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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tywin Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Tywin Lannister has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Tywin Lannister seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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244 lbs
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tywin Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusty Krenshaw!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenshaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister misses with an uppercut.
Lannister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lannister throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krenshaw on the side of the head.
Lannister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krenshaw.
Lannister misses with a lunging right hand
letting Krenshaw counter with a right hand.
It looks like Tywin Lannister has been cut.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krenshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lannister to score with a decent uppercut.
Krenshaw misses with a straight right.
Nice body punch from Krenshaw.
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!
Krenshaw drops Lannister with a nice combination! Krenshaw dives into Lannister's guard, looking to finish!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Krenshaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Krenshaw wants to control but Lannister is keeping him busy.
Lannister is trying to get back to full guard.
Lannister is trying to stand back up but Krenshaw is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenshaw is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lannister doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Krenshaw.
Lannister tries to kick Krenshaw off but Krenshaw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Krenshaw trying to control the action but Lannister is working from the bottom.
Krenshaw prevents Lannister from standing back up.
Krenshaw works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lannister is breathing heavily.
Krenshaw unloads with some shots from mount but Lannister bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Lannister scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Krenshaw land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Krenshaw stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rusty Krenshaw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pops Chubby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Favaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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292 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pops Chubby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Favaro!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chubby stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pops Chubby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chubby lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Favaro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chubby throws a jab when Favaro was well out of range.
Jab by Chubby.
Favaro gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Favaro drops an elbow to the side of Chubby's head.
Chubby could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chubby trying to control from the bottom.
Chubby is looking for a sweep. Favaro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chubby avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Favaro.
Favaro is keen to just control but Chubby is a slippery customer.
Chubby blocking the ground and pound attempt from Favaro.
Chubby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Favaro trying to mount his opponent but Chubby defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Favaro is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chubby has managed to free his arm - good work.
Favaro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Favaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chubby keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Favaro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chubby is not content to let Favaro control the position.
Favaro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Favaro throwing shots but Chubby is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Favaro trying to mount his opponent but Chubby defends it.
Favaro prevents Chubby from improving his position.
Favaro looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chubby looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Favaro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chubby keeps working.
Favaro misses with a head shot. Chubby uses the momentum to regain guard.
Favaro trying to control but Chubby is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Favaro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Favaro landing with the ground and pound.
Favaro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chubby working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Favaro.
Favaro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chubby's head.
Favaro stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Chubby throws up his legs and catches Favaro in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Favaro tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Chubby! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pops Chubby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sujith Lawrence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sujith Lawrence!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lawrence works Garcia's body with a nice hook.
Garcia tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lawrence lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lawrence lands a head shot.
It looks like Carlos Garcia has been cut.
Lawrence takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lawrence cracks Garcia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garcia lands a high kick!
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick
and Garcia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawrence pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia misses the jab.
Lawrence stuns Garcia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lawrence swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lawrence looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range as Lawrence throws a body kick.
A nice combination there by Lawrence.
Lawrence misses the shot to the body.
Lawrence is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sujith Lawrence is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Garcia is looking to clinch.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia throws a solid leg kick but Lawrence takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Garcia.
Lawrence misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lawrence takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia managing to block the knees to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lawrence is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Garcia creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Lawrence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawrence works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Lawrence.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lawrence.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawrence.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawrence prevents Garcia from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Lawrence.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Garcia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lawrence wants to break free but Garcia has control.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence trying to land knees to the body.
Lawrence is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Lawrence blocks an elbow strike from Garcia.
Lawrence scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lawrence wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lawrence blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia tries to break free but Lawrence pushes him back against the cage.
Garcia keeps control of Lawrence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lawrence can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Lawrence working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to break free but Garcia has control.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lawrence.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lawrence.
Lawrence is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lawrence.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Lawrence wants to get back to striking at distance but Garcia won't allow it.
Lawrence is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawrence manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sujith Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Garcia's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Lawrence throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawrence lands a slapping body shot.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garcia at a distance.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawrence avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Lawrence closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia tries a knee to the head but Lawrence blocks it.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence cracks Garcia with a nice body shot.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lawrence darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Garcia blocks a low kick nicely.
Garcia walks into a straight right hand from Lawrence.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lawrence fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garcia on the side of the head.
Sujith Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Carlos Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawrence fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garcia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Some bone on bone action there as Garcia checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawrence is able to avoid easily.
Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Lawrence missing with knees to the body.
Lawrence wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lawrence pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawrence throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Garcia blocks it with crossed arms.
Garcia keeps control of Lawrence as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia wants to break free but Lawrence has control.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Garcia missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Lawrence.
Garcia is trying to break free.
Lawrence is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lawrence.
A left hand lands to the body for Lawrence.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Lawrence lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lawrence pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Garcia prevents Lawrence from breaking the clinch.
Lawrence works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lawrence has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sujith Lawrence seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Lawrence - that landed with a thud.
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!
Garcia has Lawrence pressed against the cage, preventing Lawrence from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Lawrence works on Garcia's body with a couple of short punches.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Lawrence digs a right hand into Garcia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garcia's gas tank.
Lawrence is leaning against Garcia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lawrence lands a body punch.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a shot to the body.
Lawrence missing with knees to the body.
Lawrence scores with a hook to the body.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lawrence creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sujith Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carlos Garcia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lawrence misses with a body kick.
Lawrence with a jab.
Lawrence swings for the body but Garcia moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a hook to the body
and Garcia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lawrence looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy right hand. Garcia should have avoided that one.
Lawrence connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawrence lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Lawrence.
Lawrence dodges an elbow strike from Garcia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage.
Lawrence digs a right hand underneath Garcia's ribcage. Garcia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lawrence missing with knees to the body.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Lawrence turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Garcia is trying to push Lawrence away but Lawrence has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawrence lands a nice shot to the body.
Lawrence breaks the clinch.
Lawrence ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lawrence lands a jab to the nose.
Lawrence throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
Lawrence misses with a wild combination.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Lawrence.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence lands with a good body shot.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Lawrence swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lawrence was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
and Garcia counters with an outside leg kick.
Good work by Lawrence as he checks the leg kick.
Lawrence avoids a kick to the body.
Garcia doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawrence circles away.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Lawrence fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the cage.
Lawrence lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lawrence pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Lawrence.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lawrence is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Garcia has him pressed against the cage.
Sujith Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Lawrence.
Lawrence has Garcia pressed against the cage, preventing Garcia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lawrence avoiding damage as Garcia throws knees to the body.
Lawrence pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Lawrence.
Garcia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Garcia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garcia blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Lawrence won't allow it.
Lawrence scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lawrence blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lawrence lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Carlos Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A body shot lands from Lawrence.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawrence lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garcia.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lawrence.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sujith Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lawrence 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sujith Lawrence!
After the fight, Sujith Lawrence was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Sillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Firefly oz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firefly oz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Neil Sillman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Firefly oz!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but oz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sillman.
oz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sillman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sillman looks to score with a jab to the body but oz is just out of range.
Sillman is looking to score with low kicks.
Sillman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but oz checks it well.
Sillman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from oz.
Sillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sillman staying out of range there.
oz blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by oz.
oz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sillman.
Neil Sillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
oz misses with an uppercut
and oz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Firefly oz has been cut.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - oz has eaten all the pies!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sillman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before oz has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from oz. Sillman does a little dance to reset his feet.
oz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oz works Sillman's body with a nice hook.
oz has a takedown stuffed.
oz cracks Sillman with a good jab.
oz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sillman's guard.
Sillman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
oz stopping the sweep attempt from Sillman.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Neil Sillman just wasn't active enough.
Sillman tried to score with a low kick but oz checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
oz missing with a left hand there. Sillman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by oz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts oz, as that shot connected.
Sillman cracks oz with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Sillman does no damage.
oz shoots in for a takedown but Sillman shows good takedown defense.
oz gets the takedown into side control.
Sillman controls the position for a moment.
Sillman wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sillman is not content to let oz control the position.
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 ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Firefly oz wasn't active enough on the ground.
oz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sillman.
oz staying out of range there.
oz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sillman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sillman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
oz misses with a hook. Sillman ducked under it nicely.
Sillman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
oz thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Sillman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Firefly oz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
oz throws a looping overhand right but Sillman ducks down to avoid it.
oz takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
oz moves forwards but Sillman connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sillman 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sillman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by oz.
oz throws a hook to the side of Sillman's head but Sillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
oz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sillman thows a body shot but no joy.
Sillman throws a leg kick but oz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by oz there.
oz with a nice cross.
Sillman swings for the body but oz moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sillman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
oz misses with a straight left.
oz punishes Sillman's body with a nice straight punch.
oz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sillman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping oz at a distance.
Sillman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sillman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
oz misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. oz catches Sillman right on the button with a cross.
Neil Sillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
oz scores with a takedown into Sillman's guard.
Sillman manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sillman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but oz circles away quickly and effectively.
Sillman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but oz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sillman takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
oz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sillman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
oz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sillman tries to avoid it but oz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sillman to the ground. Sillman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sillman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and oz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
oz looks to throw the jab but Sillman is out of range.
Sillman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Sillman misses
and oz counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sillman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sillman lands a glancing blow to the side of oz's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from oz finds it's way through Sillman's defenses.
Sillman swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and oz counters with a straight right hand.
oz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sillman blocking some punches.
oz pushes Sillman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sillman wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by oz.
oz leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sillman wants to get back to striking at distance but oz won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sillman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sillman being controlled against the cage.
Sillman misses with a body punch.
oz'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.
Sillman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sillman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sillman connects with a good right hand that stumbles oz. oz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sillman misses the shot to the body.
Sillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but oz moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Sillman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Firefly oz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Sillman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but oz was well out of range. Poor timing from Sillman.
Sillman gets caught flat footed, as oz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
oz trying to control the position from guard on top but Sillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Firefly oz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
oz lands with an overhand left.
oz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
oz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sillman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
oz walks into a left hand.
oz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sillman just misses with a punch to the body.
Sillman falls off balance throwing a combination
and oz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sillman tries to move into range but oz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sillman is looking to wear down oz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sillman lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Sillman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
oz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sillman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
oz throws a jab but it's blocked by Sillman.
A jab from Sillman misses.
Sillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but oz manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sillman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
oz moves out of range of the leg kick from Sillman.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
oz tries to clinch there but Sillman circles away.
oz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sillman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sillman misses with a looping left.
oz throws a series of punches but Sillman avoids them all with ease.
Sillman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
oz just misses with a punch to the body.
Sillman takes a swing at oz's ribcage but misses.
Sillman slips under a jab.
Sillman cracks oz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
oz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sillman.
Sillman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
oz moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from oz.
Firefly oz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
oz lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from oz.
Sillman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
oz moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on oz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sillman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from oz.
oz stalls.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
oz lands a shoulder strike.
Sillman working hard to break the clinch.
oz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
oz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sillman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
oz lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from oz.
oz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
oz lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
oz lands with a right to the head.
oz stalling against the cage.
oz struggles to land a body shot inside as Sillman controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Firefly oz.
I think Sillman 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Sillman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orphan Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jeremy Coleman enters the cage!
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orphan Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeremy Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Black misses.
Black is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Coleman defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Coleman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Coleman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Black.
Black moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Black throws a leg kick which misses Coleman's front leg but catches the back leg as Coleman tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Black.
A nice leg kick lands there from Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black connects with an inside leg kick.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coleman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Coleman moves out of range of the leg kick from Black.
Black looks to throw the jab but Coleman is out of range.
Black cracks a nice hook into Coleman's ribs.
Black could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That kick from Black tenderised Coleman's leg. Coleman is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Black lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Black lands with an overhand left.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Black throws a nice outside leg kick.
Coleman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Black misses.
Coleman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Black chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Black looks to land a left hand but Coleman moved out of range nicely.
Black stuns Coleman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Black clobbers Coleman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orphan Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black scores with a decent looking hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a hook to the body. Coleman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Black connects with a solid leg kick.
Black missing with a left hand there. Coleman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Coleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Orphan Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Black finds it's way through Coleman's defenses.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Coleman's shoulder, as Coleman tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coleman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Black.
Black throws a right hand that Coleman ducks under and follows up with a left that Coleman also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orphan Black dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Coleman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
Black scores with a jab. Coleman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Coleman's calf.
A jab from Black does it's job there.
Black is looking to slow Coleman down with leg kicks.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black swings for the body but Coleman moves out of range.
Black scoring well with a low kick there.
Black misses the shot to the body.
Coleman slips a straight right by Black.
Black punishes Coleman's body with a nice straight punch.
Black dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Coleman. That did some damage!
Black fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Coleman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Coleman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black scores with a punch to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Black.
Black scores with a punch to the head.
Orphan Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Black takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Black misses with a hook
and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black won't be happy with that.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black wants to control but Coleman postures up.
Coleman is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Black looks calm but he's in trouble here. Coleman gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Black is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Coleman lets go of the hold and Black can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jeremy Coleman!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Perry Bebo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry Bebo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perry Bebo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Redfield!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redfield moves away.
Bebo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bebo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Redfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redfield is looking to clinch.
Bebo tries to keep at a distance but Redfield has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bebo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redfields head.
Redfield breaks the clinch.
Bebo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Redfield fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bebo, pushing him back against the cage.
Bebo has had enough of the clinch but Redfield keeps him there for the moment.
Bebo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Redfield pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redfield trying to keep a closed guard but Bebo is proving a slippery customer.
Redfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bebo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Redfield looking for a guillotine here but Bebo defends easily.
Redfield trying to keep a closed guard but Bebo is proving a slippery customer.
Bebo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Redfield is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bebo defends well.
Bebo prevents Redfield from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bebo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Redfield is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bebo, into his guard.
Redfield is looking to stand up but Bebo won't let him.
Redfield not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Redfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bebo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Redfield.
Bebo cracks Redfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bebo scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Redfield misses.
Bebo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redfield is out of range and Bebo settles back down.
Nice uppercut there from Bebo.
Redfield shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bebo as he avoids it easily.
Redfield closes the distance and pushes Bebo back into the cage.
Bebo tries to circle away but Redfield has him pinned against the cage.
Redfield tries to pull guard but Bebo won't allow it.
Bebo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bebo.
Redfield tightens his grip and picks Bebo up, before dumping him to the ground. Bebo manages to land in guard.
Redfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bebo's guard.
Bebo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redfield on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redfield sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bebo defending well though.
Redfield works his way into side control.
Redfield thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bebo is looking to regain half guard here but Redfield keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Redfield tries to clinch but Bebo is having none of it.
Bebo misses with an uppercut. Redfield saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Bebo.
Bebo throws a looping overhand right but Redfield ducks down to avoid it.
Redfield checks the leg kick.
Redfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bebo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Bebo.
Bebo tries to circle away but Redfield has him pinned against the cage.
Bebo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Redfield.
Bebo can't break the clinch.
Bebo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bebo wants to get back to striking at distance but Redfield won't allow it.
Redfield lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Redfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Redfield is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bebo!
Redfield has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bebo's face.
Bebo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bebo tries to get out of the position.
Redfield lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bebo hang on?
Redfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
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!
Redfield prevents Bebo from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield looking to finish Bebo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bebo!
Redfield controlling the position easily from mount.
Redfield trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bebo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield looking to control but Bebo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bebo is desperately trying to improve his position but Redfield has a good base and remains in mount.
Redfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Redfield.
Redfield slips under a jab.
Bebo lunges at Redfield with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Redfield's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bebo is trying to keep Redfield in close.
Bebo looking for a sweep. Not yet Bebo, not yet.
Chris Redfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Redfield lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bebo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redfield trying to control but Bebo is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Redfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Redfield misses with a straight left.
Redfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Redfield with that takedown attempt.
Bebo misses with a low kick.
Bebo looks to land a left hand but Redfield moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bebo misses the target.
Chris Redfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redfield shoots in and bounces Bebo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Redfield stopping the sweep attempt from Bebo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bebo's guard.
Bebo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Bebo has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bebo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Redfield is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Let's hope that Redfield 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.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Redfield wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bebo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Redfield has closed the distance and engaged Bebo in a clinch.
Bebo is looking to break free of the clinch but Redfield has double underhooks.
Bebo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redfield tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short body shot lands from Bebo as the two fighters clinch.
Bebo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bebo can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Bebo as the two fighters clinch.
Bebo looking to slow down the pace here.
Redfield looking for a takedown.
Perry Bebo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Redfield.
Bebo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redfield has him pressed against the cage.
Redfield pulls guard effortlessly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bebo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bebo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bebo tries to free his leg and advance position but Redfield is retaining full guard.
Redfield lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bebo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bebo is controlling an arm, preventing Redfield from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Redfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Redfield 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Redfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Rabello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buffy Seinfeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buffy Seinfeld acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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210 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart |
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Powerful |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodrigo Rabello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Buffy Seinfeld!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seinfeld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rabello slips a jab from Seinfeld.
Rabello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rabello instigates a clinch.
Seinfeld tries to work over Rabello's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seinfeld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rabello tries to bum rush Seinfeld with a series of wild strikes but Seinfeld uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rabello ducks under a wild hook from Seinfeld.
Rabello slips under a jab from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld takes a swing at Rabello's ribcage but misses.
Rabello scores with a nice right hand.
Seinfeld getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Rodrigo Rabello has been cut.
Rabello slips under a jab from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld slips a jab and a cross from Rabello.
Rabello blocks the body kick.
Seinfeld has closed the distance and engaged Rabello in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Come on Seinfeld - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short body shot lands from Seinfeld as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabello misses with a hook to the ribs.
Seinfeld fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rabello tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seinfeld avoiding damage as Rabello throws knees to the body.
Rabello wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seinfeld.
Rabello is trying to break free.
Rabello misses with a body punch.
Seinfeld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Seinfeld misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rabello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seinfeld will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rabello up against the cage.
Rabello tries a body shot but Seinfeld blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seinfeld scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seinfeld misses with a punch to the body.
Rabello lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seinfeld backwards.
Seinfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seinfeld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Rabello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodrigo Rabello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rabello tries to close the distance and clinch but Seinfeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Seinfeld 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Seinfeld thows a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rabello misses with a two punch combination.
Rabello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seinfeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rabello ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rabello slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Seinfeld misses.
Rabello lands with a nice combination. Seinfeld backs away looking to recover.
Seinfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabello.
Rabello closes the distance but Seinfeld moves to the side
and Seinfeld counters with a nice leg kick.
Seinfeld throws a push kick but Rabello slaps the foot to one side.
Seinfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabello.
Donk. Seinfeld catches Rabello right on the button with a cross.
A nice combination there by Rabello.
Seinfeld lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rabello is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rabello swinging wildly here.
Rabello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seinfeld.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld looks to land a right hand but Rabello moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Seinfeld.
No joy there for Rabello, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Seinfeld scores with a body shot.
Seinfeld with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rabello moves out of range as Seinfeld strikes.
Rabello takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rabello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch combination from Seinfeld misses.
Seinfeld fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rabello.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seinfeld lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rabello's sensitive parts.
Seinfeld scores with a hook.
Rabello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rabello.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buffy Seinfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Rabello's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Seinfeld throws an overhand right that lands on Rabello's shoulder, as Rabello tries to avoid the shot.
Rabello lands with an overhand left.
Rabello scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rabello goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Seinfeld cracks Rabello with a good jab.
Rabello lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rabello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabello throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rabello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld misses the shot to the body.
Rabello doesn't manage to clinch there - Seinfeld circles away.
Seinfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabello is just out of range.
Rabello wants to clinch.
Seinfeld throws a shot from downtown. Rabello moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rabello steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Seinfeld.
Rabello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld is breathing heavily.
Rabello looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rabello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seinfeld wants to land a leg kick but Rabello is out of range.
Seinfeld throws a big shot that misses.
Seinfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Rabello moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Seinfeld tries a low kick but Rabello avoids it.
Rabello misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabello throws a right hand that Seinfeld ducks under and follows up with a left that Seinfeld also avoids with ease.
Seinfeld is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rabello.
Rabello rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Seinfeld moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rabello avoids the body shot from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rabello jabs at Seinfeld's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Seinfeld misses the target.
Rabello takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Seinfeld swings for the body but Rabello moves out of range.
Rabello scores with a one two! Seinfeld had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seinfeld keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabello tries to close the distance and clinch but Seinfeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabello moves out of range of the strikes.
Rabello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rabello tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seinfeld paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buffy Seinfeld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rabello lands a lovely overhand right.
Rabello lands a slapping body shot.
A combination from Rabello does no damage.
Rabello scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Rabello tries to clinch up.
Seinfeld takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rabello darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rabello is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Seinfeld.
Rabello swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rabello checks the leg kick.
Rabello tries to clinch but Seinfeld is having none of it.
Rabello tries to clinch up but Seinfeld circles away and keeps his distance.
Rabello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rabello.
Rabello forces Seinfeld back against the cage and clinches.
Rabello wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seinfeld working aggressively here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seinfeld swings wildly with an uppercut but Rabello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seinfeld wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rodrigo Rabello will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rodrigo Rabello's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rabello cracks a nice hook into Seinfeld's ribs.
A good leg kick by Seinfeld.
Rodrigo Rabello is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Seinfeld misses with a looping right.
Rabello is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Seinfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rabello moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Seinfeld throws a low kick, looking for Rabello's leg but Rabello calmly moves out of range.
Seinfeld throws a right hand that misses
and Rabello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rabello moves out of range of the body kick.
Rabello tries to close the distance and clinch but Seinfeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rabello closes the distance but Seinfeld moves to the side
and Seinfeld counters with a straight right hand.
Seinfeld takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rabello is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seinfeld. Rabello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Seinfeld misses with a hook. Rabello ducked under it nicely.
Rabello scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seinfeld tries to work over Rabello's front leg with a kick but Rabello checks it.
Rabello throws a nice looking combination but Seinfeld bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rabello is working the combinations to good effect here.
Seinfeld thows a body shot but no joy.
Seinfeld loads up on a big right hand but Rabello slips the punch.
Seinfeld misses with a right hand
and Rabello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Rabello. Those never looked like landing.
Rabello throws a one two combo.
Rabello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rabello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabello throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seinfeld lands a glancing blow to the side of Rabello's head.
Seinfeld takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rabello is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Seinfeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Rabello is just out of range.
Rabello moves in looking to clinch but Seinfeld pushes him off.
Rabello lands a nice looking body shot.
Seinfeld takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Seinfeld there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A punch combination from Rabello misses.
Seinfeld throws a jab but it's blocked by Rabello.
Rabello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rabello scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Seinfeld does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seinfeld takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rabello closes the distance but Seinfeld moves to the side
and Seinfeld counters with a stiff right hand.
Rabello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rabello.
Seinfeld throws a shot from downtown. Rabello moves away and avoids it.
Seinfeld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rabello throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Seinfeld.
Rabello moves in looking to clinch but Seinfeld pushes him off.
Seinfeld scores with a leg kick.
Rabello scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Seinfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rabello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabello throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rabello avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rabello misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Seinfeld. Beautiful body shot.
Rabello is looking to chop away at Seinfeld's legs.
Rabello cracks Seinfeld with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rabello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seinfeld.
Seinfeld showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rabello.
Seinfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rabello.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rabello's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rabello duly obliges.
Rabello keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rodrigo Rabello.
I think Rabello 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Pajaanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ville Pajaanen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Mercer's chin.
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185 lbs
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161 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ville Pajaanen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pajaanen throws a head kick that misses
and Mercer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pajaanen thinking.
Pajaanen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mercer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pajaanen at a distance.
Mercer lands a leg kick that knocks Pajaanen off balance momentarily.
Pajaanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pajaanen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Mercer.
A lazy left from Mercer finds it's target.
Mercer lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pajaanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mercer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mercer.
Mercer trying to control the position.
Mercer working for a triangle but Pajaanen defends it easily.
Mercer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pajaanen is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pajaanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pajaanen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pajaanen is in close to Mercer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pajaanen cracks Mercer with a solid left hand.
Mercer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pajaanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pajaanen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pajaanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Pajaanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pajaanen lands a couple of elbows.
Mercer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pajaanen trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Pajaanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mercer's head.
Pajaanen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pajaanen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pajaanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pajaanen cracks Mercer with a solid left hand.
Pajaanen postures up and lands a big shot to Mercer's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pajaanen is in close to Mercer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mercer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pajaanen defends it easily.
Mercer is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pajaanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mercer working for a triangle but Pajaanen defends it easily.
Pajaanen scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer has momentary wrist control but Pajaanen slips an elbow through the middle.
Mercer looking to control.
Pajaanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mercer's head.
Pajaanen is working Mercer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pajaanen lands a couple of digs.
Pajaanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pajaanen works over Mercer with some ground and pound from guard.
Pajaanen wants to control from the top but Mercer keeps moving.
Pajaanen lands a couple of elbows.
Mercer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pajaanen stands up over Mercer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pajaanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mercer's head.
Pajaanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mercer's head.
Pajaanen trying to control but Mercer is working from the bottom.
Pajaanen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pajaanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pajaanen landing with the ground and pound.
Mercer is rocked!
Pajaanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oh Mercer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pajaanen connects with a couple of short punches.
Mercer seems to have got his legs back now.
Pajaanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mercer's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercer has momentary wrist control but Pajaanen slips an elbow through the middle.
Pajaanen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mercer's head.
Pajaanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pajaanen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mercer's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ville Pajaanen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mercer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pajaanen throws a leg kick
and Mercer moves into the clinch.
Mercer working hard to break the clinch.
Pajaanen keeps control of Mercer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pajaanen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mercer is keeping busy.
Mercer prevents Pajaanen from breaking the clinch.
Pajaanen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pajaanen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mercer prevents it.
Mercer pulls guard.
Mercer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pajaanen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pajaanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pajaanen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pajaanen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pajaanen cracks Mercer with a solid left hand.
Pajaanen is in close to Mercer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pajaanen chips away with some ground and pound.
Pajaanen postures up and lands a big shot to Mercer's brow.
Pajaanen with a nice head shot there.
Pajaanen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pajaanen chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pajaanen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mercer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mercer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ville Pajaanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mercer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Mercer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pajaanen landing strikes.
Pajaanen is working Mercer over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is trying to control Pajaanen's posture but Pajaanen avoids it.
Pajaanen working the ground and pound.
Pajaanen scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mercer is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Pajaanen can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ville Pajaanen!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole MacGrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think MacGrath might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Likin Park-Qwerty. Cole MacGrath could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Royce Rousey's chin.
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole MacGrath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Royce Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGrath wants to clinch but Rousey slips to the side
and Rousey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacGrath's guard.
Rousey sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like Rousey might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royce Rousey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rousey shoots in but no luck this time.
MacGrath wants to clinch up but Rousey keeps it at a distance.
Cole MacGrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGrath.
MacGrath goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cole MacGrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGrath closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rousey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rousey is looking to work some ground and pound but MacGrath has wrist control.
Rousey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rousey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Royce Rousey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
MacGrath looks to clinch
and Rousey counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacGrath looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rousey seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rousey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rousey passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacGrath!
Rousey controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as MacGrath is looking to escape.
MacGrath wants to control but Rousey is having none of it.
Rousey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish MacGrath?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rousey throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poor strikes thrown by Rousey there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Rousey dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
MacGrath moves out of range as Rousey strikes.
MacGrath moves into the clinch.
Rousey tries to pull guard but MacGrath holds him up against the cage and eventually Rousey drops back down to his feet.
Rousey is trying to break free.
Rousey tries for a takedown but MacGrath manages to get underhooks.
MacGrath putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rousey in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rousey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cole MacGrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Rousey.
MacGrath using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
MacGrath is trying to maintain a safe position but Rousey gets an underhook and turns MacGrath into the cage.
Rousey has MacGrath pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. MacGrath manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rousey is fighting off a takedown attempt but MacGrath is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rousey to the mat. Rousey regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rousey has control of MacGrath's left arm, preventing MacGrath from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGrath wants to stand but Rousey is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rousey has MacGrath pulled in close to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacGrath looks to clinch
and Rousey counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rousey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rousey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. MacGrath is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGrath keeping moving, preventing Rousey from controlling successfully.
MacGrath wants to stand up but Rousey is controlling him.
Rousey wants to control from the top but MacGrath keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Royce Rousey hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
MacGrath tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rousey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacGrath as he avoids it easily.
MacGrath moves to clinch but Rousey breaks away
and Rousey counters with a single leg into guard. MacGrath didn't expect that.
Rousey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rousey wants to control from the top but MacGrath keeps moving.
Rousey is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
MacGrath is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Royce Rousey has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Royce Rousey was stalling too much, according to the referee.
MacGrath tries to clinch
so Rousey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacGrath keeping full guard, as Rousey tries to pass.
MacGrath manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rousey manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Rousey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
MacGrath wants to clinch.
Rousey swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGrath.
MacGrath closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rousey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rousey.
MacGrath working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rousey.
Rousey is stalling in the full guard.
MacGrath is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Cole MacGrath wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rousey manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MacGrath on his heels. He'll look to pass MacGrath's guard now, I'm sure.
Rousey trying to control but MacGrath is working from the bottom.
Rousey slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey is looking to advance position but MacGrath won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. MacGrath manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rousey trying to control the position from guard on top but MacGrath is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rousey sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
MacGrath is looking to stand up but Rousey isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Royce Rousey wasn't active enough on the ground.
MacGrath avoids the body shot from Rousey.
Rousey keeps the fight on the outside.
MacGrath closes the distance but Rousey moves to the side
and Rousey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in MacGrath's guard.
Rousey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rousey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacGrath swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacGrath knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rousey on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rousey wants to control from the top but MacGrath keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rousey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Royce Rousey.
MacGrath tries to clinch up but Rousey circles away and keeps his distance.
MacGrath tries to clinch but Rousey moves out of range.
Cole MacGrath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Royce Rousey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
MacGrath looks to clinch
and Rousey counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for MacGrath!
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Rousey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rousey 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royce Rousey! Royce Rousey retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scooby Doom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ground N Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Doom comes into the arena with SHM / Greyhound blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Scooby Doom has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scooby Doom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ground N Pound!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
N Pound closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Doom to the mat! Doom manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
N Pound in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
N Pound trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
N Pound looking to pass the guard.
N Pound is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
N Pound trying to stand up but can't free himself from Doom's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ground N Pound.
Horrible takedown by N Pound or perhaps it was just good defense by Doom which made him look bad.
Scooby Doom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the liver by Doom. Beautiful body shot.
Doom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on N Pound if he has to take too many more of those.
N Pound looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
N Pound tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Doom is looking to slow N Pound down with leg kicks.
Doom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent N Pound stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
N Pound takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt N Pound.
N Pound takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doom thumps N Pound with a low kick.
Doom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doom drops N Pound with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but N Pound looks back up at him and smiles so Doom waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
N Pound is rocked!
It looks like Ground N Pound has been cut.
Doom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
N Pound is still on wobbly legs! Can Doom finish him?
Doom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to N Pound's calf.
Doom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
N Pound seems to have recovered his senses.
Ground N Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Doom.
Doom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Doom cracks N Pound with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scooby Doom!
Scooby Doom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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