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SFF Fight Night 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otto von Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reizander Cervantes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reizander Cervantes told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Otto von Goldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reizander Cervantes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cervantes tries to close the distance and clinch but von Goldstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
von Goldstein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cervantes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cervantes.
Cervantes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Cervantes working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Cervantes in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Cervantes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
von Goldstein gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
von Goldstein landing small, sideways elbows.
Cervantes working over von Goldstein with some ground and pound. von Goldstein looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cervantes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cervantes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cervantes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and von Goldstein defends it well.
Cervantes throwing shots but von Goldstein is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
von Goldstein wants to control but Cervantes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cervantes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. von Goldstein defending well though.
von Goldstein desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
von Goldstein keeps the fight on the outside.
Cervantes throws the left hand but von Goldstein avoids the punch easily.
Cervantes is looking to clinch but von Goldstein is avoiding it.
von Goldstein cracks a nice hook into Cervantes's ribs.
von Goldstein throws a series of punches but Cervantes avoids them all with ease.
Cervantes tries to clinch up.
von Goldstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cervantes tries to close the distance and clinch up but von Goldstein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cervantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cervantes tries to clinch up but von Goldstein circles away and keeps his distance.
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.
Cervantes tries to clinch but von Goldstein moves out of range.
Cervantes looks for a takedown but von Goldstein sprawls well.
Cervantes closes the distance and clinches up with von Goldstein, looking for a takedown. Cervantes pushes von Goldstein against the cage but von Goldstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cervantes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cervantes tries to clinch but von Goldstein is having none of it.
von Goldstein avoids the body shot from Cervantes.
Cervantes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from von Goldstein finds it's way round the side to connect with Cervantes's head.
Cervantes is looking to clinch but von Goldstein is avoiding it.
Cervantes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
von Goldstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Reizander Cervantes has been cut.
Cervantes has taken the fight to the clinch.
von Goldstein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
von Goldstein wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cervantes breaks from the clinch.
von Goldstein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cervantes forces von Goldstein back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes lands an elbow just above von Goldstein 's eye.
von Goldstein wants to break free but Cervantes has control.
Cervantes breaks from the clinch.
von Goldstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cervantes moves away.
Reizander Cervantes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervantes darts in and clinches von Goldstein up against the cage.
von Goldstein tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
von Goldstein jumps guard and drags Cervantes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Goldstein is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cervantes wants to improve his position but von Goldstein is controlling well.
von Goldstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
von Goldstein stops Cervantes from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cervantes wants to improve his position but von Goldstein is controlling well.
von Goldstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cervantes keeps working.
Cervantes is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cervantes is looking to improve his position but von Goldstein isn't that keen on the idea.
von Goldstein fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cervantes tries to buck von Goldstein off but he can't manage it.
Cervantes is desperately trying to improve his position but von Goldstein has a good base and remains in mount.
von Goldstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cervantes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Cervantes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with von Goldstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
von Goldstein sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cervantes tries to buck von Goldstein off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto von Goldstein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reizander Cervantes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
von Goldstein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cervantes momentarily.
von Goldstein throws a nice looking combination but Cervantes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cervantes closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
von Goldstein misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cervantes with the ground and pound but von Goldstein uses the opportunity to regain guard.
von Goldstein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cervantes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cervantes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Goldstein is trying to control the position but Cervantes postures up.
von Goldstein will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
von Goldstein trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cervantes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reizander Cervantes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
von Goldstein keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cervantes tries to score a power double leg takedown but von Goldstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cervantes somewhat.
Cervantes is breathing heavily.
Cervantes is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
von Goldstein works the jab nicely.
von Goldstein dodges the punch combination from Cervantes.
Cervantes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cervantes tries to clinch up.
von Goldstein throws a nice looking combination but Cervantes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cervantes tries to clinch up.
Cervantes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Otto von Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reizander Cervantes.
von Goldstein takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
von Goldstein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
von Goldstein jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cervantes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from von Goldstein.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cervantes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes walks into a left hand.
von Goldstein scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from von Goldstein. Cervantes does a little dance to reset his feet.
von Goldstein lands a slapping body shot.
Cervantes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
von Goldstein lands with an overhand left.
von Goldstein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
von Goldstein misses with a shot to the body
and Cervantes counters with a shoot takedown. von Goldstein fights it but they end up in guard.
von Goldstein 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.
Cervantes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
von Goldstein controls Cervantes momentarily but Cervantes frees himself.
Cervantes being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
von Goldstein looking for a sweep. Not yet von Goldstein, not yet.
Cervantes wants to stand but von Goldstein is controlling his posture from full guard.
Cervantes throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cervantes.
von Goldstein connects with a jab.
Jab by von Goldstein.
The fighters circle momentarily. von Goldstein darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
von Goldstein misses with a wild body shot.
von Goldstein just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cervantes.
von Goldstein throws a series of punches but Cervantes moves out of range.
Otto von Goldstein is winning the standup battle so far.
von Goldstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
von Goldstein lands a lovely overhand right.
von Goldstein connects with a body shot.
von Goldstein stuffs the takedown.
von Goldstein scores with a jab to the head.
Cervantes moves forwards but von Goldstein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cervantes wants to clinch up but von Goldstein keeps it at a distance.
von Goldstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cervantes.
von Goldstein swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
von Goldstein scores with a punch to the head.
Cervantes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto von Goldstein dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reizander Cervantes's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cervantes drops his hands momentarily and von Goldstein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
von Goldstein swings for the body but Cervantes moves out of range.
Cervantes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
von Goldstein misses the shot to the body.
von Goldstein thuds his right hand into Cervantes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cervantes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but von Goldstein circles away quickly and effectively.
Cervantes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cervantes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
von Goldstein avoiding damage as Cervantes throws knees to the body.
Cervantes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning von Goldstein up against the cage.
Cervantes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
von Goldstein is trying to force a seperation but Cervantes has the dominant position.
Cervantes breaks the clinch.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cervantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cervantes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Goldstein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
No joy there for von Goldstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt.
von Goldstein lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cervantes at a distance.
von Goldstein throws a good cross that connects.
Cervantes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
von Goldstein throws a right and a left that Cervantes avoids nicely.
von Goldstein lands with a shot to the body.
von Goldstein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cervantes.
Otto von Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cervantes tries to clinch but von Goldstein moves out of range.
Cervantes is looking to clinch.
A combination from von Goldstein does no damage.
Cervantes tries to move into range but von Goldstein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes closes the distance and clinches up with von Goldstein, looking for a takedown. Cervantes pushes von Goldstein against the cage but von Goldstein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Otto von Goldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reizander Cervantes.
von Goldstein connects with a body shot.
von Goldstein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cervantes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cervantes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Good exchange - von Goldstein coming out on top.
Cervantes moves in looking to clinch but von Goldstein pushes him off.
Cervantes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
von Goldstein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
von Goldstein fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cervantes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
von Goldstein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cervantes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reizander Cervantes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
von Goldstein scores with the left hand. Cervantes knows he should have avoided that one.
Cervantes misses with a combination
and von Goldstein counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cervantes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cervantes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cervantes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in von Goldstein's guard.
Cervantes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cervantes trying to control the position from guard on top but von Goldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cervantes trying to stand up but can't free himself from von Goldstein's guard.
Otto von Goldstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
von Goldstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cervantes throws a big right hand that misses.
von Goldstein preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
von Goldstein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goldstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
von Goldstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
von Goldstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cervantes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
von Goldstein misses with a few strikes there.
Cervantes fails in his attempt to clinch.
von Goldstein lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by von Goldstein.
Nice shot by von Goldstein.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cervantes fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Otto von Goldstein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for von Goldstein, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otto von Goldstein!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chopper Mcgraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Kanerva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilkka Kanerva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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270 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chopper Mcgraw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Kanerva!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgraw misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanerva lands a nice hook to Mcgraw's body. Mcgraw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mcgraw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kanerva to score with a decent uppercut.
Kanerva cracks Mcgraw with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kanerva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kanerva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mcgraw.
Mcgraw shoots for a takedown but Kanerva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chopper Mcgraw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcgraw fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcgraw looks for a takedown but Kanerva sprawls well.
Kanerva lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kanerva throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mcgraw stumbling backwards into the cage! Mcgraw bounces back off the cage towards Kanerva, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Kanerva lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Kanerva celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ilkka Kanerva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Gregory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A New Level. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Slade Wilson enters the cage!
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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
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noah Gregory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Gregory checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gregory shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gregory.
Wilson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gregory tries to move to mount but Wilson blocks the move with his legs.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Gregory tries to advance to mount but Wilson denies him.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to buck Gregory off but Gregory is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gregory keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Gregory.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Noah Gregory has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson takes a swing at Gregory's ribcage but misses.
Wilson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wilson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson tries to bum rush Gregory with a series of wild strikes but Gregory uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregory gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gregory tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Gregory blocks nicely.
Gregory is trying to keep Wilson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory pulls Wilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wilson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Gregory keeps moving.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Gregory avoids nicely.
Gregory slips a straight right by Wilson.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Wilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson takes a swing at Gregory's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noah Gregory's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wilson tries to clinch but Gregory is having none of it.
Slade Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gregory closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilson to the mat! Wilson manages to get full guard.
Wilson controls Gregory momentarily but Gregory frees himself.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gregory is one step ahead there.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wilson is trying to keep Gregory in close.
Wilson trying to control the position here.
Wilson working for a triangle but Gregory defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gregory!
Wilson misses with a head shot.
Gregory tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Gregory keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gregory tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Wilson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gregory tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Gregory holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wilson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Wilson tries to control but Gregory wriggling away.
Wilson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wilson with the ground and pound from mount.
Wilson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wilson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Noah Gregory's cut is getting worse.
Gregory tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Gregory has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Wilson's lack of action.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Noah Gregory's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gregory's head.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Gregory's hands, connecting with Gregory's forehead.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Gregory is having none of it.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gregory trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson throws a body punch but Gregory moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gregory ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Gregory walks into a left hand.
Jeez, Noah Gregory's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gregory counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Noah Gregory's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Gregory counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
Gregory punching from mount but Wilson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gregory.
Gregory lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wilson doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Gregory with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gregory wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
Gregory throws some wild stikes that Wilson manages to avoid easily.
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregory avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Gregory has control of Wilson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wilson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Wilson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Gregory is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wilson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wilson can't escape the position.
Gregory avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Gregory working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to reverse the position but Gregory maintains control.
Gregory looking to ground and pound but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Wilson is desperately trying to improve his position but Gregory has a good base and remains in mount.
Gregory unloads with some shots from mount but Wilson bucks and avoids them well.
Gregory cracks Wilson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gregory avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Wilson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregory with the ground and pound from mount.
Wilson is looking to get to half guard.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Noah Gregory overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gregory with a couple of short strikes.
Wilson is looking to get to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Gregory.
Wilson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregory looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gregory looking for a guillotine from mount but Wilson is having none of it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Slade Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregory wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Noah Gregory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Gregory is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gregory tries to pass to full mount but Wilson defends it.
Gregory thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Noah Gregory showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geoffrey De St Aldemar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Osmo Soininvaara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geoffrey De St Aldemar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmo Soininvaara!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Soininvaara lunges at De St Aldemar with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by De St Aldemar's hand.
Soininvaara leaves De St Aldemar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De St Aldemar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soininvaara to score with a decent uppercut.
Soininvaara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soininvaara misses with a straight right.
De St Aldemar takes a swing at Soininvaara's ribcage but misses.
De St Aldemar moves out of range of the strikes.
Soininvaara clinches up against the cage.
Soininvaara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soininvaara - that landed with a thud.
Soininvaara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soininvaara just leaning against De St Aldemar, taking a breather.
Soininvaara pushes De St Aldemar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Soininvaara is working De St Aldemar over against the cage.
De St Aldemar is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soininvaara struggles to land a body shot inside as De St Aldemar controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down De St Aldemar.
Soininvaara lands a body shot.
Soininvaara dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soininvaara.
De St Aldemar really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Soininvaara lands with a short shot to the head.
Soininvaara breaks the clinch.
Soininvaara throws a right hand that De St Aldemar ducks under and follows up with a left that De St Aldemar also avoids with ease.
Soininvaara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De St Aldemar takes a swing at Soininvaara's ribcage but misses.
De St Aldemar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from De St Aldemar. Soininvaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
De St Aldemar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soininvaara throws out the jab.
De St Aldemar lands a nice hook to Soininvaara's body. Soininvaara takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soininvaara connects with a single shot there.
Soininvaara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Soininvaara checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A big left from De St Aldemar misses.
Soininvaara displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De St Aldemar.
Soininvaara works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Soininvaara moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Soininvaara.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soininvaara stalling in the clinch.
Soininvaara receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
De St Aldemar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A body shot lands from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara can't find room to land a body shot as De St Aldemar controls the action.
Soininvaara pushes De St Aldemar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Soininvaara.
Soininvaara cracks De St Aldemar with a nice body shot.
Soininvaara breaks from the clinch.
Soininvaara fails to land with a series of punches.
Soininvaara swinging wildly here.
De St Aldemar blocks a jab.
Soininvaara has closed the distance and engaged De St Aldemar in a clinch.
Soininvaara leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara presses De St Aldemar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Soininvaara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soininvaara tries to work over De St Aldemar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Soininvaara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soininvaara can't find room to land a body shot as De St Aldemar controls the action.
Soininvaara misses with a body punch.
De St Aldemar is trying to break the clinch but Soininvaara is controlling him.
Soininvaara misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Soininvaara.
Soininvaara lands a body punch in the clinch.
Soininvaara lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara tries to land knees in the clinch but De St Aldemar avoids the damage to the body.
Nice body punch from Soininvaara.
A short right from Soininvaara on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Soininvaara as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soininvaara takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Soininvaara lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Soininvaara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Soininvaara dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De St Aldemar walks into a left hand.
Soininvaara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara throws a hook to the side of De St Aldemar's head but De St Aldemar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Soininvaara throws out a loose jab but De St Aldemar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Soininvaara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Soininvaara does no damage.
Soininvaara tries to bum rush De St Aldemar with a series of wild strikes but De St Aldemar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soininvaara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soininvaara dips to his left and cracks De St Aldemar with an uppercut!
Soininvaara tries to clinch but De St Aldemar is having none of it.
De St Aldemar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De St Aldemar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara misses with a wild body shot.
De St Aldemar throws a leg kick but Soininvaara checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara jabs at De St Aldemar's body.
De St Aldemar ducks under a wild hook from Soininvaara.
De St Aldemar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soininvaara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soininvaara closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Soininvaara misses with a wild combination.
De St Aldemar scores with a jab to the body.
Soininvaara is breathing heavily.
De St Aldemar looks to land a right hand but Soininvaara moved out of range.
De St Aldemar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soininvaara pinned against the cage. Soininvaara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De St Aldemar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soininvaara throws a hook but De St Aldemar blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara checks a leg kick nicely.
De St Aldemar moves out of range as Soininvaara strikes.
A left and a right from Soininvaara both land. Nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara loads up on a big right hand but De St Aldemar slips the punch.
De St Aldemar takes a swing at Soininvaara's ribcage but misses.
Soininvaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De St Aldemar slips a jab from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara lands a glancing blow to the side of De St Aldemar's head.
Osmo Soininvaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soininvaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De St Aldemar was well out of range. Poor timing from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Soininvaara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De St Aldemar moves away.
Soininvaara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De St Aldemar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soininvaara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De St Aldemar does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De St Aldemar misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De St Aldemar walks into a stiff left hand from Soininvaara.
De St Aldemar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Soininvaara looks to land a right hand but De St Aldemar moved out of range.
Soininvaara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De St Aldemar was well out of range. Poor timing from Soininvaara.
Soininvaara slips under a jab.
De St Aldemar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soininvaara.
De St Aldemar misses with an uppercut.
De St Aldemar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Soininvaara lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Soininvaara connects with a right hand. De St Aldemar shakes it off.
Soininvaara 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.
De St Aldemar throws an overhand right that lands on Soininvaara's shoulder, as Soininvaara tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by De St Aldemar.
De St Aldemar avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De St Aldemar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
De St Aldemar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Soininvaara to score with a decent uppercut.
De St Aldemar staying out of range there.
Soininvaara looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Soininvaara misses.
Soininvaara fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nice defenses there by De St Aldemar.
Soininvaara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De St Aldemar.
Soininvaara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from De St Aldemar misses.
Soininvaara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De St Aldemar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soininvaara throws a hook but De St Aldemar avoids it easily.
Soininvaara throws a body punch but De St Aldemar moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Osmo Soininvaara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Soininvaara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De St Aldemar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soininvaara. De St Aldemar does a little dance to reset his feet.
De St Aldemar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Osmo Soininvaara has been cut.
Soininvaara throws a hook to the side of De St Aldemar's head but De St Aldemar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De St Aldemar misses with a few strikes there.
Donk. Soininvaara catches De St Aldemar right on the button with a cross.
Soininvaara misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from De St Aldemar misses.
Osmo Soininvaara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De St Aldemar takes a swing at Soininvaara's ribcage but misses.
Soininvaara misses with a series of wild punches.
De St Aldemar loads up on a big right hand but Soininvaara slips the punch.
Soininvaara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De St Aldemar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soininvaara misses with a looping right.
Soininvaara ducks under a wild hook from De St Aldemar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soininvaara throws the left hand but De St Aldemar avoids the punch easily.
Soininvaara misses with a series of wild punches.
De St Aldemar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Soininvaara throws a jab but it's blocked by De St Aldemar.
Soininvaara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Osmo Soininvaara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De St Aldemar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Osmo Soininvaara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soininvaara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soininvaara missing with a left hand there. De St Aldemar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De St Aldemar thuds a left hand into Soininvaara's body.
Soininvaara scores with a jab.
De St Aldemar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Soininvaara looks to land a right hand but De St Aldemar moved out of range.
De St Aldemar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De St Aldemar ducks under a wild hook from Soininvaara.
De St Aldemar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soininvaara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara ducks right into an uppercut from De St Aldemar.
Soininvaara has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soininvaara there as he acknowledges the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice combo by De St Aldemar! Oh, that's hurt him - Soininvaara falls to the canvas and De St Aldemar follows him into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De St Aldemar is trying to get an arm triangle but Soininvaara is defending well.
Soininvaara is not content to let De St Aldemar control the position.
De St Aldemar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Soininvaara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soininvaara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but De St Aldemar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De St Aldemar has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Soininvaara is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. De St Aldemar yanks on the arm and Soininvaara is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by De St Aldemar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Geoffrey De St Aldemar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toni Touhu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnte Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Touhu comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - TNT. Johnte Potts has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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169 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toni Touhu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnte Potts!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potts shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Touhu sprawls well. Touhu wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potts gets slowly back to his feet.
Touhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Potts.
Touhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Touhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Potts tries to roll over but Touhu keeps him under control.
Potts punching from the bottom.
Touhu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Potts misses the shot to the body.
Touhu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Potts is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Touhu's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Touhu! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Potts has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Toni Touhu!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Deckard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prozak - Under The Rain. Jason Deckard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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153 lbs
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Deckard!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deckard missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Deckard tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the position but Deckard is working away.
An elbow from Jones crashes against the mat.
Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Deckard is defending well.
Jones has hold of Deckard's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Deckard seems comfortable defending it but Jones has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Deckard is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Deckard is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jones couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ardel Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ardel Dixon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Corpus's chin.
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266 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ardel Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Corpus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
A telegraphed right hand from Corpus misses the target.
Corpus lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Ardel Dixon has been cut.
Corpus takes a swing at Dixon's ribcage but misses.
Dixon fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
John Corpus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corpus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dixon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Corpus tries to clinch up.
Corpus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dixon is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corpus just misses with a punch to the body.
Corpus lands with a shot to the body.
Corpus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dixon rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut there from Corpus.
Corpus looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range.
Nice cross by Corpus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Corpus shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Dixon is backing up but Corpus catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Dixon covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Corpus Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Corpus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ian Axsome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvi Rausku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rausku has chosen The Prodigy - Girls (sexy girls mix) as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ian Axsome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arvi Rausku!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Axsome misses its intended target.
Axsome tries to clinch but Rausku moves out of range.
Axsome takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Ian Axsome has been cut.
Axsome has a takedown stuffed.
Axsome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rausku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Axsome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rausku paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rausku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Axsome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rausku takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Arvi Rausku has been cut.
Rausku fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rausku ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Axsome misses its intended target.
Axsome scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axsome lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Rausku falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ian Axsome!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Gatsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Stoppers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Gatsby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Willy Stoppers's chin.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Gatsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willy Stoppers!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoppers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Stoppers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gatsby's sensitive parts.
Stoppers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gatsby scores with a jab. Stoppers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good leg kick by Stoppers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gatsby misses with an uppercut.
Stoppers lands a head kick!
Stoppers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stoppers dips to his left and cracks Gatsby with an uppercut!
A shot to the body from Gatsby misses
and Stoppers counters with a head kick.
Stoppers digs a good body shot into Gatsby's ribs.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gatsby takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gatsby avoids a kick to the body.
Gatsby blocks a head kick by Stoppers.
Gatsby takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stoppers throws a body punch but Gatsby moves out of range.
Stoppers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatsby.
Stoppers moves out of range as Gatsby strikes.
Stoppers avoids the body shot from Gatsby.
Stoppers swings for the body but Gatsby moves out of range.
Stoppers throws a wild body kick that Gatsby sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Stoppers misses.
Stoppers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gatsby.
Stoppers works Gatsby's body with a nice hook.
Stoppers closes the distance and pushes Gatsby back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoppers landing knees to the body.
Gatsby is breathing heavily.
Gatsby struggles to land a body shot inside as Stoppers controls his hands.
Stoppers avoiding damage.
Stoppers lands an uppercut.
Stoppers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoppers lands a nice uppercut.
Stoppers pushes Gatsby back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Stoppers on the inside.
Stoppers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stoppers is leaning against Gatsby and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stoppers has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Gatsby goes down! Stoppers dives on top of him - Gatsby manages to get guard.
Gatsby is rocked!
It looks like Jay Gatsby has been cut.
Stoppers advances to half guard.
Gatsby taking some punishment here, with Stoppers in his half guard.
Oh Gatsby is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stoppers unloads with some huge strikes here! Gatsby is out! Stoppers wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Willy Stoppers!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Blachovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sheldon Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blachovich comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Cooper has chosen L'Chaim To Life) as his entrance music. John Blachovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Blachovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sheldon Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper looks to land a left hand but Blachovich moved out of range nicely.
Cooper misses with a straight left.
Blachovich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cooper, pushing him back against the cage.
Blachovich blocking some punches.
Cooper has Blachovich pushed against the cage.
Blachovich stalling in the clinch but Cooper improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blachovich as Cooper tries to tie him up.
Blachovich tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Blachovich.
A frustrated look appears on Cooper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blachovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blachovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blachovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Cooper is just out of range.
Cooper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cooper throws a jab when Blachovich was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper throws a hook but Blachovich blocks it.
Blachovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Blachovich stuns Cooper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cooper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cooper wants to pass to mount but Blachovich is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cooper uses his free foot to push down on Blachovich's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Blachovich.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Blachovich is now in Cooper's guard. A big mistake from Cooper there, giving up the dominant position!
Blachovich decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Blachovich is looking to clinch.
Blachovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper blocks a head kick by Blachovich.
Cooper keeps the fight on the outside.
Blachovich throws a sloppy head kick and Cooper moves out of range easily.
Blachovich staying out of range there.
Blachovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
Cooper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blachovich.
Cooper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Blachovich throws a push kick but Cooper slaps the foot to one side.
Blachovich wants to clinch up but Cooper keeps it at a distance.
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.
Cooper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blachovich.
Blachovich throws a solid leg kick but Cooper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blachovich.
Blachovich moves into range and clinches up with Cooper.
Cooper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blachovich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cooper's brow.
Blachovich's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blachovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Blachovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Cooper.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Blachovich dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blachovich has his takedown stuffed
and Cooper counters with a single leg into guard. Blachovich didn't expect that.
Cooper stands and throws Blachovich's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Blachovich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blachovich wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cooper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blachovich keeps working.
Cooper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blachovich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cooper tries to move into full mount but can't pass Blachovich's legs.
Blachovich struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cooper trying to control the action but Blachovich is working from the bottom.
Blachovich is trying to buck Cooper off.
Blachovich is not content to let Cooper control the position.
Blachovich is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cooper has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper tries for a kimura but Blachovich is defending well.
Blachovich is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blachovich throws the kick towards the body but Cooper avoids it.
Blachovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cooper.
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.
Blachovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blachovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
John Blachovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blachovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blachovich blocks a jab.
Blachovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blachovich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cooper misses with a hook. Blachovich ducked under it nicely.
Blachovich tries to clinch up.
Blachovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooper moves away.
Blachovich throws a head kick that misses.
Cooper 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.
Cooper tries for a takedown but Blachovich circles away easily
and Blachovich counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cooper is looking to control Blachovich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cooper avoid being mounted?
Blachovich tries to stand and escape but Cooper actually recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper wants to sweep here but Blachovich controlling him for the moment.
Blachovich tries to stand but Cooper is controlling from the bottom.
Blachovich wants to stand and escape but instead Cooper has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cooper looking to pass the 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.
Cooper passes Blachovich's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blachovich gets full guard.
Cooper passes into half guard.
Cooper is trying to control. Blachovich wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cooper passes to full mount!
Cooper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Blachovich turns into him and now he's in Cooper's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blachovich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cooper, up you get!
Blachovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blachovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Blachovich throws a hook but Cooper blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blachovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Cooper looks to land a right hand but Blachovich moved out of range.
Cooper avoids the body shot from Blachovich.
Blachovich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cooper is looking for a sweep.
Blachovich decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cooper to his feet.
Blachovich throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Blachovich showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blachovich 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Blachovich!
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