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XFC 8: Yodsuwan vs. Silva PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Von Tulason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnar Magnussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Magnussen's choice of entrance music: Bloody Beetroots - Butter. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Von Tulason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Magnussen!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnussen throws a head kick but Von Tulason moves out of range.
Magnussen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Tulason tries to clinch there but Magnussen circles away.
Good shot there by Von Tulason.
Von Tulason drives through with a takedown into guard.
Magnussen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magnussen is trying to keep Von Tulason in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Tulason accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Tulason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Tulason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magnussen on the ground.
Magnussen controls Von Tulason momentarily but Von Tulason frees himself.
Von Tulason throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magnussen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Von Tulason postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Tulason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Tulason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnussen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Von Tulason throwing strikes but missing.
Magnussen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Tulason's guard.
Von Tulason is looking to stand up but Magnussen isn't so interested in that idea.
Magnussen passes Von Tulason's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Von Tulason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magnussen is working away from the top position though.
Von Tulason is looking for a sweep. Magnussen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Magnussen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Von Tulason is looking to control Magnussen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Tulason avoid being mounted?
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.
Magnussen controlling the action here.
Magnussen is trying to control the action in half guard but Von Tulason is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Von Tulason is looking to escape.
Von Tulason trying to control but Magnussen postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Von Tulason looks for a takedown but Magnussen sprawls well.
Von Tulason is breathing heavily.
Von Tulason looks to land a combination but Magnussen avoids it well.
Von Tulason keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magnussen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Edward Von Tulason has been cut.
Von Tulason looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Von Tulason!
Magnussen landing strikes from the mount and Von Tulason is in trouble!
Magnussen trying to control but Von Tulason is having none of it.
Magnussen gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Von Tulason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Tulason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magnussen closes the distance but Von Tulason moves to the side
and Von Tulason counters with a shoot takedown. Magnussen fights it but they end up in guard.
Von Tulason throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Magnussen is trying to keep Von Tulason in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Von Tulason gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Magnussen is trying to hold Von Tulason in close to prevent damage but Von Tulason has managed to pass into half guard.
Von Tulason landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Tulason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Magnussen regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Tulason wants to control from the top but Magnussen keeps moving.
Von Tulason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunnar Magnussen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Edward Von Tulason's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Von Tulason looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Magnussen has his takedown stuffed
and Von Tulason counters with a single leg into guard. Magnussen didn't expect that.
Von Tulason is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Edward Von Tulason overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magnussen looking for a guillotine here but Von Tulason defends easily.
Von Tulason postures up in Magnussen's guard and throws a big left but Magnussen blocks it.
Magnussen seems keen to control Von Tulason's posture.
Von Tulason looking to pass the guard.
Von Tulason landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnussen trying to keep a closed guard but Von Tulason is proving a slippery customer.
Von Tulason throws a strike but Magnussen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Von Tulason is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magnussen trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Tulason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnussen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Tulason is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Von Tulason is trying to control the position but Magnussen postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Magnussen trying to control but Von Tulason is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnussen misses with a takedown attempt
and Von Tulason counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magnussen won't be happy with that.
Magnussen is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magnussen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Von Tulason scoring with punches from side control.
Von Tulason working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Magnussen on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Von Tulason is putting a hurting on Magnussen here, landing some big shots from side control.
Von Tulason wants to control but Magnussen is keeping him busy.
Von Tulason is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Magnussen's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen sneaks back into half guard.
Magnussen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Tulason.
Magnussen taking some punishment here, with Von Tulason in his half guard.
Von Tulason is thwarting Magnussen's attempts to control the position.
Von Tulason winds up and cracks Magnussen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Magnussen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magnussen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Magnussen moves into full guard.
That's four 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.
Magnussen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magnussen keeping moving, preventing Von Tulason from controlling successfully.
Magnussen wants to stand and escape but Von Tulason is having none of it.
Magnussen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Tulason throwing strikes but missing.
Von Tulason working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Magnussen doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Von Tulason to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Von Tulason dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Edward Von Tulason's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Magnussen with a poor takedown
and Von Tulason counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Magnussen!
Von Tulason fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Magnussen regains half guard.
Von Tulason drops an elbow to the side of Magnussen's head.
Magnussen gets full guard.
Magnussen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Tulason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Von Tulason trying to control but Magnussen is working from the bottom.
Magnussen looking for a sweep. Not yet Magnussen, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Tulason in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von Tulason loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Von Tulason wants to stand and escape but instead Magnussen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Magnussen tries to free his leg and advance position but Von Tulason is retaining full guard.
Magnussen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Magnussen stops Von Tulason from standing up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Magnussen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Von Tulason circles away quickly and effectively.
Von Tulason throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magnussen counters with a big head kick but Von Tulason shrugs it off.
Magnussen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Von Tulason counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Von Tulason lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen trying to hold on to Von Tulason's head to control him but Von Tulason postures up.
Von Tulason thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnussen's head.
Von Tulason throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Von Tulason looks to land a strike but Magnussen avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Magnussen keeping moving, preventing Von Tulason from controlling successfully.
Von Tulason trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Magnussen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Von Tulason counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Magnussen is pressing down on Von Tulason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magnussen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Magnussen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Magnussen is looking for a triangle but Von Tulason pushes his legs off easily.
Von Tulason is looking to work some ground and pound but Magnussen has wrist control.
Von Tulason with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Tulason scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnussen pushes Von Tulason off and gets back to his feet.
Von Tulason misses with a takedown attempt
and Magnussen counters with a nice body kick.
Von Tulason decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Tulason working over Magnussen with some ground and pound. Magnussen looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magnussen wants to get back to full guard.
Magnussen looking for submissions off his back.
Magnussen is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Von Tulason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von Tulason 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Von Tulason!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nico Hatjula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gattuso's entrance music is DMX - X Gonna Give It To Ya. A fine choice. Hatjula comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mokoma - Takatalvi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Javier Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nico Hatjula!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso throws a head kick that misses.
Gattuso throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Nico Hatjula has been cut.
Hatjula blocks a head kick by Gattuso.
Nice body punch from Gattuso.
Hatjula looks gassed!
Hatjula shoots for a double leg takedown but Gattuso sprawls well. He's pushed Hatjula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hatjula blocks a head kick by Gattuso.
Hatjula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gattuso as he jumps to the side.
Gattuso tests Hatjula's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Gattuso! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Javier Gattuso!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Koo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gems Pulver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koo comes to the cage accompanied by Kiss - God of Thunder. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Koo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gems Pulver!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koo ducks under a wild hook from Pulver.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pulver.
It looks like Pasi Koo has been cut.
Pulver throws a big shot that misses.
Pulver throws a jab when Koo was well out of range.
Pulver misses with a looping left.
Koo pushes Pulver away with a front kick.
Koo has closed the distance and engaged Pulver in a clinch.
Koo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pulver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pulver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pulver looks gassed!
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!
Pulver stops a takedown attempt from Koo.
Pulver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Koo has Pulver pressed against the cage, preventing Pulver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Koo lands a good knee to the midsection. Pulver won't want to take too many of those.
Koo lands a knee to the body.
A short left from Koo.
Koo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Gems Pulver has been cut.
Come on Koo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koo manages to break the clinch.
Koo gets a clinch.
Koo prevents Pulver from breaking the clinch.
Koo landing knees to the head.
Koo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Koo has picked Pulver up - he's going for a ride! Koo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Koo is trying to control the action in half guard but Pulver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Koo manages to move to mount!
Koo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pulver can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Koo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pulver because Koo loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Koo with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Koo working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Koo takes Pulver's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pulver is in trouble.
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.
Pulver is trying to stand back up.
Koo has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pulver has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pulver is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pulver has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Koo is looking for a choke. Pulver gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Pulver manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Pulver stands up and waves to Koo to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pulver throws a jab but it's blocked by Koo.
Pulver is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pulver throws the left hand but Koo avoids the punch easily.
Koo moves out of range of the strikes.
Koo moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Koo wants a takedown but no success here.
Pulver is looking to break free of the clinch but Koo has double underhooks.
Koo keeps control of Pulver as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Koo drags the fight down to the ground.
Koo trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Koo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Koo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Koo misses with a hook. Pulver ducked under it nicely.
Koo tries to clinch up but Pulver circles away and keeps his distance.
Pulver misses with a head kick.
Pulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulver on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Koo closes the distance and clinches.
Koo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Koo rushes Pulver and presses him up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pulver prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pulver is breathing heavily.
Koo decides to pull guard.
Pulver wants to get up but he can't break Koo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Koo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver wants to stand but Koo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Koo is trying to keep Pulver in close.
Pulver wants to stand and escape but instead Koo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Koo 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 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.
Pulver wants to get back to his feet but Koo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pulver throws a head kick but Koo moves out of range.
Koo has managed to clinch.
Koo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Koo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pulver misses with an uppercut. Koo saw that one coming.
Koo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pulver.
Koo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koo obliges.
Koo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pulver is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pulver tries to break the clinch but Koo is controlling the position.
Koo lands a shot to the body.
Pulver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koo working Pulver over with knees to the body.
Koo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koo has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pasi Koo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulver misses with a few strikes there.
Pulver misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Koo with that takedown attempt.
Koo forces Pulver back against the cage and clinches.
Pulver is trying to break the clinch but Koo is controlling him.
Koo has Pulver pushed against the cage.
Koo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulver throws a lazy body kick
and Koo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pulver won't be happy with that.
Koo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pulver is trying to buck Koo off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Koo prevents Pulver from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pulver is avoiding damage well.
Koo wants to control but Pulver is keeping him busy.
Koo tries for a kimura but Pulver is defending well.
Koo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pulver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Koo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Koo takes one to the side of the head.
Koo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulver.
Pulver is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koo.
Pulver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Koo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pulver fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Koo shoots in for a double leg but Pulver sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pulver misses with a straight right.
Koo moves out of range of the strikes.
Koo clinches up with Pulver and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulver has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pulver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pulver lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Koo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Koo jumps into guard, dragging Pulver to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulver has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koo is proving hard to escape from.
Pulver stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Koo rushes Pulver and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Koo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Koo.
Koo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pulver's efforts to push away.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Koo obliges.
A frustrated look appears on Pulver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Koo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pulver tries to break free but Koo pushes him back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Koo.
Pulver wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Koo has him pressed against the cage.
Koo lands an elbow inside that Pulver shrugs off.
Koo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pulver in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pulver wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Koo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pulver loads up on a big right hand but Koo slips the punch.
Pulver misses with a straight left.
Koo clinches with his opponent.
Pulver is trying to break free.
Koo lands a nice elbow.
Pulver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Koo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pulver is trying to break the clinch but Koo has him pressed against the cage.
Koo landing knees to the head.
Koo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Koo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pulver, who protects the arm well.
Pulver is not content to let Koo control the position.
Koo has knee on belly momentarily but Pulver bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulver tries to kick Koo off in order to stand up. Koo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Koo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pulver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Koo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pulver rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Koo's guard! Nice work there by Pulver!
Pulver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Koo controls Pulver momentarily but Pulver frees himself.
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.
Pulver is looking to stand up but Koo won't let him.
Pasi Koo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koo trying to keep a closed guard but Pulver is proving a slippery customer.
Pulver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Koo's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pasi Koo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pasi Koo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jestan Tsemppu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Trippaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coco Trippaaja is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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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, Jestan Tsemppu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coco Trippaaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trippaaja tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tsemppu swivels and escapes.
Tsemppu is looking to clinch.
Trippaaja looks for a takedown but Tsemppu sprawls well.
Tsemppu stuffs the takedown.
Jestan Tsemppu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Trippaaja.
Trippaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Tsemppu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trippaaja fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tsemppu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trippaaja tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trippaaja looking for a takedown.
Trippaaja is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trippaaja tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsemppu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trippaaja goes for a takedown attempt but Tsemppu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trippaaja looks for a takedown but Tsemppu sprawls well.
Trippaaja looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsemppu gets a clinch.
Tsemppu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trippaaja.
Tsemppu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tsemppu throws a punch but it's blocked by Trippaaja.
Trippaaja tries to score a body lock takedown but Tsemppu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Tsemppu to work.
Tsemppu scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsemppu is pressed up against the cage. Trippaaja has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tsemppu down to the mat. Tsemppu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsemppu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsemppu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trippaaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsemppu wants to clinch.
Tsemppu moves into range and clinches up with Trippaaja.
Tsemppu lands a left hand.
Tsemppu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tsemppu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsemppu scores with a knee to the head.
Tsemppu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trippaaja avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu missing with knees to the body.
Tsemppu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trippaaja avoids it.
Tsemppu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trippaaja avoids a wild elbow strike from Tsemppu.
Nice elbow from Tsemppu.
Trippaaja dodges an elbow strike from Tsemppu.
Trippaaja blocks an elbow strike from Tsemppu.
Tsemppu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsemppu is looking to clinch.
Tsemppu tries to close the distance and clinch but Trippaaja swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsemppu moves in looking to clinch but Trippaaja pushes him off.
Tsemppu gets a clinch.
Tsemppu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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.
Tsemppu lands a shoulder strike.
Tsemppu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tsemppu landing knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tsemppu works on Trippaaja's body with a couple of short punches.
Tsemppu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsemppu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tsemppu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jestan Tsemppu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tsemppu closes the distance and clinches.
Tsemppu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Trippaajas head.
Tsemppu pushes off an throws an elbow but Trippaaja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tsemppu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trippaaja shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tsemppu but Tsemppu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsemppu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trippaaja paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tsemppu has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tsemppu scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsemppu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Trippaaja avoids it.
Tsemppu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trippaaja blocking some punches.
Tsemppu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsemppu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trippaaja shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsemppu as he avoids it easily.
Trippaaja is breathing heavily.
Tsemppu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trippaaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jestan Tsemppu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trippaaja fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsemppu avoids it really well and circles away.
Jestan Tsemppu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Trippaaja.
Trippaaja shoots in but Tsemppu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trippaaja tries for a takedown but Tsemppu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsemppu tries to clinch but Trippaaja moves out of range.
Tsemppu rushes Trippaaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Tsemppu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tsemppu.
Tsemppu lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Come on Tsemppu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsemppu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trippaaja's brow.
Tsemppu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trippaaja's face.
Tsemppu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tsemppu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tsemppu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Tsemppu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu tries to clinch but Trippaaja is having none of it.
Trippaaja shoots in but Tsemppu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tsemppu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trippaaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsemppu wants to clinch.
Trippaaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsemppu closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tsemppu.
Tsemppu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
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.
Tsemppu using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trippaaja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tsemppu breaks from the clinch.
Tsemppu moves into the clinch.
Tsemppu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsemppu tries a knee to the head but Trippaaja blocks it.
Tsemppu manages to break the clinch.
Trippaaja dives in and grabs Tsemppu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tsemppu pushes down on Trippaaja's head and hops out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsemppu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsemppu instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsemppu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tsemppu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jestan Tsemppu dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Trippaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsemppu wants to clinch.
Tsemppu moves in looking to clinch but Trippaaja pushes him off.
Trippaaja shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsemppu defends it nicely.
Trippaaja will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tsemppu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Trippaaja, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsemppu lands an elbow just above Trippaaja 's eye.
Trippaaja drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tsemppu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jestan Tsemppu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Trippaaja.
Trippaaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsemppu avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Tsemppu.
Tsemppu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tsemppu throws a punch but it's blocked by Trippaaja.
Trippaaja is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tsemppu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsemppu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsemppu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Coco Trippaaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsemppu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trippaaja swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tsemppu doesn't manage to clinch there - Trippaaja circles away.
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.
Trippaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsemppu clinches with his opponent.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tsemppu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trippaaja's brow.
A short left from Tsemppu.
Tsemppu stops a takedown attempt from Trippaaja.
Trippaaja's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tsemppu displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trippaaja up against the cage.
Tsemppu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsemppu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsemppu manages to break the clinch.
Tsemppu takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tsemppu.
Tsemppu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tsemppu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tsemppu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trippaaja tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tsemppu lands an elbow just above Trippaaja 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A knee to the head by Tsemppu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tsemppu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tsemppu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tsemppu stalling the fight.
Tsemppu tries to throw a body punch but Trippaaja avoids it by throwing Tsemppu back against the cage.
Tsemppu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsemppu tries to clinch there but Trippaaja circles away.
Tsemppu wants to clinch.
Coco Trippaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jestan Tsemppu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsemppu fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jestan Tsemppu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsemppu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jestan Tsemppu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Mane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Concrete Schoolyard. Magnus Mane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wanderlei Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Mane!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida knocks Mane to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Magnus Mane has been cut.
Machida is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mane has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mane is looking for a sweep.
Mane is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mane keeps working.
Mane tries to improve position but can't.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mane shoots for a takedown but Machida saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mane wants to clinch.
Mane is looking to clinch but Machida is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane tries to clinch up.
No luck for Machida with that takedown attempt.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mane as he avoids it easily.
Mane wants to clinch.
Mane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida closes the distance and clinches up with Mane, looking for a takedown. Machida pushes Mane against the cage but Mane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wanderlei Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Machida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Machida checks a low kick from Mane.
Horrible takedown by Machida or perhaps it was just good defense by Mane which made him look bad.
Mane closes the distance and clinches.
Mane is working for takedown but Machida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Machida tries for a takedown but Mane manages to get underhooks.
Mane gets underhooks to prevent Machida's takedown attempt.
Machida is breathing heavily.
Mane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machida pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mane prevents a takedown attempt there.
Machida managing to block the knees to the body from Mane.
Machida stops a takedown attempt from Mane.
Mane misses with a knee to the head.
Machida tries to score a body lock takedown but Mane shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mane throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mane misses with a knee to the head.
Machida avoiding damage as Mane throws knees to the body.
Machida pulls guard successfully.
Machida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Mane is defending well.
Mane tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mane is refusing to be controlled, as Machida sits in half guard.
Mane is looking for a sweep. Machida is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mane is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mane is looking to get to half guard.
Machida with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Mane is trying to escape the mount.
Mane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Machida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Machida working for a guillotine from mount but Mane is in no mood to give 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.
Mane can't escape the position.
Mane is squirming around, avoiding Machida's attempts to control the action.
Mane looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Mane tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Machida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mane is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wanderlei Machida dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Magnus Mane's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mane instigates a clinch.
Mane stops a takedown attempt from Machida.
Mane tries to land a knee to the head but Machida blocks with his arms.
Machida has clasped his hands together around Mane's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Mane is trying to get back to half guard.
Machida wants to control but Mane is keeping him busy.
Mane tries to bench press Machida off him but Machida keeps the position.
Machida wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mane, who protects the arm well.
Mane tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mane tries to bench press Machida off him but Machida keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machida changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mane is looking for a sweep.
Machida throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mane is not content to let Machida control the position.
Mane is trying to get back to half guard.
Machida has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mane!
Mane is looking to get to half guard.
Machida can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mane is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane is trying to reverse the position but instead Machida has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane tries to escape the position.
Machida tries to keep control of the position but Mane is staying busy.
Mane rolls, trying to escape but Machida keeps control of the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Machida's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Machida has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Mane! Can he survive? No! He's out! Machida gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wanderlei Machida!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommi Mattila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Mattila!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mattila uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Little.
Little lands a nice shot that snaps Mattila's head back.
It looks like Tommi Mattila has been cut.
No joy there for Little, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mattila dives in and grabs Little's left leg, looking for a takedown. Little pushes down on Mattila's head and hops out.
Mattila shoots for a takedown but Little saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Little stuffs the takedown attempt from Mattila. Mattila gets slowly back to his feet.
Chuck Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommi Mattila.
Little feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mattila sprawling to the canvas! Mattila rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Little finish him?!
Mattila is rocked!
Little lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Mattila is looking to close the distance but Little sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Mattila crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Mattila is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chuck Little!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donny Dane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and nerkki Hononen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dane comes into the arena with Candy Paint blaring out of the sound system. Donny Dane has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Dane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, nerkki Hononen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dane lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Dane.
Dane drops Hononen with a big left hand! Hononen is injured, injured bad! Dane jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Dane!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tham Boon Yodsuwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eduardo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yodsuwan comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock YOU Out by LL Cool J. Tham Boon Yodsuwan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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20
166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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ADCC Champion
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eduardo Silva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodsuwan lands a big head kick that sends Silva tumbling to the mat! Yodsuwan takes a step backwards and waves Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Eduardo Silva has been cut.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yodsuwan as he avoids it easily.
Yodsuwan moves into the clinch.
Yodsuwan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Yodsuwan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yodsuwan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yodsuwan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Yodsuwan shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Silva is backing up but Yodsuwan catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Silva covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Yodsuwan Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tham Boon Yodsuwan!
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