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MMA Helsinki - 48 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Imer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Manres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Imer and Ludwig Manres. Manres has chosen Aqualung - Jethro Tull as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26 - 11 - 0 |
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187 lbs
26 - 29 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Imer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Manres!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imer misses with a two punch combination.
Manres is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Manres avoids the head kick by Imer.
As Imer backs off Manres throws a huge counter combo but Imer manages to avoid it all.
A shot to the liver by Imer. Beautiful body shot.
Imer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Imer misses with a two punch combination.
Manres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Imer defends well and Manres ends up having to push Imer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Imer tries to counter with a takedown but Manres is quick to defend against it.
Imer is looking to score with low kicks.
Manres closes this distance looking for a takedown but Imer circles away.
Imer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manres is looking for the big counter here.
Manres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Imer misses with a hook to the body
so Manres counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer looking for a sweep. Not yet Imer, not yet.
Manres throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Manres trying to control the position from guard on top but Imer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manres postures up in Imer's guard and throws a big left but Imer blocks it.
Imer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Imer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Imer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manres landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manres is in close to Imer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Manres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manres has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Manres slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Imer is retaining full guard.
Imer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manres is aware though and is defending well.
Manres tries to free his leg and advance position but Imer is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Manres looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Manres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Imer defends well and Manres ends up having to push Imer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Richard Imer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Manres.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manres was well out of range. Poor timing from Imer.
Imer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manres tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Imer swivels and escapes.
Imer feinted with a counter takedown.
Imer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Imer fails with a takedown attempt.
Manres will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Imer moves into the clinch successfully.
Manres jumps into guard, dragging Imer to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manres had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Imer defends it easily.
Imer looking to sit in guard and control but Manres gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Imer can't keep his opponent in guard - Manres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Imer won't allow Manres to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Imer is not content to let Manres control the position.
Manres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Richard Imer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Imer throws a leg kick but Manres checks it.
Manres is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Imer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Imer lands a leg kick that knocks Manres off balance momentarily.
Manres uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Imer.
Manres closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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. Manres connects with a nice short shot to Imer's temple.
Manres thows a huge punch but Imer dodges it nicely.
Imer is refusing to be controlled, as Manres sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Manres is trying to control the action in half guard but Imer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manres looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Manres content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Manres trying to mount his opponent but Imer defends it.
Imer tries to roll over but Manres keeps him under control.
Manres thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Imer is looking to get back to full guard here but Manres has managed to pass to side control instead.
Manres is looking to take a break and control but Imer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Manres advances to full mount.
Manres landing strikes, looking to finish!
Imer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Manres raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres controlling his opponent.
Imer working to try and regain half guard.
Manres wants to control the pace but Imer is squirming around nicely.
Imer regains half guard.
Manres stalling away here and it's allowed Imer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manres wants to pass the guard but Imer is keeping the position.
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.
Manres trying to control but Imer is working from the bottom.
Manres looking to sit in guard and control but Imer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Manres wants to stand up but Imer is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imer trying to control but Manres is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Manres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Imer shoots in for a takedown but Manres shows good takedown defense.
Imer misses with a straight right.
Manres is looking for the big counter here.
Manres shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Manres prevents Imer from improving his position.
Manres missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manres wants to pass to mount but Imer is defending the position.
Manres wants to control but Imer is keeping him busy.
Manres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manres trying to mount his opponent but Imer defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Manres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Imer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Manres is looking to take a break and control but Imer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Imer is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Imer lands with a nice body punch.
Imer digs a good hook to Manres's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manres checks a leg kick.
Manres misses with a takedown attempt - Imer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Imer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Manres shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Imer is trying to get back to full guard.
Ludwig Manres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manres is trying to work for a kimura but Imer is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manres is pressing down on Imer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Imer is holding on for now.
Manres trying to control the action but Imer is working from the bottom.
Manres wants to pass the guard but Imer is defending well.
Manres working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Imer's thigh. Imer counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Manres trying to control but Imer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manres might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Imer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Manres working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Imer's head.
Manres distracts Imer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Manres wants to control from the top but Imer keeps moving.
Manres stays in close to Imer's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imer controlling Manres's posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Imer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manres.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ludwig Manres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Manres has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ludwig Manres!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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30
180 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhuo misses with a few strikes there.
Berganovic leaves Zhuo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zhuo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhuo 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.
Berganovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zhuo is on him like a limpet, forcing Berganovic back against the cage.
Berganovic keeps control of Zhuo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berganovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhuo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berganovic on the side of the head.
Zhuo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhuo walks into a left hand.
Berganovic throws the left hand but Zhuo avoids the punch easily.
Zhuo moves forwards but Berganovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berganovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhuo throws a looping overhand right but Berganovic ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo throws an overhand right that lands on Berganovic's shoulder, as Berganovic tries to avoid the shot.
Zhuo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhuo sets himself, and Berganovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Zhuo avoids it this time.
Berganovic takes a swing at Zhuo's ribcage but misses.
Zhuo tries to counter with a takedown but Berganovic is quick to defend against it.
Berganovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Berganovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zhuo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhuo throws an overhand right that lands on Berganovic's shoulder, as Berganovic tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Berganovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhuo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berganovic throws a shot from downtown. Zhuo moves away and avoids it.
Berganovic takes one on the button.
Zhuo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berganovic misses with a right hand
and Zhuo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhuo thuds a left hand into Berganovic's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berganovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhuo counters with a shoot takedown. Berganovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Zhuo stopping the sweep attempt from Berganovic.
Zhuo distracts Berganovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zhuo stopping the sweep attempt from Berganovic.
Berganovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Zhuo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhuo.
Zhuo working the head and body with strikes.
Berganovic looking for submissions off his back.
Berganovic pushes Zhuo off looking to stand but Zhuo dives back in and keeps control.
Berganovic is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berganovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhuo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zhuo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zhuo working the head and body with strikes.
Berganovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berganovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Zhuo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berganovic wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic tries to roll over but Zhuo keeps him under control.
Zhuo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berganovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhuo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berganovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhuo.
Zhuo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berganovic has hold of Zhuo's hands but Zhuo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berganovic wants to get back to his feet.
Zhuo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zhuo is looking for a kimura but Berganovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zhuo to get the leverage.
Berganovic is pressing down on Zhuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zhuo throws a big right hand that misses.
Berganovic keeping moving, preventing Zhuo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zhuo is one step ahead there.
Berganovic is still trying to improve position.
Zhuo trying to control but Berganovic is working from the bottom.
Berganovic wants to stand but Zhuo is controlling the position.
Zhuo stands up over Berganovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zhuo is working Berganovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zhuo lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Berganovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Berganovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhuo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berganovic moves out of range as Zhuo strikes.
Zhuo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berganovic momentarily.
Zhuo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berganovic connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Berganovic finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhao Zhuo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Berganovic misses with a body shot.
Zhuo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhuo moves out of range of the leg kick from Berganovic.
Berganovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berganovic misses with a right hand
enabling Zhuo to counter with a crisp jab.
Berganovic throws a hook to the side of Zhuo's head but Zhuo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berganovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhuo.
Zhuo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Berganovic.
Berganovic throws the left hand but Zhuo avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Berganovic misses its intended target.
Zhuo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Berganovic!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berganovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zhuo off and has taken his back!
Berganovic not allowing Zhuo to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Zhuo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zhuo wants to control his opponent's hands but Berganovic gets his hands free.
Zhuo is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo trying to control but not successfully.
Berganovic doesn't have the hooks in and Zhuo manages to turn into his guard.
Berganovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berganovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhuo defends well.
Zhuo stands up over Berganovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berganovic trying to control the position.
Zhuo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berganovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zhuo, into his guard.
Zhuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berganovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhuo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic stands and throws Zhuo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zhuo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berganovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zhuo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zhuo is trying to control Berganovic's posture but Berganovic avoids it.
Zhuo is not content to let Berganovic control the position.
Zhuo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berganovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berganovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Zhuo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Zhuo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berganovic throws an elbow but Zhuo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zhuo wants to control but Berganovic postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhuo gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berganovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berganovic throwing shots but Zhuo is blocking nicely.
Berganovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhuo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berganovic wants to control but Zhuo is keeping him busy.
Zhuo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berganovic 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.
Zhuo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zhuo looking for submissions off his back.
Berganovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berganovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berganovic is looking to take a break and control but Zhuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berganovic 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.
Berganovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhuo keeps working.
Zhuo tries to roll over but Berganovic keeps him under control.
Berganovic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zhuo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slobo Berganovic!
Slobo Berganovic very nearly forgot to thank ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 90% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clint Eastwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eastwood's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smokie - Living Next Door To Alice. Guy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Walk by Pantera. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
21 - 28 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clint Eastwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, That Guy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Eastwood avoids it really well and circles away.
Eastwood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Guy looks for a takedown but Eastwood sprawls well.
Guy fails to land the takedown.
Eastwood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clint Eastwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of That Guy.
Guy tries to clinch up but Eastwood circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Eastwood, as that shot connected.
Eastwood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guy fails with the takedown
and Eastwood counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eastwood defends well and Guy ends up having to push Eastwood into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Eastwood lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eastwood lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy tries to move into range but Eastwood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Eastwood lands with a good body shot.
Eastwood lands a big right hand that sends Guy crashing to the mat! Eastwood stays standing though and waves Guy back to his feet!
Guy is rocked!
Guy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Eastwood points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Guy wakes up just in time to hear Eastwood thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clint Eastwood!
Clint Eastwood decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated That Guy had this to say: 'Sorry guys, I'll come back better next time!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iiro Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindel and Iiro Tolonen. Lindel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . Tolonen has chosen Johnny Cash : The Man Comes Around as his entrance music. Iiro Tolonen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
240 lbs
21 - 20 - 0 |
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43
285 lbs
54 - 27 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
54 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iiro Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen scores with a leg kick.
Tolonen ducks under a wild hook from Lindel.
Tolonen lands a leg kick that knocks Lindel off balance momentarily.
Tolonen lands with a nice body punch.
Tolonen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lindel throws a looping overhand right but Tolonen ducks down to avoid it.
Lindel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tolonen as he avoids it easily.
Tolonen throws a wild body kick that Lindel sees coming a mile off.
Lindel throws a nice looking combination but Tolonen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lindel misses with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tolonen, as that shot connected.
Lindel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lindel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tolonen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolonen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lindel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tolonen.
Lindel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tolonen doesn't seem bothered though.
Lindel slips under a jab.
Lindel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lindel connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lindel moves away.
Lindel fails to land with a series of punches.
Lindel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tolonen.
Lindel throws a right hand that misses
so Tolonen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tolonen won't allow Lindel to sweep him here.
Lindel keeping moving, preventing Tolonen from controlling successfully.
Tolonen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lindel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lindel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tolonen has passed into half guard!
Lindel tries to get to full guard but Tolonen has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen throws a strike but Lindel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lindel has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tolonen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lindel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lindel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tolonen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tolonen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tolonen won't allow Lindel to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolonen content to stall in guard here.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lindel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lindel throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tolonen escapes and throws Lindel's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen takes a little break here. Lindel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lindel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lindel sneaks back into half guard.
Lindel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolonen is working away from the top position though.
Lindel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lindel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iiro Tolonen dominated that round.
That's time! Lindel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tolonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lindel.
Lindel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tolonen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tolonen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tolonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No luck for Lindel with that takedown attempt.
A big left from Tolonen misses.
Lindel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lindel misses the shot to the body.
Tolonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Lindel thuds his right hand into Tolonen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A combination from Tolonen does no damage.
No luck for Lindel with that takedown attempt.
Tolonen with the counter takedown but Lindel avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lindel lands with a right hand.
Lindel lands a slapping body shot.
Lindel dives in and scores a takedown into Tolonen's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lindel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tolonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel trying to control but Tolonen is working from the bottom.
Lindel tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolonen is retaining full guard.
Lindel has gone for a leg lock! Tolonen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lindel's guard.
Lindel is trying to keep Tolonen in close.
Tolonen trying to control but Lindel is working from the bottom.
Lindel wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lindel is trying to keep Tolonen in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tolonen won't allow Lindel to sweep him here.
Tolonen is stalling in the full guard.
Tolonen preventing the sweep.
Lindel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lindel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lindel misses with a looping left.
Tolonen feints a jab promting Lindel to slip. Tolonen then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lindel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
Lindel throws a lazy right hand but Tolonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tolonen slips a jab from Lindel.
Tolonen misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mikael Lindel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lindel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tolonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lindel misses with the combination.
Lindel throws a series of punches but Tolonen avoids them all with ease.
Tolonen ducks under a wild hook from Lindel.
Tolonen staying out of range there.
And Tolonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindel shoots in but no luck this time.
Tolonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lindel defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolonen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lindel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tolonen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lindel misses the target.
Iiro Tolonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tolonen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lindel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tolonen.
Tolonen is looking to slow Lindel down with leg kicks.
Tolonen slips under a jab from Lindel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lindel has time to react.
Tolonen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lindel throws a series of punches but Tolonen moves out of range.
Tolonen misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindel.
Tolonen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lindel throws a hook but Tolonen avoids it easily.
Lindel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tolonen lands a jab to Lindel's midsection.
Lindel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lindel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tolonen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lindel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tolonen.
Tolonen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lindel defends it well.
Lindel shoots in for a takedown but Tolonen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tolonen throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iiro Tolonen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lindel scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lindel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lindel misses with a head shot. Tolonen uses the momentum to regain guard.
Lindel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lindel.
Lindel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tolonen wants to hit a switch here but Lindel passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tolonen there!
Lindel looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolonen wants to control but Lindel is having none of it.
Tolonen regains half guard.
Lindel is pressing down on Tolonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tolonen is holding on for now.
Lindel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lindel wants to control but Tolonen is keeping him busy.
Iiro Tolonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tolonen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tolonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lindel's guard.
Tolonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lindel trying to keep a closed guard but Tolonen is proving a slippery customer.
Tolonen won't allow Lindel to sweep him here.
Tolonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindel has his foot on Tolonen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tolonen works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindel controls Tolonen momentarily but Tolonen frees himself.
Tolonen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lindel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Tolonen tries to counter it with a takedown but Lindel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lindel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lindel looks to land a right hand but Tolonen moved out of range.
Lindel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Tolonen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tolonen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lindel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tolonen lands with a straight right. Lindel didn't see that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lindel checks a leg kick.
Mikael Lindel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lindel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolonen sprawls well initially but Lindel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lindel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tolonen's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tolonen's head.
Lindel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tolonen's head.
Lindel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tolonen is staying active underneath Lindel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lindel is thwarting Tolonen's attempts to control the position.
Lindel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindel walks into a straight right hand from Tolonen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Lindel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tolonen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iiro Tolonen!
A victorious Iiro Tolonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royston De Noteboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Noteboom comes to the cage accompanied by Rotting Christ - Snowing Still. Deckard has chosen In Lust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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42
266 lbs
39 - 20 - 2 |
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240 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Royston De Noteboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Deckard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deckard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deckard sprawls and moves away.
Deckard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Deckard tries to clinch there but De Noteboom circles away.
Deckard looks to land a combination but De Noteboom avoids it well.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Deckard is quick to defend against it.
Deckard scores with a kick to the body.
De Noteboom blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Deckard. Those never looked like landing.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
Deckard misses with a double jab.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deckard sprawls and moves away.
Deckard fails in his attempt to clinch.
De Noteboom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Noteboom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckard scores with a one two! De Noteboom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Royston De Noteboom has been cut.
Deckard throws a low kick but De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Deckard avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Deckard.
Deckard tries to bum rush De Noteboom with a series of wild strikes but De Noteboom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deckard doesn't manage to clinch there - De Noteboom circles away.
De Noteboom slaps away a takedown attempt from Deckard, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Deckard avoids it well and moves away.
Deckard misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deckard misses with a two punch combination.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckard throws a leg kick
and De Noteboom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Deckard!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Noteboom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deckard keeps working.
De Noteboom throws an elbow but Deckard slips to the side and avoids it well.
Deckard keeping his opponent close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deckard takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Deckard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
De Noteboom lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from De Noteboom are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Deckard is looking to reverse the position.
Deckard throws a couple of strikes there.
Deckard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
De Noteboom cracks Deckard with a big elbow.
Deckard is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Noteboom working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckard on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Deckard defends.
Deckard tries to improve position but can't.
Deckard striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
De Noteboom fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De Noteboom in side control, throwing shots but Deckard defends.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Deckard takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
De Noteboom looking to control but instead Deckard has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rick Deckard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Deckard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Noteboom is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
De Noteboom takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Deckard swinging wildly here.
Rick Deckard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deckard moves into range and clinches up with De Noteboom.
De Noteboom breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Deckard.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Deckard avoids it well and moves away.
Deckard changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. De Noteboom tries to avoid it but Deckard manages to keep hold of a leg and drag De Noteboom to the ground. De Noteboom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Deckard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Noteboom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
De Noteboom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Deckard.
Deckard misses with the combination.
Deckard tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Noteboom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Deckard throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Noteboom counters with a shoot takedown. Deckard fights it but they end up in guard.
Deckard wants to sweep here but De Noteboom controlling him for the moment.
Deckard has his feet on De Noteboom's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deckard looks to land a combination but De Noteboom avoids it well.
De Noteboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deckard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Noteboom working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Deckard's head.
De Noteboom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De Noteboom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deckard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Deckard has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
Deckard wants to sweep here but De Noteboom controlling him for the moment.
Deckard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckard keeping moving, preventing De Noteboom from controlling successfully.
Deckard has momentary wrist control but De Noteboom slips an elbow through the middle.
De Noteboom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deckard is trying to control the position but De Noteboom postures up.
Deckard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Deckard wants to stand up but De Noteboom is controlling him.
De Noteboom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Deckard is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Royston De Noteboom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deckard fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Deckard misses with a wild combination.
Deckard falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Noteboom counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by De Noteboom.
De Noteboom cracks Deckard with a solid left hand.
Deckard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deckard wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deckard lands some strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royston De Noteboom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royston De Noteboom's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Deckard misses with a head kick.
De Noteboom is looking for a counter combo.
Deckard throws a right hand that De Noteboom ducks under and follows up with a left that De Noteboom also avoids with ease.
Deckard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and De Noteboom counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Rick Deckard has been cut.
Deckard tries a head kick but it misses.
Deckard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Noteboom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Noteboom tries to counter with a takedown but Deckard is quick to defend against it.
Deckard misses with a body kick.
De Noteboom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Deckard looks to land a combination but De Noteboom avoids it well.
De Noteboom attempts a counter takedown but Deckard avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deckard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from De Noteboom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Deckard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Deckard is defended easily by De Noteboom.
Deckard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deckard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Noteboom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
De Noteboom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
De Noteboom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Noteboom with the ground and pound but Deckard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
De Noteboom scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Noteboom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Noteboom wants to control from the top but Deckard keeps moving.
De Noteboom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Noteboom looking to sit in guard and control but Deckard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Deckard throwing strikes from guard but De Noteboom blocks nicely.
Deckard is looking to work some ground and pound but De Noteboom has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deckard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deckard throws a strike but De Noteboom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Deckard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De Noteboom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deckard wants to get back to his feet but De Noteboom is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
De Noteboom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De Noteboom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deckard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deckard throws a head kick but De Noteboom moves out of range.
De Noteboom drops down looking for a counter takedown but Deckard sprawls and moves away.
Deckard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Noteboom eats them both and turns towards Deckard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deckard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
An attempted straight right counter from De Noteboom misses the target.
De Noteboom blocks a head kick by Deckard.
De Noteboom feinted with a counter takedown.
Deckard misses with a double jab.
De Noteboom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Deckard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deckard throws a sloppy head kick and De Noteboom moves out of range easily.
Deckard wants to clinch up but De Noteboom keeps it at a distance.
De Noteboom throwing a counter right hand but Deckard manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rick Deckard.
I think Deckard has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Royston De Noteboom!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karim Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes to the cage accompanied by 100. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Montana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana scores with a jab.
It looks like Arne Riseman has been cut.
Montana misses with an uppercut.
Montana throws a leg kick
and Riseman counters with a left and a right that stings Montana.
Montana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Riseman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Riseman lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riseman.
Montana swings for the body but Riseman moves out of range.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Montana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montana fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riseman is out of range.
Riseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Montana counters with a stiff right hand.
Montana misses with a body kick.
As Montana backs off Riseman throws a huge counter combo but Montana manages to avoid it all.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riseman tries a low kick but Montana avoids it.
Riseman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Montana.
Riseman looks to land a combination but Montana avoids it well.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman connects with a leg kick. Montana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Montana is looking to land body kicks.
Riseman moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Montana.
Riseman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Montana misses with a looping left.
Montana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riseman. Riseman obviously looking to wear him down.
Riseman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Montana.
Some wild striking there from Montana.
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montana walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riseman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Montana moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Montana misses
and Riseman counters with a crisp one two that drops Montana! Riseman thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Montana to his feet! Montana is in big trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Montana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Riseman counters with a two punch combo.
Montana is rocked!
Montana misses with a wild body shot.
Montana tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riseman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Riseman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montana can pounce on him.
Riseman misses with a two punch combination.
Montana throws a nice head kick!
Montana drops Riseman with a nice combination! Montana dives into Riseman's guard, looking to finish!
Riseman is rocked!
Montana postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Riseman covers up, he's hurt! Montana keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Montana and the ref steps in to end the fight! Montana can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karim Montana!
Karim Montana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hector Barbosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Peggy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peggy has chosen Killing in the name of... as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hector Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maksim Peggy!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbosa lands a head kick!
Barbosa tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Barbosa.
A slow jab from Barbosa misses its intended target.
Peggy digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Peggy lands a head shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peggy.
Barbosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Peggy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good standup being displayed there by Peggy as he connects with a hook.
Peggy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barbosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peggy throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Peggy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peggy.
Peggy gets caught flat footed, as Barbosa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peggy is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peggy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barbosa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barbosa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peggy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Barbosa dives on top into guard.
Barbosa trying to control but Peggy is working from the bottom.
Peggy seems keen to control Barbosa's posture.
Barbosa trying to control but Peggy is working from the bottom.
Barbosa postures up.
We've been hearing that Barbosa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Barbosa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Peggy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barbosa stopping the sweep attempt from Peggy.
Barbosa lands a couple of elbows.
Barbosa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peggy trying to keep a closed guard but Barbosa is proving a slippery customer.
Peggy keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa stays in close to Peggy's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Peggy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barbosa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barbosa takes a kick to the side of the head.
Barbosa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Peggy.
Peggy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barbosa.
Barbosa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Peggy throws a body punch but Barbosa moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Barbosa.
Peggy throws a hook to the side of Barbosa's head but Barbosa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peggy misses the body punch
and Barbosa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Peggy!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peggy is trying to improve his position.
Barbosa controls the position from side control.
Peggy is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbosa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Peggy has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hector Barbosa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peggy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barbosa misses with a head kick.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Peggy moves out of range.
Barbosa feints and as Peggy raises his hands in defense, Barbosa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barbosa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peggy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barbosa has managed to get both his arms back between Peggy's legs - danger averted.
Barbosa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa trying to control the position from guard on top but Peggy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Beauty School inform us that Peggy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa throwing strikes from guard but Peggy blocks nicely.
Peggy keeping moving, preventing Barbosa from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barbosa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Barbosa shoots in and bounces Peggy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barbosa landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa postures up in Peggy's guard and throws a big left but Peggy blocks it.
Barbosa postures up in Peggy's guard and throws a big left but Peggy blocks it.
Barbosa postures up in Peggy's guard and throws a big left but Peggy blocks it.
Barbosa postures up and lands a big shot to Peggy's brow.
Barbosa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peggy is controlling Barbosa's posture.
Barbosa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barbosa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peggy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barbosa is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa controlling from the top position.
Barbosa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barbosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Maksim Peggy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peggy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Peggy lands in his opponent's guard.
Peggy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Peggy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peggy is trying to take his opponent's back.
Barbosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barbosa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barbosa wants to control but Peggy is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Barbosa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Barbosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Barbosa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Barbosa throws a front kick aimed at Peggy's knee but Peggy avoids it well.
Barbosa throws a head kick that Peggy semi-blocks.
Barbosa staying out of range there.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Peggy.
A shot to the liver by Barbosa. Beautiful body shot.
Hector Barbosa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barbosa throws a nice outside leg kick.
That kick from Barbosa tenderised Peggy's leg. Peggy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barbosa throws a head kick but Peggy moves out of range.
Barbosa moves out of range as Peggy throws a body kick.
That kick from Peggy tenderised Barbosa's leg. Barbosa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Barbosa misses.
Peggy with the counter takedown but Barbosa avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Barbosa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Peggy lands with a right hand.
Peggy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Peggy misses.
Barbosa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Peggy sprawls and moves away.
Barbosa slips under a jab from Peggy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peggy takes a swing at Barbosa's ribcage but misses.
Peggy digs a good body shot into Barbosa's ribs.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick.
Peggy staying out of range there.
Barbosa shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Peggy is trying to defend but Barbosa finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barbosa drops an elbow to the side of Peggy's head.
Peggy is trying to maintain the position but Barbosa is very close to passing his half guard.
Barbosa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Peggy's head.
Peggy is not content to let Barbosa control the position.
Maksim Peggy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peggy is looking for a sweep. Barbosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barbosa trying to control from Peggy's half guard. Peggy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Peggy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Barbosa defends it easily.
Barbosa trying to control but Peggy is working from the bottom.
Barbosa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peggy's head.
Barbosa trying to control but Peggy is working from the bottom.
Barbosa controlling from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barbosa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peggy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barbosa.
Peggy keeps the fight on the outside.
Barbosa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Barbosa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peggy can do to turn this around?
Crunch! Barbosa slams his shin into Peggy's torso.
Barbosa misses with a kick to the body.
Peggy feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peggy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Barbosa lands a front kick.
Peggy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Peggy thuds a left hand into Barbosa's body.
Hector Barbosa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barbosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Peggy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barbosa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peggy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barbosa to the mat! Barbosa manages to get full guard.
Barbosa looking for a sweep. Not yet Barbosa, not yet.
Peggy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barbosa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barbosa is controlling Peggy's posture.
Peggy with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hector Barbosa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barbosa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Barbosa!
Hector Barbosa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Varian Wyrnn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Varian Wyrnn and Dick Tanner. Tanner has chosen Mr. Tanner as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
200 lbs
21 - 11 - 1 |
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36
167 lbs
25 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Varian Wyrnn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dick Tanner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyrnn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanner! But no joy.
A bone on bone clash there as Wyrnn blocks the leg kick.
Tanner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wyrnn is out of range and Tanner settles back down.
Tanner throws a head kick but Wyrnn moves out of range.
Wyrnn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wyrnn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyrnn. Tanner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tanner throws out a counter right but Wyrnn avoids it with no problem.
Wyrnn blocks the body kick.
Wyrnn throws a body punch but Tanner moves out of range.
Wyrnn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tanner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tanner. That's going to slow Wyrnn down.
Tanner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tanner looks to score with a jab to the body but Wyrnn is just out of range.
Wyrnn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanner.
Wyrnn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wyrnn.
Wyrnn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tanner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wyrnn.
Tanner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tanner misses with a hook to the body
and Wyrnn counters with a left to the body.
Wyrnn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Wyrnn's shoulder, as Wyrnn tries to avoid the shot.
Wyrnn staying out of range there.
Wyrnn wants to land a leg kick but Tanner is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wyrnn.
Wyrnn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tanner on the side of the head.
Wyrnn misses with a shot to the body
and Tanner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tanner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wyrnn.
Tanner misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wyrnn moves into range and clinches up with Tanner.
Wyrnn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tanner is looking to break free of the clinch but Wyrnn has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Wyrnn avoids the damage to the body.
Wyrnn lands a hook that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
Wyrnn blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wyrnn blocks it with crossed arms.
Wyrnn dodges an elbow strike from Tanner.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Tanner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tanner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tanner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wyrnn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wyrnn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right from Tanner.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Wyrnn.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tanner obliges.
Tanner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wyrnn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tanner instigates a clinch.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wyrnn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Wyrnn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tanner just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wyrnn's brow.
Wyrnn blocks an elbow strike.
Wyrnn misses with the head strike.
Wyrnn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tanner trying to land knees to the body.
Wyrnn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tanner backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wyrnn blocks a body shot from Tanner.
A short right from Wyrnn on the inside.
Tanner pushes off an throws an elbow but Wyrnn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wyrnn is looking to control Tanner's arms but Tanner gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wyrnn has his back to the cage.
Wyrnn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wyrnn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wyrnn managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wyrnn lands with a light punch inside.
Wyrnn throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tanner scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Wyrnn.
Tanner has a couple of punches blocked by Wyrnn.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wyrnn breaks from the clinch.
Wyrnn misses with a kick to the body.
Tanner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wyrnn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tanner moves into the clinch successfully.
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tanner tries to land knees in the clinch but Wyrnn avoids the damage to the body.
Tanner creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wyrnn's defenses.
Wyrnn lands a nice shot to the body.
Wyrnn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner misses with an elbow strike.
Tanner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wyrnn.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wyrnn scores with a shoulder strike.
Tanner misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Varian Wyrnn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wyrnn lands with a shot to the body.
Tanner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Wyrnn.
Tanner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wyrnn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tanner scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Wyrnn misses.
Tanner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wyrnn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner with a hook.
Wyrnn slips a straight right by Tanner.
Wyrnn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Tanner backs away, Wyrnn returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Varian Wyrnn is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyrnn loads up on a big right hand but Tanner slips the punch.
Tanner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Wyrnn misses its intended target.
Tanner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Tanner.
Wyrnn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wyrnn moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrnn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wyrnn connects with a nice looking jab.
Wyrnn tries to score with a low kick but Tanner moves his leg out of the way.
Wyrnn throws a nice head kick!
Tanner lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Wyrnn backs up against the cage.
Wyrnn misses with a kick to the body
and Tanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wyrnn just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tanner.
Tanner moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid body kick from Wyrnn.
Tanner throws a body punch but Wyrnn moves out of range.
Tanner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wyrnn scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Tanner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wyrnn misses with a wild combination.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tanner throws a head kick that misses.
Wyrnn misses with an uppercut. Tanner saw that one coming.
Tanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wyrnn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wyrnn swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Wyrnn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Wyrnn blocks the low kick.
Wyrnn slips a jab from Tanner.
Tanner cracks Wyrnn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wyrnn slips a jab from Tanner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner moves out of range as Wyrnn strikes.
Tanner lands with a hook. Wyrnn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wyrnn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tanner.
Wyrnn wants to slow Tanner down by chopping away at his legs.
Wyrnn slips under a jab from Tanner.
Tanner lands with a kick to the temple. Wyrnn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Tanner throws a hook but Wyrnn avoids it easily.
Tanner is looking to score with low kicks.
Wyrnn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tanner.
Wyrnn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wyrnn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tanner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wyrnn takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Wyrnn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyrnn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tanner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tanner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wyrnn.
Tanner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wyrnn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wyrnn connects with a body shot.
Tanner lands with a good body shot.
Wyrnn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tanner is just out of range.
Tanner jabs Wyrnn right on the nose. Wyrnn blinks but takes it well.
Wyrnn drops his hands momentarily and Tanner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tanner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tanner throws a poor cross that misses
and Wyrnn counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Varian Wyrnn will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wyrnn lands a lovely overhand right.
Tanner just misses with a punch to the body.
Wyrnn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wyrnn tries to clinch but Tanner is having none of it.
Tanner lands a body shot.
Wyrnn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wyrnn trying to stall but Tanner improves his position.
A right handed body shot lands from Wyrnn.
Tanner lands an elbow that stopped Wyrnn in his tracks for a moment.
Varian Wyrnn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wyrnn blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wyrnn.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Wyrnn blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tanner.
Wyrnn dodges an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrnn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tanner tries a knee to the head but Wyrnn blocks it.
Tanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wyrnn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Wyrnn.
Tanner blocks a body shot from Wyrnn.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Wyrnn is blocking nicely.
Wyrnn blocks an elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wyrnn avoids it.
Wyrnn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wyrnn avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanner.
Wyrnn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner moves forwards but Wyrnn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tanners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tanner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wyrnn on the side of the head.
Wyrnn swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range.
Varian Wyrnn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tanner. Wyrnn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Tanner.
Tanner slips a straight right by Wyrnn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tanner! But no joy.
Tanner avoids a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tanner throws a head kick but Wyrnn moves out of range.
Wyrnn closes the distance and clinches.
Wyrnn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tanner looking to throw knees to the head but Wyrnn is blocking nicely.
Tanner prevents a body shot from Wyrnn.
Wyrnn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wyrnn throws a punch but it's blocked by Tanner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wyrnn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands.
Wyrnn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wyrnn managing to block the knees to the body from Tanner.
Wyrnn tries a body shot but Tanner blocks it.
Wyrnn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wyrnn avoids a wild elbow strike from Tanner.
Tanner blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wyrnn.
Tanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
Tanner missing with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Tanner.
Tanner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wyrnn misses with some punches.
Tanner lands an elbow inside that Wyrnn shrugs off.
Wyrnn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tanner with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wyrnn stalls.
Dick Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrnn tries to work over Tanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wyrnn blocks the elbow strike.
Wyrnn avoiding damage as Tanner throws knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tanner throws an elbow but misses.
Wyrnn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tanner misses with an elbow strike.
Wyrnn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tanner has him pressed against the cage.
Tanner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wyrnn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tanner lands an elbow inside.
Wyrnn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wyrnn.
Tanner blocks an uppercut.
Wyrnn has had enough of the clinch but Tanner keeps him there for the moment.
Tanner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wyrnn manages to break the clinch.
Tanner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Varian Wyrnn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wyrnn, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Varian Wyrnn!
Varian Wyrnn decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasqs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Onanias Runkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runkman has chosen Anderson Silva DANCING Justin Bieber SONG as his entrance music. 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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36
216 lbs
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33
217 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
13 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cain Velasqs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Onanias Runkman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runkman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Velasqs.
Velasqs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Velasqs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Velasqs closes the distance and clinches up with Runkman, looking for a takedown. Velasqs pushes Runkman against the cage but Runkman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Velasqs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Runkman's guard.
Runkman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasqs looking to pass the guard.
Runkman trying to keep a closed guard but Velasqs is proving a slippery customer.
Runkman looking for a sweep. Not yet Runkman, not yet.
Runkman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Velasqs defends it easily.
Velasqs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Velasqs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runkman trying to control the position.
Velasqs preventing the sweep.
Velasqs throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasqs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Velasqs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Velasqs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasqs in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Velasqs forces his way into half guard.
Runkman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Velasqs pulls his head out easily.
Velasqs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Velasqs is looking for a kimura but Runkman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Velasqs to get the leverage.
Runkman tries to roll over but Velasqs keeps him under control.
Velasqs is working for a submission of some sort.
Runkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Runkman looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Velasqs is working for a submission of some sort.
Runkman gets back to full guard.
Velasqs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Runkman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Runkman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Runkman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Runkman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Runkman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Runkman looking to pass the guard.
Runkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Velasqs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman throwing strikes from guard but Velasqs blocks nicely.
Velasqs is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Velasqs keeping moving, preventing Runkman from controlling successfully.
Velasqs looking for a guillotine here but Runkman defends easily.
Runkman forces his way into half guard.
Runkman passes to full mount!
Velasqs is desperately trying to improve his position but Runkman has a good base and remains in mount.
Runkman looking to control but Velasqs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Velasqs working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman landing strikes from the mount and Velasqs is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Runkman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Velasqs tries to reverse the position but Runkman maintains control.
Runkman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Runkman with shots to the head and body - Velasqs looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Runkman is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Velasqs is trying desperately to improve position.
Velasqs is squirming around, avoiding Runkman's attempts to control the action.
Runkman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Runkman dominating with strikes here.
Runkman trying to control but Velasqs is having none of it.
Runkman landing strikes from the mount and Velasqs is in trouble!
Velasqs is in a horrible position here. Runkman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Velasqs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onanias Runkman dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Velasqs misses with a looping left.
Runkman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Velasqs changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Runkman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Velasqs thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Velasqs moves into full mount!
Runkman is desperately trying to improve his position but Velasqs has a good base and remains in mount.
Velasqs has control of Runkman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Runkman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Runkman is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqs looking to secure an arm triangle but Runkman defends it well.
Runkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Velasqs has control of Runkman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Runkman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Runkman manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Velasqs is looking for a kimura here.
Runkman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Runkman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Runkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velasqs thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Runkman 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.
Runkman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Velasqs is aware though and is defending well.
Velasqs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Velasqs landing some decent shots from guard.
Runkman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Velasqs 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.
Runkman wants to sweep here but Velasqs controlling him for the moment.
Velasqs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Runkman is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runkman 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.
Runkman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Runkman seems to be working for a kimura but Velasqs defends the submission attempt.
Velasqs looking for submissions off his back.
Velasqs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Runkman pulls his head out easily.
Runkman passes to side control.
Velasqs takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Runkman throws a strike aimed at the side of Velasqs's head but Velasqs avoids it well.
Runkman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Runkman trying to control the position but Velasqs is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runkman tries to advance to mount but Velasqs denies him.
Velasqs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Runkman works to advance to full mount. Velasqs defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
A nice elbow there by Runkman.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Velasqs is trying to escape the mount.
Runkman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Velasqs can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
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!
Runkman wants to control the pace but Velasqs is squirming around nicely.
Runkman lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
A nice elbow there by Runkman.
Runkman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Velasqs regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Onanias Runkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Velasqs slips under a jab.
Runkman throws a one two combo.
It looks like Cain Velasqs has been cut.
Runkman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Velasqs can pounce on him.
Velasqs misses with an uppercut.
Velasqs throws a right and a left that Runkman avoids nicely.
Runkman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Velasqs scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Velasqs.
Velasqs throws a front kick aimed at Runkman's knee but Runkman avoids it well.
Velasqs connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Runkman misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasqs fails with the takedown
and Runkman counters with a nice body shot.
Velasqs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Runkman tries to sprawl but Velasqs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Velasqs is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Runkman wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Runkman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Runkman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Runkman actively working from the bottom here.
Runkman is trying to get back to full guard.
Onanias Runkman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Velasqs is working for a kimura but Runkman is defending it quite comfortably.
Velasqs wants to work for an arm triangle but Runkman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Runkman is pressing down on Velasqs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cain Velasqs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasqs wants to pass the guard but Runkman is keeping the position.
Runkman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Runkman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Runkman postures up and lands a big shot to Velasqs's brow.
Runkman forces his way into half guard.
Velasqs regains full guard. Nicely done.
Velasqs pushes a forearm under Runkman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Runkman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cain Velasqs!
After winning the bout, Cain Velasqs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karim Chamakh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ormond Gudenschwagger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chamakh comes to the cage accompanied by Robyn - Indestructible. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 5, fighting out of Helsinki, Karim Chamakh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ormond Gudenschwagger!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gudenschwagger moves into range and clinches up with Chamakh.
Chamakh goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gudenschwagger prevents it.
Chamakh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chamakh is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Gudenschwagger fails to land.
Gudenschwagger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chamakh stalls.
Chamakh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Chamakh gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudenschwagger throws a head punch that misses.
Chamakh lands a takedown into guard.
Chamakh throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh is looking to work some ground and pound but Gudenschwagger has wrist control.
Chamakh with a nice head shot there.
Gudenschwagger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chamakh postures up in Gudenschwagger's guard and throws a big left but Gudenschwagger blocks it.
Gudenschwagger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chamakh manages to get himself to full guard.
Gudenschwagger throws a big elbow that misses.
Gudenschwagger wants to control from the top but Chamakh keeps moving.
Chamakh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gudenschwagger looking to sit in guard and control but Chamakh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Our spies down at at Green Line inform us that Gudenschwagger has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gudenschwagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudenschwagger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chamakh trying to control but Gudenschwagger is working from the bottom.
Gudenschwagger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chamakh postures up.
Chamakh landing some decent shots from guard.
Chamakh throws a big elbow that misses.
Chamakh throws an elbow that misses. Gudenschwagger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chamakh's guard. Nice move by Gudenschwagger!
Gudenschwagger tries to free his leg and advance position but Chamakh is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh wants to sweep here but Gudenschwagger controlling him for the moment.
Gudenschwagger showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gudenschwagger trying to control the position from guard on top but Chamakh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gudenschwagger passes Chamakh's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gudenschwagger trying to mount his opponent but Chamakh defends it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gudenschwagger is working for a submission of some sort.
Chamakh is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ormond Gudenschwagger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chamakh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gudenschwagger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gudenschwagger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Chamakh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chamakh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudenschwagger tries to clinch but Chamakh is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gudenschwagger!
Gudenschwagger throws a push kick but Chamakh slaps the foot to one side.
Chamakh attempts a counter takedown but Gudenschwagger avoids it well and moves away.
Gudenschwagger throws out a powerful jab.
Gudenschwagger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chamakh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gudenschwagger gets a clinch.
Gudenschwagger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chamakh backwards.
Gudenschwagger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gudenschwagger misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh goes for a takedown attempt but Gudenschwagger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gudenschwagger throws a leg kick that misses.
Gudenschwagger lands with a right hand.
Chamakh blocks a head kick by Gudenschwagger.
Chamakh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gudenschwagger sprawls and moves away.
A slow jab from Gudenschwagger misses its intended target.
Chamakh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A jab from Gudenschwagger misses.
Chamakh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gudenschwagger swings for the body but Chamakh moves out of range.
We've been told by Chamakh's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh keeps the fight on the outside.
Chamakh tries to counter with a takedown but Gudenschwagger is quick to defend against it.
Gudenschwagger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chamakh back to the cage. Gudenschwagger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Karim Chamakh has been cut.
Gudenschwagger looks to throw a body kick
and Chamakh counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chamakh.
Chamakh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gudenschwagger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chamakh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chamakh keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gudenschwagger's head.
Gudenschwagger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chamakh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chamakh connects with a couple of short punches.
Chamakh throws a big right hand that misses.
Gudenschwagger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chamakh tries to free his leg and advance position but Gudenschwagger is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chamakh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karim Chamakh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chamakh works over Gudenschwagger with some ground and pound from guard.
Chamakh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gudenschwagger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gudenschwagger is looking for a triangle but Chamakh pushes his legs off easily.
Gudenschwagger looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ormond Gudenschwagger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh'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.
Gudenschwagger closes the distance and clinches.
Chamakh's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chamakh blocks a body shot from Gudenschwagger.
Chamakh displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gudenschwagger up against the cage.
Chamakh slows down the pace here.
Chamakh seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Gudenschwagger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chamakh is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gudenschwagger is keeping busy.
Chamakh wants the takedown. Gudenschwagger is fighting it off but Chamakh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gudenschwagger's guard against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger keeping moving, preventing Chamakh from controlling successfully.
Chamakh trying to move into half guard but instead Gudenschwagger has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gudenschwagger wants to control from the top but Chamakh keeps moving.
Chamakh 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.
Chamakh looking for a sweep. Not yet Chamakh, not yet.
Chamakh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chamakh wants to improve his position but instead Gudenschwagger has moved into half guard.
Gudenschwagger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chamakh has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger content to control rather than advance.
Chamakh tries to get to full guard but Gudenschwagger has control of the leg.
Gudenschwagger content to control rather than advance.
Chamakh wants to improve his position but Gudenschwagger is controlling well.
Gudenschwagger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh is concentrating on defense, preventing Gudenschwagger from advancing position.
Gudenschwagger is trying to control the action in half guard but Chamakh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Chamakh wants to improve his position but Gudenschwagger is controlling well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chamakh avoids the head kick by Gudenschwagger.
Chamakh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ormond Gudenschwagger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gudenschwagger throws a lazy head kick
and Chamakh counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Chamakh there.
Gudenschwagger trying to control here.
Gudenschwagger is looking for a sweep. Chamakh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gudenschwagger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gudenschwagger wants to stand and escape but Chamakh is having none of it.
Gudenschwagger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chamakh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chamakh lands a couple of digs.
Chamakh throws a strike but Gudenschwagger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Karim Chamakh did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chamakh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gudenschwagger.
Chamakh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab by Gudenschwagger.
Nice body kick there by Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chamakh moves out of range of the body kick.
Gudenschwagger throws a poor cross that misses
and Chamakh counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chamakh scoring with punches and elbows.
Chamakh wants to control but Gudenschwagger is keeping him busy.
Gudenschwagger sneaks back into half guard.
Gudenschwagger wants to control but Chamakh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chamakh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gudenschwagger wants to get back to full guard.
Chamakh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gudenschwagger trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Chamakh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh wants to control but Gudenschwagger is keeping him busy.
Gudenschwagger tries to get to full guard but Chamakh has control of the leg.
Chamakh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gudenschwagger keeps working.
Chamakh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gudenschwagger trying to control here.
Chamakh slips a nice elbow through Gudenschwagger's hands, connecting with Gudenschwagger's forehead.
Gudenschwagger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chamakh throws a strike but Gudenschwagger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chamakh trying to control but Gudenschwagger is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gudenschwagger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chamakh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chamakh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gudenschwagger.
Chamakh drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gudenschwagger sprawls and moves away.
Gudenschwagger motions for Chamakh to come forward. Gudenschwagger throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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.
Gudenschwagger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chamakh's hands.
Chamakh checks a leg kick.
Gudenschwagger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gudenschwagger throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gudenschwagger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ormond Gudenschwagger will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Karim Chamakh's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Gudenschwagger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chamakh manages to avoid it.
Chamakh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chamakh avoids the head kick by Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger misses with a hook. Chamakh ducked under it nicely.
Chamakh checks a low kick from Gudenschwagger.
Chamakh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gudenschwagger is looking to chop away at Chamakh's legs.
Gudenschwagger lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger is looking to score with low kicks.
Chamakh attempts a counter takedown but Gudenschwagger avoids it well and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger throws a chopping leg kick but Chamakh manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gudenschwagger attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chamakh tries to counter with a takedown but Gudenschwagger is quick to defend against it.
Gudenschwagger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chamakh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
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.
Chamakh ducks under a wild hook from Gudenschwagger.
Gudenschwagger throws a jab but it's blocked by Chamakh.
Gudenschwagger throws the kick towards the body but Chamakh avoids it.
Chamakh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gudenschwagger wants to slow Chamakh down by chopping away at his legs.
Chamakh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gudenschwagger throws a big shot that misses.
Chamakh feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gudenschwagger. Chamakh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chamakh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gudenschwagger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gudenschwagger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chamakh feinted with a counter takedown.
Gudenschwagger doesn't manage to clinch there - Chamakh circles away.
Gudenschwagger misses with a body kick.
Chamakh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chamakh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karim Chamakh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Chamakh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gudenschwagger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ormond Gudenschwagger is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gudenschwagger throws a sloppy head kick and Chamakh moves out of range easily.
Chamakh appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ormond Gudenschwagger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chamakh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gudenschwagger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chamakh changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chamakh checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ormond Gudenschwagger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gudenschwagger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:47
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 47:47
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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