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Helsinki Fighting League: 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Bogart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogart has chosen "Dutch National Anthem" by Het Wilhelmus as his entrance music. Bjorn Bogart is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bjorn Bogart!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogart slaps away a takedown attempt from Snow, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Snow has Bogart up against the cage in a clinch.
Snow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bogart tries to pull guard but Snow holds him up against the cage and eventually Bogart drops back down to his feet.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow lands with a left to the head.
Snow displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bogart up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow lands a shoulder strike.
Snow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Bjorn Bogart has been cut.
Snow scores with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Snow.
Snow lands a body shot.
Snow drops Bogart onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bogart is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Bogart is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bogart is still on wobbly legs! Can Snow finish him?
Bogart is fighting off a takedown attempt but Snow is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bogart to the mat. Bogart regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bogart being controlled here, momentarily.
Bogart seems to have recovered his senses.
Bogart looking for a sweep. Not yet Bogart, not yet.
Bogart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Snow has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Snow working some strikes from top position.
Snow sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
Snow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Snow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bogart trying to keep a closed guard but Snow is proving a slippery customer.
Snow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snow scoring with some ground and pound.
Bogart can't keep his opponent in guard - Snow advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snow throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snow uses his free foot to push down on Bogart's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bogart.
Snow controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bogart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snow avoids the attempt from Bogart to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogart taking shots to the head.
Snow in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Snow landing shots from mount.
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!
Snow controlling from mount.
Snow lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Snow 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.
Snow controlling from mount.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Snow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Bogart's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Snow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogart pinned against the cage. Bogart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bogart as he jumps to the side.
Snow shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Snow there.
Bogart trying to hold on to Snow's head to control him but Snow postures up.
Bogart taking some punishment here, with Snow in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bogart trying to control here.
Bogart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Snow trying to control the pace.
Snow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snow wants to free his trapped foot but Bogart is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snow in particular looking to stall.
Bogart is looking for a sweep. Snow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Snow lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bogart tries to get to full guard but Snow has control of the leg.
Bogart is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Snow in particular looking to stall.
Bogart trying to control but Snow postures up.
Snow with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Snow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snow lands a nice short elbow.
Snow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bogart is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snow scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bogart avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Snow.
Bogart trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Snow is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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. Snow connects with a nice short shot to Bogart's temple.
Snow takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Snow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Snow not doing much here.
Snow seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bogart for as long as he can get away with.
Bogart wants to control but Snow is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snow lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow slows the pace down in half guard.
Bogart is looking to control Snow's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bogart avoid being mounted?
Jon Snow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow is working for a kimura but Bogart is defending it quite comfortably.
Snow not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bogart slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Snow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Snow stands and throws Bogart's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bogart being controlled for a moment.
Bogart tries to bench press Snow off him but Snow keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Bogart's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Snow clinches up with Bogart and pushes him back against the cage.
Snow is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bogart is defending well for now.
Snow digs a right hand underneath Bogart's ribcage. Bogart let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snow stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from Snow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow lands a right hand.
Jon Snow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bogart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Snow successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow wriggles free and stands up.
Snow shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bogart pinned against the cage. Bogart gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bogart now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snow keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Snow stays in close to Bogart's body and controls the position.
Bogart trying to keep a closed guard but Snow is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow works over Bogart with some ground and pound from guard.
Snow engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Snow stands up over Bogart, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bogart is trying to control the position but Snow postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Snow is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bogart trying to keep a closed guard but Snow is proving a slippery customer.
Snow controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Snow tries to free his leg and advance position but Bogart is retaining full guard.
Snow sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Snow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Snow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bogart can do to turn this around?
Snow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bogart looking to hit a scissor sweep but Snow is one step ahead there.
Bjorn Bogart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bogart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bogart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Snow with a nice head shot there.
Bogart bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snow's guard.
Snow wriggles free and stands up.
Snow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bogart sprawls well. Bogart wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Snow gets slowly back to his feet.
Bogart is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jon Snow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Snow fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snow misses with a takedown attempt
and Bogart counters with a takedown into side control.
Snow bucks up and tries to throw Bogart off but instead Bogart has got his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snow, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snow!
A very excited looking Jon Snow 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Valtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valtonen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Thunderstruck . Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Devotion kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Danny Smith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Valtonen !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Valtonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Valtonen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valtonen distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Valtonen works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Valtonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Valtonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valtonen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Valtonen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Valtonen .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valtonen chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valtonen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Valtonen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Valtonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valtonen . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valtonen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Valtonen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Valtonen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Valtonen drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Nice strikes from Valtonen there.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Valtonen controlling the pace.
Valtonen passes to full mount!
Smith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Valtonen lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valtonen lands a nice shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valtonen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Valtonen controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valtonen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Valtonen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Valtonen lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Valtonen cracks Smith with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Valtonen lands a big elbow - Smith is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smith is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Toni Valtonen !
An out of breath Toni Valtonen 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sherman McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Kasongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luis Kasongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sherman McCullough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luis Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasongo just misses with a punch to the body.
McCullough will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kasongo takes one to the chin there.
Kasongo walks into a stiff left hand from McCullough.
McCullough ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCullough throws a sloppy head kick and Kasongo moves out of range easily.
Kasongo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasongo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McCullough with a body shot.
McCullough throws out a loose jab but Kasongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasongo throws a body punch but McCullough moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kasongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCullough.
McCullough stuns Kasongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Kasongo blocks the leg kick.
McCullough avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kasongo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kasongo is rocked!
McCullough lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kasongo head around and knocks him out cold! McCullough hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sherman McCullough!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rusoposkinen Clintsari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Maximov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Rusoposkinen Clintsari has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Maximov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clintsari lands a glancing blow to the side of Maximov's head.
Clintsari connects with a jab.
It looks like Ivan Maximov has been cut.
Clintsari has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KO Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Maximov shoots for a double leg takedown but Clintsari sprawls well. He's pushed Maximov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maximov looks for a takedown but Clintsari sprawls well.
Maximov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Clintsari counters by clinching up.
Rusoposkinen Clintsari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Maximov.
Maximov gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Clintsari regains guard.
Clintsari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clintsari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maximov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Clintsari wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Maximov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maximov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clintsari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Clintsari is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Clintsari getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maximov dives in for a single leg takedown but Clintsari sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Maximov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maximov.
Ivan Maximov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximov walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maximov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Clintsari , as that shot connected.
Maximov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clintsari lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maximov takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximov closes the distance and pushes Clintsari back into the cage.
Clintsari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maximov is rocked!
Clintsari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Maximov is still on wobbly legs! Can Clintsari finish him?
Clintsari creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Maximov with a big uppercut! Maximov tries to clinch up but Clintsari pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Maximov to the mat! Maximov covers up and Clintsari unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rusoposkinen Clintsari !
Rusoposkinen Clintsari decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seto Takiama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Larratt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Shannon Larratt enters the cage!
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159 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Seto Takiama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shannon Larratt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Takiama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Larratt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takiama.
Takiama has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takiama scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiama is working for a submission of some sort.
Larratt won't allow Takiama to pass to mount.
Larratt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Takiama. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Takiama seems to be looking for submissions.
Takiama is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Larratt still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Larratt has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Larratt trying to control the action but Takiama is working from the bottom.
Larratt with the ground and pound but Takiama regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larratt working the head and body with strikes.
Takiama regains full guard. Nicely done.
Larratt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Takiama being controlled here, momentarily.
Larratt preventing the sweep.
Takiama has momentary wrist control but Larratt slips an elbow through the middle.
Larratt content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Takiama has locked up a guillotine! Takiama's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Larratt is holding on here and Takiama must be using up a lot of energy. Larratt has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Takiama gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Seto Takiama!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marlo Stanfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amr Al As (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Amr Al As has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlo Stanfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amr Al As!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al As bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stanfield throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stanfield keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stanfield throws a shot from downtown. Al As moves away and avoids it.
Stanfield forces Al As back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al As.
Al As has a couple of punches blocked by Stanfield.
Stanfield lands a nice uppercut.
Al As throws a head punch that misses.
Stanfield has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Al As is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Al As misses with the head strike.
Al As misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stanfield lands a left hand.
Stanfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Al As.
Stanfield tries to pull guard but Al As won't allow it.
Stanfield pulls guard successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al As has passed into half guard!
Stanfield is trying to maintain the position but Al As is very close to passing his half guard.
Stanfield wants to improve his position but Al As is controlling well.
Stanfield is working hard here to advance position.
Al As is thwarting Stanfield's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al As controlling the action here.
Al As is looking to take a break and control but Stanfield is keeping him honest, looking to work 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.
Stanfield wants to get back to his feet.
Stanfield actively working from the bottom here.
Stanfield actively working from the bottom here.
Stanfield tries to get to full guard but Al As has control of the leg.
Stanfield wants to control the action here but instead Al As manages to pass to full mount!
Stanfield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al As controlling from the full mount.
Stanfield is desperately trying to improve his position but Al As has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stanfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stanfield has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Al As is working away from the top position though.
Stanfield is looking for a sweep. Al As is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Al As trying to control the pace.
Al As is trying to control. Stanfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stanfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al As trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al As not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stanfield looking for a guillotine here but Al As defends easily.
Stanfield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Al As working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stanfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al As is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stanfield misses with a jab to the body
and Al As counters with a nice body kick.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanfield.
Al As throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Stanfield on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al As defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
Stanfield throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Al As ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield checks a low kick from Al As.
Stanfield looks to throw the jab but Al As is out of range.
Al As cracks Stanfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stanfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stanfield.
Stanfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanfield blocks a head kick by Al As.
Stanfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Al As can do to turn this around?
Stanfield throws a hook to the side of Al As's head but Al As sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stanfield misses with a double jab
and Al As counters with a straight right hand.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al As throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Al As dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Al As takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stanfield loads up on a big right hand but Al As slips the punch.
Stanfield lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Al As circles away quickly and effectively.
Al As gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al As blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield wants a takedown but no success here.
Al As misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al As blocks an uppercut.
Stanfield goes for a takedown attempt but Al As pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Stanfield walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al As slips a jab from Stanfield.
Al As ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stanfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Al As on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stanfield throws a head kick but Al As moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Stanfield.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Al As was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stanfield lands a jab to the nose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Stanfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al As tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stanfield throws a series of strikes that have Al As backpedaling.
A big left from Stanfield misses.
Stanfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stanfield lands with a slapping head kick.
Stanfield throws a big shot that misses.
Al As has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stanfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Al As's head.
Stanfield moves away from the strike by Al As.
Stanfield was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stanfield swinging wildly here.
Stanfield throws a looping overhand right but Al As ducks down to avoid it.
Stanfield looks to land a body kick but Al As moved away.
It seemed like Al As was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stanfield throws a sloppy head kick and Al As moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Al As was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanfield loads up on a big right hand but Al As slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Al As on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Al As on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Al As.
Stanfield falls off balance throwing a combination
and Al As counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stanfield is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Al As dodges the punch combination from Stanfield.
Stanfield's corner calls for a 1-2. Stanfield obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al As misses with a hook.
Al As tries to land a front kick but Stanfield steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good standup being displayed there by Al As as he connects with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Stanfield. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Stanfield dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Stanfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stanfield avoids the body shot from Al As.
Al As throws a front kick aimed at Stanfield's knee but Stanfield avoids it well.
Stanfield throws a jab but it's blocked by Al As.
Stanfield throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Al As.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al As! But no joy.
Al As takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Al As tries a low kick but Stanfield avoids it.
Stanfield misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al As swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Stanfield misses.
A head kick from Stanfield lands but Al As takes it in his stride.
Al As moves into range and connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Stanfield finds it's target.
We've been told by Stanfield's head coaches at FORBIDDEN VOILENCE WARRIORS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stanfield does it's job there.
Al As uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stanfield.
Al As misses with a low kick.
Al As misses with a hook. Stanfield ducked under it nicely.
Stanfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al As.
Al As has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Al As takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stanfield misses with a lunging right hand
and Al As counters with a nice uppercut.
Al As defending well as Stanfield loads up on a big left hand.
Stanfield scores with the left hand. Al As knows he should have avoided that one.
Stanfield rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al As counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Al As pivots, looking for a leg kick but Stanfield is out of range and Al As settles back down.
Stanfield appears to be looking for a big counter.
A left lands for Al As.
Stanfield is rocked!
Stanfield gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al As.
Amr Al As has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Stanfield is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stanfield drops his hands momentarily. Al As doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Stanfield staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Stanfield doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amr Al As!
Amr Al As seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Marlo Stanfield spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, what can I say? He got me! Well done to Him,this is not the end for me, I'll be back! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Tortoise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bolt Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes into a darkened arena with his song building. MMMBop kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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175 lbs
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220 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michelangelo Tortoise !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bolt Morris!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tortoise throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Morris tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tortoise is in Morris's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Morris manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tortoise lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris tries to work over Tortoise 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tortoise blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Morris.
A head punch on the inside from Tortoise fails to land.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Tortoise fails to land.
Morris scores with a knee to the head.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Morris lands with a left to the head.
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Morris scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tortoise working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Tortoise .
Morris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morris works on Tortoise 's body with a couple of short punches.
Morris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tortoise misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tortoise misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris stalling.
Tortoise misses with the head strike.
Morris lands a body punch in the clinch.
Morris blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Morris just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tortoise 's brow.
Tortoise throws a head punch that misses.
Tortoise swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tortoise working aggressively here.
Morris works on Tortoise 's body with a couple of short punches.
Morris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morris.
Morris blocking some punches.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tortoise backwards.
Morris has Tortoise pushed against the cage.
Morris lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morris is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tortoise is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morris has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tortoise clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tortoise is trying to shake Morris off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Morris won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morris changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morris misses with a jab to the body
and Tortoise counters with a three punch combo that has Morris backing up. Morris nods at Tortoise to acknowledge the strikes.
Morris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Morris misses with a straight left.
Morris scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Tortoise as Morris shoots in.
Morris misses with a kick to the body
letting Tortoise counter with a right hand.
Tortoise throws a hook but Morris avoids it easily.
Morris tries to keep at a distance but Tortoise has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tortoise has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Morris tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris blocking some punches.
I was talking to Tortoise 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tortoise takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tortoise working aggressively here.
Morris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tortoise s head.
Morris tries to land a knee to the head but Tortoise blocks with his arms.
Morris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tortoise misses with a left hand
and Morris counters with a two punch combo.
Tortoise throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Morris drives through with a takedown into Tortoise 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tortoise is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tortoise misses with a punch on the inside.
Morris blocks an uppercut.
Morris looking to slow down the pace here.
Morris tries to throw a body punch but Tortoise avoids it by throwing Morris back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morris.
Tortoise goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tortoise throws a punch but it's blocked by Morris.
Tortoise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morris backwards.
Tortoise has a couple of punches blocked by Morris.
Tortoise misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morris misses with a hook to the ribs.
Morris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Morris on the inside.
Tortoise lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Tortoise .
Morris lands a right hand.
Morris swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tortoise lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Morris missing with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Morris.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris presses Tortoise against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tortoise is breathing heavily.
Tortoise is pushing Morris up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Morris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bolt Morris will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tortoise 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tortoise lands a glancing blow to the side of Morris's head.
Morris connects with a body shot that sends Tortoise 's belly button to the back.
Morris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tortoise pinned against the cage. Tortoise gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Morris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tortoise trying to control here.
Tortoise has his hands clasped together around Morris's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morris is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tortoise is just riding it out for now. Morris eventually gives up the hold.
Tortoise wants to improve his position but Morris is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tortoise trying to control here.
Tortoise looks like he's trying to stand up.
Michelangelo Tortoise overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Morris lands strikes from half guard.
Tortoise is looking to get back to is feet but Morris passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris trying to control the action but Tortoise is working from the bottom.
Tortoise is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to control but Tortoise is keeping him busy.
Tortoise regains half guard.
Tortoise is trying to stand back up but Morris is controlling him
Morris is keen to just control but Tortoise is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morris working the head and body with strikes.
Tortoise is trying to get back to full guard.
Morris is taking a breather. Tortoise says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Morris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tortoise pushes Morris off looking to stand but Morris dives back in and keeps control.
Morris passes into side control, despite Tortoise 's attempt to control the position.
Tortoise is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morris prevents Tortoise from escaping the position.
Morris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Morris lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Tortoise 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Tortoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morris working away.
Tortoise tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morris in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morris working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Tortoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tortoise tries to buck Morris off but Morris is having none of it.
Morris is looking to take a break and control but Tortoise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morris is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Tortoise is trying to escape and Morris transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Tortoise is forced to tap! Nice work there by Morris! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bolt Morris!
A victorious Bolt Morris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Douthit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donnie Darko could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackie Douthit's chin.
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22
150 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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162 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donnie Darko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackie Douthit!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darko shoots for a takedown but Douthit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darko shoots for a double leg takedown but Douthit sprawls well. He's pushed Darko's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Douthit misses with a looping left.
Darko tries to sprawl but Douthit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Douthit lands with a punch from half guard.
Douthit wants to control but Darko is keeping him busy.
Darko is trying to get back to full guard.
Douthit tries to pass to full mount but Darko defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Darko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douthit controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Darko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Douthit trying to control but Darko is working from the bottom.
Douthit is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Darko is trying to keep Douthit in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douthit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Douthit from controlling successfully.
Douthit looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darko wants to control but Douthit passes easily into half guard.
Darko is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Douthit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Douthit's back!
Darko has Douthit flattened out and is raining down punches.
Douthit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Darko gets his way!
Darko working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Douthit is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Darko has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Douthit taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Donnie Darko!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iikka Runnisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Perello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Runnisto comes to the cage accompanied by Alta Pois - Sie sua näkköös!. Perello has chosen One for the Money as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joey Perello has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iikka Runnisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joey Perello!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runnisto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perello shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Runnisto makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Perello's body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perello or perhaps it was just good defense by Runnisto, which made it look bad.
Runnisto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Perello takes a step back to recover.
Runnisto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Runnisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Runnisto scores with the left hand. Perello knows he should have avoided that one.
Runnisto thuds a left hand into Perello's body.
Runnisto lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Perello shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Runnisto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Iikka Runnisto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Perello.
Perello shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Runnisto pinned against the cage. Runnisto gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iikka Runnisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perello looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Runnisto.
Runnisto clobbers Perello with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Runnisto throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Perello takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Runnisto bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Runnisto jabs Perello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Runnisto lands a slapping body shot.
Runnisto jabs Perello to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Perello with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Runnisto to score with a decent uppercut.
Runnisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Runnisto lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Perello out cold! Perello is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iikka Runnisto!
A very excited looking Iikka Runnisto 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jethro Rusted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jethro Rusted!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Aguilar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rusted ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by Aguilar.
Rusted shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick from Rusted is predictable there
and Aguilar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rusted swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rusted as he avoids it easily.
Aguilar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aguilar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rusted attempts a counter takedown but Aguilar avoids it well and moves away.
Aguilar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rusted.
Aguilar avoids the head kick by Rusted.
Rusted throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aguilar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Aguilar fails to land.
Aguilar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rusted to keep the fight standing.
Aguilar working aggressively here.
Aguilar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rusted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rusted.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rusted.
Aguilar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aguilar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aguilar will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jethro Rusted has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Aguilar slips a jab from Rusted.
Aguilar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rusted bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguilar shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Aguilar was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aguilar working away.
Aguilar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aguilar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted is looking for a sweep.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Rusted is working away.
Rusted tries to buck Aguilar off but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar wants to control but Rusted is keeping him busy.
Aguilar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rusted has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rusted sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to control from Rusted's half guard. Rusted has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Rusted pulls Aguilar in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar wants to control from the top but Rusted keeps moving.
Rusted trying to keep a closed guard but Aguilar is proving a slippery customer.
Aguilar wants to pass the guard but Rusted is keeping the position.
Aguilar trying to control but Rusted is working from the bottom.
Rusted is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four 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.
Rusted is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aguilar stands and throws Rusted's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aguilar trying to control the position but Rusted is working away.
Aguilar working away.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Rusted is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aguilar laying and praying for a moment but Rusted takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sergio Aguilar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rusted's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Aguilar missing with a left hand there. Rusted was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aguilar lands with a straight right. Rusted didn't see that one coming.
Aguilar goes for a double leg but Rusted avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rusted continues to drive forward.
Rusted on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aguilar misses with an uppercut.
Aguilar has his takedown stuffed
and Rusted connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aguilar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aguilar misses with a hook
and Rusted counters with a good, hard body kick but Aguilar shrugs it off.
Rusted fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Aguilar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rusted half committed to a counter leg kick.
Aguilar throws a jab when Rusted was well out of range.
Rusted blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aguilar with a poor takedown
and Rusted counters with a nice leg kick.
Jethro Rusted has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aguilar prevents Rusted from getting back to his feet.
Sergio Aguilar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rusted controlling the position.
Aguilar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rusted is keeping the position for now.
Aguilar keeps trying to improve his position.
Aguilar stands and throws Rusted's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rusted is trying to control Aguilar's posture but Aguilar avoids it.
Aguilar is looking to take a break and control but Rusted is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rusted's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Aguilar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rusted has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aguilar but great work by Rusted.
Aguilar is looking to reverse the position.
Rusted creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aguilar is trying to work for a sweep but Rusted has mounted him!
Aguilar is bucking up trying to escape but Rusted cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aguilar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rusted takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Aguilar trying to control from the bottom.
Aguilar tries to get to full guard but Rusted has control of the leg.
Rusted takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted prevents Aguilar from standing back up.
Rusted works his way into full mount!
Rusted can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aguilar is looking to escape.
Rusted content just to control the position here.
Rusted looking to finish Aguilar with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aguilar!
Rusted lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aguilar hang on?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rusted trying to control but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar wants to hold on but Rusted pushes him away.
Aguilar working to try and regain half guard.
Rusted trying to control but Aguilar is having none of it.
Aguilar wants to hold on but Rusted pushes him away.
Aguilar is trying to escape the mount.
Aguilar taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rusted leaves Aguilar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rusted takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aguilar misses with a right hand
and Rusted counters with a low kick, right behind Aguilar 's knee.
Jab from Aguilar.
The fighters circling - Rusted throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rusted ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aguilar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rusted.
Rusted throws a leg kick that is checked
and Aguilar counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rusted momentarily.
Rusted looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rusted lands with a punch from half guard.
Aguilar wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted wants to stand up but Aguilar is controlling the position.
Aguilar tries to roll over but Rusted keeps him under control.
Aguilar is looking to control Rusted's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aguilar avoid being mounted?
Aguilar gets back to full guard.
Rusted would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Aguilar working for a triangle but Rusted defends it easily.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aguilar bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rusted's guard.
Aguilar forces his way into half guard.
Aguilar trying to advance position but Rusted counters by regaining guard.
Aguilar stopping the sweep attempt from Rusted.
Aguilar passes Rusted's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rusted keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is pressing down on Rusted's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rusted is holding on for now.
Aguilar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rusted reverses the position - he's now on top in Aguilar's guard.
Aguilar looking for a sweep. Not yet Aguilar, not yet.
Aguilar has his hands on Rusted's head, controlling the position.
Rusted wants to control from the top but Aguilar keeps moving.
Aguilar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rusted trying to control the position from guard on top but Aguilar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aguilar 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.
Rusted content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rusted works over Aguilar with some ground and pound from guard.
Aguilar wants to sweep here but Rusted controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rusted trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sergio Aguilar just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Aguilar closes the distance and pushes Rusted back into the cage.
Aguilar breaks the clinch.
Aguilar avoids a kick to the body.
Rusted avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rusted displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aguilar throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rusted. Those never looked like landing.
Aguilar shoots in looking for a takedown but Rusted manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Aguilar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rusted was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Aguilar checks a leg kick.
Aguilar throws a jab when Rusted was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Rusted.
Aguilar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aguilar takes a swing at Rusted's ribcage but misses.
Aguilar throws an overhand right that lands on Rusted's shoulder, as Rusted tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar misses with an uppercut. Rusted saw that one coming.
Rusted lands a jab.
Aguilar 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.
Aguilar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rusted.
Aguilar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rusted 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.
Rusted throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheers as Rusted lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aguilar doesn't seem phased though.
Aguilar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rusted appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aguilar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aguilar darts in looking for a takedown but Rusted gets double underhooks and turns Aguilar into the cage.
Rusted blocks a jab.
Rusted fails to land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Aguilar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar moves out of range as Rusted strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rusted misses with a looping left.
Aguilar moves out of range of the strikes.
Rusted slips a jab from Aguilar.
And Rusted counters with a quick kick to the body but Aguilar blocks it.
Rusted takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aguilar misses with a lunging right hand
and Rusted counters with a left to the body.
Aguilar throws out a loose jab but Rusted uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rusted feinted with a counter takedown.
Aguilar misses with a wild combination.
Rusted half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aguilar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rusted counters with a stiff right hand.
Aguilar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rusted.
Aguilar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rusted counters with a two punch combo.
Rusted scores with a head kick.
Aguilar works Rusted's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rusted throws a right hand that Aguilar ducks under and follows up with a left that Aguilar also avoids with ease.
Rusted lands a nice looking body shot.
Aguilar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aguilar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aguilar tries to pull guard but Rusted holds him up against the cage and eventually Aguilar drops back down to his feet.
Jethro Rusted has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergio Aguilar.
Rusted pushes Aguilar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aguilar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aguilar throws a body punch but Rusted moves out of range.
Rusted swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Aguilar misses with a right hand
and Rusted counters with a left to the body.
Rusted is looking to score with low kicks.
Rusted swats away the attempt to clinch by Aguilar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar moves out of range of the body kick.
Rusted leaves Aguilar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rusted throws a good cross that connects.
Aguilar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rusted feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aguilar's calf.
Rusted walks into a stiff left hand from Aguilar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aguilar lands with a cross.
Aguilar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rusted counters with a straight right hand.
Rusted looks to land a combination but Aguilar avoids it well.
Aguilar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rusted looks to throw the jab but Aguilar is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jethro Rusted had his way with Sergio Aguilar in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rusted connects with a single shot there.
Rusted moves out of range of the strikes.
Aguilar fails to land with a series of punches.
Rusted takes a swing at Aguilar's ribcage but misses.
Aguilar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Aguilar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rusteds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aguilar ducks under a wild hook from Rusted.
Aguilar misses the body punch
and Rusted cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Aguilar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rusted changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Aguilar looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aguilar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rusted trying to control from half guard but Aguilar is working away.
Rusted prevents Aguilar from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rusted slows the pace down in half guard.
Aguilar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rusted gets to his feet - Aguilar follows without any prompting.
Aguilar throws out a loose jab but Rusted uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rusted moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aguilar throws an overhand right that lands on Rusted's shoulder, as Rusted tries to avoid the shot.
Rusted swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rusted throws a nice looking combination but Aguilar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rusted misses with a series of wild punches.
Rusted lands with a hook. Aguilar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Aguilar.
Aguilar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aguilar shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aguilar showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rusted is not content to let Aguilar control the position.
Rusted looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar is looking to pass Rusted's guard but actually Rusted recovers to full guard.
Aguilar advances to half guard.
Aguilar is pressing down on Rusted's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rusted is holding on for now.
Rusted wants to control but Aguilar is keeping busy.
Aguilar is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Rusted reverses the position - he's now on top in Aguilar's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Aguilar is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rusted manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Aguilar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rusted lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aguilar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Aguilar is just content to waste time from the top position. Rusted takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Rusted looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aguilar is one step ahead there.
Aguilar is pushing down on Rusted's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rusted is fighting to maintain full guard but Aguilar has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jethro Rusted.
I think Rusted has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:47
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:48
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jethro Rusted!
A victorious Jethro Rusted thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
51% |
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