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MMAHelsinki - 34 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morten Gunnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bow Down (to no man). Morten Gunnarsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maurice Smith's chin.
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142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Excellent MT
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Morten Gunnarsson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith connects with a leg kick. Gunnarsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunnarsson walks into a left hand.
Gunnarsson lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Maurice Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Smith scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gunnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gunnarsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range.
Gunnarsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Gunnarsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Gunnarsson 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Smith throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Gunnarsson moves away and avoids it.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Gunnarsson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith takes a swing at Gunnarsson 's ribcage but misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Smith cracks the inside of Gunnarsson 's front leg.
Gunnarsson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters circling a little - Smith finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smith.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Gunnarsson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Gunnarsson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gunnarsson throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gunnarsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Gunnarsson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith blocks a head kick by Gunnarsson .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Gunnarsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunnarsson with a poor takedown
and Smith makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gunnarsson really felt that one!
Gunnarsson is breathing heavily.
Smith leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gunnarsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
No joy there for Gunnarsson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Gunnarsson 's knee.
Smith thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gunnarsson if he has to take too many more of those.
Smith cracks Gunnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Smith pushes Gunnarsson away with a front kick.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Gunnarsson pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Nice shot by Smith.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith scores with a head kick.
It looks like Morten Gunnarsson has been cut.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gunnarsson .
Smith digs a good body shot into Gunnarsson 's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maurice Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Morten Gunnarsson 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunnarsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow Gunnarsson down.
Gunnarsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Gunnarsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Gunnarsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Gunnarsson persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morten Gunnarsson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith cracks the inside of Gunnarsson 's front leg.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gunnarsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A cross from Smith lands.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunnarsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gunnarsson moves nicely into side control.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gunnarsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gunnarsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gunnarsson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gunnarsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson is working to tighten his grip on Smith's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Smith has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gunnarsson is really squeezing tight and eventually Smith passes out! Gunnarsson breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Morten Gunnarsson !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vic Cloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Tatli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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156 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vic Cloud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Tatli!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatli scores with a one two! Cloud had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cloud throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tatli's waist but Tatli gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cloud off to one side.
Cloud closes the distance and clinches up with Tatli, looking for a takedown. Cloud pushes Tatli against the cage but Tatli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tatli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud dives in for a single leg takedown but Tatli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vic Cloud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tatli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cloud fails to land the takedown.
Cloud gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tatli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cloud darts in looking for a takedown but Tatli gets double underhooks and turns Cloud into the cage.
Tatli works over Cloud's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tatli gets a takedown into half guard.
Cloud is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tatli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tatli's back!
Tatli tries to escape but Cloud has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cloud working for the choke.
Tatli is in bad spot here.
Cloud patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tatli trying to control but not successfully.
Tatli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatli tries to escape the position.
Cloud looking for the choke but no joy.
Cloud is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Cloud looking for the choke from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tatli defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cloud's arms.
Tatli preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cloud.
Tatli manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cloud's guard. Nice work there by Tatli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tatli thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cloud trying to strike off his back.
Tatli pushing down on Cloud's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tatli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cloud keeps working.
Cloud regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatli trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
Tatli chips away with some ground and pound.
Tatli preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tatli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatli wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving.
Cloud wants to sweep but no luck.
Tatli passes into half guard.
Cloud gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tatli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tatli preventing the sweep.
Tatli trying to control but Cloud is working from the bottom.
Tatli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cloud has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatli has managed to get both his arms back between Cloud's legs - danger averted.
Tatli wants to control from the top but Cloud keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cloud is on top in guard.
Tatli keeping full guard, as Cloud tries to pass.
Tatli controls Cloud momentarily but Cloud frees himself.
Tatli bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cloud's guard.
Tatli prevents Cloud from getting back to his feet.
Cloud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatli is pushing down on Cloud's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cloud is fighting to maintain full guard but Tatli has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tatli is nestled in close to Cloud, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tatli prevents Cloud from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tatli in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cloud tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tatli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Tatli!
Vic Cloud spoke after the fight, saying 'hes got lucky'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Caulfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Pedrosian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caulfield comes into the arena with Ashes Divide - The Stone blaring out of the sound system. Eric Caulfield is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Caulfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Pedrosian!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedrosian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caulfield scores with a one two! Pedrosian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Tim Pedrosian has been cut.
Tim Pedrosian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caulfield swinging wildly here.
Pedrosian throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Caulfield counters with a right hand to the body.
Caulfield lands a glancing blow to the side of Pedrosian's head.
Pedrosian cracks the inside of Caulfield's front leg.
Pedrosian misses with a wild combination.
Pedrosian moves into the clinch successfully.
Pedrosian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Caulfield tries a body shot but Pedrosian blocks it.
Caulfield blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pedrosian misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Caulfield's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Come on Pedrosian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Caulfield breaks the clinch.
Pedrosian 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.
Caulfield scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pedrosian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Caulfield counters with a one-two to the body.
Pedrosian shoots in looking for a takedown but Caulfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pedrosian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Caulfield went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Caulfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pedrosian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pedrosian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Caulfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caulfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
Caulfield feints a jab promting Pedrosian to slip. Caulfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pedrosian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Caulfield moves out of range easily.
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!
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses.
Eric Caulfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pedrosian or perhaps it was just good defense by Caulfield, which made it look bad.
Eric Caulfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Pedrosian.
Caulfield blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Pedrosian.
Pedrosian misses with a head kick.
Pedrosian drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pedrosian stopping the sweep attempt from Caulfield.
Pedrosian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian wants to control from the top but Caulfield keeps moving.
Caulfield is adopting a defensive guard.
Pedrosian preventing the sweep.
Caulfield uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pedrosian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Caulfield as he avoids it easily.
Pedrosian throws a sloppy head kick and Caulfield moves out of range easily.
Pedrosian thows a body kick. Caulfield tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pedrosian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pedrosian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pedrosian misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caulfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pedrosian circles away quickly and effectively.
Caulfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pedrosian shoots in for a takedown but Caulfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pedrosian or perhaps it was just good defense by Caulfield, which made it look bad.
Pedrosian looks winded!
Pedrosian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab, jab by Caulfield - just one landing.
Pedrosian doesn't manage to clinch there - Caulfield circles away.
Pedrosian closes the distance and clinches.
Caulfield lands with a light punch inside.
Caulfield taking a breather.
Caulfield scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedrosian trying to stall but Caulfield improves his position.
Caulfield breaks from the clinch.
Pedrosian moves in looking to clinch but Caulfield pushes him off.
Caulfield is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedrosian misses with a head kick.
Caulfield throws a head kick that misses.
Pedrosian dives in for a single leg takedown but Caulfield sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Caulfield is looking to counter the offense by Pedrosian and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Caulfield as Pedrosian shoots in.
Caulfield throws a big counter combination but Pedrosian scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Caulfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pedrosian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Caulfield. Those never looked like landing.
Caulfield sets himself, and Pedrosian steps forward looking for the clinch! Caulfield avoids it this time.
A nice combination there by Caulfield.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pedrosian.
Caulfield displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pedrosian or perhaps it was just good defense by Caulfield, which made it look bad.
Caulfield throws a right hand that Pedrosian ducks under and follows up with a left that Pedrosian also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pedrosian is defended easily by Caulfield.
As Pedrosian looks to move away, Caulfield throws a big counter combo but Pedrosian just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pedrosian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Caulfield dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Pedrosian's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pedrosian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Caulfield.
Pedrosian throws a push kick but Caulfield slaps the foot to one side.
Pedrosian closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Caulfield counter with a right hand.
Caulfield pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pedrosian back to the cage. Caulfield follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pedrosian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pedrosian throws a head kick that misses.
Pedrosian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pedrosian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pedrosian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caulfield moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pedrosian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Caulfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedrosian misses with a takedown
and Caulfield counters with a three punch combo that has Pedrosian backing up. Pedrosian nods at Caulfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Pedrosian is rocked!
Pedrosian is breathing heavily.
Caulfield misses with a double jab.
Pedrosian is still on wobbly legs! Can Caulfield finish him?
Pedrosian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Caulfield's head.
Pedrosian seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedrosian has managed to clinch.
Caulfield letting Pedrosian take a breather here.
Pedrosian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pedrosian with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Caulfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pedrosian backwards.
Caulfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedrosian can do to turn this around?
Pedrosian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Caulfield is keeping busy.
Pedrosian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pedrosian trying to stall but Caulfield improves his position.
Pedrosian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Caulfield.
A head kick by Pedrosian misses
and Caulfield counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Pedrosian badly! He tries to strike back but Caulfield puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Pedrosian out cold! Oh man, Pedrosian will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Caulfield!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhat Pomkai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herman comes to the cage accompanied by My Way. Steve Herman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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142 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Dangerous knees
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Herman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bhat Pomkai!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pomkai cracks Herman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pomkai lunges at Herman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Herman's hand.
Pomkai lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Herman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pomkai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Herman misses with a takedown attempt
and Pomkai counters with a one-two to the body.
Pomkai throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pomkai with a hook.
Pomkai rushes Herman and presses him up against the cage.
Herman fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomkai stalls.
Pomkai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting on Pomkai's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Pomkai.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pomkai smiles and moves away.
Pomkai moves into range and clinches up with Herman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai is pushing Herman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pomkai misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herman.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pomkai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herman fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pomkai displaying some good clinch control by pressing Herman up against the cage.
Pomkai continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Herman jumps guard but Pomkai turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pomkai crunches a lovely knee into Herman's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pomkai slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bhat Pomkai.
Pomkai cracks Herman with a good jab.
A right-left combo lands from Pomkai.
Pomkai tries to bum rush Herman with a series of wild strikes but Herman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pomkai doesn't manage to clinch there - Herman circles away.
Pomkai bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pomkai fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pomkai lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhat Pomkai dominated that round.
That's time! Herman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Herman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pomkai finds it's way round the side to connect with Herman's head.
Pomkai lands a glancing blow to the side of Herman's head.
Pomkai lands with a nice combination. Herman backs away looking to recover.
Bhat Pomkai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pomkai moves into the clinch successfully.
Herman has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pomkai after a bit of a struggle.
Come on Pomkai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Pomkai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomkai lands a nice knee to the body.
Pomkai dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pomkai working Herman over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bhat Pomkai.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pomkai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Herman feinted with a counter takedown.
Pomkai jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab by Pomkai.
Pomkai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pomkai stalks Herman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Herman's face. Herman staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pomkai is fending him off so far but Herman persists. Nope, Pomkai circles away and we're back to standing.
Pomkai is looking for the big counter here.
Pomkai might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pomkai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Herman walks into a straight right hand from Pomkai.
No joy there for Pomkai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Herman tries to counter with a takedown but Pomkai is quick to defend against it.
Pomkai clinches with his opponent.
Pomkai avoiding damage.
Pomkai lands a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pomkai is pushing Herman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pomkai stalling.
Pomkai has Herman pushed against the cage.
Pomkai receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pomkai is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bhat Pomkai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pomkai sizes up Herman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Herman tries to keep at a distance but Pomkai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Herman is trying to pull guard but Pomkai has him pressed against the cage.
Herman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pomkai just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pomkai is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bhat Pomkai.
Pomkai tries to clinch but Herman moves out of range.
Herman tries to counter with a takedown but Pomkai is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomkai with a nice cross.
Pomkai instigates a clinch.
Pomkai avoiding damage.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Herman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pomkai stalling the fight.
Pomkai stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Pomkai.
Our sources have told us that Herman has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Herman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pomkai just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pomkai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pomkai stalling the fight.
Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pomkai smiles and moves away.
Pomkai lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pomkai!
Herman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pomkai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Herman eats them both and turns towards Pomkai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Decent striking displayed by Pomkai there.
Pomkai scores with a jab. Herman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Herman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pomkai tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Herman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pomkai gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pomkai obliges.
Steve Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pomkai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A knee to the head by Pomkai.
It looks like Steve Herman has been cut.
Pomkai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pomkai is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Pomkai.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pomkai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pomkai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Herman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bhat Pomkai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pomkai 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bhat Pomkai!
The defeated Steve Herman had this to say: 'Weeeyyyyyy'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodolfo Cinotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodolfo Cinotti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodolfo Cinotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cinotti avoids the body shot from Velasquez.
Cinotti slips under a jab.
Velasquez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Velasquez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cinotti under the eye.
Cinotti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Rodolfo Cinotti has been cut.
Velasquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Velasquez missing with a left hand there. Cinotti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Velasquez throws a body punch but Cinotti moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Cinotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velasquez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cinotti.
Cinotti misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Velasquez fails to land with a series of punches.
Cinotti is looking to slow Velasquez down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cinotti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Velasquez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cinotti.
Velasquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Velasquez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
John Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez connects with a crisp jab.
Cinotti closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cinotti connects with a nice short shot to Velasquez's temple.
Cinotti takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cinotti tries to pass to full mount but Velasquez defends it.
Cinotti is looking for a kimura but Velasquez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cinotti to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Cinotti there.
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!
Cinotti looks to land a strike but Velasquez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Velasquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cinotti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cinotti throws an elbow that misses. Velasquez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cinotti's guard. Nice move by Velasquez!
Velasquez won't allow Cinotti to sweep him here.
Cinotti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Velasquez manages to get himself to full guard.
Cinotti chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cinotti with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cinotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cinotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cinotti working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cinotti postures up in Velasquez's guard and throws a big left but Velasquez blocks it.
Cinotti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cinotti scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cinotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasquez has wrist control.
Cinotti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cinotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Velasquez has wrist control.
Cinotti trying to control but Velasquez is working from the bottom.
Cinotti throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Velasquez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Velasquez 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.
Cinotti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cinotti lands a couple of elbows.
Cinotti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Velasquez's head.
Velasquez is rocked!
Cinotti gets to his feet and stands over Velasquez, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Velasquez felt that one! Cinotti unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Velasquez from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodolfo Cinotti!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pave Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pave Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hunt throws a hook but Ramsey avoids it easily.
Ramsey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunt throws a leg kick which misses Ramsey's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramsey tries to avoid it.
Hunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hunt explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hunt.
Ramsey misses with a jab to the body
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ramsey wants to slow Hunt down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramsey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hunt checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunt throws the kick towards the body but Ramsey avoids it.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramsey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsey throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Ramsey ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramsey counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramsey throws a big shot that misses.
Ramsey looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramsey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunt.
Ramsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Ramsey cracks Hunt with a good jab.
Ramsey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hunt fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ramsey, pushing him back against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt pushes Ramsey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ramsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramsey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Ramsey avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Ramsey tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt gets through Ramsey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ramsey blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Ramsey.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Ramsey on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsey taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hunt works on Ramsey's body with a couple of short punches.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramsey cracks Hunt with a nice body shot.
Ramsey wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramseys head.
Ramsey being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsey.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A bit of stalling here from Hunt.
Ramsey misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramsey.
Ramsey is looking to control Hunt's arms but Hunt gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramsey has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey blocking some punches.
Ramsey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramsey is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Ramsey fails to land.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramsey.
Ramsey blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Ramsey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramseys head.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramsey.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramsey.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ramsey lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Hunt looks to throw a body kick
and Ramsey counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramsey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramsey slips under a jab from Hunt.
Ramsey goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hunt has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ramsey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramsey finds it's way round the side to connect with Hunt's head.
Kenny Ramsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramsey ducks right into an uppercut from Hunt.
Ramsey takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt is looking to slow Ramsey down with leg kicks.
Hunt rushes Ramsey and presses him up against the cage.
Ramsey blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Ramsey is rocked!
Hunt avoiding damage.
Ramsey is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ramsey blocking some punches.
Ramsey seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Hunt pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ramsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramsey blocking some punches.
Ramsey lands with a left to the head.
Hunt stalls.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ramsey misses with some punches.
Hunt is struggling to control the position.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hunt - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hunt gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Ramsey tries to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling the position.
Ramsey being controlled against the cage.
Ramsey misses with some punches.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Ramsey controls the action.
Ramsey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hunt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramsey can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ramsey is trying to push Hunt away but Hunt has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ramsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt taking a breather.
Ramsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ramsey! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hunt is unloading with more strikes now! Ramsey drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pave Hunt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Bjorkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glossu Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
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214 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Bjorkman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glossu Rabban!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bjorkman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rabban looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bjorkman is fending him off so far but Rabban persists. Nope, Bjorkman circles away and we're back to standing.
Bjorkman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rabban.
Erik Bjorkman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glossu Rabban.
Rabban takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjorkman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rabban counters with a shoot takedown. Bjorkman fights it but they end up in guard.
Rabban throwing strikes from guard but Bjorkman blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Rabban as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bjorkman screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Rabban! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Glossu Rabban!
An out of breath Glossu Rabban thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Mugabe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Mugabe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mugabe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nelson throws a big shot that misses.
Mugabe shoots in and gets a takedown into Nelson's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mugabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nelson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Mugabe pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Mugabe slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson has momentary wrist control but Mugabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Mugabe wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Mugabe landing some decent shots from guard.
Nelson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mugabe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Nelson.
Nelson struggling a bit here.
Mugabe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mugabe working the head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe scoring with punches from side control.
Mugabe working away.
Mugabe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mugabe working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nelson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mugabe connects with a decent elbow.
Nelson seems a little lost for a moment, as Mugabe dominates the positioning.
Mugabe lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mugabe trying to control the position but Nelson is working away.
Mugabe scoring with punches and elbows.
Mugabe lands an elbow.
Nelson is rocked!
Mugabe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Nelson looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mugabe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
Rob Mugabe retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lorne Greenebaum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenebaum throws an overhand right that lands on I Can's shoulder, as I Can tries to avoid the shot.
I Can throws a right and a left that Greenebaum avoids nicely.
Greenebaum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. I Can doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by I Can.
Greenebaum throws a chopping leg kick but I Can manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Greenebaum backs off I Can throws a huge counter combo but Greenebaum manages to avoid it all.
Greenebaum scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Greenebaum manages to get an easy takedown there - catching I Can on his heels. He'll look to pass I Can's guard now, I'm sure.
Greenebaum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Our spies down at at Holding Cell inform us that I Can has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Greenebaum is looking to work some ground and pound but I Can has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can controls Greenebaum momentarily but Greenebaum frees himself.
I Can has Greenebaum pulled in close to control his posture.
I Can looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can is looking for a triangle here but Greenebaum uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
I Can is trying to improve his position.
Greenebaum working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Greenebaum is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Greenebaum scoring with punches and elbows.
I Can tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greenebaum wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum has control of an arm but I Can manages to advance to Greenebaum's back!
I Can is hanging on to Greenebaum's back as he tries to escape.
Greenebaum fending off the submission attempt from I Can.
I Can has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Greenebaum is in real trouble here. I Can gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Greenebaum is tapping out! I Can wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Because I Can!
Because I Can is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Because I Can misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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