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Mayhem 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gronk Tasol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Guy Simpson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Simpson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gronk Tasol!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tasol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tasol shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Simpson throws the left hand but Tasol avoids the punch easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Simpson.
Tasol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simpson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tasol tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tasol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simpson cracks Tasol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Gronk Tasol has been cut.
Simpson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tasol manages to avoid it.
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!
Tasol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Tasol connects with a high kick.
A shot to the body from Simpson misses
and Tasol counters with a head kick.
Tasol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tasol shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simpson defends it nicely.
Guy Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gronk Tasol.
Tasol walks into a straight right hand from Simpson.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Tasol saw that one coming.
Simpson misses with a hook. Tasol ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tasol moves forwards but Simpson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Simpson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tasol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Simpson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tasol shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Tasol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tasol looks winded!
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Simpson throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Tasol does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson jabs Tasol right on the nose. Tasol blinks but takes it well.
Guy Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson jabs Tasol to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Simpson.
Tasol walks into a straight right hand from Simpson.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson cracks Tasol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Guy Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simpson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tasol.
Simpson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tasol walks into a left hand.
Tasol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Simpson as he avoids it easily.
Simpson throws a low kick, looking for Tasol's leg but Tasol calmly moves out of range.
Simpson lands a nice hook to Tasol's body. Tasol takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simpson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simpson scores with a decent looking hook.
Simpson connects with a right hand. Tasol shakes it off.
Simpson lands a lovely overhand right.
Simpson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tasol takes one to the side of the head.
Tasol takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasol fails with a takedown attempt.
Simpson scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Simpson.
Tasol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Simpson lands with a nice body punch.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Tasol saw that one coming.
Simpson stuffs the takedown attempt from Tasol. Tasol gets slowly back to his feet.
Simpson works Tasol's body with a nice hook.
Tasol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simpson.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tasol under the eye.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tasol tries to pull guard but Simpson holds him up against the cage and eventually Tasol drops back down to his feet.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tasol looking to stall.
Tasol tries a knee to the head but Simpson blocks it.
Simpson gets through Tasol's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Simpson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gronk Tasol's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Simpson lands with a cross.
Simpson lands a slapping body shot.
Tasol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tasol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Simpson connects with a crisp jab.
Simpson is looking to clinch.
Tasol fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Tasol will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tasol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tasol momentarily.
Jab by Simpson.
Simpson swings widly with a right hand
and Tasol counters with a head kick.
Simpson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tasols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tasol momentarily.
Tasol is breathing heavily.
Simpson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simpson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Guy Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gronk Tasol.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simpson!
Simpson lands a really nice looking cross but Tasol seems unphased.
Tasol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tasol is trying desperately to land a takedown but Simpson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tasol.
Simpson closes the distance and pushes Tasol back into the cage.
Tasol blocks an uppercut.
Tasol is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tasol wants a takedown but no success here.
Simpson lands a body shot.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tasol backwards.
Simpson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Simpson stops a takedown attempt from Tasol.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Simpson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simpson pushes Tasol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Tasol takes a shot to the head.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Simpson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simpson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tasol can do to turn this around?
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Simpson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Simpson.
Simpson lands with a right to the head.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Simpson.
Simpson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Simpson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tasol backwards.
Simpson lands an uppercut.
Simpson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Simpson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tasol backwards.
Tasol is trying to maintain a safe position but Simpson gets an underhook and turns Tasol into the cage.
Guy Simpson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Tasol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tasol is looking for a takedown.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasol is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simpson lands a shot to the body.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guy Simpson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gronk Tasol's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tasol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simpson cracks Tasol with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tasol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tasol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simpson at a distance.
A big right from Simpson misses.
Simpson throws a jab when Tasol was well out of range.
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tasol doesn't manage to clinch there - Simpson circles away.
Tasol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simpson rushes Tasol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tasol is trying to break free.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tasol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasol tries to land knees in the clinch but Simpson avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasol has a couple of punches blocked by Simpson.
A short right from Simpson.
A frustrated look appears on Tasol's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simpson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson pushes Tasol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simpson lands a body punch.
Tasol is trying to pull guard but Simpson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simpson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simpson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Simpson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tasol up against the cage.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Simpson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson lands a nice shot to the body.
Simpson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tasols head.
Simpson lands a nice uppercut.
Simpson lands a shoulder strike.
Simpson lands a left hand.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simpson has Tasol pressed against the cage, preventing Tasol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Simpson.
Simpson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simpson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tasol backwards.
Simpson pushes Tasol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tasol backwards.
Tasol is trying to pull guard but Simpson has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Simpson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Simpson.
Simpson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tasol is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Simpson is defending well.
Guy Simpson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gronk Tasol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Simpson.
Simpson is working Tasol over against the cage.
Simpson lands with a light punch inside.
Tasol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Simpson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
Tasol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Simpson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Simpson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tasol or not.
Simpson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tasol wants a takedown but no success here.
Simpson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gronk Tasol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Simpson on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guy Simpson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simpson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Guy Simpson!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Guy Simpson!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Guy Simpson!
Guy Simpson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turpa Jallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakoppi Myrsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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267 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turpa Jallu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakoppi Myrsky!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jallu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jallu throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jaakoppi Myrsky has been cut.
Myrsky connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Turpa Jallu has been cut.
Myrsky misses with a body shot.
Jallu avoids the body shot from Myrsky.
Jallu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Myrsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jallu lunges at Myrsky with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Myrsky's hand.
Jallu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Myrsky misses the shot to the body.
Myrsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jallu.
Jallu scores with a one two! Myrsky had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A nice combination there by Jallu.
Jallu throws a head kick that half lands.
Myrsky throws a sloppy body shot
and Jallu counters with a leg kick.
Jallu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jallu could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jallu scores with a three punch combo!
That has opened up Jaakoppi Myrsky's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jallu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turpa Jallu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jallu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Myrsky.
Myrsky lunges at Jallu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jallu's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jallu.
Jallu throws a body punch but Myrsky moves out of range.
Jallu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jallu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Myrsky throws a looping overhand right but Jallu ducks down to avoid it.
Myrsky lands a lovely overhand right.
Myrsky throws a body punch but Jallu moves out of range.
Myrsky works Jallu's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jallu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Myrsky circles away quickly and effectively.
Jallu is breathing heavily.
Myrsky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jallu on the side of the head.
Jallu scores with a push kick.
Myrsky scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jallu.
Jallu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A swing and a miss from Jallu.
Myrsky throws a body punch but Jallu moves out of range.
Jallu misses with a few strikes there.
Myrsky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jallu was covering up waiting for the punch and Myrsky finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Myrsky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Myrsky politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Myrsky prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myrsky sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jallu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jallu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Myrsky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Myrsky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Myrsky working the head and body with strikes.
Turpa Jallu's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myrsky in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Myrsky scoring with punches and elbows.
Jeez, Turpa Jallu's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Turpa Jallu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jaakoppi Myrsky!
Jaakoppi Myrsky was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bullet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chael Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Bullet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chael Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks throws a right hand that Bullet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bullet also avoids with ease.
Hendricks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bullet manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bullet showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bullet counters by moving into the clinch.
Hendricks tries to break the clinch but Bullet is controlling the position.
Bullet drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hendricks tries to break the clinch but Bullet is controlling the position.
Hendricks is looking to break free of the clinch but Bullet has double underhooks.
Hendricks tries to break the clinch but Bullet is controlling the position.
Hendricks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bullet wants a takedown but no success here.
Bullet keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hendricks's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bullet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hendricks pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bullet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendricks tries to clinch up but Bullet circles away and keeps his distance.
Hendricks lands an overhand right.
It looks like Jack Bullet has been cut.
Bullet walks into a straight right hand from Hendricks.
Hendricks lands a really nice looking cross but Bullet seems unphased.
Hendricks lands with a big right hook that stumbles Bullet - he's out on his feet here! Hendricks follows up with another monster hook that separates Bullet from consciousness! Bullet falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Hendricks stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chael Hendricks!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Epo Nurminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio The Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caio The Python has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Counter fighter
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Epo Nurminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Caio The Python!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Python with a poor takedown
and Nurminen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Python has momentary wrist control but Nurminen slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurminen is in close to The Python's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurminen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The Python is rocked!
Nurminen stops The Python from standing up.
The Python utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nurminen stopping the sweep attempt from The Python.
Nurminen trying to control the position from guard on top but The Python is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurminen is looking to work some ground and pound but The Python has wrist control.
Nurminen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurminen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Python manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurminen manages to get himself to full guard.
Nurminen striking off his back but it's not causing The Python any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Python wants to control from the top but Nurminen keeps moving.
The Python might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nurminen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nurminen wants to stand and escape but The Python is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Python forces his way into half guard.
Nurminen trying to control but The Python postures up.
Nurminen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Python tries to stand and escape but Nurminen is controlling the position.
The Python wants to free his trapped foot but Nurminen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nurminen is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen is trying to get back to full guard.
The Python is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The Python is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nurminen is just riding it out for now. The Python eventually gives up the hold.
Nurminen tries to kick The Python off but The Python keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nurminen is pressing down on The Python's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The Python won't allow Nurminen to get back to his feet.
Nurminen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Python won't allow Nurminen to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurminen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nurminen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nurminen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Horrible takedown by The Python or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurminen which made him look bad.
A combination from The Python does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Python misses with a takedown attempt
and Nurminen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Epo Nurminen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio The Python.
Nurminen winds up and cracks The Python with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Python looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurminen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurminen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Ground and pound from Nurminen.
Nurminen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nurminen unloading with bombs!
The Python is still in real trouble! Can Nurminen finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for Nurminen! The Python is hurt baaadly! Nurminen is firing away with more strikes - The Python is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Epo Nurminen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thumbo Plights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Bratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thumbo Plights has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
268 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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25
210 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thumbo Plights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Bratcher!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plights takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Plights takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bratcher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plights moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bratcher lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Plights shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Plights tries to clinch up.
Plights shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Plights will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Plights looks to land a strike but Bratcher avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Plights trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bratcher is trying to keep Plights in close.
Plights stays in close to Bratcher's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plights wants to pass the guard but Bratcher is keeping the position.
Plights preventing the sweep.
Plights looking to pass the guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Plights shoots in and drives through. Bratcher sprawls well.
Bratcher scores with a nice strike.
Bratcher lands with a nice body punch.
Plights on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bratcher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plights looks to throw a body kick
and Bratcher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bratcher tries to close the distance and clinch but Plights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bratcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plights's sensitive parts.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bratcher, right into the meat.
Bratcher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Plights shoots in looking for a takedown but Bratcher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Plights's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thumbo Plights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bratcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bratcher cracks Plights with a right hand to the side of the head.
Plights takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bratcher connects with a right hand. Plights shakes it off.
Bratcher lands a nice leg kick that just misses Plights's sensitive parts.
Plights takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Plights misses with a takedown attempt - Bratcher sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plights is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher digs a good body shot into Plights's ribs.
Bratcher drives through and clinches with Plights against the cage.
Bratcher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bratcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plights.
Bratcher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bratcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plights avoids it.
Plights is looking for a takedown.
Bratcher is trying to break free.
Bratcher trying to land knees to the body.
Bratcher missing with knees to the body.
Bratcher lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plights.
Bratcher tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Plights avoids it.
Plights is looking to take this one to the mat.
Plights drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bratcher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Damian Bratcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratcher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bratcher is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Plights rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bratcher.
Plights fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bratcher connects with the punch.
Bratcher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Bratcher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bratcher with a nice cross.
Bratcher throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Plights's waist but Plights gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bratcher off to one side.
Thumbo Plights is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bratcher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bratcher.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bratcher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bratcher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Plights fails with a takedown attempt.
Bratcher is looking to slow Plights down with leg kicks.
Bratcher has managed to clinch.
Bratcher will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Plights up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Plights tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratcher gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thumbo Plights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plights drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bratcher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plights has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Plights there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bratcher tries to clinch up.
Bratcher fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Plights.
Plights shoots in but no luck this time.
Bratcher moves in looking to clinch but Plights pushes him off.
Bratcher scores with the left hand. Plights knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Bratcher as Plights shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plights shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bratcher sprawls well. Bratcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Plights gets slowly back to his feet.
Bratcher is looking to clinch.
Bratcher tries to clinch but Plights moves out of range.
Bratcher cracks a nice hook into Plights's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plights takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bratcher fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bratcher with a hook.
Bratcher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bratcher paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bratcher.
Bratcher lands a head kick!
It looks like Thumbo Plights has been cut.
Bratcher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bratcher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plights sprawls well. Plights wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bratcher gets slowly back to his feet.
Plights is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher rushes Plights and presses him up against the cage.
Plights looking to stall.
Plights lands a takedown into guard.
Bratcher wants to sweep here but Plights controlling him for the moment.
Bratcher is trying to keep Plights in close.
Bratcher wants to sweep here but Plights controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratcher controls Plights momentarily but Plights frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Damian Bratcher wasn't active enough on the ground.
Plights tries to clinch there but Bratcher circles away.
Damian Bratcher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Plights takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bratcher lands a head shot.
Plights fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bratcher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plights moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bratcher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bratcher connects with a body shot that sends Plights's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Bratcher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thumbo Plights's cut.
That's time! Plights's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Plights decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Plights trying to mount his opponent but Bratcher defends it.
Plights wants to work for an arm triangle but Bratcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bratcher is holding on to half guard well.
Plights wants to control but Bratcher is keeping him busy.
Plights tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bratcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Plights is looking for a kimura but Bratcher is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plights to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plights is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Plights controlling the action here.
Bratcher wants to control but Plights is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Plights is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bratcher wants to control but Plights is keeping busy.
Bratcher is staying active underneath Plights, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bratcher won't allow Plights to pass to mount.
Plights has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bratcher defend it? Plights steps over the head and cranks it - Bratcher is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Plights!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thumbo Plights!
During a confident post fight interview, Thumbo Plights thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sony Chiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deckard Nishu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sony Chiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deckard Nishu!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nishu shoots in for a takedown but Chiba shows good takedown defense.
Chiba throws a one two combo.
Chiba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chiba scores with a jab. Nishu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nishu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chiba keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chiba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chiba keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nishu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Chiba plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Chiba scores with a four punch combination!
Chiba feints and then cracks Nishu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nishu down.
Chiba lands a really nice looking cross but Nishu seems unphased.
Chiba lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nishu will feel that in the morning.
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!
Nishu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chiba counters with a nice uppercut.
Sony Chiba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deckard Nishu.
Chiba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiba slaps away a takedown attempt from Nishu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chiba works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Chiba scores with a punch to the head.
Chiba throws a leg kick which misses Nishu's front leg but catches the back leg as Nishu tries to avoid it.
Nishu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Chiba to the mat! Chiba manages to get full guard.
Chiba keeping moving, preventing Nishu from controlling successfully.
Nishu tries to free his leg and advance position but Chiba is retaining full guard.
Nishu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nishu trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiba throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nishu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chiba keeping full guard, as Nishu tries to pass.
Nishu passes Chiba's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nishu trying to control from half guard but Chiba is working away.
Nishu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chiba is just riding it out for now. Nishu eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nishu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chiba has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nishu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nishu in particular looking to stall.
Chiba is looking to control Nishu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chiba avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nishu trying to control from half guard but Chiba is working away.
Chiba knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nishu on the ground.
Nishu is trying to work for a kimura but Chiba is defending well.
Nishu seems to be looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nishu wants to free his trapped foot but Chiba is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nishu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Chiba tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nishu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Deckard Nishu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Bereta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oprah Cosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil Bereta has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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245 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil Bereta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oprah Cosby!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cosby scores with a jab. Bereta acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bereta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bereta staying out of range there.
Bereta ducks under a wild hook from Cosby.
Cosby misses with a body punch
and Bereta counters with a two punch combo.
Cosby moves into range and clinches up with Bereta.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cosby stalling the fight.
Cosby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cosby on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cosby has Bereta pressed against the cage.
Bereta pushes off an throws an elbow but Cosby leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cosby.
Bereta lands an elbow inside.
Cosby misses with the head strike.
Cosby tries a body shot but Bereta blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bereta backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Cosby.
It looks like Phil Bereta has been cut.
Cosby lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bereta backwards.
Cosby pushes Bereta back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cosby throws a big uppercut that drops Bereta! More strikes from Cosby and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bereta lies dazed against the cage as Cosby celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oprah Cosby!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pork Chop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Smith has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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264 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pork Chop!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chop misses the jab.
Chop scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
A big left from Chop misses.
Chop lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chop takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chop connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chop misses the jab.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chop.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chop keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith scores with a nice body kick.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Chop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
Chop looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chop takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chop stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Smith.
A solid body kick from Smith.
Smith lunges at Chop with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chop's hand.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Chop looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chop if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chop's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chop misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Chop 's knee.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks Chop in the body.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a front kick that sends Chop stumbling back into the cage.
Matt Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chop throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Chop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Chop takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smith pushes Chop away with a front kick.
Smith throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chop has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smith.
Smith lands a big head kick that sends Chop tumbling to the mat! Smith takes a step backwards and waves Chop back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chop is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chop is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
A head kick by Smith - that's a beauty! Chop is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Smith can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matt Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between This Is Just A Test Grrrrrrrrrrr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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205 lbs
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26
285 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, This Is Just A Test Grrrrrrrrrrr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Stewart !
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grrrrrrrrrrr misses the jab.
Stewart checks a low kick from Grrrrrrrrrrr.
Grrrrrrrrrrr throws a nice looking combination but Stewart bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grrrrrrrrrrr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stewart .
This Is Just A Test Grrrrrrrrrrr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grrrrrrrrrrr misses with a looping right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Grrrrrrrrrrr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stewart - the referee stops the clock and Grrrrrrrrrrr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stewart . Grrrrrrrrrrr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grrrrrrrrrrr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grrrrrrrrrrr misses with a few strikes there.
Stewart cracks the inside of Grrrrrrrrrrr's front leg.
Stewart throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grrrrrrrrrrr throws a body punch but Stewart moves out of range.
Stewart is looking to slow Grrrrrrrrrrr down with leg kicks.
Grrrrrrrrrrr is breathing heavily.
Grrrrrrrrrrr throws out a loose jab but Stewart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stewart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grrrrrrrrrrr takes a step back to recover.
Stewart lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stewart fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Grrrrrrrrrrr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart scores with a leg kick.
Stewart thumps Grrrrrrrrrrr with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stewart .
Stewart scoring well with a low kick there.
Stewart lands a brutal head kick. Grrrrrrrrrrr looks out on his feet and Stewart throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Bob Stewart !
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