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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reino Tohveli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker has chosen Shamhan Daldaev - Eto Kavkaz as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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213 lbs
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Good takedowns
Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Tohveli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mamed Becker!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tohveli tries to keep at a distance but Becker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tohveli can't get the takedown.
Tohveli ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tohveli no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tohveli has his foot on Becker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Becker works his way back into a safe position though.
Becker postures up.
Tohveli is looking to stand up but Becker isn't so interested in that idea.
Tohveli looking to control.
Becker throwing strikes from guard but Tohveli blocks nicely.
Becker working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Becker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tohveli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Becker has managed to get both his arms back between Tohveli's legs - danger averted.
Becker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Becker is looking to work some ground and pound but Tohveli has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker chips away with some ground and pound.
Tohveli is trying to keep Becker in close.
Becker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tohveli looking to control.
Becker trying to control the position from guard on top but Tohveli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tohveli wants to stand up but Becker is controlling him.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tohveli works Becker's body with a nice hook.
Becker misses the jab.
Becker misses with an uppercut.
Becker misses with the combination.
Becker misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tohveli misses with a body shot.
Tohveli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Becker throws a series of punches but Tohveli moves out of range.
Becker tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Becker slaps away a takedown attempt from Tohveli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reino Tohveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tohveli fails with the takedown.
Tohveli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tohveli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Becker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tohveli somewhat.
Becker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tohveli shoots in for a takedown but Becker shows good takedown defense.
Tohveli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Becker sprawls well. Becker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tohveli gets slowly back to his feet.
Tohveli wants to clinch
and Becker counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Becker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tohveli on the side of the head.
It looks like Reino Tohveli has been cut.
Reino Tohveli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tohveli misses with a takedown
and Becker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tohveli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tohveli is breathing heavily.
Tohveli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tohveli tries for a takedown but Becker circles away easily
and Becker counters by moving into the clinch.
Becker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Becker tries to land knees in the clinch but Tohveli avoids the damage to the body.
Becker manages to break the clinch.
Becker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tohveli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Becker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Becker misses with a wild combination.
Tohveli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tohveli drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Becker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Becker manages to break the clinch.
Tohveli throws a combination. Becker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Becker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tohveli lands a body shot.
Becker jabs at Tohveli's body.
Mamed Becker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tohveli tries for a takedown but Becker circles away easily
and Becker counters by clinching up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tohveli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Becker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Becker looks to land a combination but Tohveli avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Becker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reino Tohveli's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tohveli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Becker counters by moving into the clinch.
Becker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tohveli counters with a left and a right that stings Becker.
Tohveli misses with a takedown attempt
and Becker moves into the clinch.
Becker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tohveli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reino Tohveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tohveli drops down looking for an ankle pick but Becker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tohveli darts in trying to clinch
and Becker counters by clinching up.
Tohveli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Becker.
Tohveli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Becker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tohveli tries to pull guard but Becker won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tohveli cracks Becker with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Becker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tohveli circles away quickly and effectively.
Becker is breathing heavily.
Becker misses with a two punch combination.
Tohveli misses with a takedown attempt
and Becker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tohveli connects with a nice looking jab.
Tohveli is looking to clinch.
Becker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tohveli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tohveli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Becker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Becker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tohveli.
Tohveli looks for a takedown but Becker sprawls well.
Tohveli shoots in but no luck this time.
Becker misses with a wild combination.
Tohveli dips to his left and cracks Becker with an uppercut!
Tohveli delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tohveli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Becker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Becker.
Tohveli tries to pull guard but Becker won't allow it.
Tohveli is working for takedown but Becker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Becker is trying to break the clinch but Tohveli is controlling him.
Tohveli tries to pull guard but Becker won't allow it.
Tohveli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becker missing with knees to the body.
Becker trying to land knees to the body.
Tohveli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Becker walks away with a smile on his face. Tohveli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tohveli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tohveli shoots in and drives through. Becker sprawls well.
Becker looks to land a right hand but Tohveli moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tohveli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Becker throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tohveli.
Tohveli blocks a jab.
Tohveli shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Becker misses with a straight left.
Tohveli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Becker.
Tohveli throws a combination. Becker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tohveli will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Becker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tohveli shoots in for a takedown but Becker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Becker.
Tohveli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tohveli shoots in and drives through. Becker sprawls well.
Tohveli lands a head kick. Becker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tohveli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Becker but Becker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Becker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tohveli moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tohveli shoots in but no luck this time.
Becker instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Becker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tohveli stalling in the clinch but Becker improves position.
Tohveli is trying to drag Becker to the mat but Becker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Becker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tohveli digs a good hook to Becker's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tohveli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Becker backs up against the cage.
Tohveli lands a head kick. Becker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A combination from Becker does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Becker. Those never looked like landing.
Reino Tohveli is winning the standup battle so far.
Tohveli fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Reino Tohveli will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Reino Tohveli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tohveli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Becker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tohveli misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tohveli.
Reino Tohveli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Becker stuffs the takedown.
Tohveli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tohveli shoots in for a double leg but Becker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tohveli fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reino Tohveli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Becker throws a combination that misses
and Tohveli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good exchange - Tohveli coming out on top.
Becker throws a right hand that Tohveli ducks under and follows up with a left that Tohveli also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tohveli.
Tohveli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tohveli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Becker tries to close the distance and clinch but Tohveli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tohveli dives in and grabs Becker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Becker pushes down on Tohveli's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tohveli shoots in for a takedown but Becker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tohveli shoots in looking for a takedown but Becker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tohveli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Becker throws a big shot that misses.
Becker moves into the clinch.
Tohveli tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Becker smiles and moves away.
Tohveli slips a jab from Becker.
Tohveli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Becker.
Becker swinging wildly here.
Becker 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.
Tohveli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Becker's guard.
Becker wants to sweep but no luck.
Becker working for a triangle but Tohveli defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tohveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tohveli looking to pass the guard.
Tohveli trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reino Tohveli has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Tohveli fails with a takedown attempt.
Tohveli throws a sloppy head kick and Becker moves out of range easily.
Becker takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horrible takedown by Tohveli or perhaps it was just good defense by Becker which made him look bad.
Tohveli wants to clinch but Becker slips to the side
and Becker moves into the clinch.
Tohveli tries to pull guard but Becker won't allow it.
Becker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tohveli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Becker counters by clinching up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tohveli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Becker has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tohveli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tohveli jumps guard but Becker stands there with Tohveli around his waist. Tohveli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tohveli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tohveli jumps guard but Becker stands there with Tohveli around his waist. Tohveli gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Becker gets underhooks to prevent Tohveli's takedown attempt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Becker.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Reino Tohveli.
I think Tohveli 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Reino Tohveli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent MT
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Michaels wants it to stay on the feet.
Kirk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Michaels checks a leg kick.
Kirk avoids the head kick by Michaels.
Michaels checks a low kick from Kirk.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Michaels checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Kirk throws a leg kick that misses.
Kirk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Michaels is out of range and Kirk settles back down.
Kirk throws a solid leg kick but Michaels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirk.
Michaels keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Michaels blocks the low kick.
Kirk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michaels avoids it really well and circles away.
Michaels lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kirk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Michaels checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Kirk moves out of range easily.
Kirk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Michaels is able to avoid easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kirk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Michaels has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Michaels and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kirk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Michaels checks it.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Kirk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kirk wants to slow Michaels down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels looks for the body kick but Kirk saw that one coming.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirk tried to score with a low kick but Michaels checks it.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Kirk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michaels's calf.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirk throws a solid leg kick but Michaels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirk.
Kirk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michaels to the mat! Michaels manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michaels keeping full guard, as Kirk tries to pass.
Kirk passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Michaels can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kirk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Michaels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Michaels blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirk.
Kirk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kirk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Michaels keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that James Kirk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kirk tries for a takedown but Michaels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirk fails with the takedown.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Kirk connects with a leg kick. Michaels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
James Kirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels checks a leg kick.
Kirk moves out of range as Michaels throws a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Michaels. No joy for Kirk on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michaels misses with a head kick.
Kirk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kirk throws a leg kick but Michaels sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kirk closes the distance and clinches up with Michaels, looking for a takedown. Kirk pushes Michaels against the cage but Michaels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Michaels checks the leg kick.
Michaels checks a leg kick nicely.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Michaels.
Kirk throws a solid leg kick but Michaels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirk.
Kirk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
Michaels throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
Michaels moves out of range of the leg kick from Kirk.
Kirk delivers a nice body kick.
Kirk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Michaels is out of range.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Michaels as Kirk shoots in.
Kirk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Michaels. That did some damage!
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kirk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Michaels is out of range.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Michaels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kirk has a takedown stuffed.
Kirk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kirk. That's going to slow Michaels down.
Michaels delivers a nice body kick.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt.
Kirk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michaels if he has to take too many more of those.
Michaels is looking to land body kicks.
Kirk wants to land a leg kick but Michaels is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Kirk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Michaels checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice shot by Michaels.
Michaels throws a sloppy head kick and Kirk moves out of range easily.
Kirk blocks a head kick by Michaels.
Kirk throws a low kick but Michaels avoids it.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Michaels as he jumps to the side.
Kirk motions for Michaels to come forward. Kirk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk wants to land a leg kick but Michaels is out of range.
Michaels jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michaels blocks a head kick by Kirk.
Sean Michaels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Michaels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Michaels throws a head kick that misses
and Kirk counters with a good low kick that Michaels was not able to check.
Kirk is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Kirk misses.
Kirk walks into a jab.
Kirk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sean Michaels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kirk missing with a left hand there. Michaels was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kirk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Michaels is able to avoid easily.
Kirk misses with a low kick.
James Kirk is winning the standup battle so far.
Michaels tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirk fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Michaels to the mat! Michaels manages to get full guard.
Michaels wants to stand and escape but Kirk is having none of it.
Kirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Michaels is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kirk drops back, looking for a kneebar! Michaels looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Michaels looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Michaels!
Kirk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michaels throwing shots but Kirk is blocking nicely.
Kirk is looking to improve his position.
Kirk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kirk is trying to control but can't.
James Kirk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kirk is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kirk is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sean Michaels.
Well Kirk 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Kirk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Pavlyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilkka Mursu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilkka Mursu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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287 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksander Pavlyuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilkka Mursu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlyuchenko wants to clinch up but Mursu keeps it at a distance.
Mursu lands with a shot to the body.
Pavlyuchenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mursu as he avoids it easily.
A big left from Pavlyuchenko misses.
Pavlyuchenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mursu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlyuchenko somewhat.
A jab from Mursu does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mursu stuns Pavlyuchenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aleksander Pavlyuchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlyuchenko is breathing heavily.
Mursu closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Pavlyuchenko! Mursu dives in looking to finish! Pavlyuchenko is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilkka Mursu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rauta Vaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aruki Masura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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188 lbs
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185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rauta Vaara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aruki Masura!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaara fails with a takedown attempt.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vaara crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Masura - the referee stops the clock and Vaara gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Masura. Vaara manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vaara tries to score a power double leg takedown but Masura sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vaara somewhat.
Masura throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Masura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Masura is working for an americana but Vaara has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Masura was thinking about the submission.
Masura passes Vaara's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vaara avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Masura.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaara wants to improve his position but Masura is controlling well.
Masura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vaara sees it coming and defends easily.
Masura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vaara knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Masura is pressing down on Vaara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vaara is holding on for now.
Masura seems to be working for a kimura but Vaara defends the submission attempt.
Vaara makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vaara.
Vaara is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vaara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Masura trying to control but Vaara is working from the bottom.
Vaara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Masura trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaara being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rauta Vaara has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Vaara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vaara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vaara with a poor takedown
and Masura counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rauta Vaara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vaara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Masura counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Masura.
Vaara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vaara keeping full guard, as Masura tries to pass.
Masura controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masura drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vaara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Masura has Vaara in his guard.
Masura keeping moving, preventing Vaara from controlling successfully.
Masura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aruki Masura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vaara misses with a takedown
and Masura counters with a low kick, right behind Vaara 's knee.
Nice takedown defense from Vaara. No joy for Masura on that attempt.
Vaara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Masura shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaara manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masura's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vaara fails with the takedown
and Masura counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Vaara!
Masura wants to control the pace but Vaara is squirming around nicely.
Vaara tries to lock up and control but Masura gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vaara regains half guard.
Masura slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masura is looking for a kimura here.
Masura trying to control from half guard but Vaara is working away.
Vaara pushes Masura off looking to stand but Masura dives back in and keeps control.
Vaara is staying active underneath Masura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vaara wants to improve his position but Masura is controlling well.
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.
Masura throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vaara wants to sweep but Masura has passed to side control!
Masura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masura working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vaara stops Masura from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Masura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vaara is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Masura is looking to advance position but Vaara won't allow it.
Vaara tries to roll over but Masura keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vaara trying to control here.
Masura is keen to just control but Vaara is a slippery customer.
Masura is looking for a kimura here.
Masura thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vaara trying to hold on to Masura's head to control him but Masura postures up.
Vaara is trying to stand up here but Masura is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aruki Masura 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. And we move into the final round!
Masura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vaara manages to avoid it.
Vaara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vaara wants to clinch up but Masura keeps it at a distance.
Vaara has managed to clinch.
Vaara manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Masura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vaara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vaara wants to get back to his feet but Masura passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masura wants to pass to mount but Vaara is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaara is staying active underneath Masura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Masura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vaara has managed to free his arm - good work.
Masura is looking to take a break and control but Vaara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masura works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vaara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Masura wants to control the pace but Vaara is squirming around nicely.
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.
Vaara swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Masura controlling the position easily from mount.
Masura looking to control but Vaara is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masura working for a guillotine from mount but Vaara is in no mood to give up.
Vaara working to try and regain half guard.
Vaara is squirming around, avoiding Masura's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaara tries to hold on but Masura postures up.
Vaara tries to reverse the position but Masura maintains control.
Aruki Masura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masura content just to control the position here.
Vaara is trying to stand.
Masura wants to finish this one by submission but Vaara is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Masura.
Masura avoids the attempt from Vaara to control.
Aruki Masura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masura controlling from the full mount.
Vaara is squirming around, avoiding Masura's attempts to control the action.
Vaara is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vaara is squirming around, avoiding Masura's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masura pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rauta Vaara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Masura tries to control but Vaara wriggling away.
Vaara throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aruki Masura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Masura has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aruki Masura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between JG Battsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Junk is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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24
130 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, JG Battsmith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Junk!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junk blocks a head kick by Battsmith.
JG Battsmith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Battsmith.
Battsmith fails with the takedown.
Battsmith shoots in for a double leg but Junk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Battsmith tries to clinch up.
Battsmith shoots in looking for a takedown but Junk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Battsmith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JG Battsmith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battsmith fails with a takedown attempt.
Junk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junk avoids the body shot from Battsmith.
Battsmith shoots in but Junk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battsmith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Junk is trying to control the position but Battsmith postures up.
Junk throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Battsmith landing with the ground and pound.
Battsmith won't allow Junk to sweep him here.
Junk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Junk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Battsmith postures up and lands a big shot to Junk's brow.
Battsmith trying to control but Junk is working from the bottom.
Junk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Battsmith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junk is trying to control the position but Battsmith postures up.
Battsmith wants to stand but Junk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Battsmith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Junk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Battsmith postures up.
Junk is looking to sinch up a triangle. Battsmith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Junk's body to avoid the submission. Junk has instead reached around Battsmith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Junk arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jack Junk!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Caballero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lex Luther (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lex Luther was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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20
256 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
270 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Caballero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lex Luther!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luther goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A punch combination from Caballero misses.
Caballero pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Caballero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caballero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Luther manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luther throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Caballero.
Caballero stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Lex Luther has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caballero slips a jab and a cross from Luther.
Luther moves away from the strike by Caballero.
Caballero misses with a double jab
and Luther counters with a series of strikes. Caballero will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luther throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caballero.
Caballero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caballero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Luther scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fighters circling - Caballero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luther misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caballero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Caballero closes the distance looking to clinch
and Luther counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Caballero is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caballero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caballero tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luther counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Caballero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luther counters with a one-two to the body.
Caballero wants to clinch up but Luther keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther ducks under a wild hook from Caballero.
Caballero throws a hook but Luther blocks it.
Caballero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luther counters with a one-two to the body.
Luther lands with a kick to the temple. Caballero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Caballero misses with a wild combination.
Caballero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luther has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Luther there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice defenses there by Luther.
Caballero misses with a combination
and Luther counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Luther throws a sloppy head kick and Caballero moves out of range easily.
Caballero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luther counters with a big head kick but Caballero shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caballero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luther.
Caballero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luther counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luther dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lex Luther's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Caballero moves in looking to clinch but Luther pushes him off.
Caballero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luther counters with an outside leg kick.
Caballero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luther counters with a head kick. That will keep Caballero thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Luther moves out of range as Caballero strikes.
A big right from Caballero misses.
Caballero closes the distance but Luther moves to the side
and Luther counters with a series of strikes. Caballero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Luther looks to land a combination but Caballero avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Luther.
Luther will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luther counters with an outside leg kick.
Luther scores with a head kick. Caballero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Caballero fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caballero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caballero misses with a looping left.
Caballero throws a combination that misses
and Luther counters with a thumping low kick.
Caballero misses with a hook. Luther ducked under it nicely.
Caballero looks to land a left hand but Luther moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luther.
Luther throws a combination. Caballero tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Luther rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Caballero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Luther ducks under a wild hook from Caballero.
Bruno Caballero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luther throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luther takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Caballero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Luther manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caballero tries to clinch up.
Luther ducks under a wild hook from Caballero.
Caballero is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Luther's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luther lands with a nice body kick.
Luther circles away from the clinch attempt.
Caballero throws a combination that misses
and Luther counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Luther lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Luther moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Luther lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caballero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luther counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luther.
Luther throws a head kick that misses.
Caballero tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Luther.
Lex Luther seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luther throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Caballero's head.
Luther moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Luther lands a head kick!
Luther throws a nice looking combination but Caballero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lex Luther showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lex Luther's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Caballero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luther counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Caballero avoids a punch combination nicely.
Luther keeps the fight on the outside.
Luther circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luther on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Caballero throws a left and a right that both miss
and Luther counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Caballero is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Luther has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caballero fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caballero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luther counters with a head kick.
Luther lands with a kick to the temple. Caballero shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Caballero throws a combination that misses
and Luther counters with a head kick.
Caballero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luther counters with an inside leg kick.
Luther moves away from the strike by Caballero.
Luther throws a nice looking combination but Caballero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luther uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Caballero.
Caballero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luther counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caballero throws a combination that misses
and Luther counters with a head kick.
Caballero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruno Caballero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luther throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caballero tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Luther manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Caballero darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Caballero swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Luther counters with a big head kick but Caballero shrugs it off.
Luther bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luther throws a right hand that Caballero ducks under and follows up with a left that Caballero also avoids with ease.
Luther throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luther plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Caballero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luther counters with an inside leg kick.
Luther moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caballero blocks a head kick by Luther.
Some wild striking there from Luther.
Caballero misses with an uppercut. Luther saw that one coming.
Caballero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luther counters with a good low kick that Caballero was not able to check.
Caballero is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luther throws a head kick but Caballero moves out of range.
Luther fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luther throws a head kick that Caballero semi-blocks.
Luther throws a head kick that misses.
Caballero throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luther counters with a left and a right that stings Caballero.
Luther scores with a one two! Caballero had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caballero tries to clinch but Luther moves away
and Luther counters with a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caballero swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bruno Caballero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caballero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lex Luther comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luther has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lex Luther!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aeron Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Morleaux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morleaux has chosen Massive Attack feat. Mos Def - I Against I as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aeron Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morleaux!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morleaux tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Morleaux closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Morleaux in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson is trying to improve his position.
Jackson wants to control but Morleaux postures up.
Morleaux is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson seems a little lost for a moment, as Morleaux dominates the positioning.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Morleaux there.
Morleaux with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morleaux tries to pass to full mount but Jackson defends it.
Morleaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Morleaux is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morleaux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morleaux slows the pace down in half guard.
Morleaux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Morleaux is controlling him well.
Morleaux trying to control the pace.
Dexter Morleaux has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Morleaux tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Morleaux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morleaux throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Morleaux scores with a nice strike.
Jackson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morleaux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morleaux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Morleaux wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Morleaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morleaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Morleaux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Morleaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Morleaux misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Morleaux fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jab by Morleaux.
Jackson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Morleaux on the side of the head.
Morleaux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morleaux wants to clinch.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Morleaux has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morleaux there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jackson punishes Morleaux's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson throws a combination that misses
and Morleaux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morleaux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jackson digs a good hook to Morleaux's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Morleaux is defended easily by Jackson.
Aeron Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morleaux.
Morleaux shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Morleaux misses.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Dexter Morleaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Morleaux shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Morleaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Morleaux avoids nicely.
Morleaux shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Morleaux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morleaux tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morleaux.
Jackson cracks Morleaux with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jackson is looking to wear down Morleaux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Morleaux avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Aeron Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morleaux shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jackson defends it nicely.
Jackson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Morleaux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aeron Jackson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Morleaux misses the jab.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Morleaux. Morleaux gets slowly back to his feet.
Morleaux shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Morleaux throws a big shot that misses.
Morleaux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morleaux somewhat.
Aeron Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morleaux.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morleaux swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jackson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Morleaux! He's out on his feet! Jackson rushes in and drops Morleaux with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Aeron Jackson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arni Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sharpe has chosen The Storm as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Arni Olofson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
300 lbs
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298 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Olofson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Richard Sharpe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharpe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Olofson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sharpe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Olofson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good work by Olofson as he checks the leg kick.
Sharpe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olofson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Olofson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sharpe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Olofson misses with a body shot.
Sharpe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A bone on bone clash there as Olofson blocks the leg kick.
Olofson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sharpe moves into the clinch.
Sharpe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Arni Olofson has been cut.
Sharpe lands an elbow that stopped Olofson in his tracks for a moment.
Olofson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olofson managing to block the knees to the body from Sharpe.
Olofson wants to stall.
Sharpe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Olofson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharpe misses with a knee to the head.
Sharpe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Olofson is breathing heavily.
Sharpe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Olofson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofson blocks an elbow strike from Sharpe.
Sharpe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Olofson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Arni Olofson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Sharpe.
Olofson gets underhooks to prevent Sharpe's takedown attempt.
Sharpe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sharpe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sharpe creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sharpe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Olofson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sharpe misses with an elbow over the top.
Sharpe scores with a knee to the head.
Arni Olofson's cut is getting worse.
Sharpe landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses.
Sharpe lands an elbow that stopped Olofson in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls for Olofson to work.
Sharpe lands an elbow inside.
Sharpe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Arni Olofson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Olofson has had enough of the clinch but Sharpe keeps him there for the moment.
Sharpe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Olofson avoids it.
Sharpe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sharpe tries a knee to the head but Olofson blocks it.
Sharpe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sharpe looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sharpe tries to land a knee to the head but Olofson blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sharpe throws an elbow but misses.
Sharpe working aggressively here.
Olofson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sharpe obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpe connects with a knee to the head.
Jeez, Arni Olofson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Sharpe lands a hook that snaps the head of Olofson backwards.
Sharpe is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olofson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sharpe throws an elbow that misses.
Sharpe pushes off an throws an elbow but Olofson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sharpe goes for a takedown attempt but Olofson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Olofson avoids the head kick by Sharpe.
Olofson lands a jab to Sharpe's midsection.
Olofson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Olofson misses with a wild body shot.
Arni Olofson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Olofson. Sharpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sharpe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Olofson avoids a kick to the body.
Olofson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sharpe checks it well.
Sharpe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sharpe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sharpe misses the target.
Olofson lands an overhand right.
Olofson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Olofson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sharpe's head.
Sharpe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olofson checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe tries a head kick but it misses.
Sharpe checks a low kick from Olofson.
Olofson lands a nice hook to Sharpe's body. Sharpe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Olofson thuds his right hand into Sharpe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Olofson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sharpe on the side of the head.
Sharpe fails to land with a series of punches.
Olofson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Olofson lands a slapping body shot.
Olofson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sharpe throws a head kick that misses.
Sharpe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Olofson cracks Sharpe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sharpe checks a leg kick.
Sharpe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olofson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sharpe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sharpe.
Olofson throws a body punch but Sharpe moves out of range.
Olofson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharpe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharpe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe tries to land knees in the clinch but Olofson avoids the damage to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Sharpe.
Olofson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sharpe or not.
Olofson looking to stall.
Sharpe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Olofson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Olofson wants to stall.
Sharpe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Olofson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sharpe moves away.
Olofson throws a jab when Sharpe was well out of range.
Olofson misses with a body shot.
Sharpe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Olofson misses with a body shot.
Sharpe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Olofson is out of range.
Olofson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharpe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Olofson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Olofson.
Sharpe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Olofson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharpe is just out of range.
Olofson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Olofson tried to score with a low kick but Sharpe checks it.
Olofson jabs Sharpe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sharpe thuds a left hand into Olofson's body.
Sharpe is looking to chop away at Olofson's legs.
A leg kick checked by Olofson.
Olofson misses with a low kick.
Olofson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharpe is just out of range.
Sharpe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Olofson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sharpe throws a right hand that Olofson ducks under and follows up with a left that Olofson also avoids with ease.
Olofson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sharpe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sharpe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olofson throws a leg kick
and Sharpe counters with a nice double leg into side control. Olofson won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olofson is trying to control Sharpe's posture but Sharpe avoids it.
Sharpe is looking to take a break and control but Olofson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Olofson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olofson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sharpe.
Sharpe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Olofson taking a bit of punishment here - Sharpe scoring with strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arni Olofson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Richard Sharpe!
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