 |
BHFC - Rini vs. Couture PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hagen's choice of entrance music: Wait and Bleed - Slipknot. The key to victory for Jordan Hughes has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
 |
|
 |
| 184 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
218 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hughes pinned against the cage. Hughes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hughes avoids the head kick by Hagen.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hagen.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hagen tries to keep at a distance but Hughes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hughes tries to break the clinch but Hagen is controlling the position.
Hughes crunches a lovely knee into Hagen's ribcage.
Hughes throws an elbow that misses.
Hagen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hagen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hagen prevents Hughes from standing back up.
Hagen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hughes taking some punishment here, with Hagen in his half guard.
Hagen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to get to full guard but Hagen has control of the leg.
Hughes tries to kick Hagen off but Hagen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hagen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hughes tries to kick Hagen off but Hagen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hughes has hold of Hagen's hands but Hagen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hagen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hagen trying to advance position but Hughes counters by regaining guard.
Hagen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Hagen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hagen stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hagen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Hagen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hagen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hughes.
Hagen wants to hold on but Hughes pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hagen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hagen is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hagen looks gassed!
A nice elbow there by Hughes.
Hagen is looking to improve his position but Hughes isn't that keen on the idea.
Hughes working for a submission but Hagen is keeping him at bay.
Hagen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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.
Hagen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hughes.
Hagen tries to buck Hughes off but he can't manage it.
Hagen is working to get back to half guard.
Hagen gets back to half guard.
Hagen controlling the position for now.
Hughes lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Hagen dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagen feints and as Hughes raises his hands in defense, Hagen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hagen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hughes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hagen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hughes, up you get!
Hagen darts in trying to clinch
and Hughes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hagen's guard.
Hagen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hughes wants to stand but Hagen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hughes scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes is fighting to break Hagen's control of his arms but Hagen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hagen keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
Hughes decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hagen, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hagen tries for a takedown but Hughes circles away easily
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Hagen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hagen shoots in for a double leg but Hughes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hagen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hughes circles away.
Jordan Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sammy Hagen.
Hughes drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown but Hughes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hughes is defended easily by Hagen.
Hagen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hughes is trying to defend but Hagen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hughes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagen prevents Hughes from getting back to his feet.
Hagen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hughes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hagen distracts Hughes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hughes 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.
Hagen stands up over Hughes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hagen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hagen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hughes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hughes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hagen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen has a closed guard, preventing Hughes from standing up.
Hughes landing with the ground and pound.
Hughes throws and elbow that misses. Hagen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hughes's guard. Nice move by Hagen!
Hagen stands up from Hughes's guard - Hagen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hagen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hughes defends it nicely.
Hughes tries to clinch up but Hagen circles away and keeps his distance.
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 Jordan Hughes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hagen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hughes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hagen somewhat.
Hagen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hagen takes one to the side of the head.
Hagen is looking to score with low kicks.
Hagen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hagen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hagen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hagen tries to pass to full mount but Hughes defends it.
Hagen controlling the pace.
Sammy Hagen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hagen stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hughes to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hagen did well to prevent Hughes getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hughes trying to control from half guard but Hagen is working away.
Hagen has hold of Hughes's hands but Hughes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hagen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hughes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hagen wants to sweep here but Hughes controlling him for the moment.
Hughes trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen kicks Hughes off and gets to his feet.
Hughes has his takedown stuffed
and Hagen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hagen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hagen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hughes trying to control here.
Hagen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying to control here.
Hagen lands with a punch from half guard.
Hagen is thwarting Hughes's attempts to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hagen shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hagen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hagen prevents Hughes from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hughes wants to control but Hagen is keeping busy.
Hagen slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Hagen stops Hughes from getting back to his feet.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hagen shoots and misses
and Hughes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hughes looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hagen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hagen is looking to get back to full guard here but Hughes has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hagen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Hagen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hagen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Hagen!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
54% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jarkhou Anakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Psa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anakin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Breaking Benjamin - Firefly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 182 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
|
193 cm
20
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
|
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkhou Anakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Psa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Psa misses with a low kick.
Psa looks to land a body kick but Anakin moved away.
Psa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Anakin avoids the head kick by Psa.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Psa.
Psa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anakin misses with an uppercut.
Psa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Psa misses with a body kick.
Crunch! Psa slams his shin into Anakin's torso.
Psa throws a head kick but Anakin moves out of range.
Psa drops Anakin with a beautiful combination! Anakin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Psa is looking for the KO!
Anakin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Psa.
Psa throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Psa throws a front kick that sends Anakin stumbling back into the cage.
Sam Psa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anakin is breathing heavily.
Anakin misses with a two punch combination.
Psa lands a big head kick that sends Anakin to the canvas! Psa follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Psa!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
99% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Lappavirta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Per Fekt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
 |
|
 |
| 222 cm
25
288 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juha Lappavirta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Per Fekt!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lappavirta will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lappavirta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fekt pinned against the cage. Fekt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fekt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lappavirta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fekt.
Fekt jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fekt tests Lappavirta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Juha Lappavirta has been cut.
Lappavirta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fekt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lappavirta somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Lappavirta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lappavirta throws an overhand right that lands on Fekt's shoulder, as Fekt tries to avoid the shot.
Fekt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lappavirta is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Fekt knocks Lappavirta out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Per Fekt!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Tannen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biff Tannen is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
26
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
22
175 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biff Tannen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganga closes the distance and pushes Tannen back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tannen.
Tannen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ganga wants to get back to striking at distance but Tannen won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Ganga.
Ganga looking to slow down the pace here.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Tannen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tannen trying to land knees to the body.
Tannen scores a nice knee to the body.
Ganga trying to control the position but instead, Tannen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ganga into the cage.
Tannen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganga is defending well for now.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tannen misses with a knee strike.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ganga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tannen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Ganga as the two fighters clinch.
Tannen with a knee to the head.
Tannen looks gassed!
Ganga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tannen trying to land knees to the body.
Ganga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tannen.
Ganga is trying to force a seperation but Tannen has the dominant position.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tannen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ganga blocks it with crossed arms.
Ganga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Ganga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tannen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ganga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ganga leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ganga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ganga is leaning against Tannen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga works on Tannen's body with a couple of short punches.
Tannen keeps control of Ganga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ganga stalling in the clinch.
Tannen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ganga.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ganga.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike.
Ganga tries to circle away but Tannen has him pinned against the cage.
Ganga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ganga gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sunil Ganga.
Ganga forces Tannen back against the cage and clinches.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tannen misses with a knee to the head.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga controlling the action here for a moment.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
A frustrated look appears on Ganga's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tannen misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga pushes Tannen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganga just leaning against Tannen, taking a breather.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Ganga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tannen crunches a lovely knee into Ganga's ribcage.
Ganga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ganga is working Tannen over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Ganga clinches up against the cage.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ganga is working Tannen over against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Ganga.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but Tannen is controlling the position.
Ganga avoiding damage as Tannen throws knees to the body.
Ganga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tannens head.
Ganga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tannen letting Ganga take a breather here.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the head but Ganga blocks with his arms.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ganga.
Ganga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tannens head.
Tannen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganga's elbow.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
Ganga is leaning against Tannen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga is leaning against Tannen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ganga lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga is trying to break free.
Tannen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganga's efforts to push away.
Ganga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tannen is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Ganga.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ganga avoids it.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Tannen misses with a knee to the head.
Ganga gets through Tannen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ganga avoids it.
Tannen has Ganga pressed against the cage, preventing Ganga from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ganga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ganga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tannen backwards.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Ganga wants to get back to striking at distance but Tannen won't allow it.
Tannen misses with a knee to the head.
Ganga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Ganga wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
Tannen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ganga stalling against the cage.
Tannen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganga avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ganga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tannen or not.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Tannen prevents Ganga from breaking the clinch.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the head but Ganga blocks with his arms.
Tannen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ganga.
Tannen letting Ganga take a breather here.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the head but Ganga blocks with his arms.
Ganga leaning against his opponent.
Tannen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ganga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ganga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ganga working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ganga pushes Tannen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
Tannen throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Ganga to work.
Tannen tries to land knees in the clinch but Ganga avoids the damage to the body.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tannen or not.
Tannen throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short uppercut from Ganga.
Ganga is leaning against Tannen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Biff Tannen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tannen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ganga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tannen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannen closes the distance and clinches up with Ganga, looking for a takedown. Tannen pushes Ganga against the cage but Ganga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ganga forces Tannen back against the cage and clinches.
Sunil Ganga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ganga digs a right hand into Tannen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tannen's gas tank.
Ganga lands an uppercut.
Ganga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tannen throws a punch but it's blocked by Ganga.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ganga takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ganga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tannen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ganga wants to get back to striking at distance but Tannen won't allow it.
Ganga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tannen backwards.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Ganga pushes Tannen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ganga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ganga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ganga is working Tannen over against the cage.
Ganga controlling the action here for a moment.
Tannen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Ganga has Tannen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganga lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannen trying to land knees to the body.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Tannen digs a right hand underneath Ganga's ribcage. Ganga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ganga is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Tannen keeps control of Ganga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ganga blocks the elbow strike.
Ganga lands a right hand.
Ganga is leaning against Tannen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ganga works on Tannen's body with a couple of short punches.
Ganga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Ganga.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Ganga lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Ganga on the inside.
Ganga blocking some punches.
Ganga pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tannen.
Tannen being controlled against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Ganga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ganga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ganga.
Tannen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ganga stalling in the clinch but Tannen improves position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ganga.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ganga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ganga lands with a short shot to the head.
Ganga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tannen backwards.
Ganga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ganga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Ganga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tannen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ganga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tannen tries a knee to the head but Ganga blocks it.
Tannen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ganga.
Ganga is leaning against Tannen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga lands a shot to the body.
Tannen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
Ganga looking to stall.
Ganga wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tannen misses with a knee to the head.
Ganga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tannen missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga tries to break the clinch but Tannen is controlling the position.
Tannen tries a knee to the head but Ganga blocks it.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tannen or not.
Ganga on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tannen prevents Ganga from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ganga - that landed with a thud.
Tannen tries a knee to the head but Ganga blocks it.
Ganga works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ganga softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ganga is leaning against Tannen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ganga digs a right hand into Tannen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tannen's gas tank.
Tannen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ganga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ganga wants to get back to striking at distance but Tannen won't allow it.
Ganga working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ganga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ganga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tannen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tannen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ganga's elbow.
Ganga is leaning against Tannen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ganga wants to get back to striking at distance but Tannen won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ganga.
Tannen misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunil Ganga dominated that second round.
That's time! Ganga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Ganga leaves Tannen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ganga stalks Tannen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tannen's face. Tannen staggers backwards, shaken.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganga connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tannen's hands.
Ganga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ganga tries to clinch there but Tannen circles away.
Tannen keeps the fight on the outside.
Tannen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tannen tries to keep at a distance but Ganga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Ganga.
Ganga leaning against his opponent.
Ganga is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tannen is defending well for now.
Tannen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Ganga on the inside.
Ganga lands a body punch.
Ganga manages to break the clinch.
Tannen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ganga paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tannen keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganga has Tannen up against the cage in a clinch.
Ganga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tannen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Ganga.
Tannen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ganga slowing the pace effectively.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the head but Ganga blocks with his arms.
Ganga works on Tannen's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Ganga.
Ganga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tannens head.
Come on Ganga - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tannen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ganga's efforts to push away.
Ganga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tannen can do to turn this around?
Ganga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tannen backwards.
Tannen looking to throw knees to the head but Ganga is blocking nicely.
Tannen being controlled against the cage.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the head but Ganga blocks with his arms.
Ganga lands an uppercut.
Ganga breaks from the clinch.
Tannen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ganga as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ganga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ganga lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tannen tries to land a knee to the head but Ganga blocks with his arms.
A right hand to the body from Ganga.
A short uppercut from Ganga.
Tannen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ganga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Tannen pushes him off.
Ganga scores with the left hand. Tannen knows he should have avoided that one.
Ganga moves in looking to clinch but Tannen pushes him off.
Tannen looks to clinch
and Ganga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ganga.
Ganga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tannen or not.
Tannen misses with a knee to the head.
Ganga lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ganga.
Tannen swings wildly with an uppercut but Ganga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ganga digs a right hand underneath Tannen's ribcage. Tannen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ganga lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tannen backwards.
Ganga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tannen has him pressed against the cage.
Ganga is pushing Tannen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tannen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ganga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannen closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tannen as Ganga tries to tie him up.
Tannen working Ganga over with knees to the body.
Ganga is looking to break free of the clinch but Tannen has double underhooks.
Ganga is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ganga.
Ganga lands a body shot in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Ganga.
Ganga is trying to break the clinch but Tannen has him pressed against the cage.
Tannen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganga is defending well for now.
Ganga throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ganga leaning against his opponent.
Tannen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ganga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tannen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ganga is defending well for now.
Tannen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tannen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ganga has had enough of the clinch but Tannen keeps him there for the moment.
Good body shot from Ganga.
Ganga managing to block the knees to the body from Tannen.
Ganga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tannen looking to throw knees to the head but Ganga is blocking nicely.
Knees to the body from Tannen.
Ganga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ganga has Tannen pushed against the cage.
Biff Tannen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ganga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tannen scores with a head kick.
Sunil Ganga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tannen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ganga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ganga avoiding damage.
Tannen lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Ganga scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tannen misses with the head strike.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.
Ganga scores with a hook to the body.
Tannen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ganga digs a right hand into Tannen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tannen's gas tank.
Ganga blocks an uppercut.
Ganga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ganga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ganga tries to clinch up but Tannen circles away and keeps his distance.
Tannen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ganga uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ganga moves into range and clinches up with Tannen.
Tannen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ganga has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunil Ganga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ganga has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunil Ganga!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
77% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarkko Bergele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeVito has chosen Why Can't We Be Friends? as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
21
296 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
|
150 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Bergele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeVito sprawls well. DeVito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bergele gets slowly back to his feet.
Bergele scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bergele missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeVito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergele.
DeVito trying to control from the bottom.
DeVito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergele.
DeVito is refusing to be controlled, as Bergele sits in half guard.
Bergele is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeVito has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeVito avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bergele.
DeVito looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bergele shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeVito is trying to defend but Bergele finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bergele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
DeVito is looking to control Bergele's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeVito avoid being mounted?
Bergele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bergele trying to control the action but DeVito is working from the bottom.
Bergele is thwarting DeVito's attempts to control the position.
Bergele is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeVito defends it well.
That's two 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.
Bergele is looking to take a break and control but DeVito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
DeVito is defending against the submission attempts here by Bergele.
Bergele is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
DeVito is looking to improve his position.
Bergele is nestled in close to DeVito, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bergele not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bergele lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeVito actively working from the bottom here.
DeVito trying to control from the bottom.
DeVito blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bergele.
Bergele wants to take a breather but DeVito is having none of it.
Bergele seems to be working for a kimura but DeVito defends the submission attempt.
Bergele not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeVito is not content to let Bergele control the position.
Bergele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bergele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as DeVito sprawls well. DeVito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bergele gets slowly back to his feet.
Bergele scores with a jab.
It looks like Danny DeVito has been cut.
Bergele shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bergele was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
DeVito looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bergele with shots to the head and body - DeVito looks very uncomfortable down there.
Bergele scoring with strikes but DeVito is staying in there.
Bergele postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked DeVito badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Bergele around the waist but Bergele pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Bergele is the winner by TKO! Bergele jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarkko Bergele!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
51% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between niyf niyf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorgen Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
26
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
|
195 cm
25
244 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
|
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, niyf niyf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorgen Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
niyf looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
niyf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
niyf is nestled in close to Kruth, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
It looks like Jorgen Kruth has been cut.
niyf throwing shots but Kruth is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
niyf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That has opened up Jorgen Kruth's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruth blocking the ground and pound attempt from niyf.
niyf not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
niyf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kruth is rocked!
Jorgen Kruth's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jorgen Kruth's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). niyf niyf!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Ricji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Peippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
23
177 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
175 cm
21
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Ricji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Peippo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peippo throws a leg kick but Ricji sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Peippo closes the distance and clinches up with Ricji, looking for a takedown. Peippo pushes Ricji against the cage but Ricji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Ricji as Peippo shoots in.
Peippo misses with a looping right.
Peippo misses with a kick to the body.
Ricji checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Peippo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ricji.
A left lands for Ricji.
Ricji throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricji. That snapped Peippo's head back.
Ricji plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Donk. Ricji catches Peippo right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Ricji.
Ricji throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peippo.
A left lands for Ricji.
Peippo shoots in but Ricji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jay Ricji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Peippo.
Ricji lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Peippo backs up against the cage.
Ricji lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ricji tries a head kick but it misses.
Peippo shoots in for a takedown but Ricji shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo misses with a leg kick.
Ricji lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ricji lunges at Peippo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Peippo's hand.
Peippo takes a swing at Ricji's ribcage but misses.
Peippo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ricji circles away quickly and effectively.
Ricji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peippo.
Peippo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ricji.
Peippo avoids the head kick by Ricji.
Ricji tries to bum rush Peippo with a series of wild strikes but Peippo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peippo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ricji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peippo.
Jay Ricji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Ricji both land. Nice combination.
Ricji getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jay Ricji is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ricji throws a head kick that misses.
Ricji throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ricji lands with a kick to the temple. Peippo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ricji catches Peippo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peippo misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricji connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peippo's hands.
Peippo throws a body punch but Ricji moves out of range.
Ricji cracks a nice hook into Peippo's ribs.
Peippo swings for the body but Ricji moves out of range.
Peippo tries to work over Ricji's front leg with a kick but Ricji checks it.
Peippo throws an overhand right that lands on Ricji's shoulder, as Ricji tries to avoid the shot.
Ricji slaps away a takedown attempt from Peippo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peippo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ricji rather than just go for the knockout.
Peippo takes one to the chin there.
Good work by Ricji as he checks the leg kick.
Ricji is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ricji will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Peippo or perhaps it was just good defense by Ricji which made him look bad.
Ricji lands with a nice combination. Peippo backs away looking to recover.
Ricji dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ricji takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ricji keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricji scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ricji throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ricji throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body punch from Ricji.
Ricji is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ricji scores with a jab to the body.
Ricji lands with a straight right. Peippo didn't see that one coming.
Ricji scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ricji lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Peippo backs up against the cage.
Peippo walks into a straight right hand from Ricji.
Peippo takes one to the chin there.
Ricji lands a head kick. Peippo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ricji misses with a wild combination.
Peippo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ricji defends it nicely.
Ricji tries to bum rush Peippo with a series of wild strikes but Peippo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peippo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ricji is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Peippo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peippo fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Ricji.
Ricji avoids a kick to the body.
Peippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peippo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ricji slaps away a takedown attempt from Peippo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Peippo looks gassed!
Ricji connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peippo's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ricji slips a straight right by Peippo.
Ricji lands with a kick to the temple. Peippo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ricji lands with a right hand.
Ricji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Peippo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ricji throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peippo.
Peippo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Ricji dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ricji.
Peippo throws a head kick that misses
and Ricji counters with a right hand to the body.
Ricji works the jab nicely.
Ricji throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Peippo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Peippo thows a leg kick but Ricji checks it
and Ricji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peippo throws a hook but Ricji avoids it easily.
Peippo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ricji is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ricji uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peippo.
Peippo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ricji sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peippo somewhat.
Ricji goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Peippo tried to score with a low kick but Ricji checks it.
A head kick from Ricji lands but Peippo takes it in his stride.
Ricji moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Peippo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricji counters with a head kick. That will keep Peippo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Peippo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ricji has got the better of the exchanges.
Peippo misses with the combination.
Peippo throws a jab when Ricji was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo blocks a head kick by Ricji.
Peippo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ricji counters with a nice uppercut.
Peippo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricji throws a head kick that half lands.
Peippo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ricji.
Good standup being displayed there by Ricji as he connects with a hook.
Ricji scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Peippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricji.
Peippo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Peippo takes one on the button.
Peippo looks to land a left hand but Ricji moved out of range nicely.
Peippo takes a swing at Ricji's ribcage but misses.
A head kick misses from Ricji.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricji checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricji throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ricji goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Peippo blocks a head kick by Ricji.
Peippo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ricji as he jumps to the side.
Peippo is breathing heavily.
Peippo throws a combination that misses
and Ricji counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricji throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peippo.
Ricji looks to land a combination but Peippo avoids it well.
Ricji connects with a high kick.
A head kick from Ricji lands but Peippo takes it in his stride.
Peippo is rocked!
Ricji gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Peippo is still on wobbly legs! Can Ricji finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Ricji.
Peippo seems to have recovered his senses.
Ricji has Peippo pressed against the cage, preventing Peippo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ricji breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricji lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jay Ricji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ricji lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricji moves away from the strike by Peippo.
Ricji connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Peippo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ricji.
Ricji checks the leg kick.
Ricji lands a head kick!
Peippo throws a combination that misses
and Ricji counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Peippo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peippo throws a head punch that misses.
Ricji breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ricji takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ricji scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ricji lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Peippo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peippo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricji throws a nice head kick!
A leg kick checked by Ricji.
A head kick misses from Ricji.
Ricji throws a head kick that half lands.
A punch combination from Peippo misses.
Jay Ricji is winning the standup battle so far.
Peippo misses the shot to the body.
Ricji misses with a head kick.
Ricji clobbers Peippo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Peippo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peippo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peippo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ricji defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peippo stops Ricji from getting back to his feet.
Peippo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Peippo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ricji's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Ricji dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ricji scores with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Peippo misses
and Ricji counters with a slapping leg kick.
Peippo tries to work over Ricji's front leg with a kick but Ricji checks it.
Peippo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ricji keeping moving, preventing Peippo from controlling successfully.
Peippo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ricji is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peippo can do to turn this around?
Peippo wants to control from the top but Ricji keeps moving.
Ricji on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ricji tries to get out of the position.
Ricji keeping full guard, as Peippo tries to pass.
Peippo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ricji's guard.
Peippo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo trying to control from half guard but Ricji is working away.
Peippo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ricji defends it well.
Peippo tries to pass to full mount but Ricji defends it.
Peippo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ricji defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peippo is trying to control the action in half guard but Ricji is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Peippo is pressing down on Ricji's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ricji is holding on for now.
Ricji on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peippo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ricji defends it well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Peippo throws a leg kick
and Ricji counters with a head kick.
Ricji scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ricji plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ricji ducks under a wild hook from Peippo.
Peippo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ricji tests Peippo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peippo walks into a left hand.
Ricji scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ricji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricji misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peippo tries to land a body kick
and Ricji counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ricji lands a glancing blow to the side of Peippo's head.
Ricji blocks a head kick by Peippo.
Ricji cracks Peippo with an open hand slap.
Ricji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ricji moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricji moves out of range of the strikes.
Peippo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice jab there from Ricji.
Ricji ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ricji misses with a head kick.
Peippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricji lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peippo tries to clinch but Ricji moves away
and Peippo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricji bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peippo's head backwards.
Peippo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ricji throws a series of strikes that have Peippo backpedaling.
Peippo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ricji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Peippo. Ricji does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ricji works over Peippo's head and body with a nice combination.
Peippo fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Ricji clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Peippo throws a hook to the side of Ricji's head but Ricji sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Peippo looks to land a left hand but Ricji moved out of range nicely.
Peippo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ricji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Peippo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ricji misses with a head kick.
Peippo tries to score with a low kick but Ricji moves his leg out of the way.
Ricji lands with a good body shot.
Ricji stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ricji wants it to stay on the feet.
Ricji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricji throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peippo's head.
Ricji looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick from Ricji lands but Peippo takes it in his stride.
A head kick from Ricji lands but Peippo takes it in his stride.
Peippo is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Peippo darts in trying to clinch
and Ricji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peippo misses with a shot to the body
and Peippo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricji scores with a one two! Peippo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ricji works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ricji uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peippo.
Ricji scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Ricji.
Peippo misses with a low kick.
Ricji blocks a jab.
Peippo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ricji paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ricji misses with a head kick.
Ricji misses with the combination.
Peippo swings for the body but Ricji moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Peippo shoots in and drives through. Ricji sprawls well.
Peippo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ricji defends it nicely.
Jay Ricji has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kari Peippo.
A head kick misses from Ricji.
Peippo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ricji counters with a thumping low kick.
Ricji connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Peippo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peippo swings for the body but Ricji moves out of range.
Ricji closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ricji throws a head kick that half lands.
Peippo connects with the punch.
Ricji throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peippo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Ricji does no damage.
Peippo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ricji tries to avoid it but Peippo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ricji to the ground. Ricji escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ricji throws a combination. Peippo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Peippo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ricji scores with a jab to the body.
Ricji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Peippo.
Ricji lands with a kick to the temple. Peippo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Peippo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Peippo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricji throws a head kick that Peippo semi-blocks.
A head kick from Ricji lands but Peippo takes it in his stride.
Peippo throws a series of punches but Ricji moves out of range.
Ricji misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peippo misses with a takedown attempt
and Ricji counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peippo throws a low kick, looking for Ricji's leg but Ricji calmly moves out of range.
Ricji lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A right-left combo lands from Ricji.
Ricji pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ricji lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ricji.
Peippo looks to throw the jab but Ricji is out of range.
Peippo shoots in but no luck this time.
Ricji scores with a hook to the body. Peippo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricji scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ricji scores with a three punch combo!
Ricji tests Peippo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ricji checks the leg kick nicely there.
Peippo shoots in but Ricji avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ricji connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Ricji had his way with Kari Peippo in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick from Ricji lands but Peippo takes it in his stride.
Peippo thows a leg kick but Ricji checks it
and Ricji counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Peippo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Peippo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Ricji. That snapped Peippo's head back.
Peippo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peippo just misses with a punch to the body.
Peippo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricji sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peippo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ricji counters with an inside leg kick.
Ricji lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Peippo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ricji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peippo blocks a head kick by Ricji.
Peippo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peippo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Peippo 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 Ricji has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ricji and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Peippo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ricji doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricji scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Peippo takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Peippo shoots in for a takedown but Ricji shows good takedown defense.
Danga de danga de dang - Ricji scores with a four punch combination!
Ricji throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Donk. Ricji catches Peippo right on the button with a cross.
Ricji keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Peippo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ricji is just out of range.
Ricji swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Peippo.
Peippo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Ricji! Peippo is backing up but he can't get away as Ricji lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Peippo and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jay Ricji!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Separi Seppo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Al Zarqawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu Al Zarqawi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
26
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Separi Seppo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abu Al Zarqawi!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppo swinging wildly here.
Seppo jabs at Al Zarqawi's body.
Separi Seppo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seppo throws a combination. Al Zarqawi tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Abu Al Zarqawi has been cut.
Seppo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Seppo does no damage.
Seppo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Al Zarqawi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seppo.
A big left from Seppo misses.
Seppo fails to land with a series of punches.
Al Zarqawi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Zarqawi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Seppo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Seppo tries to get out of the position.
Al Zarqawi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Zarqawi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Al Zarqawi crashes against the mat.
Al Zarqawi in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Seppo is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abu Al Zarqawi!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
63% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uki Rini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Couture (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 220 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
|
186 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Uki Rini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Randy Couture!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Rini misses.
Rini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uki Rini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rini misses with a looping right.
No luck for Couture with that takedown attempt.
Couture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Randy Couture has been cut.
Couture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Couture tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Couture somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rini throws a looping overhand right but Couture ducks down to avoid it.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Couture.
Uki Rini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Couture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
Rini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Couture is looking to clinch.
Rini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Couture is defended easily by Rini.
Rini looks to throw the jab but Couture is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini swats away the attempt to clinch by Couture.
Rini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Couture on the side of the head.
A big left from Rini misses.
Couture pushes Rini up against the cage in a clinch.
Rini breaks the clinch.
Rini is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Couture is looking to clinch but Rini is avoiding it.
Rini loads up on a big right hand but Couture slips the punch.
Couture ducks under a wild hook from Rini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rini takes a swing at Couture's ribcage but misses.
Rini misses with a few strikes there.
Couture slips under a jab.
Rini looks to score with a jab to the body but Couture is just out of range.
Couture fails to land the takedown.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rini.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Couture is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uki Rini dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Rini. No joy for Couture on that attempt.
Couture bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Couture keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rini.
Rini gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Couture to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rini trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Couture trying to control the position from guard on top but Rini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rini scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rini misses with a hook.
Couture misses with a double jab
and Rini counters with a nice body shot.
Uki Rini is winning the standup battle so far.
Rini misses with a double jab.
Couture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rini.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Couture gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rini counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uki Rini dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randy Couture's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot by Rini.
Rini misses with a few strikes there.
Rini throws a shot from downtown. Couture moves away and avoids it.
Rini is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Couture.
Rini throws a jab but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture moves out of range of the strikes.
Rini sizes up Couture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Couture uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rini.
Rini connects with a nice cross there... Couture is looking wobbly and Rini recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Couture to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Rini jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uki Rini!
Uki Rini retains his heavyweight title!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
86% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
