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Holmgang: Challengers 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iso Stara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jp Califf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 London, Iso Stara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jp Califf!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Califf looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Califf.
Califf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stara avoids it really well and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stara.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stara, right into the meat.
Califf looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stara is fending him off so far but Califf persists. Nope, Stara circles away and we're back to standing.
Iso Stara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jp Califf.
Califf throws a sloppy head kick and Stara moves out of range easily.
Stara pushes Califf up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stara trying to land knees to the body.
Stara keeps control of Califf as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Stara.
Califf managing to block the knees to the body from Stara.
Stara wants to stall.
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!
Califf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stara is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Califf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Califf breaks from the clinch.
Stara lands a head kick!
Califf misses with a wild body shot.
Stara scores with a push kick.
Stara wants to slow Califf down by chopping away at his legs.
Califf gets tackled into the ropes by Stara. Stara maintains the clinch.
Stara landing knees to the head.
Stara stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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!
Stara with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Califf is rocked!
It looks like jp Califf has been cut.
Stara has Califf pressed against the ropes.
Califf is still on wobbly legs! Can Stara finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Califf jumps guard and drags Stara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Califf seems to have recovered his senses.
Califf wants to stand up but Stara is controlling him.
Califf trying to control the position.
Stara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stara works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Califf is trying to get back to full guard.
Stara is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stara wants to take a breather but Califf is having none of it.
Stara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stara is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Califf sees it coming and defends easily.
Califf wants to get back to his feet.
Stara seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Califf has recovered full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Califf is looking to stand back up but Stara counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Califf.
Califf is not content to let Stara control the position.
Well, if Stara 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.
Califf is not content to let Stara control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Stara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on jp Califf'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.
Stara tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Califf manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Califf gets tackled into the ropes by Stara. Stara maintains the clinch.
Stara throws a knee to the head but misses.
Califf tries to score a body lock takedown but Stara shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stara looking to throw knees to the head but Califf is blocking nicely.
Stara scores a nice knee to the body.
Stara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Califf.
Stara lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Califf as Stara tries to tie him up.
Stara scores with a knee to the head.
Stara misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Califf.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Califf as Stara tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stara misses with a knee strike.
Califf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Califf is trying to break the clinch but Stara has him pressed against the ropes.
Califf avoiding damage as Stara throws knees to the body.
Stara gets underhooks to prevent Califf's takedown attempt.
Stara wants to stall.
Stara tries a knee to the head but Califf blocks it.
Califf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Stara after a bit of a struggle.
Iso Stara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jp Califf.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Califf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stara just leaning against Califf, taking a breather.
Stara misses with a knee strike.
Stara tries to land a knee to the head but Califf blocks with his arms.
Califf managing to block the knees to the body from Stara.
Califf takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stara tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Stara connects with a knee to the head.
Califf wants to get back to striking at distance but Stara won't allow it.
Stara is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stara looking to throw knees to the head but Califf is blocking nicely.
Stara looking to throw knees to the head but Califf is blocking nicely.
Stara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stara scores with a knee to the head.
Califf drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stara gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stara gets underhooks to prevent Califf's takedown attempt.
Stara tries to land a knee to the head but Califf blocks with his arms.
Califf wants a takedown but no success here.
Califf jumps guard but Stara stands there with Califf around his waist. Califf gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Califf is breathing heavily.
Califf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Califf misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Califf avoiding damage as Stara throws knees to the body.
Califf tries to pull guard but Stara forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Stara misses with a knee strike.
Califf wants to take the fight to the mat but Stara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stara using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stara scores with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stara stalling the fight.
Stara with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Califf wants a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stara with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iso Stara dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on jp Califf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Califf shoots for a takedown but Stara saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stara closes the distance and clinches.
Stara connects with a knee to the head.
Stara looking to throw knees to the head but Califf is blocking nicely.
Stara lands a big knee! That's hurt Califf! Oh, he's all over the place! Stara lands another knee that sends Califf to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iso Stara!
Iso Stara took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Choke´s On You for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koi Pierre Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Cobretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cobretti has chosen White Zombie - Black Sunshine as his entrance music. Marcello Cobretti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Koi Pierre Paul's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Koi Pierre Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcello Cobretti!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobretti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pierre Paul fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobretti manages to avoid it.
Cobretti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pierre Paul is out of range.
Pierre Paul changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cobretti tries to avoid it but Pierre Paul manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cobretti to the ground. Cobretti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cobretti throws a low kick but Pierre Paul moves out of range easily.
Pierre Paul with a nice cross.
Cobretti shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pierre Paul napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pierre Paul tries to bench press Cobretti off him but Cobretti keeps the position.
Pierre Paul is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pierre Paul seems a little lost for a moment, as Cobretti dominates the positioning.
Pierre Paul tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cobretti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre Paul gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Cobretti there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pierre Paul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierre Paul is breathing heavily.
Pierre Paul is looking to improve his position.
Cobretti is controlling the pace.
Pierre Paul trying to control but Cobretti postures up.
Cobretti working over Pierre Paul with some ground and pound. Pierre Paul looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pierre Paul taking some punishment here, with Cobretti in his half guard.
Cobretti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pierre Paul looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobretti controlling the action here.
Cobretti passes to full mount!
Cobretti lands a nice shot to the head.
Cobretti has hold of Pierre Paul's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Pierre Paul manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pierre Paul can't escape the position.
Cobretti with good strikes from the mount here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobretti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pierre Paul is rocked!
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!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Cobretti! Pierre Paul is hurt baaadly! Cobretti is firing away with more strikes - Pierre Paul is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcello Cobretti!
Marcello Cobretti really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lev Tolstoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Aldeberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tolstoy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AWOLNATION - SAIL. Lev Tolstoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to CJ Aldeberg's chin.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lev Tolstoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, CJ Aldeberg!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldeberg has his takedown stuffed
and Tolstoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aldeberg rushes Tolstoy and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Aldeberg is trying to pull guard but Tolstoy turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Tolstoy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tolstoy manages to end up in side control.
Tolstoy tries for a kimura but Aldeberg is defending well.
Aldeberg wants to control but Tolstoy postures up.
Tolstoy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aldeberg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tolstoy tries for a kimura but Aldeberg is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aldeberg sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstoy wants to free his trapped foot but Aldeberg is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aldeberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tolstoy trying to pass the guard but Aldeberg defending well.
Tolstoy is trying to work for a kimura but Aldeberg is defending well.
Aldeberg trying to hold on to Tolstoy's head to control him but Tolstoy postures up.
Tolstoy seems to be working for a kimura but Aldeberg defends the submission attempt.
Tolstoy seems to be working for a kimura but Aldeberg defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy passes to full mount!
Aldeberg is trying to stand up.
Tolstoy is working for a guillotine from mount but Aldeberg frees his head quite easily.
Tolstoy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tolstoy is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aldeberg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aldeberg!
Aldeberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Tolstoy has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldeberg is stalling in the full guard.
Aldeberg wants to stand but Tolstoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aldeberg tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolstoy is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tolstoy looking to control.
Aldeberg throws a strike but Tolstoy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aldeberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tolstoy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tolstoy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tolstoy wants to control from the top but Aldeberg keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldeberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tolstoy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lev Tolstoy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aldeberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tolstoy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tolstoy lands in his opponent's guard.
Tolstoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Aldeberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolstoy advances to half guard.
Tolstoy is trying to work for a kimura but Aldeberg is defending well.
Aldeberg wants to get back to his feet.
Tolstoy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tolstoy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolstoy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tolstoy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldeberg keeps working.
Aldeberg wants to improve his position but Tolstoy is controlling well.
Aldeberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Tolstoy.
Tolstoy seems to be working for a kimura but Aldeberg defends the submission attempt.
Tolstoy is looking for a kimura but Aldeberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tolstoy to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldeberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tolstoy.
Aldeberg trying to control but Tolstoy postures up.
Tolstoy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aldeberg is just riding it out for now. Tolstoy eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tolstoy is working for a kimura but Aldeberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Tolstoy is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy tries to pass to full mount but Aldeberg defends it.
Tolstoy 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.
Tolstoy seems to be working for a kimura but Aldeberg defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aldeberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aldeberg wants to control but Tolstoy is keeping busy.
Aldeberg misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tolstoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Aldeberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tolstoy wants to pass to mount but Aldeberg is defending the position.
Tolstoy prevents Aldeberg from improving his position.
Aldeberg wants to control but Tolstoy passes into side.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolstoy is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aldeberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lev Tolstoy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Aldeberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolstoy.
Aldeberg takes the fight into the clinch.
Tolstoy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aldeberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolstoy has picked Aldeberg up - he's going for a ride! Tolstoy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Tolstoy wants to work for an arm triangle but Aldeberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tolstoy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldeberg trying to control from the bottom.
Aldeberg wants to get back to his feet.
Tolstoy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aldeberg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tolstoy.
Aldeberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolstoy is working away from the top position though.
Aldeberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tolstoy is looking for a kimura but Aldeberg is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tolstoy to get the leverage.
Lev Tolstoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy is looking for a kimura here.
Tolstoy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Aldeberg defends it well.
Tolstoy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tolstoy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Aldeberg is looking to control Tolstoy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aldeberg avoid being mounted?
Tolstoy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldeberg actively working from the bottom here.
Tolstoy is working for a submission of some sort.
Tolstoy is looking for a kimura here.
Tolstoy passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Aldeberg!
Tolstoy throwing strikes here but Aldeberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolstoy working for a guillotine from mount but Aldeberg is in no mood to give up.
Tolstoy prevents Aldeberg from getting the reversal.
Tolstoy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aldeberg to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aldeberg shrugs it off.
Aldeberg is looking to improve his position but Tolstoy isn't that keen on the idea.
Tolstoy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aldeberg is surviving well by controlling Tolstoy's body position as best he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tolstoy landing strikes from the mount and Aldeberg is in trouble!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lev Tolstoy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tolstoy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Lev Tolstoy!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Lev Tolstoy!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Lev Tolstoy!
Lev Tolstoy wins by unanimous decision!
Lev Tolstoy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerard Link (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kazboe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Link comes to the ring accompanied by Mr. Trololo. Gerard Link had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gerard Link!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Kazboe!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazboe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joe Kazboe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazboe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Link tests Kazboe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kazboe fails to land the takedown.
Kazboe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gerard Link has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Kazboe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Link.
Kazboe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Link's waist but Link gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kazboe off to one side.
Kazboe shoots in for a takedown but Link shows good takedown defense.
Kazboe fails with the takedown.
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!
Link scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazboe misses with a body kick.
Kazboe tries to clinch up but Link circles away and keeps his distance.
Link shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kazboe eats them both and turns towards Link to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Joe Kazboe has been cut.
Link throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Link clinches.
Kazboe is trying desperately to land a takedown but Link is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kazboe.
Link gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kazboe.
Link wants to get back to striking at distance but Kazboe won't allow it.
Link is trying to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazboe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Link wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Link manages to break the clinch.
Kazboe tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazboe fails to land with a series of punches.
Kazboe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Link is fending him off so far but Kazboe persists. Nope, Link circles away and we're back to standing.
Link lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kazboe misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Link coming out on top.
Link scores with a hook to the body. Kazboe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Link checks a leg kick.
Link cracks Kazboe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazboe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Link breaks the clinch.
Link clobbers Kazboe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kazboe doesn't manage to clinch there - Link circles away.
Link uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kazboe.
Kazboe walks into a stiff left hand from Link.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kazboe.
Link leaves Kazboe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Link looks to land a combination but Kazboe avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazboe instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Link can't break the clinch.
Link scores with a nice hook to the head.
Link wants to get back to striking at distance but Kazboe won't allow it.
Kazboe has Link pressed against the ropes, preventing Link from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kazboe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Link just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kazboe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Link prevents the takedown attempt.
Link wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Link wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Link manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Link!
Kazboe shoots in for a double leg but Link sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerard Link dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Kazboe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Link lands a big right hand that sends Kazboe crashing to the mat! Link stays standing though and waves Kazboe back to his feet!
Gerard Link is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Link lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kazboe is rocked!
Kazboe drops his hands for a split second and Link immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Kazboe face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Link follows up with a right hand that knocks Kazboe into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gerard Link!
After the fight, Gerard Link was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johan Falk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Mulhall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falk's entrance music is Bane - Ante Up. A fine choice. Mulhall has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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20
175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Falk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peter Mulhall!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mulhall misses with a double jab.
Falk slips a jab and a cross from Mulhall.
A big left from Falk misses.
Falk throws an overhand right that lands on Mulhall's shoulder, as Mulhall tries to avoid the shot.
Falk dips to his left and cracks Mulhall with an uppercut!
It looks like Peter Mulhall has been cut.
Falk lands with a shot to the body.
Falk lands an overhand right.
Falk throws a big shot that misses.
Falk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Falk drops Mulhall with a huge uppercut! Mulhall drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Falk is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Falk!
Johan Falk decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Cotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cotton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jerry Cotton. Sexyama has chosen donGURALesko - El Polako as his entrance music. Jerry Cotton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yoshihiro Sexyama's chin.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerry Cotton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexyama throws a poor cross that misses
and Cotton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cotton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Cotton misses.
Sexyama lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cotton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sexyama counters with a nice uppercut.
Cotton is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cotton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cotton slips a jab from Sexyama.
Sexyama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cotton misses with a few strikes there.
Cotton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sexyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama jabs Cotton right on the nose. Cotton blinks but takes it well.
Cotton ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
Sexyama fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cotton on the side of the head.
Oh Cotton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Sexyama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cotton moves away from the strike by Sexyama.
Sexyama misses the jab.
A punch combination from Cotton misses.
Sexyama works Cotton's body with a nice hook.
Cotton throws a combination that misses
and Sexyama scores with a counter punch that sends Cotton to the canvas! Sexyama smells blood - he's punishing Cotton with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cotton has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yoshihiro Sexyama!
Yoshihiro Sexyama seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Arienzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQueen has chosen Edguy - Ministry of Saints as his entrance music. Carlos Arienzo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James McQueen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Arienzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen looks to clinch
and Arienzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like James McQueen has been cut.
McQueen lands a nice shot to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Arienzo.
McQueen wants to control but Arienzo postures up.
McQueen is looking to regain half guard here but Arienzo keeps moving and retains side control.
McQueen struggling a bit here.
McQueen tries to strike but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arienzo is putting a hurting on McQueen here, landing some big shots from side control.
McQueen tries to improve position but can't.
Arienzo wants to control but McQueen is keeping him busy.
McQueen striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen trying to remain calm as Arienzo controls from the top position.
McQueen is not content to let Arienzo control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McQueen tries to improve position but can't.
McQueen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McQueen wants to improve his position but Arienzo is controlling well.
McQueen striking from the bottom.
McQueen gets back to full guard.
McQueen wants to sweep but no luck.
Arienzo trying to control the position from guard on top but McQueen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McQueen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McQueen clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arienzo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McQueen is defending well.
McQueen has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Arienzo regains guard immediately.
McQueen with a flurry of punches that miss.
McQueen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arienzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McQueen has managed to get both his arms back between Arienzo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McQueen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arienzo is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen trying to control but Arienzo is working from the bottom.
McQueen preventing the sweep.
McQueen controlling from the top position.
McQueen trying to control but Arienzo is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James McQueen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McQueen darts in trying to clinch
letting Arienzo counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen knocks Arienzo to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Carlos Arienzo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McQueen cracks Arienzo with a big right hand but Arienzo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arienzo is rocked!
McQueen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oh Arienzo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McQueen tries for a kimura but Arienzo is defending well.
McQueen lands a strong strike to the head of Arienzo. That's dazed him! McQueen looking to finish here. Arienzo is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McQueen lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James McQueen!
During a confident post fight interview, James McQueen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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