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MMAHelsinki - 19 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Foster!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Foster looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Foster gets tackled into the cage by Bang. Bang maintains the clinch.
Foster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Foster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bang to keep the fight standing.
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bang as he jumps to the side.
Bang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bang throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Foster sprawls well. Foster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Foster is trying to defend but Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Foster tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bang stands up and beckons Foster to join him on the feet.
Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Foster gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage.
Foster avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bang instigates a clinch.
Bang fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang manages to break the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Foster has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
Bang has Foster up against the cage in a clinch.
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang feints a jab promting Foster to slip. Bang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Foster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Foster sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Foster has a takedown stuffed.
Bang tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Foster manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A punch combination from Bang misses.
Bang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Bang.
Foster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
No luck for Bang with that takedown attempt.
Foster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bang tries to land a front kick but Foster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lenny Bang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown but Bang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Foster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang tries for a takedown but Foster sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Foster tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bang misses with the combination.
Bang throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Bang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster slips a jab and a cross from Bang.
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Bang, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bang pinned against the cage. Bang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Bang dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foster.
Bang moves into the clinch.
Bang tries for a takedown but Foster manages to get underhooks.
Bang lands with a short shot to the head.
Bang breaks from the clinch.
Bang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Foster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bang manages to break the clinch.
Bang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Bang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bang keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bang misses with a series of wild punches.
Bang throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Foster decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Foster throws a one two combo.
Bang swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster doesn't manage to clinch there - Bang circles away.
Bang closes the distance and clinches.
Foster fails to pull guard.
Bang breaks the clinch.
Bang throws a combination. Foster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bang looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Bang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?
Bang clinches with his opponent.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bang shoots for a takedown but Foster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bang instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Foster has Bang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lenny Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Foster.
Bang breaks from the clinch.
Bang has a takedown stuffed.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Foster.
Bang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Foster feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bang's calf.
Foster takes one on the button.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bang!
Bang fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Foster gets a takedown into half guard.
Bang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Foster is on him like a limpet, forcing Bang back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster misses with a body punch.
Foster prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bang moves into the clinch.
Bang lands an uppercut.
Bang is looking for a takedown.
Foster jumps guard but Bang stands there with Foster around his waist. Foster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Bang dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A head kick by Foster misses
and Bang counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bang throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
As Bang backs off Foster throws a huge counter combo but Bang manages to avoid it all.
Bang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster gets a double leg takedown into Bang's guard.
Bang has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Foster off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
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!
Foster tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Foster somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster closes the distance and pushes Bang back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bang feints a jab promting Foster to slip. Bang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Foster slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bang throws a head kick that misses.
Bang fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Bang.
Bang throws a lazy body kick
and Foster makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Foster feints and as Bang raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Foster wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Foster slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bang is staying active underneath Foster, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Foster.
Bang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half 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!
Bang trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bang works over Foster's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster blocks a head kick by Bang.
Bang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foster has a takedown stuffed.
Foster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bang counters with a series of strikes. Foster will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lenny Bang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Foster.
Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Foster defends well and Bang ends up having to push Foster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Foster tries to bum rush Bang with a series of wild strikes but Bang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Bang. Those never looked like landing.
Bang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bang lands in his opponent's guard.
Bang trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Sean Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang gets to his feet - Foster follows without any prompting.
Bang lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bang defends well and Foster ends up having to push Bang into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bang throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Foster's head.
Foster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bang pinned against the cage. Bang gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lenny Bang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bang throws a combination. Foster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lenny Bang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Bang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Teamu Klonger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaki Zaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teamu Klonger had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 137.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teamu Klonger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaki Zaki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Klonger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klonger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaki misses with a takedown attempt - Klonger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klonger throws a quick counter head kick but Zaki was just out of range.
Zaki tries to clinch up
enabling Klonger to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki tries to keep at a distance but Klonger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Klonger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Klonger manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki blocks a head kick by Klonger.
Zaki is looking to clinch but Klonger is avoiding it.
Zaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Klonger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teamu Klonger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Klonger, which made it look bad.
Zaki with a poor takedown
and Klonger counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaki throws a body kick that misses.
Klonger throws a head kick that misses.
Klonger is breathing heavily.
Zaki is looking to clinch but Klonger is avoiding it.
Zaki closes the distance and pushes Klonger back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Klonger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki can't break the clinch.
Klonger breaks the clinch.
Klonger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaki swivels and escapes.
Klonger avoids the head kick by Zaki.
Klonger looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zaki tries to clinch up but Klonger circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaki shoots and misses
and Klonger counters by clinching up.
Zaki jumps guard but Klonger stands there with Zaki around his waist. Zaki gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Klonger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Klonger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaki has his takedown stuffed
and Klonger moves into the clinch.
Zaki trying to control the position but instead, Klonger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaki into the cage.
Zaki is trying to pull guard but Klonger has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Klonger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
Klonger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaki's defenses.
Klonger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zaki lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klonger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaki is looking to clinch.
Klonger shoots in but Zaki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Klonger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaki shoots in for a takedown but Klonger shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaki throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teamu Klonger 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.
A low kick from Zaki is predictable there
and Klonger counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klonger is fending him off so far but Zaki persists. Nope, Klonger circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaki tries to clinch but Klonger is having none of it.
Zaki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Klonger counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Klonger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teamu Klonger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki misses with a takedown
and Klonger moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klonger breaks from the clinch.
Klonger throws a leg kick which misses Zaki's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaki tries to avoid it.
Klonger rushes Zaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Klonger utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Klonger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaki's defenses.
Zaki is trying to push Klonger away but Klonger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Klonger is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Klonger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaki can do to turn this around?
Zaki goes for a takedown attempt but Klonger pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Klonger scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki wants to clinch
and Klonger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaki takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaki takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klonger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klonger wants it to stay on the feet.
Klonger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klonger wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKlonger.
Klonger scores with a jab. Zaki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klonger throws a head kick but Zaki moves out of range.
Zaki Zaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Klonger sprawls well. He's pushed Zaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Klonger is looking to counter the offense by Zaki and move into the clinch.
Klonger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Klonger closes the distance and clinches.
Klonger breaks the clinch.
Zaki has managed to clinch.
Zaki working hard to break the clinch.
Klonger drags the fight down to the ground.
Zaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Klonger has wrist control.
Zaki trying to control but Klonger is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zaki throws a head kick but Klonger moves out of range.
Zaki takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaki throws a wild body kick that Klonger sees coming a mile off.
Zaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Klonger's waist but Klonger gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaki off to one side.
Klonger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Klonger.
Teamu Klonger is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klonger dodges the punch combination from Zaki.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teamu Klonger dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Klonger moves into the clinch.
Zaki tries for a takedown but Klonger manages to get underhooks.
Klonger manages to break the clinch.
Zaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Klonger's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Zaki avoids the head kick by Klonger.
Klonger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaki.
Klonger throws a counter high kick but Zaki was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki shoots and misses
and Klonger moves into the clinch.
Teamu Klonger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaki Zaki.
Zaki is looking to control Klonger's arms but Klonger gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaki has his back to the cage.
Klonger successfully pulls guard.
Klonger 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.
Klonger is trying to keep Zaki in close.
Zaki trying to control but Klonger is working from the bottom.
Klonger is trying to control the position but Zaki postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klonger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Klonger keeping moving, preventing Zaki from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klonger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Klonger as Zaki shoots in.
Klonger drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaki sprawls and moves away.
Zaki throws a series of punches but Klonger moves out of range.
Klonger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klonger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Klonger blocks the low kick.
Klonger slips a jab and a cross from Zaki.
Klonger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Klonger shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Klonger is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Teamu Klonger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Klonger content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teamu Klonger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klonger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teamu Klonger!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Filippo Dallara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pudding Dave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Filippo Dallara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filippo Dallara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pudding Dave!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallara misses with a hook.
Dallara has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DiscoClub in the buildup to the fight.
A jab lands there for Dallara.
Dallara misses with a hook.
Dallara misses with a shot to the body
and Dave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dallara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dave counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dave staying out of range there.
Dave ducks under a wild hook from Dallara.
Dave now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dallara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dave tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dallara misses with a hook.
Dallara throws a body punch but Dave moves out of range.
Filippo Dallara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dallara throws the left hand but Dave avoids the punch easily.
Dave darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dallara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dave slaps away a takedown attempt from Dallara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dave throws a hook to the side of Dallara's head but Dallara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dallara misses the jab.
Dave tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dallara misses with a straight left.
Dallara swings widly with a right hand
and Dave decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dallara's guard.
Dave has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Pro Pain Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dave wants to pass the guard but Dallara is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallara wants to hit a switch here but Dave passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dallara there!
Dallara wants to hold on but Dave pushes him away.
Dave looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dallara is trying to escape the mount.
Dallara manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dave throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dallara tries to get to full guard but Dave has control of the leg.
Dave performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dallara actively working from the bottom here.
Dallara looking for submissions off his back.
Dallara works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dave wants to control from the top but Dallara keeps moving.
Dave drops back looking for a leg! Dallara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dallara manages to kick Dave off! Dave jumps back into Dallara's guard.
Dallara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dave escapes and throws Dallara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dave looks up at the clock and then as Dallara takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dave smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dallara knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dave is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dallara has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Dallara's face as Dave controls the position.
Dave is looking to take a break and control but Dallara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dallara is looking for a sweep.
Dallara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dave off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pudding Dave dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dallara misses with a hook.
Dave let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dave moves away from the strike by Dallara.
Dave let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dave slips under a jab from Dallara.
Dallara misses with a hook. Dave ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Dallara misses
and Dave counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dallara moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dave sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dallara's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara moves into full guard.
Dave trying to control but Dallara is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dallara's head.
Dallara is looking for a triangle but Dave pushes his legs off easily.
Dallara wants to sweep but no luck.
Dave trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dave must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dave trying to control but Dallara is working from the bottom.
Dallara is looking for a triangle but Dave pushes his legs off easily.
Dallara looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dave passes into side control.
Dallara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dallara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dave working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dallara is trying to get back to full guard.
Pudding Dave has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dallara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dave pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dallara tries to roll over but Dave keeps him under control.
Dallara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dallara is defending against the submission attempts here by Dave.
Dallara is looking for a sweep. Dave is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dave moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dallara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dallara is looking for a sweep.
Dallara is working hard here to advance position.
Dallara parries the strikes from Dave easily there. Dave is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dallara to escape.
Dave looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dave in side control lands a decent elbow.
Dave wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dallara, who protects the arm well.
Dave scoring with punches from side control.
Dallara manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dallara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dave trying to control but Dallara postures up.
Dallara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dallara trying to control from Dave's half guard. Dave has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dallara looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pudding Dave will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dave has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dave has Dallara pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dave pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dallara tumbling to the mat - Dave dives into Dallara's guard.
Dave postures up in Dallara's guard and throws a big left but Dallara blocks it.
Dallara is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dave defends well.
Dallara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dave doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dave manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dallara preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dave is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dave avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dave in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dave loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dallara trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dave tries to free his leg and advance position but Dallara is retaining full guard.
Dallara is looking for a triangle here but Dave uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dallara tries to improve position but can't.
Dallara is trying to escape the position but Dave is controlling the position.
Dave looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dallara striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dave has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dallara tries to buck Dave off but Dave is having none of it.
Dallara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dallara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dave pulls his head out easily.
Dave is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dallara defends it well.
Dave throwing shots but Dallara is blocking nicely.
Dallara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dave pulls his head out easily.
Dave is looking for a kimura but Dallara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dave to get the leverage.
Dave has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dallara defends it well.
Dallara throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dallara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dave pulls his head out easily.
Dallara wants to get back to full guard.
Dave is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dallara is just riding it out for now. Dave eventually gives up the hold.
Dallara slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dallara is trying to keep Dave in close.
Dallara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dave can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dave accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dave pushing down on Dallara's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dallara looking for submissions off his back.
Dallara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dave pulls his head out easily.
Pudding Dave is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dave prevents Dallara from improving his position.
Filippo Dallara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dave lands a nice short elbow.
Dallara looking for submissions off his back.
Dallara looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pudding Dave comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dave winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pudding Dave!
Pudding Dave decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Prah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feyd Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
155 lbs
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164 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arturo Prah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Feyd Rabban!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabban shoots in for a double leg but Prah sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rabban shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Prah defends it nicely.
Rabban fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Prah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arturo Prah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feyd Rabban.
Rabban fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Prah counters with a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prah keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Prah on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rabban misses with a takedown attempt - Prah sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rabban takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rabban tries for a takedown but Prah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Prah, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Prah 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabban has Prah up against the cage in a clinch.
Prah scores with a shoulder strike.
Rabban is trying to pull guard but Prah turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Prah obliges.
Rabban fails to pull guard.
Prah manages to break the clinch.
Rabban shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Prah pinned against the cage. Prah gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabban misses with a takedown
and Rabban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prah throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Prah.
Rabban shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Prah makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rabban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Prah stops a takedown attempt from Rabban.
Rabban is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Prah to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabban tries to pull guard but Prah won't allow it.
Rabban jumps guard but Prah turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rabban tries to pull guard but Prah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Prah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prah as he jumps to the side.
Arturo Prah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prah stuffs the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabban avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Prah dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rabban fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rabban or perhaps it was just good defense by Prah, which made it look bad.
Rabban tries to close the distance and clinch but Prah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban with a poor takedown
and Prah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arturo Prah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feyd Rabban.
Prah throws a wild body kick that Rabban sees coming a mile off.
Rabban changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rabban drives through and clinches with Prah against the cage.
Prah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Prah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rabban doesn't seem bothered though.
Prah clobbers Rabban with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rabban tries to clinch but Prah is having none of it.
Rabban has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Prah uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prah lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Prah connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rabban momentarily.
Rabban clinches up with Prah and pushes him back against the cage.
Rabban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabban shoots in but no luck this time.
Rabban has closed the distance and engaged Prah in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prah manages to break the clinch.
Rabban changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Prah tries to avoid it but Rabban manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Prah to the ground. Prah escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prah slaps away a takedown attempt from Rabban, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prah scores with a sloppy right hand. Rabban should have avoided that one.
Rabban misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prah throwing a counter right hand but Rabban manages to avoid it.
Rabban walks into a stiff left hand from Prah.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rabban.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabban tries for a takedown but Prah sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rabban shoots in looking for a takedown. Prah tries to sprawl out of it but Rabban keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Prah manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rabban is breathing heavily.
Prah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Prah dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Prah misses with a two punch combination.
Rabban unleashes a big counter combination but Prah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rabban needs to keep his hands up - Prah had a free shot at his head there.
Rabban closes the distance and clinches.
Prah is pressed up against the cage. Rabban has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prah down to the mat. Prah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Prah as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prah sizes up Rabban with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rabban tries to clinch
and Prah counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Prah lands.
Prah shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rabban eats them both and turns towards Prah to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Prah cracks Rabban with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabban.
Arturo Prah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feyd Rabban.
Rabban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prah misses with a double jab
and Rabban counters with a good low kick that Prah was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Prah. No joy for Rabban on that attempt.
Prah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rabban can do to turn this around?
Rabban takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rabban looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rabban has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Prah finds it's way round the side to connect with Rabban's head.
Arturo Prah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rabban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Prah as he avoids it easily.
Rabban displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Prah throws out the jab.
Rabban darts in and clinches Prah up against the cage.
Prah pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rabban has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rabban tries to clinch but Prah moves out of range.
Prah looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rabban.
Prah fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rabban.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prah displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rabban.
Feyd Rabban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arturo Prah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Arturo Prah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prah slips a jab and a cross from Rabban.
Prah jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Prah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Prah blocks a head kick by Rabban.
Prah tried to counter with a leg kick but Rabban avoided it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rabban has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rabban there as he acknowledges the shot.
Prah scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arturo Prah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prah, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arturo Prah!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Nicodemo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Gornik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Gornik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giovanni Nicodemo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Gornik!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicodemo connects with the punch.
Nicodemo lands with a hook. Gornik tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nicodemo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nicodemo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gornik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicodemo lands a really nice looking cross but Gornik seems unphased.
Nicodemo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gornik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gornik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nicodemo jabs at Gornik's body.
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!
Nicodemo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicodemo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nicodemo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gornik under the eye.
Nicodemo cracks a nice hook into Gornik's ribs.
Nicodemo lands with a right hand.
Gornik darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nicodemo keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gornik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gornik preventing the sweep.
Nicodemo trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicodemo wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Nicodemo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gornik's guard.
Nicodemo controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo passes Gornik's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gornik is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nicodemo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nicodemo's back!
Nicodemo can't escape the position.
Gornik is looking to control Nicodemo but Nicodemo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Nicodemo trying to control the hands but Gornik breaks the grip.
Nicodemo has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gornik.
Nicodemo looking to control the position.
Gornik is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gornik is looking for the choke from the back position but Nicodemo is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gornik wants to control but Nicodemo manages to buck him off and is now in Gornik's guard! Nice work there by Nicodemo!
Gornik not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nicodemo content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nicodemo lands a nice shot that snaps Gornik's head back.
Nicodemo cracks Gornik with a right hand to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Nicodemo scores with a four punch combination!
Nicodemo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nicodemo cracks Gornik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gornik.
Nicodemo lands a glancing blow to the side of Gornik's head.
Nicodemo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gornik can do to turn this around?
Nicodemo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gornik at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicodemo. That snapped Gornik's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gornik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Michael Gornik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicodemo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nicodemo throws a leg kick but Gornik moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gornik shoots in looking for a takedown. Nicodemo tries to sprawl out of it but Gornik keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nicodemo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nicodemo lands a nice hook to Gornik's body. Gornik takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gornik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Giovanni Nicodemo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gornik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nicodemo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Giovanni Nicodemo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Gornik.
Nicodemo lands with a nice body punch.
Gornik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gornik on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nicodemo throws a low kick but Gornik moves out of range easily.
Nicodemo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nicodemo lands a glancing blow to the side of Gornik's head.
Gornik throws a sloppy head kick
and Nicodemo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicodemo 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.
Gornik throws a solid leg kick but Nicodemo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gornik.
Gornik walks into a jab.
Gornik wants to clinch up but Nicodemo keeps it at a distance.
Nicodemo with a nice cross.
Gornik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicodemo manages to avoid it.
A jab from Nicodemo does it's job there.
Nicodemo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gornik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nicodemo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gornik takes one to the side of the head.
Gornik throws a nice looking combination but Nicodemo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nicodemo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Giovanni Nicodemo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nicodemo throws a good cross that connects.
Nicodemo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gornik has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gornik on the side of the head.
Nicodemo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicodemo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gornik. Gornik circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gornik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nicodemo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gornik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Nicodemo as he connects with a hook.
Nicodemo jabs Gornik right on the nose. Gornik blinks but takes it well.
Nicodemo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nicodemo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gornik checks it well.
Nicodemo scores with a shot to the body.
Nicodemo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gornik in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gornik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gornik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gornik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab, jab by Nicodemo - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicodemo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nicodemo lands an overhand right.
Gornik shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nicodemo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicodemo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nicodemo stuns Gornik with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gornik checks the leg kick.
Gornik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nicodemo circles away.
Good exchange - Nicodemo coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nicodemo connects with a nice looking jab.
Gornik ducks right into an uppercut from Nicodemo.
Gornik drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Nicodemo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nicodemo lands with a good body shot.
Nicodemo scores with a body shot.
Nicodemo lands a jab to Gornik's midsection.
Gornik takes one to the side of the head.
Nicodemo lands a body shot.
Gornik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nicodemo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nicodemo lands with a cross.
Nicodemo digs a good hook to Gornik's body.
Nicodemo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gornik loads up on a big right hand but Nicodemo slips the punch.
Nicodemo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nicodemo lands a body shot.
Nicodemo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gornik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nicodemo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gornik's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicodemo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gornik. That one must have hurt.
Nicodemo lands a slapping body shot.
Nicodemo scores with a jab to the body.
Nicodemo throws a shot to the body.
Nicodemo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nicodemo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gornik takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gornik tries to clinch but Nicodemo is having none of it.
Nicodemo lands with a straight right. Gornik didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Nicodemo finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nicodemo lands a jab to the nose.
Nicodemo connects with a nice looking jab.
Nicodemo leaves Gornik with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gornik closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gornik looking to slow down the pace here.
Gornik drags the fight down to the ground.
Gornik keeping full guard, as Nicodemo tries to pass.
Gornik being controlled here, momentarily.
Gornik 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Gornik is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nicodemo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gornik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Nicodemo is now in half guard.
Well, if Nicodemo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Gornik actively working from the bottom here.
Nicodemo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gornik tries to get to full guard but Nicodemo has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nicodemo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nicodemo cracks Gornik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gornik looks for a takedown but Nicodemo sprawls well.
Giovanni Nicodemo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicodemo connects with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giovanni Nicodemo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nicodemo, 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 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovanni Nicodemo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Sun Ju (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen Savages by Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. Kim Sun Ju has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kim Sun Ju!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ju thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hunter if he has to take too many more of those.
Ju takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ju throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ju throws a head kick that misses.
Ju shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ju swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ju has a takedown stuffed.
Ju throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunter.
Ju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Ju.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ju shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Ju moves out of range easily.
Ju lands a nice looking body kick.
Hunter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ju.
Ju will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Sun Ju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ju tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Hunter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ju closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.
Ju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter throws a right hand that Ju ducks under and follows up with a left that Ju also avoids with ease.
Hunter scoring well with a low kick there.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Ju.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Ju.
Hunter has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter presses Ju against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ju takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ju decides to pull guard.
Ju is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hunter is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ju escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju wants to stand up but Hunter is controlling him.
Ju being controlled here, momentarily.
Hunter stands up from Ju's guard - Hunter perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Ju throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Hunter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ju takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter moves out of range as Ju strikes.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ju circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stuns Ju with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ju throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ju throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hunter's waist but Hunter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ju off to one side.
Hunter throws a right and a left that Ju avoids nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ju throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Hunter.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ju.
Hunter looks winded!
Ju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ju avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ju lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hunter has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hunter and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter scores with a head kick. Ju tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ju lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ju throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Hunter lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ju wants to clinch up but Hunter keeps it at a distance.
Ju throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ju throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Ju darts in looking for a takedown but Hunter gets double underhooks and turns Ju into the cage.
Hunter moves into the clinch successfully.
Ju jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Ju around his waist. Ju gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ju tries to pull guard but Hunter holds him up against the cage and eventually Ju drops back down to his feet.
Ju jumps guard but Hunter stands there with Ju around his waist. Ju gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunter digs a right hand underneath Ju's ribcage. Ju let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ju shoots in and drives through. Hunter sprawls well.
Ju slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Hunter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ju pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ju looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Hunter thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ju if he has to take too many more of those.
Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ju stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunter leaves Ju with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ju takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hunter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ju.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ju cracks the inside of Hunter's front leg.
Ju shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hunter sprawls well. Hunter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ju gets slowly back to his feet.
Hunter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ju rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunter stalks Ju and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ju's face. Ju staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Ju avoids the head kick by Hunter.
Hunter clobbers Ju with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ju misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju throws a head kick that misses.
Ju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ju throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hunter dips to his left and cracks Ju with an uppercut!
Hunter throws a leg kick which misses Ju's front leg but catches the back leg as Ju tries to avoid it.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Hunter closes the distance and pushes Ju back into the cage.
Ju tries to pull guard but Hunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Sun Ju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ju tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Hunter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hunter lands a nice elbow.
Hunter working Ju over with knees to the body.
Ju tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunter smiles and moves away.
Jeremy Hunter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ju throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Hunter finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunter punishes Ju's body with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hunter doesn't manage to clinch there - Ju circles away.
Hunter throws a head kick that Ju semi-blocks.
Jeremy Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Ju avoids them all with ease.
Ju lands with a cross.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
Ju jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hunter walks away with a smile on his face. Ju gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hunter avoids a kick to the body.
Ju dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Ju.
Ju tries a low kick but Hunter avoids it.
Ju misses with a body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Hunter scores with a four punch combination!
Ju is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hunter is looking to slow Ju down with leg kicks.
Ju misses with a double jab.
Ju throws a head kick that half lands.
Ju shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunter as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ju or not.
Hunter works on Ju's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunter scores with a knee to the head.
Hunter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Hunter as the two fighters clinch.
Ju takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Ju throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter moves out of range as Ju throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a nice hook to Ju's body. Ju takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ju throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ju takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ju throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
Hunter clinches.
Ju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ju tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hunter smiles and moves away.
Ju throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ju moves forwards but Hunter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ju with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunter to score with a decent uppercut.
Ju takes one on the button.
Ju is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ju throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter lands an overhand right.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter rushes Ju and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Hunter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ju lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunter lands with a good body shot.
Jeremy Hunter seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Ju was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunter.
Ju throws a leg kick which misses Hunter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunter tries to avoid it.
Hunter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ju tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily.
Ju misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ju moves out of range of the body kick from Hunter.
Hunter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ju at a distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Ju finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hunter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter jabs Ju to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ju pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ju.
Hunter fakes the leg kick and cracks Ju in the body.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Ju.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Ju avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ju.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ju.
Hunter stops Ju from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ju stands up.
Ju throws a leg kick but Hunter sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but Ju swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ju scoring well with a low kick there.
Ju scoring well with a low kick there.
Ju takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Ju there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hunter throws a head kick but Ju moves out of range.
Ju blocks a head kick by Hunter.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Ju.
Ju shoots for a takedown but Hunter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ju throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ju. That's going to slow Hunter down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ju on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hunter. Hunter obviously looking to wear him down.
Hunter gets a clinch.
Ju tries to pull guard but Hunter forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jus head.
Ju jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Sun Ju. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ju tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hunter.
Hunter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ju is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hunter to keep the fight standing.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ju fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hunter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ju jumps guard but Hunter turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kim Sun Ju has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands an elbow just above Ju 's eye.
Ju takes an elbow to the temple.
Ju tries to pull guard but Hunter won't allow it.
Hunter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ju takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Hunter connects with a high kick.
Ju tries to land a front kick but Hunter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Hunter lands but Ju takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Ju.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Ju.
Hunter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ju throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ju throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Ju.
Hunter shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hunter throws a combination. Ju tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ju stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunter.
Ju throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Ju tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter tries to bum rush Ju with a series of wild strikes but Ju uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Ju was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ju throws a nice head kick!
Ju misses with a takedown attempt - Hunter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunter scores with a kick to the body.
Ju throws a head kick but Hunter moves out of range.
Ju takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ju moves out of range of the body kick from Hunter.
Ju tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter blocks a head kick by Ju.
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hunter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeremy Hunter is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hunter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Hunter!
Jeremy Hunter 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hussein Stahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Gunvaldsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
308 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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26
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hussein Stahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjorn Gunvaldsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahl tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunvaldsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stahl misses with a looping left.
Stahl takes one on the button.
Gunvaldsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stahl tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunvaldsson manages to circle out of the way.
Gunvaldsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stahl under the eye.
Gunvaldsson has closed the distance and engaged Stahl in a clinch.
Gunvaldsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunvaldsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stahl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stahl tries to clinch up
and Gunvaldsson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunvaldsson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stahl had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunvaldsson defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunvaldsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gunvaldsson cracks Stahl with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahl wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunvaldsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stahl is looking for a triangle but Gunvaldsson pushes his legs off easily.
Stahl looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Gunvaldsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gunvaldsson in particular looking to stall.
Stahl is looking for a sweep. Gunvaldsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunvaldsson not doing much here.
Stahl wants to control but Gunvaldsson is keeping busy.
Stahl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gunvaldsson prevents Stahl from improving his position.
Gunvaldsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gunvaldsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gunvaldsson controlling the action here.
Gunvaldsson works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here as Gunvaldsson stalls from top position.
Gunvaldsson is working Stahl over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gunvaldsson controls the position.
Stahl sneaks back into half guard.
Gunvaldsson trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunvaldsson prevents Stahl from improving his position.
Stahl trying to control from the bottom.
Gunvaldsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Stahl looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stahl tries to roll over but Gunvaldsson keeps him under control.
Gunvaldsson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stahl wants to control but Gunvaldsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gunvaldsson trying to control the pace.
Stahl is trying to stand back up but Gunvaldsson is controlling him
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ground and pound from Gunvaldsson.
Stahl taking some punishment here, with Gunvaldsson in his half guard.
Gunvaldsson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gunvaldsson wants to free his trapped foot but Stahl is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gunvaldsson is thwarting Stahl's attempts to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gunvaldsson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gunvaldsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn Gunvaldsson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Stahl slips a straight right by Gunvaldsson.
Gunvaldsson lands with a cross.
Stahl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunvaldsson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gunvaldsson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Stahl sprawling to the canvas! Stahl rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gunvaldsson finish him?!
Stahl is rocked!
It looks like Hussein Stahl has been cut.
Stahl backs away from a small jab... but Gunvaldsson lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Stahl crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Gunvaldsson with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bjorn Gunvaldsson!
Bjorn Gunvaldsson took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I told you last time... you won, but you cant really stop the Devil! The belt is mine!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Luigi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doyle Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hawk has chosen American Encore as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Doyle Hawk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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200 lbs
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212 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue 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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mario Luigi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doyle Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luigi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Luigi throws a leg kick
and Hawk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hawk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawk is working for a kimura but Luigi is defending it quite comfortably.
Hawk seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Luigi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Doyle Hawk!
Doyle Hawk spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bjorkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Morueco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Bjorkman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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210 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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204 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bjorkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Morueco!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Morueco misses
and Bjorkman counters with a straight right hand.
Morueco throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Bjorkman's head coaches at The Fallen Warriors Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bjorkman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morueco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bjorkman throws a looping overhand right but Morueco ducks down to avoid it.
Bjorkman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bjorkman with a hook.
Bjorkman tests Morueco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bjorkman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Morueco.
Bjorkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morueco moves away.
Bjorkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morueco moves away.
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!
Morueco misses with a low kick.
Bjorkman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morueco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morueco forces Bjorkman back against the cage and clinches.
Morueco blocking some punches.
Bjorkman letting Morueco take a breather here.
Morueco comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Morueco manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bjorkman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morueco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bjorkman defends well.
Bjorkman trying to control but Morueco is working from the bottom.
Morueco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bjorkman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morueco is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morueco won't allow Bjorkman to sweep him here.
Morueco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morueco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morueco drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Morueco as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bjorkman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Morueco! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jorge Morueco!
Jorge Morueco is the new light heavyweight champion!
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