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CEC 35 : Get In Line PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rik McRae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikey McQue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McQue is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Organ Donor. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rik McRae! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikey McQue! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McQue is looking to clinch but McRae is avoiding it.
McRae shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McQue is trying to defend but McRae finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. McRae looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McRae wants to pass the guard but McQue is defending well. McRae is keen to just control but McQue is a slippery customer. McQue really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McRae. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. McRae content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. McQue is refusing to be controlled, as McRae sits in half guard. McRae looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McRae is looking for a kimura here.
McQue has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McRae is working away from the top position though. 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. 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. McRae looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McRae is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McQue doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McRae. McRae is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McRae is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McQue has managed to free his arm - good work. McRae is working for a kimura but McQue is defending it quite comfortably.
McRae is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McQue is just riding it out for now. McRae eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. McRae is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McQue has managed to free his arm - good work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McQue trying to hold on to McRae's head to control him but McRae postures up.
McRae is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McRae wants to control but McQue is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rik McRae dominated that round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McRae swats away the attempt to clinch by McQue. McQue doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
McQue fails in his attempt to clinch. McQue is looking to clinch. McQue is looking to take this fight into the clinch. McQue doesn't manage to clinch there - McRae circles away.
McQue is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fight stays on the outside here - McQue looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fight moves into the clinch position. McQue lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's one minute gone in the round. McQue looks to throw an elbow but misses. McQue stalling in the clinch but McRae improves position. McRae jumps guard but McQue stands there with McRae around his waist. McRae gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McQue misses with a knee strike.
McRae takes an elbow to the temple. McQue with a knee to the head.
McQue misses with a knee strike.
McQue throws a knee to the head but misses.
McRae decides to pull guard. McRae keeping moving, preventing McQue from controlling successfully. McRae throws his legs up looking for a submission but McQue uses it to pass to side control.
McRae is looking to reverse the position. McRae gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. McRae actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McRae looking for submissions off his back. McRae is trying to control but can't.
McRae actively working from the bottom here. McRae is pressing down on McQue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. McRae working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McQue doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McQue manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McRae working a defensive guard here.
McRae is looking for a triangle but McQue pushes his legs off easily.
McRae has his foot on McQue's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McQue works his way back into a safe position though. McQue avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McQue wants to control from the top but McRae keeps moving.
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. McQue got a little sloppy there for a moment and McRae has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McQue has managed to get both his arms back between McRae's legs - danger averted. McQue tries to stand but McRae is controlling from the bottom. McRae trying to keep a closed guard but McQue is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! McRae is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! McQue rolls with it to try and escape but McRae cranks on the arm and McQue is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rik McRae!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ismo Laitela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heikki Mela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heikki Mela has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ismo Laitela! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heikki Mela! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mela lands a big right hand that sends Laitela crashing to the mat! Mela stays standing though and waves Laitela back to his feet!
Laitela is rocked!
It looks like Ismo Laitela has been cut. Mela pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Laitela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Laitela switches off momentarily and Mela cracks him with a monster right hand! Laitela topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Mela dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Mela!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heikki Mela!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Volta Polotski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and tristram Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Volta Polotski had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Volta Polotski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Volta Polotski! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, tristram Griswold! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Griswold connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Griswold fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polotski misses with a few strikes there.
Polotski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Polotski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griswold counters with a left right combination that sends Polotski crashing to the mat - Griswold wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Polotski out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). tristram Griswold!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenho Hagert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarno Puukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hagert kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Leif lauleleepi. The key to victory for Tenho Hagert has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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215 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Hagert! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarno Puukko! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Puukko fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Puukko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hagert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Hagert.
It looks like Jarno Puukko has been cut. Puukko shoots in looking for a takedown. Hagert tries to sprawl out of it but Puukko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hagert manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Tenho Hagert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarno Puukko. A jab from Hagert does it's job there. Puukko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hagert drops Puukko with a beautiful combination! Puukko stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hagert is looking for the KO!
Puukko is rocked! Puukko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hagert paws at him with a jab and circles away. Puukko tries to clinch up. Hagert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Puukko circles away quickly and effectively. Puukko tries to clinch but Hagert is having none of it. Hagert lands a big right hand that sends Puukko crashing to the mat! Hagert stays standing though and waves Puukko back to his feet! Puukko is still on wobbly legs! Can Hagert finish him?
That has opened up Jarno Puukko's cut even more. Puukko looks gassed! Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Hagert engages and cracks Puukko with a massive lead left hook - Puukko tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Hagert is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tenho Hagert!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Bhuda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slim Shadie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Slim Shadie enters the cage!
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sammy Bhuda! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Slim Shadie! The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A cross from Bhuda lands. Bhuda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Shadie takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Bhuda connects with a nice looking jab.
Bhuda thuds his right hand into Shadie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Shadie throws a jab when Bhuda was well out of range. Bhuda misses with a body kick. Sammy Bhuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Shadie shoots in but no luck this time. Bhuda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Shadie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Shadie is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bhuda! Bhuda wants to control but Shadie is having none of it. Shadie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bhuda is looking to escape. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bhuda is desperately trying to improve his position but Shadie has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shadie working for a guillotine from mount but Bhuda is in no mood to give up. Bhuda trying desperately to get to his feet.
Shadie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bhuda hang on? The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Shadie punishing his opponent with strikes. BOOM! Shadie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Shadie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bhuda is looking to escape. Bhuda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Shadie looking to finish with strikes here!
Bhuda is looking to get to half guard. Shadie has hold of Bhuda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bhuda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Shadie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Shadie is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shadie has control of Bhuda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bhuda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bhuda is trying to escape the mount.
Shadie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bhuda is on top in guard.
Shadie trying to keep a closed guard but Bhuda is proving a slippery customer.
Bhuda won't allow Shadie to sweep him here. Bhuda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shadie is on top in guard.
Shadie is looking to work some ground and pound but Bhuda has wrist control. Shadie is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Shadie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bhuda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bhuda has escaped and now he's on top! Bhuda stands up and waves to Shadie to follow him. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. The fighters circle momentarily. Bhuda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Shadie looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Shadie dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Shadie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shadie showed some decent athleticism there. Bhuda wants to improve his position but Shadie is controlling well.
Shadie is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Shadie wants to work for an arm triangle but Bhuda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shadie passes the guard and advances to mount! Shadie thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shadie controlling from mount. Shadie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Shadie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bhuda can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Shadie has hold of Bhuda's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bhuda manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
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. Bhuda can't escape the position.
Slim Shadie has got the better of the ground game so far. Shadie trying to control but Bhuda is having none of it. Shadie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Shadie lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shadie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bhuda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bhuda and Shadie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Bhuda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Shadie's best efforts. Shadie is trying to work for a kimura but Bhuda is defending well.
Shadie is just content to waste time from the top position. Bhuda takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shadie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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. Shadie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bhuda is keeping the position for now. Shadie wants to control from the top but Bhuda keeps moving. Shadie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Bhuda is adopting a defensive guard. Shadie won't allow Bhuda to get back to his feet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Nice takedown defense from Bhuda. No joy for Shadie on that attempt. No luck for Shadie with that takedown attempt. Bhuda takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slim Shadie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Bhuda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bhuda gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Bhuda looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shadie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Bhuda is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Shadie is controlling him. Shadie wants to pass the guard but Bhuda is keeping the position. Shadie passes Bhuda's left leg - he's now in half guard. Shadie scoring with strikes to the body and head. Shadie is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Shadie trying to control from half guard but Bhuda is working away. Shadie is trying to work for a kimura but Bhuda is defending well.
Shadie working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Bhuda's thigh. Bhuda counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Shadie wants to control from the top but Bhuda keeps moving. Bhuda avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Shadie stops Bhuda from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Shadie keeps the fight on the outside. Shadie fails with a takedown attempt. Shadie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bhuda throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Shadie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bhuda is looking to reverse the position. Bhuda dodges the ground and pound from Shadie. Shadie cracks Bhuda with an elbow. That is naaassty. Shadie trying to control the position but Bhuda is working away. Bhuda is being controlled here. Bhuda prevents Shadie from moving into mount. Shadie in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Shadie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Sammy Bhuda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Shadie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bhuda, who protects the arm well. Slim Shadie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bhuda is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shadie has just dragged him back down to the mat. Shadie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bhuda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shadie's guard! Nice work there by Bhuda! Bhuda works over Shadie with some ground and pound from guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shadie is on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Slim Shadie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Shadie winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slim Shadie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Kontiovaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ramirez's choice of entrance music: Lil' Wayne Ft. Gucci Mane-We Be Steady Mobbin. Danny Ramirez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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272 lbs
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266 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juhani Kontiovaara! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Danny Ramirez! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kontiovaara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kontiovaara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ramirez wants to clinch but Kontiovaara slips to the side and Kontiovaara counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A right hook to the body lands for Ramirez.
Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ramirez tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Kontiovaara counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Kontiovaara to acknowledge the strikes. Ramirez darts in trying to clinch and Kontiovaara decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ramirez's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kontiovaara trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. Kontiovaara content to stall in guard here. Kontiovaara trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kontiovaara is really struggling to control Ramirez but he's trying to hold on to the position. Ramirez is working an open guard so Kontiovaara takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Kontiovaara clinches up against the cage. Ramirez presses Kontiovaara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Ramirez lands a hook that snaps the head of Kontiovaara backwards.
It looks like Juhani Kontiovaara has been cut. Ramirez pushes Kontiovaara back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ramirez lands on the inside with an uppercut. Ramirez lands an elbow inside. Kontiovaara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Ramirez lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Ramirez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ramirez tries to land knees in the clinch but Kontiovaara avoids the damage to the body. Ramirez gets underhooks to prevent Kontiovaara's takedown attempt.
Ramirez lands an elbow inside. Kontiovaara tries to break free but Ramirez pushes him back against the cage. Kontiovaara fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Ramirez clinches but Kontiovaara breaks the clinch and Kontiovaara counters with a stiff right hand. Kontiovaara misses with a low kick. Kontiovaara is looking to clinch. Ramirez moves into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ramirez. Ramirez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kontiovaara fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ramirez tries to clinch up. Kontiovaara moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off. Kontiovaara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Kontiovaara wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juhani Kontiovaara. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kontiovaara is breathing heavily. Ramirez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kontiovaara is defending well for now. Ramirez digs a right hand into Kontiovaara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kontiovaara's gas tank. Ramirez breaks from the clinch.
Kontiovaara shoots in for a double leg but Ramirez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Ramirez tries to clinch up but Kontiovaara circles away and keeps his distance. Danny Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kontiovaara tries to keep at a distance but Ramirez has taken the fight into the clinch. Ramirez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Juhani Kontiovaara's cut is getting worse. Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ramirez tries to clinch and Kontiovaara holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Ramirez pushes Kontiovaara back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A hook to the body from Ramirez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ramirez digs a right hand underneath Kontiovaara's ribcage. Kontiovaara let out a lung full of air as it connected. Ramirez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice body punch from Ramirez. Ramirez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ramirez has managed to clinch.
Ramirez manages to break the clinch.
Kontiovaara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Ramirez is looking to clinch. Kontiovaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kontiovaara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Ramirez closes the distance and pushes Kontiovaara back into the cage. Ramirez lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juhani Kontiovaara's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramirez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Ramirez lands a right hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Ramirez dominated that round. The cut man is working on Juhani Kontiovaara's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kontiovaara circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramirez closes the distance but Kontiovaara moves to the side and Kontiovaara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Kontiovaara wants to clinch and Ramirez counters by moving into the clinch. Ramirez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ramirez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kontiovaara tries to break free but Ramirez pushes him back against the cage. Kontiovaara working hard to break the clinch. Ramirez lands a body shot. Ramirez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kontiovaara tries to clinch up and Ramirez counters with a low kick, right behind Kontiovaara 's knee. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ramirez wants to clinch up but Kontiovaara keeps it at a distance. Nice combo by Ramirez! Oh, that's hurt him - Kontiovaara falls to the canvas and Ramirez follows him into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ramirez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kontiovaara to his feet. Ramirez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ramirez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kontiovaara backwards.
Jeez, Juhani Kontiovaara's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Juhani Kontiovaara's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Ramirez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Markku Alarinne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cappadonna Frappuccino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alarinne comes to the cage accompanied by American Jesus performed by Chiquita Ska Band . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Alarinne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cappadonna Frappuccino! The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Alarinne tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Alarinne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Frappuccino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alarinne has time to react.
It looks like Markku Alarinne has been cut. Alarinne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frappuccino stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Alarinne thows a left - swing and a miss! Alarinne throws a body punch but Frappuccino moves out of range. Frappuccino misses with a two punch combination.
Alarinne is looking to clinch. An inside leg kick lands from Alarinne. Frappuccino throws a right and a left that Alarinne avoids nicely. Frappuccino lands a nice hook to Alarinne's body. Alarinne takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Alarinne shoots in and drives through. Frappuccino sprawls well. Alarinne misses with a body kick. Alarinne fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Frappuccino thuds a left hand into Alarinne's body. Alarinne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Alarinne throws a chopping leg kick but Frappuccino manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Frappuccino throws a series of punches but Alarinne moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Frappuccino checks a leg kick nicely. Frappuccino swats away the attempt to clinch by Alarinne. Alarinne tries a head kick but it misses.
Alarinne scores with a leg kick.
Alarinne throws a hook to the side of Frappuccino's head but Frappuccino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Alarinne throws a sloppy head kick and Frappuccino moves out of range easily. Frappuccino throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Frappuccino stuns Alarinne with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Alarinne tries to clinch up but Frappuccino circles away and keeps his distance. Frappuccino punishes Alarinne's body with a nice straight punch. Alarinne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Frappuccino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alarinne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Frappuccino connects with the punch. Frappuccino connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Frappuccino ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Alarinne is breathing heavily. This has been an exciting period of action! Frappuccino looks to land a combination. Alarinne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Cappadonna Frappuccino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Alarinne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alarinne is rocked! Frappuccino cracks Alarinne with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Frappuccino has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Alarinne to stand back up! Oh Alarinne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Frappuccino drops Alarinne with a naaaaasty hook - Alarinne is in real trouble here! Frappuccino dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cappadonna Frappuccino!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Biot Savart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Vanhala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savart's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alice in Chains - Check My Brain. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Biot Savart! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Vanhala! The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab, jab by Vanhala - just one landing. Savart connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vanhala's hands.
It looks like Ari Vanhala has been cut. Nice sprawl there from Savart as Vanhala shoots in. Savart throws a quick inside leg kick. The fighters circling - Vanhala throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Savart swings for the body but Vanhala moves out of range.
Savart throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vanhala looks for a takedown but Savart sprawls well. Savart lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vanhala takes one to the side of the head.
Savart throws a leg kick which misses Vanhala's front leg but catches the back leg as Vanhala tries to avoid it. Vanhala avoids a kick to the body.
Savart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanhala circles away quickly and effectively. Vanhala fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Biot Savart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Vanhala. Savart throws a quick head kick that knocks Vanhala silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Savart is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Biot Savart!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Armo Kuusela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Armo Kuusela! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damien Dark! The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuusela misses with a low kick.
Kuusela throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kuusela!
Kuusela tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Kuusela takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kuusela throws a lazy head kick and Dark counters with a head kick that drops Kuusela - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground! Kuusela is positioning himself well to prevent Dark advancing to mount. Kuusela tries to get to full guard but Dark has control of the leg. Dark tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Kuusela has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dark is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dark wants to get back to his feet.
Kuusela controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Kuusela tries to get to full guard but Dark has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dark stands up out of the half guard. Dark misses with a low kick as Kuusela jumps back. Dark misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Kuusela misses with a head kick.
Dark avoids the head kick by Kuusela.
Good work by Dark as he checks the leg kick. Kuusela throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Dark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuusela tries to clinch and Dark counters with a nice leg kick. Kuusela throws a sloppy head kick and Dark counters with a nice leg kick. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kuusela crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dark - the referee stops the clock and Kuusela gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dark. Kuusela manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Kuusela is breathing heavily. Dark bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Dark lands a big head kick that sends Kuusela to the canvas! Dark follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Dark! Damien Dark is the new middleweight champion!
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