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FFC: Challengers 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Poe Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edgar Poe Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Turner!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turner tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turner fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wong.
Nice takedown defense from Wong. No joy for Turner on that attempt.
Wong shoots in and bounces Turner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wong decides to stand back up. Wong steps back and let's Turner get back to his feet.
Jake Turner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong instigates a clinch.
Turner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turner shoots for a takedown but Wong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Edgar Poe Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Turner.
Turner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Turner misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turner rushes Wong and presses him up against the cage.
Wong manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Wong.
Turner wants to clinch but Wong slips to the side
and Wong counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turner looks gassed!
Wong pushes Turner up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turner letting Wong take a breather here.
Wong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turner pushes off an throws an elbow but Wong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Turner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Turner walks away with a smile on his face. Wong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong rushes Turner and presses him up against the cage.
Turner breaks from the clinch.
Turner misses with a takedown
and Wong counters with a series of strikes. Turner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wong counters with a single leg into guard. Turner didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong throwing strikes from guard but Turner blocks nicely.
Wong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wong trying to control but Turner is working from the bottom.
Wong is really struggling to control Turner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong postures up in Turner's guard and throws a big left but Turner blocks it.
Wong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Turner, up you get!
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wong misses with the combination.
Turner takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wong clinches with his opponent.
Wong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wong counters with a one-two to the body.
Wong throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong throws a nice head kick!
Wong lands a front kick.
Turner clinches but Wong breaks the clinch
and Wong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wong dodges the punch combination from Turner.
Turner avoids the head kick by Wong.
Wong has managed to clinch.
Wong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wong blocks a body shot from Turner.
Wong breaks from the clinch.
Wong drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turner keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Poe Wong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Turner throws a nice looking combination but Wong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Edgar Poe Wong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Turner takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wong counters with an outside leg kick.
Wong fails to land with a series of punches.
Turner missing with a left hand there. Wong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Wong both land. Nice combination.
Wong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wong connects with a crisp jab.
Wong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turner is breathing heavily.
Wong is working for a kimura but Turner is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Wong uses his free foot to push down on Turner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Turner.
Wong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Turner is squirming around, avoiding Wong's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Turner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wong tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Turner holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wong tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wong lands a nice shot to the head.
Turner is squirming around, avoiding Wong's attempts to control the action.
Wong thowing shots but they're missing.
Wong lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turner is looking to improve his position but Wong isn't that keen on the idea.
Turner is in a horrible position here. Wong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
You get the feeling that Turner really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wong with shots to the head and body - Turner looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Turner is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turner looks a forlorn figure.
Turner working to try and regain half guard.
Turner is bucking up trying to escape but Wong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wong landing strikes from the mount.
Wong working Turner over with strikes here.
Wong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Poe Wong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Turner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turner closes the distance but Wong moves to the side
and Wong moves into the clinch.
Turner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong working hard to break the clinch.
Wong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turner can do to turn this around?
Wong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wong lands with an uppercut that bounces Turner off the cage and back into rage.
Wong rushes Turner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Turner looking to throw knees to the head but Wong is blocking nicely.
Turner wants a takedown.
Turner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Wong can't fight it off and eventually Turner manages to take the fight to the floor. Wong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Turner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong scores a takedown into full mount!
Edgar Poe Wong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wong lands with some strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turner is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong lands a nice shot to the head.
Wong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Turner is in a horrible position here. Wong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wong throwing strikes but Turner recovers to half guard. A much better position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turner is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turner keeps working.
Turner wants to get back to full guard.
Turner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wong wants to control but Turner is keeping him busy.
Wong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Turner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Turner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A head kick misses from Wong.
A jab from Turner misses.
Turner is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wong.
Wong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Turner with a poor takedown
and Wong counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Turner's guard now.
Wong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jake Turner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wong misses with the ground and pound.
Turner tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turner is not content to let Wong control the position.
Edgar Poe Wong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Turner to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edgar Poe Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgar Poe Wong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benito Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waclaw Kaczynski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waclaw Kaczynski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Benito Vasquez's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benito Vasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclaw Kaczynski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez throws a right and a left that Kaczynski avoids nicely.
A combination from Vasquez does no damage.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vasquez!
Vasquez throws a series of strikes that have Kaczynski backpedaling.
A big left from Kaczynski misses.
Kaczynski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vasquez 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.
A combination from Vasquez does no damage.
Donk. Vasquez catches Kaczynski right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Kaczynski lands.
Kaczynski misses with a double jab
and Vasquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kaczynski misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasquez connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kaczynski misses with a double jab.
Kaczynski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kaczynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasquez.
Benito Vasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Vasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez dodges the punch combination from Kaczynski.
Vasquez misses with a wild combination.
Kaczynski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasquez scores with a hook.
Vasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaczynski fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Vasquez misses.
Vasquez misses with a double jab.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Kaczynski avoids them all with ease.
Vasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaczynski misses with a looping left.
Kaczynski has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vasquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaczynski misses with a straight right.
Vasquez tries to bum rush Kaczynski with a series of wild strikes but Kaczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasquez lands an overhand right.
Good shot there by Vasquez.
Vasquez throws a right and a left that Kaczynski avoids nicely.
Vasquez looks to land a combination. Kaczynski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaczynski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benito Vasquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaczynski missing with a left hand there. Vasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kaczynski misses with a double jab
and Vasquez counters with a one-two to the body.
Vasquez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vasquez.
Vasquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Vasquez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasquez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaczynski works over Vasquez's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Benito Vasquez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that Vasquez avoids nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vasquez.
A combination from Vasquez does no damage.
Vasquez tries to bum rush Kaczynski with a series of wild strikes but Kaczynski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vasquez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Kaczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasquez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Kaczynski avoids them all with ease.
Kaczynski throws a series of punches but Vasquez moves out of range.
Vasquez misses with a double jab.
Vasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice combination there by Vasquez.
Kaczynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Benito Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclaw Kaczynski.
Vasquez misses with a double jab
and Kaczynski counters with a two punch combo.
Vasquez is rocked!
No joy there for Kaczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasquez works over Kaczynski's head and body with a nice combination.
Kaczynski misses with a combination
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaczynski looks gassed!
Kaczynski slips a jab and a cross from Vasquez.
Vasquez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Kaczynski avoids them all with ease.
Vasquez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vasquez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kaczynski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaczynski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vasquez's waist but Vasquez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaczynski off to one side.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vasquez!
A punch combination from Vasquez misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vasquez counters with a series of strikes. Kaczynski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaczynski misses the target.
Kaczynski missing with a left hand there. Vasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasquez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaczynski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vasquez scores with a one two! Kaczynski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vasquez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kaczynski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vasquez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Vasquez throws a nice looking combination but Kaczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasquez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Vasquez lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasquez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vasquez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski misses with an uppercut. Vasquez saw that one coming.
Kaczynski fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Vasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benito Vasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benito Vasquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Kaczynski moves out of range.
Vasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Kaczynski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vasquez scores with a one two! Kaczynski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vasquez stalks Kaczynski and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kaczynski's face. Kaczynski staggers backwards, shaken.
Vasquez throws a nice looking combination but Kaczynski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vasquez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vasquez misses with a double jab
and Kaczynski counters with a single leg into guard. Vasquez didn't expect that.
Vasquez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vasquez wants to sweep here but Kaczynski controlling him for the moment.
Kaczynski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kaczynski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vasquez looking for a guillotine here but Kaczynski defends easily.
Kaczynski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaczynski wants to control from the top but Vasquez keeps moving.
Kaczynski looking to pass the guard.
Vasquez is trying to keep Kaczynski in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kaczynski preventing the sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Vasquez does no damage.
Vasquez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaczynski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vasquez looks to land a combination but Kaczynski avoids it well.
Kaczynski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez misses with the combination.
Kaczynski takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Kaczynski has a takedown stuffed.
Kaczynski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vasquez scores with a three punch combo!
Vasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaczynski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasquez defends it nicely.
Benito Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclaw Kaczynski.
No joy there for Kaczynski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaczynski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Vasquez cracks Kaczynski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vasquez lands with a hook. Kaczynski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vasquez. No joy for Kaczynski on that attempt.
Vasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
Vasquez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaczynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vasquez misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice combination there by Vasquez.
Vasquez digs a good body shot into Kaczynski's ribs.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Kaczynski avoids them all with ease.
Vasquez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaczynski.
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Benito Vasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaczynski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaczynski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kaczynski counters with a single leg into guard. Vasquez didn't expect that.
Vasquez is looking for a triangle but Kaczynski pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vasquez dives on top into guard.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
Kaczynski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vasquez.
Kaczynski wants to stand but Vasquez is controlling the position.
Kaczynski keeping full guard, as Vasquez tries to pass.
Vasquez wants to get up but he can't break Kaczynski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waclaw Kaczynski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Benito Vasquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kaczynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasquez staying out of range there.
Vasquez lands with a nice combination. Kaczynski backs away looking to recover.
Vasquez throws a series of punches but Kaczynski avoids them all with ease.
Kaczynski shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vasquez pinned against the cage. Vasquez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vasquez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vasquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vasquez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kaczynski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Danga de danga de dang - Vasquez scores with a four punch combination!
Vasquez throws a right and a left that Kaczynski avoids nicely.
Vasquez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vasquez leaves Kaczynski with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vasquez throws a one two combo.
Kaczynski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasquez lands a two punch combo.
Kaczynski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaczynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasquez throws a right hand that Kaczynski ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaczynski also avoids with ease.
Kaczynski gets the takedown into side control.
Kaczynski grinds an elbow into Vasquez's temple.
Vasquez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kaczynski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasquez is looking to control Kaczynski's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasquez avoid being mounted?
Kaczynski lands with a punch from half guard.
Vasquez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kaczynski lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaczynski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez controlling the position for now.
Kaczynski trying to pass the guard but Vasquez defending well.
Kaczynski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Vasquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kaczynski.
Kaczynski is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kaczynski stops Vasquez from getting back to his feet.
Kaczynski misses with a head shot. Vasquez uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaczynski thows a big elbow that misses.
Vasquez is trying to control the position but Kaczynski postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kaczynski scores with a nice strike.
Vasquez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kaczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaczynski throws a sloppy head kick and Vasquez moves out of range easily.
Vasquez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vasquez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vasquez misses with a few strikes there.
Kaczynski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vasquez defends it nicely.
Benito Vasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Waclaw Kaczynski.
Kaczynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaczynski tries to bum rush Vasquez with a series of wild strikes but Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A right-left combo lands from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Vasquez. No joy for Kaczynski on that attempt.
Vasquez lands with a nice combination. Kaczynski backs away looking to recover.
Vasquez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Benito Vasquez is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasquez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaczynski circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasquez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vasquez moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vasquez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kaczynski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vasquez avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasquez scores with a one two! Kaczynski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vasquez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kaczynski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vasquez throws a combination that misses
and Kaczynski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kaczynski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasquez lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benito Vasquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vasquez 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benito Vasquez!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Cohen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Nakkeli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakkeli is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: LL Cool J - Mama Said Knock You Out. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Cohen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Nakkeli!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakkeli rushes Cohen and presses him up against the cage.
Nakkeli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cohen.
Cohen is trying to force a seperation but Nakkeli has the dominant position.
Nakkeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakkeli's waist but Nakkeli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cohen off to one side.
Nakkeli throws a series of strikes that have Cohen backpedaling.
Cohen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nakkeli is fending him off so far but Cohen persists. Nope, Nakkeli circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Nakkeli shows good takedown defense.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakkeli is looking to slow Cohen down with leg kicks.
Nakkeli drives through and clinches with Cohen against the cage.
Cohen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nakkeli breaks from the clinch.
Cohen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakkeli swivels and escapes.
A head kick misses from Nakkeli.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.
Nakkeli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cohen.
Nakkeli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkeli stuffs the takedown attempt from Cohen. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Nakkeli shows good takedown defense.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cohen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nakkeli pinned against the cage. Nakkeli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakkeli is looking to score with low kicks.
Niko Nakkeli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakkeli as he avoids it easily.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakkeli sprawls well. Nakkeli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cohen is breathing heavily.
Nakkeli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cohen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakkeli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cohen fails to land the takedown.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakkeli as he jumps to the side.
Nakkeli has Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakkeli circles away.
Cohen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakkeli swivels and escapes.
Cohen shoots in for a double leg but Nakkeli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nakkeli rushes Cohen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nakkeli swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Cohen blocks the leg kick.
Nakkeli throws a series of strikes that have Cohen backpedaling.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cohen.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Nakkeli shows good takedown defense.
Nakkeli instigates a clinch.
Nakkeli manages to break the clinch.
Nakkeli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohen, pushing him back against the cage.
Cohen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakkeli wants to get back to his feet but Cohen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cohen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Nakkeli dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cohen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nakkeli defends it easily.
Nakkeli is looking to stand up but Cohen won't let him.
Cohen is looking for a triangle here but Nakkeli uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cohen is trying to control Nakkeli's posture but Nakkeli avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cohen is trying to improve his position.
Cohen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nakkeli decides to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cohen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nakkeli's waist but Nakkeli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cohen off to one side.
Nakkeli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cohen.
Cohen fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Nakkeli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Danga de danga de dang - Nakkeli scores with a four punch combination!
Cohen shoots in looking for a takedown. Nakkeli tries to sprawl out of it but Cohen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nakkeli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice combination there by Nakkeli.
Nakkeli misses with a leg kick.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nakkeli sprawls well. Nakkeli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cohen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nakkeli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cohen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakkeli moves into the clinch successfully.
Cohen is trying to drag Nakkeli to the mat but Nakkeli just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cohen looking for a takedown.
Cohen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nakkeli is refusing to be controlled, as Cohen sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cohen prevents Nakkeli from standing back up.
Nakkeli pushes Cohen off and gets back to his feet.
Cohen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Nakkeli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nakkeli rushes Cohen and presses him up against the cage.
Nakkeli manages to break the clinch.
Cohen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nakkeli circles away.
Cohen shoots in for a takedown but Nakkeli shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cohen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nakkeli avoids it really well and circles away.
Nakkeli takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Nakkeli.
Cohen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakkeli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cohen tries to pull guard but Nakkeli won't allow it.
Nakkeli looking to throw knees to the head but Cohen is blocking nicely.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Nakkeli manages to get underhooks.
Nakkeli breaks from the clinch.
Nakkeli pushes Cohen up against the cage in a clinch.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Cohen with that takedown attempt.
Nakkeli takes the fight into the clinch.
Nakkeli breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cohen.
Cohen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakkeli.
Cohen shoots in for a double leg but Nakkeli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cohen tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nakkeli counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cohen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nakkeli.
Cohen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakkeli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakkeli.
Nakkeli is pressed up against the cage. Cohen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nakkeli down to the mat. Nakkeli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nakkeli looks to land a combination. Cohen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Nakkeli circles away easily
and Nakkeli counters by clinching up.
Cohen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nakkeli manages to break the clinch.
Nakkeli is looking to score with low kicks.
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Nakkeli counters with a left and a right that stings Cohen.
Nakkeli clinches with his opponent.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch.
Nakkeli misses with a two punch combination.
Cohen misses with a takedown
and Nakkeli counters with a series of strikes. Cohen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nakkeli throws a one two combo.
Nakkeli lands with a straight right. Cohen didn't see that one coming.
Cohen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakkeli makes his way to full guard, as Cohen worked for a kimura.
Cohen looking to sit in guard and control but Nakkeli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cohen is working an open guard so Nakkeli takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nakkeli closes the distance and pushes Cohen back into the cage.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch.
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Nakkeli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakkeli.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch.
Nakkeli tries to bum rush Cohen with a series of wild strikes but Cohen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Nakkeli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Nakkeli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakkeli.
Nakkeli gets underhooks to prevent Cohen's takedown attempt.
Nakkeli manages to break the clinch.
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Nakkeli moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caleb Cohen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakkeli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cohen with a poor takedown
and Nakkeli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cohen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Nakkeli prevents it.
Nakkeli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cohen.
Nakkeli breaks from the clinch.
Nakkeli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Niko Nakkeli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakkeli forces Cohen back against the cage and clinches.
Nakkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cohen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakkeli counters with a two punch combo.
Cohen misses with a takedown
and Nakkeli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cohen tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakkeli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nakkeli is pushing Cohen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkeli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cohen or not.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch.
Cohen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakkeli counters by clinching up.
Cohen looking for a takedown.
Cohen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nakkeli gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakkeli trying to land knees to the body.
Niko Nakkeli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nakkeli avoiding damage.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nakkeli scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nakkeli!
Nakkeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakkeli moves into the clinch.
Cohen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nakkeli pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cohen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakkeli counters by clinching up.
Nakkeli controlling the action here for a moment.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Nakkeli.
Nakkeli darts in and clinches Cohen up against the cage.
Nakkeli stalling in the clinch.
Nakkeli stops a takedown attempt from Cohen.
Nakkeli breaks from the clinch.
Caleb Cohen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakkeli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cohen has his takedown stuffed
and Cohen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakkeli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakkeli closes the distance and clinches.
Nakkeli breaks from the clinch.
Cohen shoots and misses
and Nakkeli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nakkeli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cohen up against the cage.
Nakkeli manages to break the clinch.
Cohen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nakkeli moves into the clinch.
Cohen wants a takedown.
Nakkeli stalls.
Nakkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli clinches up with Cohen and pushes him back against the cage.
Cohen tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakkeli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch.
Nakkeli rushes Cohen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nakkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Cohen avoids the damage to the body.
Cohen is working for takedown but Nakkeli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cohen tries for a takedown but Nakkeli manages to get underhooks.
Nakkeli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nakkeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen shoots and misses
and Nakkeli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nakkeli gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cohen.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch.
Nakkeli scores with a three punch combo!
Nakkeli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nakkeli closes the distance and pushes Cohen back into the cage.
Nakkeli slowing the pace effectively.
Cohen tries to score a body lock takedown but Nakkeli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cohen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakkeli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cohen misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakkeli holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nakkeli'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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nakkeli.
Nakkeli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nakkeli moves into the clinch.
Nakkeli tries to land knees in the clinch but Cohen avoids the damage to the body.
Nakkeli scores with a shoulder strike.
Nakkeli taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cohen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cohen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nakkeli breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cohen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nakkeli.
Cohen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakkeli counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Caleb Cohen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niko Nakkeli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Nakkeli breaks from the clinch.
Nakkeli lands an overhand right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Nakkeli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nakkeli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Nakkeli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronny the Rocket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Reyes (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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ronny the Rocket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes staying out of range there.
Reyes tries to clinch up.
Reyes needs to keep his hands up - the Rocket had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Stephen Reyes has been cut.
the Rocket throws a series of punches but Reyes moves out of range.
Reyes moves into the clinch.
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to the Rocket's face.
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to the Rocket's face.
the Rocket tries to break free but Reyes pushes him back against the cage.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
the Rocket wants to get back to striking at distance but Reyes won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on the Rocket's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reyes obliges.
Knees to the body from Reyes.
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 Rocket can't break the clinch.
Reyes landing knees to the head.
Reyes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through the Rocket's defenses.
the Rocket takes a knee right on the jaw!
the Rocket tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reyes smiles and moves away.
the Rocket misses with a looping right.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch up but the Rocket swats him away and circles back towards the center.
the Rocket tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reyes was well out of range. Poor timing from the Rocket.
Reyes moves into range and clinches up with the Rocket.
the Rocket takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes lands a good knee to the midsection. the Rocket won't want to take too many of those.
Reyes lands a nice elbow.
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reyes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reyes scores a nice knee to the body.
the Rocket is breathing heavily.
the Rocket takes an elbow to the temple.
the Rocket jumps guard but Reyes stands there with the Rocket around his waist. the Rocket gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
the Rocket wants to get back to striking at distance but Reyes won't allow it.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. the Rocket lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reyes connects with a nasty looking knee right to the Rocket's face.
the Rocket working hard to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Reyes.
Nice elbow from Reyes.
the Rocket is trying to break the clinch but Reyes is controlling him.
A knee to the head by Reyes.
the Rocket is rocked!
Reyes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has the Rocket in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Oh the Rocket is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
the Rocket takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reyes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reyes lands a knee to the head.
Reyes unloads a knee to the mid-section. the Rocket lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reyes connects with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reyes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes with a knee to the head.
Reyes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Reyes landing knees to the body.
the Rocket takes a knee right on the jaw!
the Rocket takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reyes has the Rocket pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. the Rocket is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Reyes - that's hurt the Rocket badly! Oh, another knee lands and the Rocket is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but the Rocket doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Stephen Reyes!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maarten Ramaaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keita Yankuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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176 lbs
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169 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maarten Ramaaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keita Yankuba!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramaaker misses with a two punch combination.
Ramaaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramaaker looks to land a combination but Yankuba avoids it well.
Ramaaker drops Yankuba with a beautiful combination! Yankuba stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramaaker is looking for the KO!
Yankuba is rocked!
It looks like Keita Yankuba has been cut.
Ramaaker throws an uppercut from hell that sends Yankuba clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ramaaker stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maarten Ramaaker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leifi Rallare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gruber has chosen Irwin Goodman - St. Pauli Ja Reeperbahn as his entrance music. Hans Gruber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Tends to cut |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leifi Rallare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Leifi Rallare has been cut.
Gruber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rallare.
Rallare keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rallare lands with an uppercut that bounces Gruber off the cage and back into rage.
Rallare connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from Gruber misses.
Gruber throws a head kick but Rallare moves out of range.
Rallare throws a right and a left that Gruber avoids nicely.
Gruber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rallare fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice jab there from Rallare.
Gruber clinches up against the cage.
Gruber can't get the takedown.
Rallare is looking to break free of the clinch but Gruber has double underhooks.
Gruber breaks the clinch.
Rallare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rallare jabs Gruber right on the nose. Gruber blinks but takes it well.
Gruber throws a combination that misses
and Rallare counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rallare throws a combination. Gruber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Rallare swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rallare lands a nice shot that snaps Gruber's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rallare moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Gruber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rallare ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruber clinches with his opponent.
Gruber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Rallare.
A jab from Rallare does it's job there.
Rallare fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rallare scores with a shot to the body.
Gruber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gruber forces Rallare back against the cage and clinches.
Gruber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rallare backwards.
Gruber breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Rallare lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gruber doesn't seem phased though.
Gruber drops his hands momentarily and Rallare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rallare avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice defenses there by Gruber.
Gruber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rallare avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gruber. That's going to slow Rallare down.
Gruber misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rallare cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rallare scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gruber looks gassed!
Gruber looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rallare is avoiding damage well.
Rallare struggling a bit here.
Rallare is looking to regain half guard here but Gruber keeps moving and retains side control.
Gruber decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown but Rallare shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gruber misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rallare swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rallare blocks the body kick.
Gruber throws a body kick that misses.
Rallare keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rallare scores with a three punch combo!
Gruber misses with a body shot
and Rallare counters with a two punch combo.
Gruber takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rallare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gruber wants to clinch.
Gruber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rallare ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rallare works over Gruber's head and body with a nice combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rallare!
Rallare lands a with a good body shot.
Gruber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rallare but Rallare pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Leifi Rallare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Gruber.
Rallare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare tests Gruber's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gruber takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gruber thows a body shot but no joy.
Rallare lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruber takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gruber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rallare.
Gruber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A right-left combo lands from Rallare.
Gruber rushes Rallare and presses him up against the cage.
Gruber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruber drops his hands momentarily and Rallare takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gruber moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rallare is looking to break free of the clinch but Gruber has double underhooks.
Rallare is trying to force a seperation but Gruber has the dominant position.
Gruber misses with a knee strike.
Gruber breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leifi Rallare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leifi Rallare's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gruber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rallare.
Good shot there by Rallare.
Gruber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gruber lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gruber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rallare scores with a decent looking hook.
Gruber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gruber throws a head kick that misses.
Gruber has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gruber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rallare moves out of range of the body kick.
Rallare rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gruber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A head kick misses from Gruber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rallare connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rallare connects with a right hand. Gruber shakes it off.
Rallare is working the combinations to good effect here.
Rallare connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gruber momentarily.
Gruber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gruber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rallare.
Gruber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rallare counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber checks a leg kick.
Rallare is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rallare moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gruber throws a nice looking combination but Rallare bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gruber scores with a leg kick.
Leifi Rallare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruber ducks under a wild hook from Rallare.
Rallare connects with a jab.
Rallare displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Gruber throws a leg kick but Rallare moved away.
Rallare scores with a jab to the body.
Leifi Rallare is winning the standup battle so far.
Gruber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Leifi Rallare is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rallare looks to score with a jab to the body but Gruber is just out of range.
Rallare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gruber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rallare misses with a body shot.
Hans Gruber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gruber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rallare scores with a sloppy right hand. Gruber should have avoided that one.
Gruber lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Gruber.
A left lands for Rallare.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gruber.
Rallare misses with the combination.
Gruber throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gruber has closed the distance and engaged Rallare in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruber lands an elbow that stopped Rallare in his tracks for a moment.
Gruber manages to break the clinch.
Crunch! Gruber slams his shin into Rallare's torso.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gruber.
Gruber moves into range and clinches up with Rallare.
Gruber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gruber thows a body shot but no joy.
Gruber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gruber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gruber ducks under a wild hook from Rallare.
Gruber staying out of range there.
Rallare connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rallare misses with an uppercut. Gruber saw that one coming.
Gruber thumps Rallare with a low kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gruber.
Gruber misses with a jab to the body
and Rallare counters with a nice uppercut.
Gruber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gruber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gruber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gruber throws a series of punches but Rallare avoids them all with ease.
Gruber throws a nice head kick!
Rallare is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruber fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Rallare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gruber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rallare seems to have got his legs back now.
Rallare shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gruber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rallare.
A slow jab from Rallare misses its intended target.
Gruber throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rallare misses with a wild body shot.
Gruber just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruber tries to move into range but Rallare moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rallare is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gruber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rallare's sensitive parts.
Gruber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gruber is looking to slow Rallare down with leg kicks.
Gruber thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rallare if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gruber.
Gruber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gruber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gruber.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gruber!
Gruber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rallare slaps away a takedown attempt from Gruber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rallare with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gruber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leifi Rallare's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gruber takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gruber throws a sloppy head kick and Rallare moves out of range easily.
Gruber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rallare paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rallare will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rallare falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gruber makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rallare really felt that one!
Gruber drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gruber has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rallare is proving hard to escape from.
Gruber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rallare, up you get!
Rallare throws a right hand that Gruber ducks under and follows up with a left that Gruber also avoids with ease.
Rallare scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rallare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gruber throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rallare counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gruber has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rallare tries to keep at a distance but Gruber has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gruber throws a sloppy head kick and Rallare moves out of range easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gruber.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gruber, right into the meat.
Gruber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rallare moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rallare with a nice cross.
Gruber throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gruber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rallare misses with a series of wild punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gruber!
A thudding body kick lands there by Gruber!
Gruber is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Rallare.
Rallare lands a with a good body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gruber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Gruber.
Rallare blocks a head kick by Gruber.
A lazy left from Rallare finds it's target.
Rallare cracks Gruber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gruber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rallare rather than just go for the knockout.
Rallare misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruber.
Rallare scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A low kick from Rallare is predictable there
and Gruber counters with a thumping low kick.
Gruber forces Rallare back against the cage and clinches.
Gruber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Gruber.
Gruber clinches with his opponent.
Gruber breaks from the clinch.
Gruber ducks under a wild hook from Rallare.
Rallare misses with the combination.
Gruber misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruber throws a front kick that sends Rallare stumbling back into the cage.
Rallare waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gruber.
Gruber gets a clinch.
Gruber breaks the clinch.
Rallare throws a good cross that connects.
Gruber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rallare dodges the punch combination from Gruber.
Rallare throws a series of punches but Gruber avoids them all with ease.
Gruber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gruber blocks a jab.
Gruber on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rallare uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruber.
Rallare lands an overhand right.
Rallare throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gruber is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rallare moves away.
Gruber connects with a solid leg kick.
Rallare lands a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rallare.
Rallare avoids a kick to the body.
Gruber throws a sloppy head kick and Rallare moves out of range easily.
Rallare throws a series of punches but Gruber avoids them all with ease.
Gruber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rallare lands with a right hand.
Rallare connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gruber's hands.
Rallare misses with a double jab.
Rallare slips a jab and a cross from Gruber.
Gruber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruber walks into a jab.
Gruber dodges the punch combination from Rallare.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Gruber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gruber has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Gruber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaw Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaw Breaker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Spackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaw Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breaker 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.
Spackman looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Breaker pushes down on Spackman's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Breaker in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Breaker has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Breaker slips a nice elbow through Spackman's hands, connecting with Spackman's forehead.
Breaker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like Dan Spackman has been cut.
Breaker trying to mount his opponent but Spackman defends it.
Breaker trying to control the pace.
Breaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breaker winds up and cracks Spackman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Breaker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Breaker is nestled in close to Spackman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dan Spackman's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dan Spackman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaw Breaker!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uuno Turpahuuro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpahuuro has chosen The Ting Tings - That's Not My Name as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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144 lbs
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23
144 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brian Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uuno Turpahuuro!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turpahuuro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torres.
Torres throws a right and a left that both miss.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Turpahuuro's head but Turpahuuro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turpahuuro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Turpahuuro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpahuuro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turpahuuro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torres is out of range.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpahuuro manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turpahuuro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Torres connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turpahuuro's hands.
Turpahuuro misses with a head kick.
Turpahuuro lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Torres shoots for a takedown but Turpahuuro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpahuuro is just out of range.
Torres shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Turpahuuro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Torres just content to control the position.
Torres misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Torres is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turpahuuro will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Turpahuuro is trying to buck Torres off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Turpahuuro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Torres has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Torres is staying tight to Turpahuuro's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turpahuuro pushes Torres away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Torres gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Turpahuuro thumps Torres with a low kick.
Torres tries to score a power double leg takedown but Turpahuuro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Torres somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Turpahuuro lands with a kick to the temple. Torres shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Turpahuuro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Torres.
Torres swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turpahuuro defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Torres.
Turpahuuro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Torres dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Turpahuuro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turpahuuro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Torres looks to throw the jab but Turpahuuro is out of range.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Turpahuuro moved out of range nicely.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Torres misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turpahuuro as he avoids it easily.
Turpahuuro ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpahuuro slips a jab and a cross from Torres.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Turpahuuro misses with an uppercut. Torres saw that one coming.
Torres throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Turpahuuro throws a head kick but Torres moves out of range.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torres lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Torres is looking to slow Turpahuuro down with leg kicks.
Uuno Turpahuuro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Torres is out of range and Turpahuuro settles back down.
Turpahuuro throws a shot from downtown. Torres moves away and avoids it.
Turpahuuro tests Torres's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Turpahuuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Torres.
Torres lands with a shot to the body.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Turpahuuro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres misses with a wild body shot.
Torres shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Torres was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turpahuuro is trying to stand up.
Torres sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Torres controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Turpahuuro really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres unloads with some shots from mount but Turpahuuro bucks and avoids them well.
Torres looking to finish Turpahuuro with some ground and pound. This is bad for Turpahuuro!
Torres landing strikes from the mount and Turpahuuro is in trouble!
Torres has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Turpahuuro's face.
Torres controlling the pace for now.
Torres punching from mount but Turpahuuro doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Torres dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Turpahuuro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Torres looks to land a right hand but Turpahuuro moved out of range.
Torres shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Turpahuuro pinned against the cage. Turpahuuro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Torres shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Turpahuuro sprawls well. Turpahuuro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Torres gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Turpahuuro circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turpahuuro but Turpahuuro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Torres throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Torres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres passes Turpahuuro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Torres thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Turpahuuro to regain full guard.
Turpahuuro wants to stand up but Torres is controlling him.
Torres trying to control but Turpahuuro is working from the bottom.
Turpahuuro is looking to stand up but Torres isn't so interested in that idea.
Brian Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpahuuro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
Uuno Turpahuuro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Torres thows a big elbow that misses.
Turpahuuro wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Torres manages to pass to side control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Torres has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Torres!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark McIntyre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Noir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McIntyre comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen. Mark McIntyre has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark McIntyre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vince Noir!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noir will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Noir leaves McIntyre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McIntyre darts in and clinches Noir up against the cage.
McIntyre cracks Noir with a nice body shot.
McIntyre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McIntyre tries to work over Noir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McIntyre stalls.
McIntyre wants a takedown but no success here.
McIntyre missing with knees to the body.
McIntyre misses with a knee to the head.
McIntyre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Noir avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir wants to break free but McIntyre has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir avoiding damage as McIntyre throws knees to the body.
Noir can't break the clinch.
McIntyre missing with knees to the body.
McIntyre lands an elbow inside that Noir shrugs off.
It looks like Vince Noir has been cut.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noir is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McIntyre.
McIntyre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Noir is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Noir wants to break the clinch but can't.
McIntyre with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Noir has had enough of the clinch but McIntyre keeps him there for the moment.
McIntyre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noir is defending well for now.
Noir prevents the takedown attempt.
Noir dodges an elbow strike from McIntyre.
McIntyre keeps control of Noir as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McIntyre is pushing Noir up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McIntyre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McIntyre has Noir pressed against the cage, preventing Noir from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McIntyre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noir is defending well for now.
Noir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McIntyre misses with a punch to the body.
Noir is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noir managing to block the knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McIntyre tries to score a body lock takedown but Noir shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Noir avoiding damage as McIntyre throws knees to the body.
Noir lands a body punch in the clinch.
McIntyre goes for a takedown attempt but Noir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vince Noir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre is breathing heavily.
McIntyre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but McIntyre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noir throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McIntyre.
No joy there for Noir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McIntyre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McIntyre tries to clinch but Noir moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Noir. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Noir.
Noir misses with a series of wild punches.
McIntyre is looking to clinch but Noir is avoiding it.
Noir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Noir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McIntyre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McIntyre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noir has had enough of the clinch but McIntyre keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre misses with an elbow strike.
Noir tries to circle away but McIntyre has him pinned against the cage.
Noir blocking some punches.
McIntyre throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McIntyre'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.
Noir gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McIntyre.
McIntyre goes for a takedown attempt but Noir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Noir scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McIntyre fails to land the takedown.
Noir moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Noir both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Noir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vince Noir's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Noir misses with a double jab.
Noir misses with a wild combination.
Noir throws a series of strikes that have McIntyre backpedaling.
Noir lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McIntyre at a distance.
Noir looks to land a combination. McIntyre sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McIntyre slips a jab and a cross from Noir.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McIntyre showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Noir.
Noir throws a series of punches but McIntyre avoids them all with ease.
Noir keeps the fight on the outside.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch but Noir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McIntyre slips a jab and a cross from Noir.
Noir throws a one two combo.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Noir swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noir misses with a wild combination.
McIntyre dodges the punch combination from Noir.
A punch combination from Noir misses.
McIntyre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McIntyre is looking to clinch but Noir is avoiding it.
Noir lands a two punch combo.
Noir lands a head shot.
McIntyre tries to clinch up but Noir circles away and keeps his distance.
Noir scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Noir scores with a shot to the body.
McIntyre dodges the punch combination from Noir.
Noir misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noir tries to bum rush McIntyre with a series of wild strikes but McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noir lands with a straight right. McIntyre didn't see that one coming.
A punch lands to the side of McIntyre 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McIntyre is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Noir.
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!
Noir works the jab nicely.
Noir swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Noir goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McIntyre is rocked!
No joy there for Noir, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh McIntyre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Noir with a nice cross.
McIntyre tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McIntyre seems to have got his legs back now.
Noir throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McIntyre closes the distance and clinches.
Noir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McIntyre throws an elbow that misses.
Noir avoids a wild elbow strike from McIntyre.
Noir has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre missing with knees to the body.
McIntyre content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Noir.
Noir is trying to maintain a safe position but McIntyre gets an underhook and turns Noir into the cage.
McIntyre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Noir wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McIntyre slows down the pace here.
McIntyre goes for a takedown attempt but Noir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vince Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McIntyre fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McIntyre has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McIntyre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noir's waist but Noir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McIntyre off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Noir.
Noir tries to bum rush McIntyre with a series of wild strikes but McIntyre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McIntyre avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noir misses with a double jab.
Noir misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Noir!
Noir looks to land a combination but McIntyre avoids it well.
McIntyre is looking to clinch but Noir is avoiding it.
Noir throws a nice looking combination but McIntyre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Noir keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noir throws a right and a left that McIntyre avoids nicely.
Noir throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noir drops McIntyre with a beautiful combination! McIntyre stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Noir is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIntyre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Noir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vince Noir'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Noir misses with a wild combination.
McIntyre tries for a takedown but Noir sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noir stalks McIntyre and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McIntyre's face. McIntyre staggers backwards, shaken.
Noir is working the combinations to good effect here.
Noir stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noir wants it to stay on the feet.
Noir cracks McIntyre with an open hand slap.
Vince Noir seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McIntyre fails with an attempt to clinch.
McIntyre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Noir's waist but Noir gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McIntyre off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark McIntyre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Noir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Noir tests McIntyre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Noir rushes McIntyre with punches - McIntyre moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, McIntyre goes down! Noir follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Noir!
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