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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dzon Balbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asser Toropainen (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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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dzon Balbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Asser Toropainen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toropainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Balbo.
Toropainen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Toropainen is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Toropainen extends the arm and Balbo is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Asser Toropainen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kush comes to the cage accompanied by Flaw - Only The Strong Survive. Tony Grey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Grey!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kush drives through with a takedown into guard.
Grey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Grey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kush trying to control the position from guard on top but Grey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kush stopping the sweep attempt from Grey.
Grey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kush's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Grey lands an elbow that stopped Kush in his tracks for a moment.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Kush shrugs off.
Grey lands a damaging elbow.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Kush shrugs off.
Grey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grey effectively controlling the action here.
Grey lands an elbow just above Kush 's eye.
It looks like Reggie Kush has been cut.
Grey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Grey comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stalling in the clinch from Grey.
Kush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kush is breathing heavily.
Grey lands an elbow just above Kush 's eye.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Kush shrugs off.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Kush goes for a takedown in the clinch but Grey prevents it.
Grey lands an elbow that stopped Kush in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands a damaging elbow.
Grey lands a damaging elbow.
Reggie Kush's cut is getting worse.
Kush looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reggie Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grey dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Grey gets underhooks to prevent Kush's takedown attempt.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Kush shrugs off.
Grey will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kush up against the cage.
Kush takes an elbow to the temple.
Kush throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Grey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kush's defenses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grey lands an elbow that stopped Kush in his tracks for a moment.
Grey controlling the action here for a moment.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grey gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Kush shrugs off.
Reggie Kush's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kush takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grey stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey lands an elbow just above Kush 's eye.
Grey stalling the fight.
Grey lands an elbow just above Kush 's eye.
Grey lands an elbow inside that Kush shrugs off.
Grey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Grey lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jeez, Reggie Kush's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Grey lands an elbow inside.
Kush takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Reggie Kush's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tony Grey!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jons jonnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepe Seppa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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179 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, jons jonnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sepe Seppa!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Seppa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
jonnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Seppa controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
jonnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seppa defends it easily.
jonnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Seppa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Seppa content to control rather than advance.
Seppa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. jonnson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seppa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jonnson is trying to maintain the position but Seppa is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Seppa in particular looking to stall.
Seppa has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can jonnson defend it? Seppa steps over the head and cranks it - jonnson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Seppa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sepe Seppa!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steroid Freak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steroid Freak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Steroid Freak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by Freak.
Nice takedown defense from Edwards. No joy for Freak on that attempt.
Edwards fails with the takedown
and Freak holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Edwards has Freak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Freak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Edwards dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Edwards wants the takedown. Freak is fighting it off but Edwards persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Freak's guard against the cage.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Freak has wrist control.
Freak lands a decent punch to the body there.
Freak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Edwards lands a couple of digs.
Edwards scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freak will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Freak doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Freak keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Freak punching from the bottom.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edwards throws a strike but Freak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Freak gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jack Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freak rushes Edwards and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards stalling against the cage.
Edwards has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Freak is trying to keep an underhook but Edwards manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Freak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Edwards.
Edwards prevents Freak from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edwards connects with a nice short shot to Freak's temple.
Edwards is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Freak doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Edwards.
Freak is breathing heavily.
Freak trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Freak has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Edwards landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Edwards works his way into side control.
Freak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards lands a decent elbow from side control.
Edwards lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Edwards is chipping away with strikes.
Edwards lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Freak down.
Freak tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Edwards creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Edwards swings around for an armbar but Freak sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Edwards's guard.
Freak prevents Edwards from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards is working an open guard so Freak takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Edwards will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Edwards dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edwards tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards works over Freak's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Steroid Freak has been cut.
Edwards gets a takedown into half guard.
Edwards is looking to stall here but Freak recovers full guard.
Freak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Edwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards stands up over Freak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edwards makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Edwards stands up over Freak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edwards throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Edwards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freak's head.
Freak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Edwards scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Edwards drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Edwards jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards stands up over Freak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Edwards is looking to work some ground and pound but Freak has wrist control.
Freak wants to sweep but no luck.
Freak has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.
Edwards scoring with punches to the head and body.
Edwards 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.
Edwards chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a big right hand that misses.
Edwards cracks Freak with a solid left hand.
Freak wants to get back to his feet but Edwards is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Freak keeping moving, preventing Edwards from controlling successfully.
Edwards landing some decent shots from guard.
Jack Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Freak is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Edwards trying to control but Freak is working from the bottom.
Edwards 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Edwards shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freak manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Edwards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steroid Freak's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Freak is looking to clinch.
Freak tries to clinch up.
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Freak moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
Edwards closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Freak to the mat! Freak manages to get full guard.
Edwards postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Edwards drops back looking for a leg! Freak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Freak manages to kick Edwards off! Edwards jumps back into Freak's guard.
Freak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Edwards's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Edwards not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Edwards is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Freak is controlling him.
Freak has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Edwards is proving hard to escape from.
Edwards is adopting a defensive guard.
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.
Edwards wants to stand but Freak is controlling the position.
Freak stands and steps away. Edwards gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Edwards tries to score a power double leg takedown but Freak sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Edwards somewhat.
Freak is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freak slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No joy there for Edwards, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Freak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Edwards decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Freak misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Edwards working over Freak with some ground and pound. Freak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freak is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Edwards jumps into side control!
Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Freak to see if he's OK.
Edwards trying to control the position but Freak is working away.
Freak struggling a bit here.
Edwards is trying to get an arm triangle but Freak is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Freak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Jack Edwards!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jack Edwards!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jack Edwards!
Jack Edwards wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Dantas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Surfer has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Eduardo Dantas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Dantas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silver Surfer!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dantas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Surfer looks gassed!
Surfer stuffs the takedown.
Surfer throws a series of punches but Dantas avoids them all with ease.
Dantas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Surfer avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Surfer.
Dantas has a takedown stuffed.
Surfer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Surfer as he jumps to the side.
Surfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dantas.
Surfer 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown but Surfer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dantas moves out of range of the strikes.
Dantas shoots in and drives through. Surfer sprawls well.
Surfer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dantas doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas fails with the takedown.
Surfer lunges at Dantas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dantas's hand.
Surfer lands a slapping body shot.
Dantas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dantas somewhat.
Dantas takes one to the chin there.
Surfer tries a head kick but it misses.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Surfer.
Surfer leaves Dantas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dantas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Surfer lands a body shot.
Surfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surfer stuns Dantas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dantas.
Silver Surfer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Surfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Surfer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Surfer cracks Dantas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Surfer.
Surfer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dantas. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet.
Surfer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Surfer scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Surfer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Surfer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Surfer stuffs the takedown.
Surfer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dantas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Surfer cracks a nice hook into Dantas's ribs.
Surfer lands with a shot to the body.
Surfer tries to bum rush Dantas with a series of wild strikes but Dantas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
Surfer works the jab nicely.
Surfer punishes Dantas's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for Dantas with that takedown attempt.
Dantas shoots in but no luck this time.
Dantas shoots in and drives through. Surfer sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dantas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dantas fails to land the takedown.
Dantas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surfer's waist but Surfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dantas off to one side.
Surfer's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Surfer duly obliges.
Dantas shoots for a double leg takedown but Surfer sprawls well. He's pushed Dantas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dantas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Surfer defends it nicely.
Surfer cracks Dantas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dantas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Surfer's waist but Surfer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dantas off to one side.
Surfer cracks Dantas with a good jab.
Surfer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silver Surfer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dantas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dantas shoots in and drives through. Surfer sprawls well.
Dantas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Surfer misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to de liver by Surfer. Beautiful body shot.
Silver Surfer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dantas shoots in but Surfer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Dantas with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Surfer lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Surfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dantas.
Surfer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dantas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Surfer scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Surfer.
Surfer misses with a looping left.
Surfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dantas shoots for a takedown but Surfer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dantas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Surfer sprawls well. Surfer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet.
Surfer stuns Dantas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dantas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Surfer circles away.
Surfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dantas has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Surfer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dantas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dantas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dantas somewhat.
Surfer lands a nice shot that snaps Dantas's head back.
Eduardo Dantas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dantas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Surfer is fending him off so far but Dantas persists. Nope, Surfer circles away and we're back to standing.
Dantas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Surfer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Surfer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Surfer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dantas is one step ahead there.
Dantas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Surfer dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas wants to sweep but no luck.
Surfer postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Surfer forces his way into half guard.
Surfer gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Surfer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
Surfer swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dantas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Surfer defends it nicely.
Dantas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dantas was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dantas controlling his opponent.
Dantas won't let Surfer get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silver Surfer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Dantas fails to land the takedown.
Surfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dantas.
Surfer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dantas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Surfer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Dantas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dantas shoots in looking for a takedown. Surfer tries to sprawl out of it but Dantas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Surfer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dantas walks into a stiff left hand from Surfer.
A left and a right from Surfer both land. Nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dantas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Surfer is fending him off so far but Dantas persists. Nope, Surfer circles away and we're back to standing.
Surfer throws a head kick but Dantas moves out of range.
Dantas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dantas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Surfer scores with a decent looking hook.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Surfer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dantas at a distance.
Surfer throws a right hand that Dantas ducks under and follows up with a left that Dantas also avoids with ease.
Dantas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Surfer defends it nicely.
Surfer jabs at Dantas's body.
Surfer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dantas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dantas has a takedown stuffed.
Dantas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Surfer just misses with a punch to the body.
Surfer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dantas manages to avoid it.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Surfer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dantas misses with a takedown attempt - Surfer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Surfer stuffs the takedown.
A right-left combo lands from Surfer.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown but Surfer shows good takedown defense.
Dantas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dantas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Surfer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dantas somewhat.
Surfer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dantas rather than just go for the knockout.
Surfer throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dantas shoots in but Surfer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Surfer jabs at Dantas's body.
Surfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Surfer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dantas. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet.
Surfer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dantas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Surfer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dantas.
Horrible takedown by Dantas or perhaps it was just good defense by Surfer which made him look bad.
Dantas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Surfer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dantas shoots in for a takedown but Surfer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Surfer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dantas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Surfer stuffs the takedown attempt from Dantas. Dantas gets slowly back to his feet.
Surfer lands a right hook to the body.
Dantas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Surfer tries to avoid it but Dantas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Surfer to the ground. Surfer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Surfer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dantas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dantas fails with a takedown attempt.
Surfer lands a head shot.
Eduardo Dantas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dantas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silver Surfer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Surfer 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Silver Surfer!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Silver Surfer!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Silver Surfer!
Silver Surfer wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny McCarthy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
Enjoys gardening |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Evans!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Evans with that takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Evans tries to clinch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Evans will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but McCarthy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McCarthy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCarthy stands up out of the half guard.
Evans tries to clinch up but McCarthy circles away and keeps his distance.
McCarthy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Evans looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McCarthy is breathing heavily.
Evans is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCarthy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCarthy tries to advance to mount but Evans denies him.
Evans is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Evans's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Evans throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Evans wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans misses with a takedown
and McCarthy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Danny McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Evans.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
McCarthy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy is thwarting Evans's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCarthy is keen to just control but Evans is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Evans manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Evans looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McCarthy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCarthy has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
McCarthy postures up.
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.
Evans keeping moving, preventing McCarthy from controlling successfully.
Evans doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McCarthy wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
McCarthy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Marcus Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans moves in looking to clinch but McCarthy pushes him off.
Evans tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny McCarthy dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Evans has closed the distance and engaged McCarthy in a clinch.
Evans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCarthy tries to pull guard but Evans won't allow it.
Evans lands a knee to the head.
McCarthy takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Evans lands a knee to the head.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Evans walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans tries to clinch up.
Evans tries to clinch but McCarthy is having none of it.
McCarthy moves into range and clinches up with Evans.
McCarthy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny McCarthy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Evans.
McCarthy has a couple of punches blocked by Evans.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Evans tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
Evans using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McCarthy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McCarthy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Evans walks away with a smile on his face. McCarthy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McCarthy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Evans shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Evans tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to pass the guard but Evans is keeping the position.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
McCarthy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Evans wants to stand but McCarthy is controlling the position.
Evans trying to keep a closed guard but McCarthy is proving a slippery customer.
That's four 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.
Evans wants to stand up but McCarthy is controlling him.
McCarthy postures up.
Evans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCarthy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Evans tries for a takedown but McCarthy circles away easily
and McCarthy counters with a single leg into guard. Evans didn't expect that.
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Evans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny McCarthy dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Evans shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCarthy counters by moving into the clinch.
Evans tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
McCarthy jumps guard but Evans stands there with McCarthy around his waist. McCarthy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Evans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Evans scores with a knee to the head.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Evans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans stops a takedown attempt from McCarthy.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Evans connects with a knee to the head.
Evans tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
Evans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Evans connects with a knee to the head.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Evans tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
Evans with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
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.
Evans tries to land a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks with his arms.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans connects with a nasty looking knee right to McCarthy's face.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCarthy blocks it with crossed arms.
Evans tries a knee to the head but McCarthy blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Marcus Evans.
I think McCarthy 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Danny McCarthy!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Danny McCarthy!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Danny McCarthy!
Danny McCarthy wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Napalmi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Napalmi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Palpan killi. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niko Napalmi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kala thows a body shot but no joy.
Napalmi doesn't manage to clinch there - Kala circles away.
Kala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Napalmi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kala tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Napalmi is pushing Kala's head away, looking to escape. Kala manages to hold on to the position though.
Napalmi avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kala.
Kala tries to move to mount but Napalmi blocks the move with his legs.
Kala is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Napalmi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kala working the ground and pound.
Kala scoring with punches from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kala taking a break here but Napalmi is having none of it and regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kala lands a nice short elbow.
Kala stalling.
Napalmi tries to kick Kala off but Kala keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kala not doing much here.
Kala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Napalmi is just riding it out for now. Kala eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Still in half guard, Kala seems content to control.
Napalmi is trying to stand up here but Kala is controlling him well.
Kala passes the guard and advances to mount!
Napalmi is bucking up trying to escape but Kala cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Kala dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kala postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Napalmi in real trouble here! The ref calls for Napalmi to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Kala!
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