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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Happy Slashensmash (ranked 7047 p4p, 574 weight class) and Eriks Tregubs (ranked 6937 p4p, 571 weight class). Eriks Tregubs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Happy Slashensmash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eriks Tregubs!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slashensmash bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tregubs is trying to control Slashensmash's posture but Slashensmash avoids it.
Tregubs trying his best to control but Slashensmash has mounted him.
Tregubs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slashensmash raining down shots from the mount!
Slashensmash sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tregubs is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash is landing with some decent strikes but Tregubs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slashensmash controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tregubs is wriggling around trying to escape.
Slashensmash looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slashensmash landing shots from mount.
Slashensmash landing strikes from the mount.
Slashensmash tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slashensmash seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tregubs for as long as he can get away with.
Tregubs can't escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slashensmash looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slashensmash cracks Tregubs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Slashensmash dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slashensmash scores with a takedown into Tregubs's guard.
Tregubs wants to improve his position but instead Slashensmash has moved into half guard.
Slashensmash wants to work for an arm triangle but Tregubs is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Slashensmash sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tregubs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slashensmash looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Slashensmash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nice strikes from Slashensmash there.
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.
Slashensmash keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tregubs tries to roll over but Slashensmash keeps him under control.
Slashensmash is taking a breather. Tregubs 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.
Tregubs wants to get back to his feet.
Slashensmash 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slashensmash lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Slashensmash dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Tregubs lands with a kick to the temple. Slashensmash shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Slashensmash closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slashensmash happy to just control the position for now.
Slashensmash has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tregubs!
Slashensmash takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Slashensmash has hold of Tregubs's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tregubs manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slashensmash controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slashensmash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Tregubs throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Slashensmash lands a heavy elbow.
Tregubs can't escape the position.
Tregubs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slashensmash content just to control the position here.
Tregubs taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slashensmash controlling the pace for now.
Slashensmash continues to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Slashensmash scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tregubs?
Tregubs is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Slashensmash showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Slashensmash, 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Slashensmash!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Weinstein (ranked 4593 p4p, 352 weight class) and Guy Reynolds (ranked 4265 p4p, 340 weight class). Frederick Weinstein has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Weinstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weinstein has a takedown stuffed.
Reynolds lands with an overhand left.
Nice body kick from Reynolds.
Weinstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reynolds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reynolds is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Weinstein asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Weinstein looks up at the clock and then as Reynolds takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Weinstein smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reynolds pushes Weinstein away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Weinstein gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Weinstein is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reynolds has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reynolds is pushing Weinstein's head away, looking to escape. Weinstein manages to hold on to the position though.
Reynolds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weinstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weinstein scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reynolds to see if he's OK.
Reynolds wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Reynolds is letting Weinstein control him for a moment.
Reynolds told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Weinstein lands some shots froms side control.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet but Weinstein drags him back down.
Weinstein scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reynolds to see if he's OK.
Reynolds avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Weinstein.
Reynolds is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Weinstein take his back! Uh oh - Weinstein has got a rear naked choke here! Reynolds is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frederick Weinstein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rocket (ranked 6386 p4p, 548 weight class) and Demir Balic (ranked 3723 p4p, 417 weight class). Demir Balic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 Hilo, Johnny Rocket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demir Balic!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocket lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Balic at a distance.
That kick from Rocket tenderised Balic's leg. Balic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rocket wants to clinch.
Rocket throws a lazy head kick
and Balic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rocket really felt that one!
Rocket darts in looking for a takedown but Balic gets double underhooks and turns Rocket into the cage.
Balic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rocket sprawls well. Rocket wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balic gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocket ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balic looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocket closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rocket manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket looking to control.
Rocket wants to sweep here but Balic controlling him for the moment.
Rocket lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Rocket has control of Balic's left arm, preventing Balic from doing any damage.
Balic trying to control the position from guard on top but Rocket is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocket 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rocket pinned against the cage. Rocket gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rocket shoots in looking for a takedown but Balic manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rocket's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rocket fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balic closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rocket did well to prevent Balic getting side control.
Balic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rocket on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rocket tries to get out of the position.
Rocket wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rocket dominated that 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.
Rocket moves into the clinch.
Rocket jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Balic walks away with a smile on his face. Rocket gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Balic rushes Rocket and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Balic wants a takedown but no success here.
Rocket has hold of one of Balic's legs. Balic is fighting the takedown attempt but Rocket gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Balic keeping moving, preventing Rocket from controlling successfully.
Rocket gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rocket can't do much from the bottom here.
Rocket is looking for a sweep.
Balic is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Balic off and has taken his back!
Rocket just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocket is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Balic wants to control his opponent's hands but Rocket gets his hands free.
Balic tries to escape but Rocket has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rocket really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Balic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocket throwing damaging strikes from the back! Balic could be in trouble here!
Balic trying to control but not successfully.
Rocket struggling to keep hold of the position.
Balic is really stuck here.
Rocket knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balic on the ground.
Rocket working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Rocket keeps control of the position easily here as Balic tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rocket 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. This is the final round!
Rocket shoots in but Balic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balic tries to keep at a distance but Rocket has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rocket drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocket breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rocket looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rocket darts in looking for a takedown but Balic gets double underhooks and turns Rocket into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Rocket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocket clinches up against the cage.
Rocket is fighting off a takedown attempt but Balic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rocket to the mat. Rocket regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rocket wriggles free and stands up.
Balic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rocket's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balic won't allow Rocket to get back to his feet.
Rocket is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Balic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rocket, up you get!
Balic misses with a takedown attempt
and Rocket counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rocket's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rocket controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rocket chips away with some ground and pound.
Rocket sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rocket trying to control the position from guard on top but Balic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Rocket showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rocket has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Rocket!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Craig Garrett (ranked 5299 p4p, 504 weight class) and Jai Hale (ranked 6329 p4p, 555 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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173 lbs
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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 New York, Craig Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jai Hale!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrett looks to land a combination. Hale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hale fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garrett to the ground. Hale is now in Garrett's guard.
Garrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hale postures up.
Hale looking to pass the guard.
Hale stays in close to Garrett's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett wants to sweep here but Hale controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Craig Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrett throws a shot to the body.
Hale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garrett throws a series of punches but Hale avoids them all with ease.
Garrett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hale.
A combination from Garrett does no damage.
Hale tries to counter with a clinch but Garrett shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Hale. No joy for Garrett on that attempt.
Garrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garrett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hale darts in and clinches Garrett up against the cage.
Hale tightens his grip and picks Garrett up, before dumping him to the ground. Garrett manages to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrett working a defensive guard here.
Hale trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garrett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hale is adopting a defensive guard.
Garrett postures up in Hale's guard and throws a big left but Hale blocks it.
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Hale has wrist control.
Garrett stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hale throws up his legs and catches Garrett in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Garrett tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hale! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jai Hale!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aydarbek Kamchybekov (ranked 3827 p4p, 310 weight class) and Finko Naikkorine (ranked 6974 p4p, 426 weight class). Naikkorine has chosen Mexico - The Dead Daisies as his entrance music. Aydarbek Kamchybekov had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aydarbek Kamchybekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finko Naikkorine!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Kamchybekov.
Kamchybekov misses with a series of wild punches.
Naikkorine throws out a counter right but Kamchybekov avoids it with no problem.
Naikkorine closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Naikkorine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamchybekov keeps working.
Kamchybekov wants to get back to his feet.
Naikkorine wants to control but Kamchybekov is keeping him busy.
Naikkorine content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamchybekov wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naikkorine is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Naikkorine seems to be working for a kimura but Kamchybekov defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naikkorine is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamchybekov is not content to let Naikkorine control the position.
Kamchybekov wants to stand back up but Naikkorine manages to pass into side control.
Kamchybekov pushes Naikkorine away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Naikkorine gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kamchybekov trying to remain calm as Naikkorine controls from the top position.
Kamchybekov is trying to buck Naikkorine off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naikkorine trying to control the action but Kamchybekov is working from the bottom.
Naikkorine is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kamchybekov is trying to escape and Naikkorine transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kamchybekov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Naikkorine! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Finko Naikkorine!
Finko Naikkorine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pupp Eye (ranked 6694 p4p, 568 weight class) and Jeff Johnson (ranked 5764 p4p, 529 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pupp Eye has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pupp Eye seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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178 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pupp Eye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Eye slips the punch.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Eye counters with a left and a right that hurts Johnson! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Eye jumps into full mount!
Eye controlling the pace for now.
Johnson tries to hold on but Eye postures up.
Eye takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Eye keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Eye has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Eye is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Eye is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Eye wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Eye scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Jeff Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Eye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Eye was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Eye scores with a nice right hand.
Eye throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson throws a sloppy head kick and Eye moves out of range easily.
Eye cracks Johnson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Johnson falls backwards against the cage. Eye follows up with more strikes that drop Johnson to his knees. Eye keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Johnson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupp Eye!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Vespuci (ranked 3375 p4p, 279 weight class) and Stunna Boy (ranked 3276 p4p, 274 weight class). Vespuci's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Ballroom Blitz. Tony Vespuci has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Vespuci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stunna Boy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vespuci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vespuci closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vespuci's best efforts.
Vespuci looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boy.
Vespuci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vespuci will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vespuci manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy passes Vespuci's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vespuci is not content to let Boy control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy wants to free his trapped foot but Vespuci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vespuci is looking to control Boy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vespuci avoid being mounted?
Vespuci actively working from the bottom here.
Boy wants to control but Vespuci is keeping him busy.
Boy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vespuci tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy uses his free foot to push down on Vespuci's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vespuci.
Vespuci is squirming around, avoiding Boy's attempts to control the action.
Boy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vespuci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Vespuci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boy is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Vespuci is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Vespuci flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Boy anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Vespuci and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Boy slips an arm under Vespuci chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Boy has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Boy is squeezing on Vespuci like an anaconda would it's prey. Vespuci fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stunna Boy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Harengody (ranked 309 p4p, 45 weight class) and Radio Philips (ranked 3986 p4p, 360 weight class). Dale Harengody has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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230 lbs
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260 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Harengody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Philips fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harengody, pushing him back against the cage.
Philips is working Harengody over against the cage.
Harengody lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harengody has a couple of punches blocked by Philips.
Harengody tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Philips lands a hook to the side of the head.
Philips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harengody.
Harengody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Philips presses Harengody against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harengody is breathing heavily.
Philips lands a body punch.
Philips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harengody.
A right hook to the body lands for Philips.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Philips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Philips.
Philips presses Harengody against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Philips lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Philips works on Harengody's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Philips.
Philips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Philips has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Harengody seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Philips can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Philips as the two fighters clinch.
Philips works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Philips digs a right hand into Harengody's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harengody's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Philips.
Harengody's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Philips lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Philips.
Philips makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Philips lands a shoulder strike.
Philips lands a body shot in the clinch.
Philips lands a body punch.
Philips lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Philips.
A right hand to the body from Philips.
Philips scores with a shot to the side of Harengody's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Philips works on Harengody's body with a couple of short punches.
Philips scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harengody is rocked!
Philips scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Harengody is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Philips lands a left hand.
Philips lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Philips.
Still in the clinch, Philips scores with a nice short uppercut.
Philips lands a huge punch on the inside that knocks Harengody senseless! Wow, what a way to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Radio Philips!
Radio Philips decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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