria.
DeFuria bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
James DeFuria showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeFuria 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James DeFuria!
An out of breath James DeFuria thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Larkin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hollywood Undead. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
166 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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19
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good work by Larkin as he checks the leg kick.
Sissoko darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Larkin gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin working for a triangle but Sissoko defends it easily.
Sissoko postures up and lands a big shot to Larkin's brow.
Larkin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sissoko defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larkin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sissoko is one step ahead there.
Larkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sissoko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sissoko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sissoko is posturing up here but Larkin has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sissoko tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sissoko has to tap! Slick submission there by Larkin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steven Larkin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Steven Larkin waved his t-shirt featuring Reaper Combatwear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giorges Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger comes into the arena with Tnt blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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186 cm
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199 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giorges Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Papadopoulos lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kruger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Papadopoulos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kruger pushes down on Papadopoulos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos keeping hold of Kruger's head, controlling as best he can.
Kruger is stalling here. Papadopoulos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kruger seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Papadopoulos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Papadopoulos scores with punches from side control.
Kruger wants to control but Papadopoulos postures up.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position but Kruger is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws a strike aimed at the side of Kruger's head but Kruger avoids it well.
Kruger tries to improve position but can't.
Papadopoulos working the body and head with strikes.
Papadopoulos working away.
Papadopoulos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Papadopoulos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kruger is trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kruger trying to hold on to Papadopoulos's head to control him but Papadopoulos postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos thows a huge punch but Kruger dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kruger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Papadopoulos stands up over Kruger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kruger looking for a sweep. Not yet Kruger, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Papadopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kruger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruger trying to keep a closed guard but Papadopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Papadopoulos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Papadopoulos prevents Kruger from getting back to his feet.
Papadopoulos chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kruger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papadopoulos is one step ahead there.
Papadopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kruger working a defensive guard here.
Kruger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Papadopoulos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Papadopoulos's guard.
Kruger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papadopoulos controlling Kruger's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruger trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papadopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kruger tries to free his leg and advance position but Papadopoulos is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Decent striking displayed by Kruger there.
It looks like Giorges Papadopoulos has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruger closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Papadopoulos to the mat! Papadopoulos manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Kruger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giorges Papadopoulos's cut.
That's time! Kruger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos dives in and scores a takedown into Kruger's guard.
Kruger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Papadopoulos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Papadopoulos throws a strike but Kruger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Papadopoulos holds on and takes a little breather.
Kruger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papadopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kruger working some strikes from top position.
Kruger throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruger not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Papadopoulos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Papadopoulos keeping moving, preventing Kruger from controlling successfully.
Papadopoulos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kruger landing with the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos 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.
Kruger postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos working for a triangle but Kruger defends it easily.
Papadopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position.
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kruger passes into half guard.
Kruger wants to pass to mount but Papadopoulos is defending the position.
Papadopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruger pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruger thows a huge punch but Papadopoulos dodges it nicely.
John Kruger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papadopoulos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kruger.
Papadopoulos is in trouble now - Kruger has advanced to mount!
Papadopoulos wants to control but Kruger is having none of it.
Papadopoulos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kruger postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Papadopoulos looks a forlorn figure.
Papadopoulos wants to control but Kruger is having none of it.
Kruger prevents Papadopoulos from getting the reversal.
Kruger landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Papadopoulos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kruger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kruger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Papadopoulos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Papadopoulos is trying desperately to improve position.
Papadopoulos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kruger in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Papadopoulos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kruger avoids the attempt from Papadopoulos to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Giorges Papadopoulos's cut.
That's time! Kruger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Papadopoulos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kruger counters with a straight that turns Papadopoulos's legs to rubber! Kruger pushes forward with more strikes and Papadopoulos goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Kruger!
John Kruger retains his middleweight title!
John Kruger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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