 |
Duel: Chapter One PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Didier Pescevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eetu Matsubich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Didier Pescevic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
19
213 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
225 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Didier Pescevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eetu Matsubich!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsubich rushes Pescevic and presses him up against the cage.
Matsubich jumps guard and drags Pescevic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Matsubich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Matsubich keeping moving, preventing Pescevic from controlling successfully.
Matsubich looking for a guillotine here but Pescevic defends easily.
Matsubich keeping moving, preventing Pescevic from controlling successfully.
Pescevic looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pescevic drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Matsubich dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matsubich trying to control the position from guard on top but Pescevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pescevic has his foot on Matsubich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matsubich works his way back into a safe position though.
Matsubich passes into half guard.
Pescevic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Matsubich tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pescevic.
Matsubich throwing shots but Pescevic is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pescevic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pescevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pescevic is looking to sinch up a triangle. Matsubich throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Pescevic's body to avoid the submission. Pescevic has instead reached around Matsubich's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Pescevic arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Didier Pescevic!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pit Samorano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Nails (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.
 |
|
 |
| 206 cm
19
222 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
|
203 cm
23
260 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
|
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pit Samorano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Nails!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nails tries a head kick but it misses.
Samorano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nails avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samorano tries to clinch but Nails is having none of it.
Samorano is looking to clinch but Nails is avoiding it.
Samorano shoots in but no luck this time.
Nails closes the distance and clinches.
Nails effectively controlling the action here.
Nails throws a knee to the head but misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Nails - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A left hand lands to the body for Nails.
Samorano misses with a punch on the inside.
Samorano has a couple of punches blocked by Nails.
A short uppercut from Nails.
Nails throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nails lands with a left to the head.
Nails has Samorano pressed against the cage.
Nails comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Pit Samorano has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samorano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nails missing with knees to the body.
Nails looks gassed!
Samorano manages to break the clinch.
Nails closes the distance and clinches.
Samorano blocking some punches.
Samorano letting Nails take a breather here.
Nails trying to land knees to the body.
Samorano is trying to force a seperation but Nails has the dominant position.
Samorano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Samorano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nails lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The is referee keeping an eye on Nails - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Samorano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Samorano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nails wants to clinch up but Samorano keeps it at a distance.
Samorano blocks a head kick by Nails.
A jab from Samorano misses.
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.
Samorano looks to land a combination but Nails avoids it well.
Nails darts in trying to clinch
and Samorano moves into the clinch.
Samorano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nails dodges an elbow strike from Samorano.
Samorano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nails taking a breather.
Nails trying to land knees to the body.
Samorano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nails is keeping busy.
Samorano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Samorano darts in trying to clinch
and Nails counters with a nice kick to the body.
Samorano closes the distance but Nails moves to the side
and Nails counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nails.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samorano lands with a light punch inside.
Samorano content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nails scores with a knee to the head.
Samorano looking for a takedown.
Nails taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nails lands a good knee to the midsection. Samorano won't want to take too many of those.
Samorano tries to circle away but Nails has him pinned against the cage.
Samorano tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pit Samorano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nails is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Samorano.
Samorano wants a takedown but no success here.
Nails lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Samorano.
Samorano is trying to break free.
Nails landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nails lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nails with a knee to the head.
Samorano being controlled against the cage.
Nails lands a nice uppercut.
Samorano managing to block the knees to the body from Nails.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nails lands an elbow inside that Samorano shrugs off.
Nails gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nails scores a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nails.
Nails lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Nails dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pit Samorano's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Samorano throws a right hand that Nails ducks under and follows up with a left that Nails also avoids with ease.
Samorano tries to clinch but Nails moves away
and Nails counters by moving into the clinch.
Nails creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samorano's defenses.
Nails blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samorano tries to work over Nails's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samorano tries to break the clinch but Nails is controlling the position.
Samorano takes an elbow to the temple.
Nails tries to land knees in the clinch but Samorano avoids the damage to the body.
Samorano is trying to break the clinch but Nails is controlling him.
A bit of stalling here from Nails.
Samorano wants to get back to striking at distance but Nails won't allow it.
Nails lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nails misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nails lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Samorano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nails utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nails throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Samorano blocks it with crossed arms.
The is referee keeping an eye on Samorano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nails is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Samorano is defending well for now.
Samorano tries to pull guard but Nails won't allow it.
Samorano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nails goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thomas Nails is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nails takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nails lands a high kick!
Samorano slips under a jab from Nails.
Samorano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Samorano closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nails counters by clinching up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nails lands a right hand.
Nails scores with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Nails.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nails using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Samorano takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nails cracks Samorano with a nice body shot.
Nails leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nails tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nails effectively controlling the action here.
Nails landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nails scores with a shoulder strike.
Samorano is trying to drag Nails to the mat but Nails just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nails scores with a shoulder strike.
Samorano is trying to force a seperation but Nails has the dominant position.
Nails with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nails's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nails tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nails crunches a lovely knee into Samorano's ribcage.
Nails working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nails stalling against the cage.
Nails using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Samorano has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nails dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Samorano has Nails pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Samorano pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Nails tumbling to the mat - Samorano dives into Nails's guard.
Samorano trying to control but Nails is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nails trying to control the position here.
Samorano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nails keeping moving, preventing Samorano from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nails is controlling Samorano's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Nails showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pit Samorano's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Samorano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nails blocks the body kick.
Samorano tries to land a body kick
and Nails counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nails taking a breather.
Samorano is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nails is keeping busy.
Samorano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samorano letting Nails take a breather here.
Nails is trying to maintain a safe position but Samorano gets an underhook and turns Nails into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thomas Nails.
Samorano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samorano is trying to stall.
Samorano looking to throw knees to the head but Nails is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Samorano.
Samorano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nails trying to control the position but instead, Samorano has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nails into the cage.
Samorano wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Samorano.
Samorano letting Nails take a breather here.
Nails wants to stall.
Nails lands a knee to the body.
Nails misses with a body punch.
Samorano is stalling here.
Nails stalls.
Nails lands an elbow inside.
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.
Nails content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Samorano blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Samorano working hard to break the clinch.
Nails tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Samorano is trying to force a seperation but Nails has the dominant position.
Stalling in the clinch from Nails.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Thomas Nails.
Nails tries a head kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Nails!
No joy there for Samorano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nails tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samorano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nails sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Samorano throws a leg kick but Nails sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nails throws a series of punches but Samorano moves out of range.
Samorano tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nails counters with a head kick. That will keep Samorano thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Samorano darts in trying to clinch
and Nails counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nails with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Samorano looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samorano tries to pull guard but Nails won't allow it.
Nails keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Samorano's efforts to push away.
Nails trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas Nails is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Samorano tries to break the clinch but Nails is controlling the position.
Samorano wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knees in the clinch landing for Nails.
Nails lands a good knee to the midsection. Samorano won't want to take too many of those.
Samorano wants to break free but Nails has control.
Nails has Samorano pressed against the cage, preventing Samorano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nails scores with a knee to the head.
Samorano letting Nails take a breather here.
Nails lands an elbow just above Samorano 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nails crunches a lovely knee into Samorano's ribcage.
Nails utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pit Samorano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samorano misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Nails comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nails 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Nails!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
28% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Nahka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
18
216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
19
198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined |
|
| |
|
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, Jake Orange!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Nahka!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Orange misses its intended target.
A cross from Orange lands.
Orange throws a nice looking combination but Nahka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Orange throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orange misses with a double jab.
Orange loads up on a big right hand but Nahka slips the punch.
Orange keeps the fight on the outside.
Nahka tries to close the distance and clinch but Orange swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orange lands a body shot.
Orange works Nahka's body with a nice hook.
Nahka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nahka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Orange scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nahka's head.
Orange scores with a jab.
Orange misses with a few strikes there.
Nahka defending well as Orange loads up on a big left hand.
Nahka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orange, pushing him back against the cage.
Orange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orange wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nahka looking for a takedown.
Nahka goes for a takedown attempt but Orange pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Orange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka wants to clinch up but Orange keeps it at a distance.
Nahka wants to clinch up but Orange keeps it at a distance.
Nahka wants to clinch up but Orange keeps it at a distance.
Orange thows a body shot but no joy.
Orange connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orange with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nahka is looking to clinch but Orange is avoiding it.
Orange misses with a straight right.
Nice defenses there by Nahka.
Orange is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Orange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orange takes a swing at Nahka's ribcage but misses.
Nahka moves away from the strike by Orange.
Nahka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Orange lands with an overhand left.
Nahka walks into a left hand.
Nahka moves out of range as Orange strikes.
Orange swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Orange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nahka fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nahka tries to clinch up but Orange circles away and keeps his distance.
A punch lands to the side of Nahka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Orange lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nahka is rocked!
Orange looks to land a combination but Nahka avoids it well.
Orange avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nahka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Nahka moves away from the strike by Orange.
Good shot there by Orange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nahka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orange.
Nahka tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nahka wants to clinch.
Jake Orange is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orange bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nahka's head backwards.
Orange throws a right hand that Nahka ducks under and follows up with a left that Nahka also avoids with ease.
Orange circles away from the clinch attempt.
Orange throws a hook to the side of Nahka's head but Nahka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nahka tries to clinch up.
Orange keeps the fight on the outside.
Orange misses with a straight left.
Nahka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nahka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orange misses with a looping right.
Jake Orange is winning the standup battle so far.
Orange looks to score with a jab to the body but Nahka is just out of range.
Orange throws an overhand right that lands on Nahka's shoulder, as Nahka tries to avoid the shot.
Orange misses with a double jab.
Nahka tries to clinch up.
Orange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahka was well out of range. Poor timing from Orange.
Nahka instigates a clinch.
Orange wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orange manages to break the clinch.
Nahka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Orange paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nahka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orange throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nahka tries to clinch up but Orange circles away and keeps his distance.
Nahka slips under a jab.
Orange takes a swing at Nahka's ribcage but misses.
Nahka tries to clinch up.
Orange swings for the body but Nahka moves out of range.
Orange misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nahka wants to clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Nahka in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Orange dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orange throws a lazy right hand but Nahka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nahka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orange cracks Nahka with a good jab.
Orange misses with the combination.
Nahka defending well as Orange loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange scores with a jab to the body.
Orange connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Orange looks to land a combination but Nahka avoids it well.
Orange is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nahka can do to turn this around?
Nahka tries to clinch up but Orange circles away and keeps his distance.
Orange throws a series of punches but Nahka moves out of range.
Orange misses the jab.
Nahka slips a jab from Orange.
Nahka is looking to clinch but Orange is avoiding it.
Nahka moves in looking to clinch but Orange pushes him off.
Orange scores with a jab. Nahka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Orange dominated that second 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. 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.
Nahka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orange swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nahka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Orange swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nahka slips under a jab from Orange.
Nahka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orange swinging wilding here.
Orange tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nahka was well out of range. Poor timing from Orange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orange throws a jab when Nahka was well out of range.
Orange misses with a straight right.
Orange loads up on a big right hand but Nahka slips the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nahka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nahka is looking to clinch.
A jab from Orange does it's job there.
Orange just misses with a punch to the body.
Orange dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orange misses with a double jab.
Orange keeps the fight on the outside.
Nahka tries to clinch but Orange is having none of it.
Orange tries to bum rush Nahka with a series of wild strikes but Nahka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nahka takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nahka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orange fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orange throws a series of strikes that have Nahka backpedaling.
Orange ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nahka closes the distance and clinches.
Nahka is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orange pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orange gets through Nahka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Orange pushes Nahka back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nahka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Orange gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jake Orange has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Nahka.
Nahka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Orange lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nahka or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nahka has Orange pressed against the cage, preventing Orange from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nahka tries for a takedown. No joy.
Orange stops a takedown attempt from Nahka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Orange scores with a shot to the side of Nahka's head.
Nice body punch from Orange.
Orange lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nahka jumps guard but Orange stands there with Nahka around his waist. Nahka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Orange as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Orange on the inside.
Orange throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Orange scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nahka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orange fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orange throws a series of punches but Nahka moves out of range.
Orange takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nahka is still on wobbly legs! Can Orange finish him?
Nahka avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nahka seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Nahka crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Orange!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
58% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Mabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
 |
|
 |
| 188 cm
22
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
186 cm
19
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Craig Mabbit !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Machine!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Machine has hold of one of Mabbit 's legs. Mabbit is fighting the takedown attempt but Machine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Mabbit on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mabbit tries to get out of the position.
Machine wanted to stand there but Mabbit had control of the position.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mabbit is keeping the position for now.
Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Mabbit has wrist control.
Mabbit is trying to keep Machine in close.
Machine chips away with some ground and pound.
Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mabbit wants to sweep but no luck.
Mabbit controlling the position.
Mabbit has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Machine doesn't defend quickly enough and Mabbit has managed to lock this one up! Can Machine escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mabbit on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Craig Mabbit !
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
45% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gurton AHISP (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Seven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucky Seven has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gurton AHISP's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
19
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
|
193 cm
22
203 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gurton AHISP!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucky Seven!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
AHISP has a takedown stuffed.
Seven throws a body kick that misses.
Seven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seven throws a series of punches but AHISP avoids them all with ease.
AHISP looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Seven looks to land a combination but AHISP avoids it well.
AHISP has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurton AHISP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seven shoots for a double leg takedown but AHISP sprawls well. He's pushed Seven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AHISP with a poor takedown
and Seven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
AHISP tries a knee to the head but Seven blocks it.
Seven unloads a knee to the mid-section.
AHISP jumps into guard, dragging Seven to the mat.
Seven avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Seven is looking to stand up but AHISP won't let him.
AHISP is looking to stand up but Seven isn't so interested in that idea.
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.
AHISP is looking for a triangle here but Seven uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Seven tries to move to mount but AHISP blocks the move with his legs.
AHISP can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but AHISP is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Seven looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Seven looks gassed!
Seven stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
AHISP misses with a takedown attempt
so Seven counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
AHISP is looking for a triangle here but Seven uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
AHISP is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Seven is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Seven looking to control but AHISP is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Seven dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Seven forces AHISP back against the cage and clinches.
AHISP trying to stall but Seven improves his position.
Seven misses with a knee strike.
AHISP tries to score a body lock takedown but Seven shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Seven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seven prevents the takedown attempt.
Seven's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
AHISP shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Seven swinging wilding here.
AHISP misses with a takedown attempt
and Seven counters with a nice double leg into side control. AHISP won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurton AHISP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AHISP is trying to control Seven's posture but Seven avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seven throwing strikes but AHISP manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AHISP wants to control but Seven is keeping him busy.
AHISP is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Seven knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
AHISP tries for a kimura but Seven is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
AHISP blocks the strikes from Seven.
Seven is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven wants to control but AHISP postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Seven tries to clinch up but AHISP circles away and keeps his distance.
AHISP with a poor takedown
and Seven counters with a two punch combo.
AHISP is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Seven.
Seven shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches AHISP napping and manages to drive through into side control!
AHISP takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Seven wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by AHISP, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on AHISP's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AHISP is looking for a sweep.
Seven trying to control the position but AHISP is working away.
AHISP wants to control but Seven postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Seven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
AHISP uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Seven.
Seven clinches up with AHISP and pushes him back against the cage.
AHISP drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
AHISP is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Seven throws an elbow that misses.
Seven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from AHISP.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gurton AHISP. That's going to take a lot out of him.
AHISP blocks the elbow strike.
Seven jumps guard and drags AHISP to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Seven really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AHISP. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
AHISP looking to sit in guard and control but Seven gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seven wants to pass the guard but AHISP is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven working some strikes from top position.
AHISP had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Seven is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. AHISP Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Seven's back instead.
AHISP tightening his grip on Seven, looking for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
AHISP struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
AHISP is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Seven has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Seven has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seven wants to control his opponent's hands but AHISP gets his hands free.
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.
AHISP goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Seven escapes and is now in half guard on top.
AHISP is staying active underneath Seven, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seven performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Seven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seven has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Seven!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Brettzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soviet Russia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brettzky might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Time is Now. The crowd seem to be enjoying Russia's choice of entrance music: Soviet National Anthem. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
22
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Brettzky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soviet Russia!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russia drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brettzky avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brettzky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russia is looking to work some ground and pound but Brettzky has wrist control.
Russia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russia postures up.
Russia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brettzky preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Russia misses the jab.
Brettzky fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Russia, pushing him back against the cage.
Russia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brettzky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brettzky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Russia is pressed up against the cage. Brettzky has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Russia down to the mat. Russia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Russia dives in and grabs Brettzky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brettzky pushes down on Russia's head and hops out.
Brettzky takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Wayne Brettzky has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Russia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russia winds up and cracks Brettzky with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Russia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brettzky trying to hold on to Russia's head to control him but Russia postures up.
Brettzky is looking to escape.
Russia takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Russia throwing shots but Brettzky is blocking nicely.
Brettzky wants to control but Russia is keeping busy.
Brettzky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brettzky pulls Russia in close to his closed guard and prevents Russia from doing any damage or advancing position.
Russia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky controls Russia momentarily but Russia frees himself.
Russia thows a big elbow that misses.
Russia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russia throwing strikes but missing.
Russia throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brettzky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Russia is controlling him.
Brettzky is breathing heavily.
Russia throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brettzky is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Russia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Russia is controlling Brettzky's posture.
Russia tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russia keeping moving, preventing Brettzky from controlling successfully.
Brettzky wants to stand but Russia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Russia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russia controlling Brettzky's posture.
Brettzky wants to control from the top but Russia keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Russia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brettzky sprawls well initially but Russia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Russia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brettzky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brettzky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Russia scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soviet Russia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Brettzky's cut.
That's time! Brettzky's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Russia moves into the clinch successfully.
Russia works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Russia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brettzky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russia.
Brettzky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Russia throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russia is looking to work some ground and pound but Brettzky has wrist control.
Brettzky is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Russia dives into side control.
Brettzky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Russia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brettzky wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russia tries for a kimura but Brettzky is defending well.
Russia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Russia crashes against the mat.
Brettzky throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brettzky.
Brettzky looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Russia gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Russia there.
Russia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russia thows a huge punch but Brettzky dodges it nicely.
Russia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Brettzky is trying to stand back up but Russia is controlling him
Russia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Russia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brettzky wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brettzky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russia is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brettzky pushes Russia off and scrambles back to his feet.
Russia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brettzky avoids it really well and circles away.
Brettzky throws a head kick that misses
and Russia counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brettzky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russia.
Russia won't allow Brettzky to sweep him here.
Brettzky wants to stand but Russia is controlling the position.
Brettzky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brettzky is looking to stand up but Russia isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Russia works over Brettzky with some ground and pound from guard.
Russia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brettzky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russia postures up in Brettzky's guard and throws a big left but Brettzky blocks it.
Brettzky can't keep his opponent in guard - Russia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brettzky pushes Russia off looking to stand but Russia dives back in and keeps control.
Russia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russia thows a huge punch but Brettzky dodges it nicely.
Soviet Russia has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brettzky wants to get back to full guard.
Brettzky trying to control but Russia postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russia 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.
Soviet Russia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wayne Brettzky's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Russia shoots in and bounces Brettzky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russia postures up and lands a big shot to Brettzky's brow.
Russia gets to his feet - Brettzky follows without any prompting.
Russia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Brettzky is trying to control but can't.
Brettzky pushes Russia off and gets back to his feet.
Russia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brettzky sprawls well initially but Russia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Russia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russia drops an elbow to the side of Brettzky's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brettzky is looking to escape.
Russia seems to be looking for submissions.
Brettzky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Russia thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brettzky's head.
Brettzky is pressing down on Russia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Russia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russia throwing strikes but missing.
Russia postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Russia prevents Brettzky from getting back to his feet.
Russia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Russia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brettzky has momentary wrist control but Russia slips an elbow through the middle.
Russia prevents Brettzky from getting back to his feet.
Brettzky looking to control.
Russia stands up over Brettzky, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Russia working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Russia wants to pass the guard but Brettzky is keeping the position.
Russia postures up and lands a big shot to Brettzky's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russia working some strikes from top position.
Russia distracts Brettzky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brettzky bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Russia's guard.
Brettzky decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Russia, up you get!
Brettzky scores with a crisp jab that stopped Russia in his tracks.
Russia instigates a clinch.
Russia gets control of Brettzky's arms and successfully pulls guard. Russia will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brettzky won't allow Russia to sweep him here.
Wayne Brettzky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brettzky trying to control but Russia is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brettzky throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Russia lands with a punch from half guard.
Brettzky punching from the bottom.
Russia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Russia throwing shots but Brettzky is blocking nicely.
Brettzky gets back to full guard.
Brettzky wants to stand up but Russia is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soviet Russia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Russia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soviet Russia!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
85% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucio Vera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jussi Silakka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
 |
|
 |
| 183 cm
19
179 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
19
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucio Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jussi Silakka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silakka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Vera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silakka looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silakka takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Vera scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vera grinds an elbow into Silakka's temple.
Vera scoring with punches from side control.
Silakka is rocked!
Vera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silakka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Silakka is still in real trouble! Can Vera finish him?
Silakka throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Vera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vera blocks the strikes from Silakka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vera scoring with punches and elbows.
Silakka tries to improve position but can't.
Vera cracks Silakka with a big right hand but Silakka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Vera lands some shots froms side control.
Vera works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silakka tries to improve position but can't.
Vera lands a decent elbow from side control.
Silakka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Vera is working Silakka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Vera is putting a hurting on Silakka here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vera working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Vera lands a strong strike to the head of Silakka. That's dazed him! Vera looking to finish here. Silakka is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Vera lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucio Vera!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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 Albert Holopainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Holopainen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Andrei Dragunov's chin.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
|
190 cm
20
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert Holopainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrei Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Dragunov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holopainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dragunov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Holopainen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Holopainen is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holopainen throws Dragunov to one side and escapes!
Holopainen fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown but Holopainen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dragunov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holopainen prevents Dragunov from moving into mount.
The referee asks Dragunov politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dragunov prefers to stall for the moment though.
Holopainen tries to buck Dragunov off but Dragunov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov working away.
Holopainen tries to bench press Dragunov off him but Dragunov keeps the position.
Dragunov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holopainen's legs.
Dragunov controls the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dragunov shoots for a double leg takedown but Holopainen sprawls well. He's pushed Dragunov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dragunov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holopainen pinned against the cage. Holopainen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Albert Holopainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrei Dragunov.
Dragunov looks gassed!
Dragunov gets the takedown into side control.
Holopainen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dragunov's best efforts.
Holopainen trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Holopainen slaps away a takedown attempt from Dragunov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dragunov shoots in for a double leg but Holopainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Holopainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holopainen trying to control the position.
Holopainen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dragunov on the ground.
Holopainen wants to sweep but no luck.
Dragunov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dragunov preventing the sweep.
Dragunov is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holopainen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holopainen keeping moving, preventing Dragunov from controlling successfully.
Holopainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dragunov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holopainen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holopainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Dragunov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Dragunov or perhaps it was just good defense by Holopainen which made him look bad.
Holopainen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Holopainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holopainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dragunov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Holopainen has closed the distance and engaged Dragunov in a clinch.
Holopainen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dragunov wants to sweep here but Holopainen controlling him for the moment.
Dragunov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dragunov keeping moving, preventing Holopainen from controlling successfully.
Holopainen tries to stand but Dragunov is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Dragunov 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.
Holopainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dragunov manages to avoid it.
Dragunov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holopainen circles away.
Dragunov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Holopainen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holopainen is trying to control Dragunov's posture but Dragunov avoids it.
Dragunov has hold of Holopainen's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Holopainen tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dragunov cranks the arm and Holopainen screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Holopainen, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andrei Dragunov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turbo Negro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max McRiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRiot comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Insomnium - The Killjoy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
20
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
|
187 cm
24
205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Self confident |
|
ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turbo Negro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max McRiot!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRiot fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Negro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McRiot moves into the clinch successfully.
McRiot tries to pull guard but Negro won't allow it.
McRiot is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Negro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Turbo Negro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max McRiot.
McRiot tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McRiot goes for a takedown in the clinch but Negro prevents it.
McRiot tries to pull guard but Negro won't allow it.
McRiot is trying to drag Negro to the mat but Negro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McRiot is trying to trip Negro. He has hold of a leg but Negro is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McRiot persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRiot wants to pass the guard but Negro is keeping the position.
McRiot preventing the sweep.
McRiot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRiot drops back looking for a leg! Negro is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Negro manages to kick McRiot off! McRiot jumps back into Negro's guard.
McRiot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRiot tries to free his leg and advance position but Negro is retaining full guard.
Negro controlling the position.
Negro pushes McRiot off and gets back to his feet.
Negro misses with a body shot.
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.
McRiot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Negro.
McRiot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McRiot stops Negro from getting back to his feet.
McRiot tries to pass the half guard into mount. Negro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Negro knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McRiot on the ground.
McRiot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Negro's head.
McRiot is working for a submission of some sort.
Negro is not content to let McRiot control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRiot seems to be working for a kimura but Negro defends the submission attempt.
Negro pushes McRiot off looking to stand but McRiot dives back in and keeps control.
McRiot is looking to pass Negro's guard but actually Negro recovers to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McRiot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Negro is trying to defend but McRiot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Negro on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Negro tries to get out of the position.
Negro is looking for a sweep. McRiot is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negro is trying to maintain the position but McRiot is very close to passing his half guard.
Negro tries to kick McRiot off but McRiot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McRiot wants to take a breather but Negro is having none of it.
McRiot prevents Negro from improving his position.
McRiot is working for a submission of some sort.
McRiot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max McRiot 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.
Negro scores with a sloppy right hand. McRiot should have avoided that one.
Negro throws the left hand but McRiot avoids the punch easily.
McRiot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McRiot has a takedown stuffed.
McRiot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Negro tries to bum rush McRiot with a series of wild strikes but McRiot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Turbo Negro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McRiot walks into a left hand.
Negro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McRiot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro throws a right hand that McRiot ducks under and follows up with a left that McRiot also avoids with ease.
Turbo Negro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Negro throws a right hand that McRiot ducks under and follows up with a left that McRiot also avoids with ease.
Negro stuffs the takedown.
McRiot slips a straight right by Negro.
Nice straight punches there by Negro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Negro.
McRiot slips under a jab from Negro.
McRiot dives in and grabs Negro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Negro pushes down on McRiot's head and hops out.
Turbo Negro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max McRiot.
A slow jab from Negro misses its intended target.
McRiot moves out of range as Negro strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McRiot wants to clinch up but Negro keeps it at a distance.
Negro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Negro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRiot manages to avoid it.
Negro misses with a wild combination.
Negro misses with a jab, cross combination.
McRiot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Negro sprawls well. Negro wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McRiot gets slowly back to his feet.
Negro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McRiot manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negro fails to land with a series of punches.
McRiot shoots for a takedown but Negro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McRiot gets the takedown into side control.
McRiot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Negro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McRiot is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Negro is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
McRiot is breathing heavily.
McRiot working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRiot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McRiot passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Negro!
McRiot goes for an armbar but Negro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Negro.
McRiot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Negro is one step ahead there.
Negro stands up from McRiot's guard - Negro perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Turbo Negro dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Negro throws a looping overhand right but McRiot ducks down to avoid it.
McRiot ducks under a wild hook from Negro.
Negro misses with a looping right.
Negro takes a swing at McRiot's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRiot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Negro pinned against the cage. Negro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A jab from Negro misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negro lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McRiot is looking to clinch.
No joy there for Negro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McRiot tries to clinch but Negro moves out of range.
Turbo Negro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McRiot ducks under a wild hook from Negro.
McRiot misses with a takedown attempt - Negro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McRiot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Negro throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negro misses with a looping left.
McRiot tries to clinch there but Negro circles away.
McRiot slips a jab from Negro.
Negro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Negro misses with a hook.
McRiot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Negro is fending him off so far but McRiot persists. Nope, Negro circles away and we're back to standing.
Turbo Negro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max McRiot.
A shot to de liver by Negro. Beautiful body shot.
McRiot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Negro tries to avoid it but McRiot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Negro to the ground. Negro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McRiot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Negro with a nice cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRiot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Negro lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Negro!
McRiot is rocked!
Negro throws a lazy right hand but McRiot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McRiot is still on wobbly legs! Can Negro finish him?
McRiot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Negro.
Negro throws a jab but it's blocked by McRiot.
Negro misses the jab.
Negro throws a hook but McRiot blocks it.
Negro tries to bum rush McRiot with a series of wild strikes but McRiot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negro throws a hook but McRiot blocks it.
A slow jab from Negro misses its intended target.
McRiot ducks under a wild hook from Negro.
Negro misses with a hook. McRiot ducked under it nicely.
McRiot slips under a jab.
Negro misses with a looping right.
Negro looks to land a right hand but McRiot moved out of range.
McRiot slips under a jab from Negro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Turbo Negro showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Negro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Turbo Negro!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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
36% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
