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MMAHelsinki - 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Dunaytsev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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184 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Kolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitaly Dunaytsev!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunaytsev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kolovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kolov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dunaytsev's head backwards.
Dunaytsev delivers a nice body kick.
Dunaytsev connects with a high kick.
Dunaytsev lands with a slapping head kick.
Kolov cracks Dunaytsev with a good jab.
Dunaytsev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kolov looks for a takedown but Dunaytsev sprawls well.
Kolov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kolov misses with a low kick.
Dunaytsev moves forwards but Kolov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Dunaytsev finds it's way through Kolov's defenses.
Kolov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunaytsev feints the counter takedown.
Dunaytsev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A combination from Dunaytsev does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov misses with a double jab.
And Dunaytsev responds with a good body kick, but Kolov manages to step out the way in time.
Dunaytsev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kolov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kolov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dunaytsev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dunaytsev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kolov will feel that in the morning.
Dunaytsev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kolov.
A jab from Kolov finds it's way through Dunaytsev's defenses.
Roman Kolov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunaytsev throws a jab when Kolov was well out of range.
Dunaytsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dunaytsev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kolov is breathing heavily.
Dunaytsev misses with the combination.
Kolov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kolov fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Kolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunaytsev throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kolov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vitaly Dunaytsev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunaytsev scores with a nice head shot.
Dunaytsev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dunaytsev goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kolov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kolov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunaytsev sprawls well. Dunaytsev wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kolov gets slowly back to his feet.
Dunaytsev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolov swings for the body but Dunaytsev moves out of range.
Dunaytsev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunaytsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dunaytsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunaytsev moves out of range of the body kick from Kolov.
Dunaytsev connects with a leg kick. Kolov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dunaytsev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kolov counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dunaytsev. That's going to slow Kolov down.
Dunaytsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kolov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dunaytsev has time to react.
Kolov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunaytsev.
Kolov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dunaytsev.
Kolov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kolov throws a series of strikes that have Dunaytsev backpedaling.
Kolov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
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!
Dunaytsev lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kolov misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kolov lands with a right hand.
Dunaytsev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kolov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kolov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunaytsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Kolov shoots in but no luck this time.
Dunaytsev lands a head kick!
Kolov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dunaytsev circles away quickly and effectively.
Dunaytsev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kolov defends it well.
Dunaytsev throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dunaytsev lands a nice shot that snaps Kolov's head back.
Dunaytsev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kolov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunaytsev scores with a spinning back kick!
Dunaytsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Dunaytsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Dunaytsev dominated that 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.
Dunaytsev tries to move into range but Kolov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dunaytsev throws a lazy right hand but Kolov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Kolov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Dunaytsev.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dunaytsev in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Dunaytsev misses with a kick to the body.
Kolov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Vitaly Dunaytsev has been cut.
Kolov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dunaytsev momentarily.
Dunaytsev lands a nice looking body kick.
Dunaytsev throws a hook but Kolov blocks it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kolov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kolov moves away from the strike by Dunaytsev.
Kolov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kolov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dunaytsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A combination from Kolov does no damage.
Kolov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dunaytsev. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunaytsev lands a head kick. Kolov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kolov walks into a straight right hand from Dunaytsev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolov slips a jab from Dunaytsev.
Kolov loads up on a big right hand but Dunaytsev slips the punch.
Dunaytsev staying out of range there.
Kolov throws a combination. Dunaytsev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kolov misses with a few strikes there.
Dunaytsev lands a head kick. Kolov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vitaly Dunaytsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunaytsev connects with a solid leg kick.
Dunaytsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Kolov is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunaytsev misses the target.
Kolov punishes Dunaytsev's body with a nice straight punch.
Kolov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roman Kolov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Dunaytsev misses.
Dunaytsev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dunaytsev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dunaytsev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dunaytsev.
Kolov throws a jab when Dunaytsev was well out of range.
Dunaytsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kolov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunaytsev cracks Kolov with a good jab.
Dunaytsev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dunaytsev scores with a head kick. Kolov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kolov misses with a double jab.
Kolov misses with a wild combination.
Dunaytsev scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolov misses with a hook to the body
and Dunaytsev counters with an outside leg kick.
Dunaytsev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kolov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dunaytsev.
Dunaytsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunaytsev lands a nice looking body kick.
Kolov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dunaytsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kolov's head.
Kolov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dunaytsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunaytsev swings for the body but Kolov moves out of range.
A big left from Dunaytsev misses.
Kolov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dunaytsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kolov dodges the punch combination from Dunaytsev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunaytsev sizes up Kolov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kolov misses with a few strikes there.
Kolov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dunaytsevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunaytsev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kolov on the side of the head.
Dunaytsev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dunaytsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunaytsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolov throws a head kick but Dunaytsev moves out of range.
Dunaytsev feints a counter leg kick.
Dunaytsev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dunaytsev misses with a looping right.
Kolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunaytsev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitaly Dunaytsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Dunaytsev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dunaytsev avoids the head kick by Kolov.
Kolov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kolov thows a leg kick but Dunaytsev checks it
and Dunaytsev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunaytsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick from Dunaytsev lands but Kolov takes it in his stride.
Kolov cracks Dunaytsev with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kolov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dunaytsev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kolov scrambles back to his feet.
Kolov misses with an uppercut
and Dunaytsev counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Kolov finds it's way through Dunaytsev's defenses.
Kolov misses with a few strikes there.
Dunaytsev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kolov misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dunaytsev scores with a jab to the body.
Dunaytsev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kolov throws a big counter combination but Dunaytsev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dunaytsev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunaytsev throws a hook but Kolov blocks it.
Dunaytsev throws an off balance right hand
and Kolov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunaytsev throws a big shot that misses.
Dunaytsev throws a leg kick which misses Kolov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kolov tries to avoid it.
Dunaytsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kolov manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kolov.
Dunaytsev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dunaytsev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dunaytsev moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kolov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dunaytsev looks to land a left hand but Kolov moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Kolov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dunaytsev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kolov tries to bum rush Dunaytsev with a series of wild strikes but Dunaytsev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kolov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunaytsev.
Dunaytsev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kolov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dunaytsev - the referee stops the clock and Kolov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dunaytsev. Kolov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dunaytsev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunaytsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kolov was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunaytsev.
Kolov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunaytsev lands a high kick!
Kolov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kolov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dunaytsev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunaytsev. Kolov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Dunaytsev.
Kolov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kolov slips a jab from Dunaytsev.
Dunaytsev thuds his shin into the meat of Kolov's side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunaytsev works over Kolov's head and body with a nice combination.
Kolov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dunaytsev is out of range and Kolov settles back down.
Dunaytsev throws a series of punches but Kolov moves out of range.
Kolov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunaytsev.
Dunaytsev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roman Kolov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunaytsev walks into a jab.
Kolov takes one on the button.
Kolov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dunaytsev throws out the jab.
As Dunaytsev looks to move away, Kolov throws a big counter combo but Dunaytsev just gets out of the way.
Kolov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dunaytsev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dunaytsev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kolov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunaytsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunaytsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunaytsev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kolov misses with a leg kick
and Dunaytsev counters with a takedown into side control.
Dunaytsev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kolov keeps working.
The referee asks Dunaytsev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dunaytsev prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunaytsev is looking to take a break and control but Kolov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitaly Dunaytsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dunaytsev 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitaly Dunaytsev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruin St. Georges (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dum Debble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georges and Dum Debble. Dum Debble has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruin St. Georges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dum Debble!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Debble checks the leg kick nicely there.
Debble jabs at St. Georges's body.
St. Georges pushes Debble up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from St. Georges.
Debble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges cracks Debble with a nice body shot.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges lands with a light punch inside.
Debble misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from St. Georges on the inside.
Debble blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to St. Georges's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Debble tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Georges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Debble blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges gets through Debble's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Debble.
St. Georges lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Debble.
It looks like Bruin St. Georges has been cut.
Debble working aggressively here.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Debble controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Debble misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
St. Georges misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Debble controls the action.
Debble blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
A short right from St. Georges.
St. Georges takes a shot to the head.
St. Georges looking to stall.
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
St. Georges works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
St. Georges pressing his opponent against the cage.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Debble.
St. Georges fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges is working Debble over against the cage.
St. Georges tries a body shot but Debble blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Debble.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Debble misses with the head strike.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
Debble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Debble struggles to land a body shot inside as St. Georges controls his hands.
St. Georges swings wildly with an uppercut but Debble uses good head movement to avoid it.
St. Georges pushes Debble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Debble missing with knees to the body.
St. Georges lands with a short head shot on the inside.
St. Georges lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Debble has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St. Georges seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Debble can turn it around.
Debble is leaning against St. Georges and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Debble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Debble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Georgess head.
A short uppercut from St. Georges.
Debble misses with a knee strike.
Debble misses with a knee strike.
Nice body punch from St. Georges.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the side of Debble's head.
A left hand lands to the body for St. Georges.
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges scores with a shot to the side of Debble's head.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
A nice left hand lands by St. Georges.
Debble goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Debble scores with a shot to the side of St. Georges's head.
St. Georges is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Georges can't find room to land a body shot as Debble controls the action.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
St. Georges blocks a punch to the side of the head.
St. Georges lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Georges lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from St. Georges.
St. Georges tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Debble's elbow.
Debble prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges misses with a knee strike.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Georges.
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!
Debble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges struggles to land a body shot inside as Debble controls his hands.
Debble swings wildly with an uppercut but St. Georges uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
A right handed body shot lands from St. Georges.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Debble.
St. Georges lands on the inside with an uppercut.
St. Georges's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Debble tries to work over St. Georges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Georges.
Debble working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Debble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges lands a body punch.
St. Georges scores with a nice hook to the head.
Debble misses with some punches.
Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Debble avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges has a couple of punches blocked by Debble.
St. Georges lands a shot to the body.
St. Georges lands a shot to the body.
St. Georges scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruin St. Georges dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruin St. Georges's cut.
That's time! St. Georges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
St. Georges connects with a crisp jab.
St. Georges tries to clinch but Debble moves out of range.
Debble let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Debble on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Debble in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Georges. Debble does a little dance to reset his feet.
St. Georges throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Debble sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Debble keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from St. Georges.
St. Georges connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Debble misses with a left hand
and St. Georges counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Debble takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bruin St. Georges seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Debble misses with a straight right.
Debble 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.
Debble fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Debble moves out of range as St. Georges strikes.
St. Georges slips under a jab from Debble.
St. Georges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Debble can do to turn this around?
St. Georges loads up on a big right hand but Debble slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Debble misses the target.
St. Georges lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Debble.
St. Georges is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Debble listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Debble lands a right hook to the body.
Debble jabs at St. Georges's body.
St. Georges lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Debble looks to land a left hand but St. Georges moved out of range nicely.
Debble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from St. Georges.
Bruin St. Georges is winning the standup battle so far.
St. Georges tries to clinch but Debble is having none of it.
Debble looks like he wants to counter punch here.
St. Georges lands with a shot to the body.
Debble takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
St. Georges throws a shot from downtown. Debble moves away and avoids it.
St. Georges scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Georges is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Debble throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
St. Georges seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
St. Georges keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Debble.
Debble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
St. Georges misses with a straight left.
Debble misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St. Georges.
Debble misses with a straight left.
Debble scores with a jab. St. Georges acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Debble throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Debble misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from St. Georges on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Debble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St. Georges.
St. Georges throws a jab but it's blocked by Debble.
St. Georges lands with a hook. Debble tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
St. Georges wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Debble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from St. Georges 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 Debble has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Debble and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there for St. Georges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Debble.
Debble missing with a left hand there. St. Georges was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Debble ducks under a wild hook from St. Georges.
St. Georges tries to close the distance and clinch up but Debble swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St. Georges scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
St. Georges thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Debble if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab, jab by St. Georges - just one landing.
Debble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from St. Georges.
Debble misses with a lunging right hand
and St. Georges counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Debble tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
St. Georges scores with a shoulder strike.
Debble blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
Debble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Debble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruin St. Georges has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St. Georges lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Debble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Georges's elbow.
Debble swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Georges lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from St. Georges.
St. Georges putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Debble in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Debble misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges works on Debble's body with a couple of short punches.
Debble is breathing heavily.
Debble misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Georges working Debble over with knees to the body.
St. Georges is trying to stall.
St. Georges stalling in the clinch but Debble improves position.
St. Georges can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Debble misses with the head strike.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges.
Debble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Georges pushes Debble back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
St. Georges lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruin St. Georges dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bruin St. Georges's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A right-left combo lands from St. Georges.
Debble throws a hook to the side of St. Georges's head but St. Georges sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
St. Georges scores with a jab.
St. Georges dips to his left and cracks Debble with an uppercut!
Debble misses with a straight right.
A slapping leg kick lands for St. Georges.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
St. Georges tries to land knees in the clinch but Debble avoids the damage to the body.
St. Georges misses with some punches.
St. Georges doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Debble lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Georges tries to work over Debble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Debble lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Debble misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Georges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St. Georges with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Debble doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from St. Georges.
St. Georges presses Debble against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hand to the body from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Debble backwards.
Debble takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Debble fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from St. Georges.
St. Georges lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges prevents a body shot from Debble.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Debble blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
A short body shot lands from St. Georges as the two fighters clinch.
Debble misses with some punches.
Debble prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Debble.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St. Georges lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Debble.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Debble misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Georges working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Debble lands a shot to the body.
Debble misses with a punch on the inside.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
Debble blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
A body shot lands from St. Georges.
St. Georges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, St. Georges scores with a nice short uppercut.
St. Georges throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St. Georges blocks a body shot from Debble.
St. Georges lands an uppercut.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
Debble prevents a body shot from St. Georges.
Debble misses with a punch to the body.
St. Georges misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges working aggressively here.
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from St. Georges.
St. Georges working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
Debble presses St. Georges against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Debble.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Debble misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dum Debble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St. Georges blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Debble lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt St. Georges or not.
Debble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges throws a head punch that misses.
St. Georges blocks an uppercut.
St. Georges misses with the head strike.
St. Georges blocking some punches.
Debble lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of St. Georges backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
Debble scores with a shot to the side of St. Georges's head.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Debble.
Debble blocks a body shot from St. Georges.
Debble tries to land knees in the clinch but St. Georges avoids the damage to the body.
Debble misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Georges misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Georges misses with a hook from the clinch.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
Debble blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bruin St. Georges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
St. Georges misses with a short punch on the inside.
Debble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
St. Georges is trying to stall.
St. Georges tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Debble throws a punch but it's blocked by St. Georges.
St. Georges using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Debble has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
St. Georges tries to work over Debble's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Debble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Debble has a couple of punches blocked by St. Georges.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruin St. Georges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well St. Georges 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruin St. Georges!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrey Koreshkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koreshkov has chosen Beyoncé - 7/11 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Andrey Koreshkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Hearts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Koreshkov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koreshkov has managed to clinch.
Koreshkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hearts is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hearts misses with a body punch.
Hearts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hearts tries to throw a body punch but Koreshkov avoids it by throwing Hearts back against the cage.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hearts - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hearts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hearts misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Hearts has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short right from Hearts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Hearts.
Koreshkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hearts uses from the top position.
Koreshkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hearts uses it to pass to side control.
Hearts creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts controls the position.
Koreshkov is trying to improve his position.
Hearts lands a decent elbow from side control.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
Hearts scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Koreshkov to see if he's OK.
Koreshkov is looking to reverse the position.
Hearts lands some shots froms side control.
Koreshkov tries to improve position but can't.
Hearts tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hearts is staying tight to Koreshkov's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Koreshkov is trying to get back to half guard.
Koreshkov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Koreshkov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee asks Hearts politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hearts prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koreshkov tries to bench press Hearts off him but Hearts keeps the position.
Koreshkov prevents Hearts from improving position.
Hearts happy to just control the position for now.
Koreshkov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hearts's best efforts.
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hearts in particular looking to stall.
Koreshkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Koreshkov tries to roll over but Hearts keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koreshkov actively working from the bottom here.
Hearts trying to pass the guard but Koreshkov defending well.
Koreshkov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Koreshkov wants to clinch up but Hearts keeps it at a distance.
Koreshkov takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Hearts.
Koreshkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hearts swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hearts swings wildly with an uppercut but Koreshkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koreshkov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hearts pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up.
Hearts misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koreshkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hearts is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hearts keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Koreshkov, pushing him back against the cage.
Hearts lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koreshkov backwards.
Koreshkov blocks a body shot from Hearts.
A short right from Hearts on the inside.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts holds him up against the cage and eventually Koreshkov drops back down to his feet.
Hearts lands a shoulder strike.
Hearts is looking for a takedown.
Hearts misses with a punch on the inside.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts won't allow it.
TJ Hearts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrey Koreshkov.
Koreshkov blocks an uppercut.
Koreshkov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hearts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koreshkov can do to turn this around?
Hearts misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearts stops a takedown attempt from Koreshkov.
Koreshkov is trying to drag Hearts to the mat but Hearts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hearts tries a body shot but Koreshkov blocks it.
Koreshkov pulls guard successfully.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hearts works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hearts performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hearts trying to control from half guard but Koreshkov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koreshkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hearts is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koreshkov has hold of Hearts's hands but Hearts slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Hearts there.
Koreshkov actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Koreshkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Hearts seems content to control.
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Koreshkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hearts lands with a punch from half guard.
Koreshkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Hearts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Koreshkov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hearts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts 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!
Koreshkov moves into the clinch.
Koreshkov tries to pull guard but Hearts won't allow it.
Hearts working aggressively here.
Koreshkov prevents a body shot from Hearts.
TJ Hearts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Koreshkov jumps into guard, dragging Hearts to the mat.
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Koreshkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koreshkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hearts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hearts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hearts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koreshkov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koreshkov trying to control the position.
Koreshkov working for a triangle but Hearts defends it easily.
Koreshkov being controlled here, momentarily.
Hearts's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
TJ Hearts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Koreshkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hearts swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koreshkov takes one to the chin there.
Hearts looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koreshkov tries to clinch up
and Hearts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Koreshkov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Koreshkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hearts has managed to get both his arms back between Koreshkov's legs - danger averted.
Hearts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koreshkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hearts is one step ahead there.
That's four 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.
Hearts slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Koreshkov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hearts defends it easily.
Koreshkov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hearts uses it to pass to side control.
Hearts happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Koreshkov regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Hearts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hearts 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Hearts!
A victorious TJ Hearts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eero Haapasaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paez Paez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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179 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eero Haapasaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paez Paez!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haapasaari changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Paez shoots and misses
and Haapasaari counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Paez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haapasaari counters with a one-two to the body.
Paez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paez wants it to stay on the feet.
Haapasaari shoots in looking for a takedown. Paez tries to sprawl out of it but Haapasaari keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Paez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paez working away.
Paez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haapasaari knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haapasaari is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paez goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Haapasaari has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Paez but great work by Haapasaari.
Haapasaari thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Paez gets back to half guard.
Paez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paez slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Haapasaari is working Paez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Paez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Haapasaari defends well.
Paez keeping moving, preventing Haapasaari from controlling successfully.
Haapasaari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haapasaari has managed to get both his arms back between Paez's legs - danger averted.
Paez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haapasaari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haapasaari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haapasaari trying to control but Paez is working from the bottom.
Haapasaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Paez is retaining full guard.
Haapasaari wants to control from the top but Paez keeps moving.
Haapasaari is sitting in close to Paez's body. Paez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Haapasaari is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Haapasaari is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Paez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paez Paez!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kacperos Drygalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kacperos Drygalos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Brawler
KO power |
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kacperos Drygalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Walker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Walker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drygalos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drygalos takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drygalos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Walker is looking to get back to his feet here but Drygalos is keeping cool and he's managed to take Walker's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drygalos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Walker is defending well though. Drygalos let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Walker trying to get back to his feet but Drygalos is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drygalos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Good control from Drygalos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but Drygalos has full control of the position and if anything, Walker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Drygalos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Drygalos throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Drygalos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Walker up.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drygalos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Walker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drygalos scores with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Drygalos controlling the positon.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but Drygalos has full control of the position and if anything, Walker has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Walker avoids the strikes from Drygalos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Walker is trapped and Drygalos is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Drygalos controls the position.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kacperos Drygalos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drygalos shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drygalos has managed to clinch.
Drygalos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drygalos has picked Walker up - he's going for a ride! Drygalos dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Drygalos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Walker sees it coming and defends easily.
Drygalos controlling the action here.
Drygalos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drygalos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Drygalos stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker is defending against the submission attempts here by Drygalos.
Ground and pound from Drygalos.
Drygalos stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
Drygalos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walker has managed to free his arm - good work.
Drygalos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Drygalos is controlling him well.
Drygalos tries to pass to full mount but Walker defends it.
Drygalos trying to control the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Walker gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Drygalos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Walker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Drygalos presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drygalos struggles to land a body shot inside as Walker controls his hands.
Drygalos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walker can do to turn this around?
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Drygalos blocks it.
Drygalos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Walker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Walker looking to throw knees to the head but Drygalos is blocking nicely.
Drygalos blocks an elbow strike from Walker.
Drygalos blocks an uppercut.
Drygalos wants to take the fight to the mat but Walker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kacperos Drygalos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker misses with some punches.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drygalos is defending well for now.
Walker stops a takedown attempt from Drygalos.
Walker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drygalos.
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Drygalos controls his hands.
Walker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker tries to throw a body punch but Drygalos avoids it by throwing Walker back against the cage.
Walker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Drygalos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drygalos tries for a takedown but Walker manages to get underhooks.
Drygalos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Walker is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker tries to land knees in the clinch but Drygalos avoids the damage to the body.
Drygalos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Walker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Walker pushes off an throws an elbow but Drygalos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Drygalos prevents a body shot from Walker.
Walker throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drygalos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Walker prevents it.
Drygalos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.
Drygalos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drygalos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drygalos avoids the head kick by Walker.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drygalos.
Walker throws a head kick but Drygalos moves out of range.
Drygalos shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drygalos was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Walker tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Drygalos has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Walker! Can he survive? No! He's out! Drygalos gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kacperos Drygalos!
A very excited looking Kacperos Drygalos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Chocula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Larsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsen has chosen Lorde – Yellow Flicker Beat as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
155 lbs
17 - 8 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Chocula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Larsen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsen shoots for a double leg takedown but Chocula sprawls well. He's pushed Larsen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chocula misses with a looping right.
Larsen feints the counter takedown.
Chocula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Larsen fails with the takedown.
Larsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chocula did well to prevent Larsen getting side control.
Larsen stops Chocula from getting back to his feet.
Chocula on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chocula tries to get out of the position.
Chocula kicks Larsen off and gets back to his feet.
Chocula throws the left hand but Larsen avoids the punch easily.
Larsen misses with a double jab.
Larsen shoots in but no luck this time.
Count Chocula has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Larsen.
Chocula pushes Larsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chocula blocks a jab.
Larsen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chocula pinned against the cage. Chocula gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chocula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocula displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Larsen.
Nice takedown defense from Chocula. No joy for Larsen on that attempt.
Chocula lands with a cross.
Larsen is rocked!
It looks like Jake Larsen has been cut.
Chocula throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Larsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Larsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chocula as he jumps to the side.
Larsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Larsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Chocula finish him?
Larsen blocks a jab.
Larsen misses with the combination.
Chocula sends Larsen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Chocula is motioning to the referee to let Larsen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Larsen. Those never looked like landing.
Chocula drops Larsen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Larsen! Chocula dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Chocula!
A very excited looking Count Chocula made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taran Chula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
145 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taran Chula!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
I Can throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chula's waist but Chula gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing I Can off to one side.
I Can throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chula wants to counter the offense by I Can and move into the clinch position.
Chula connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
I Can has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from I Can there as he acknowledges the shot.
I Can has been working on his balance at Holding Cell, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Chula.
I Can misses with a right hand
and Chula makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
I Can connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chula. Chula circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
I Can moves out of range as Chula strikes.
I Can misses with a series of wild punches.
Chula looks like he wants to counter punch here.
I Can connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donk. I Can catches Chula right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by I Can - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chula lands a lovely overhand right.
I Can throws a big shot that misses.
I Can has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chula lunges at I Can with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by I Can's hand.
Chula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Chula misses.
Sloppy strikes from I Can. Those never looked like landing.
Chula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taran Chula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Chula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
I Can throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chula counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps I Can thinking.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
and Chula counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chula lands with a straight right. I Can didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Chula finds it's target.
I Can looks to land a left hand but Chula moved out of range nicely.
It seemed like Chula was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chula counters with a nice uppercut.
I Can throws out a loose jab but Chula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chula digs a good body shot into I Can's ribs.
I Can is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Chula scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
I Can throws the left hand but Chula avoids the punch easily.
I Can swings widly with a right hand
and Chula counters with a nice body shot.
Chula throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chula scores with a jab to the body.
I Can misses with a takedown attempt
and Chula counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Because I Can. That's going to take a lot out of him.
I Can is breathing heavily.
Chula connects with a crisp jab.
Chula lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
I Can is rocked!
Chula has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
I Can rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chula counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh I Can is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chula throws a quick inside leg kick.
I Can circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Chula. I Can falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Chula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taran Chula!
Because I Can was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glossu Rabban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson has chosen Coming Home as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Glossu Rabban has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Glossu Rabban seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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24
214 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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29
207 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Glossu Rabban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rabban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simpson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Rabban has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Simpson blocks a body shot from Rabban.
Rabban can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Rabban can't find room to land a body shot as Simpson controls the action.
Simpson is trying to maintain a safe position but Rabban gets an underhook and turns Simpson into the cage.
Rabban tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Simpson fails to land.
Rabban misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabban tries to throw a body punch but Simpson avoids it by throwing Rabban back against the cage.
Rabban misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simpson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rabban just stands there and leans against the cage.
Simpson jumps guard but Rabban turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Glossu Rabban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bart Simpson.
Rabban manages to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabban is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Rabban has an active guard here but Simpson has managed to pass into half guard.
Rabban looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rabban looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rabban wants to improve his position but Simpson is controlling well.
Simpson is trying for a kimura here. Rabban looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Simpson wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bart Simpson!
Bart Simpson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Glossu Rabban had this to say: 'Uff-Da'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Delamitri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Gravano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Delamitri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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25
223 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Delamitri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gravano does no damage.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gravano connects with a body shot that sends Delamitri's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut there from Gravano.
Gravano sizes up Delamitri with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gravano tries a low kick but Delamitri avoids it.
Delamitri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Delamitri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gravano throws a shot to the body.
Delamitri keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravano lands a big right hand that sends Delamitri crashing to the mat! Gravano stays standing though and waves Delamitri back to his feet!
It looks like David Delamitri has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravano misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravano misses with a hook.
Delamitri takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gravano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delamitri circles away quickly and effectively.
Delamitri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gravano throws a lazy right hand but Delamitri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delamitri changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gravano misses with a leg kick.
Delamitri staying out of range there.
Delamitri checks a leg kick nicely.
Delamitri takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Delamitri is rocked!
Gravano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Delamitri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delamitri is breathing heavily.
Delamitri walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Gravano! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Gravano!
Sammy Gravano tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Joshua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Armen Petrosyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joshua comes to the cage accompanied by Parklife- Blur. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Armen Petrosyan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Joshua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armen Petrosyan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrosyan closes the distance and pushes Joshua back into the cage.
Petrosyan misses with an elbow over the top.
Petrosyan cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Petrosyan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Joshua in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joshua.
Joshua utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrosyan throws an elbow but misses.
Petrosyan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Joshua blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrosyan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters up against the cage, Petrosyan throws an elbow but misses.
Joshua lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Armen Petrosyan has been cut.
Joshua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joshua counters with a low kick, right behind Petrosyan 's knee.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Petrosyan 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joshua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrosyan momentarily.
Petrosyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Joshua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrosyan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshua thinks about countering with a body kick.
Petrosyan tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Joshua appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrosyan tries to clinch but Joshua moves out of range.
Petrosyan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joshua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrosyan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Joshua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joshua connects with a body shot that sends Petrosyan's belly button to the back.
Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrosyan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrosyan is rocked!
Petrosyan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Joshua counters with a nice body kick.
Petrosyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Joshua finish him?
Armen Petrosyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrosyan looks winded!
Joshua darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Petrosyan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Joshua before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Joshua!
Daniel Joshua 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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