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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sam Psa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pumba Ottavainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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200 lbs
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200 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sam Psa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pumba Ottavainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottavainen is looking to score with low kicks.
Ottavainen throws a lazy head kick
and Psa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ottavainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ottavainen moves in looking to clinch but Psa pushes him off.
Ottavainen misses with a body punch
enabling Psa to counter with a crisp jab.
Ottavainen throws a body kick the misses
and Psa counters with a nice body shot.
Ottavainen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Psa counters with a head kick that drops Ottavainen to the mat! Ottavainen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ottavainen is rocked!
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!
Ottavainen throws a combination that misses
and Psa counters with a hugh head kick that removes Ottavainen from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sam Psa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rahziki Hendayko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena has chosen you cant see me as his entrance music. Rahziki Hendayko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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271 lbs
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255 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rahziki Hendayko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Cena!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena misses with a takedown
and Hendayko counters by moving into the clinch.
Cena pulls guard successfully.
Hendayko throws and elbow that misses. Cena uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hendayko's guard. Nice move by Cena!
Hendayko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cena puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hendayko taking some punishment here, with Cena in his half guard.
It looks like Rahziki Hendayko has been cut.
Cena trying to mount his opponent but Hendayko defends it.
Cena is looking to take a break and control but Hendayko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hendayko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cena stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendayko works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena trying to control but Hendayko is working from the bottom.
Hendayko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cena trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendayko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cena gets to his feet - Hendayko follows without any prompting.
Cena slips a jab and a cross from Hendayko.
Hendayko looks for the body kick but Cena saw that one coming.
Hendayko scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cena looks gassed!
Hendayko lands a big head kick that sends Cena tumbling to the mat! Hendayko takes a step backwards and waves Cena back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendayko misses with a double jab.
Hendayko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cena.
Hendayko tries to bum rush Cena with a series of wild strikes but Cena uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cena tries to land a body kick
and Hendayko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendayko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hendayko lands a big head kick that sends Cena tumbling to the mat! Hendayko takes a step backwards and waves Cena back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cena is rocked!
Hendayko throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Cena crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Rahziki Hendayko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiko Boll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Marks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson Marks is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiko Boll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jackson Marks !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marks has closed the distance and engaged Boll in a clinch.
Marks pulls guard effortlessly.
Marks has control of Boll's left arm, preventing Boll from doing any damage.
Boll throws a big right hand that misses.
Boll 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.
Boll won't allow Marks to sweep him here.
Marks keeping full guard, as Boll tries to pass.
Marks has his hands on Boll's head, controlling the position.
Marks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boll is one step ahead there.
Boll tries to free his leg and advance position but Marks is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks keeping moving, preventing Boll from controlling successfully.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Marks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Tiko Boll has been cut.
A combination from Marks does no damage.
Boll fails with the takedown
and Marks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Marks .
Marks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marks passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marks is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marks trying to mount his opponent but Boll defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marks thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Boll's head.
Marks stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boll is looking for a sweep. Marks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson Marks has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Marks closes the distance and clinches.
Marks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boll.
Marks 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boll with a poor takedown
and Marks counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boll won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiko Boll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marks lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boll regains half guard.
Marks tries to pass the half guard into mount. Boll knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Marks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tiko Boll's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boll tries to sprawl but Marks drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Boll actively working from the bottom here.
Boll wants to control but Marks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marks connects with a nice short shot to Boll's temple.
Marks decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Boll doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Marks counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Marks stays in close to Boll's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jackson Marks .
Marks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boll counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Boll pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marks is keeping the position for now.
Marks manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Jackson Marks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marks controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Boll's face.
Marks controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks raining down shots from the mount!
Marks goes for an armbar but Boll turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boll.
Boll stopping the sweep attempt from Marks .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Marks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiko Boll's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Boll shoots and misses
and Marks decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Boll's guard.
Boll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marks controlling from the top position.
Marks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Marks sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marks sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boll's guard.
Marks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boll trying to hold on to Marks 's head to control him but Marks postures up.
Marks not doing much here.
Boll wants to get back to full guard but Marks has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marks looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boll is desperately trying to improve his position but Marks has a good base and remains in mount.
Marks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marks tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Boll is trying desperately to improve position.
Boll is working hard here to advance position.
Marks controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marks goes for an armbar but Boll turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Boll.
Boll throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Marks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marks 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Marks !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Al Zarqawi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abu Al Zarqawi 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abu Al Zarqawi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zarqawi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Zarqawi.
Al Zarqawi misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Al Zarqawi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Silva throws a head kick but Al Zarqawi moves out of range.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zarqawi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Silva at a distance.
Silva throws a head kick but Al Zarqawi moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Zarqawi misses with a body punch
and Silva counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Al Zarqawi's head.
Silva misses with an attempted mid kick.
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.
Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Al Zarqawi moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva lands with a kick to the temple. Al Zarqawi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Al Zarqawi looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Al Zarqawi avoids it.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Al Zarqawi moves out of range of the body kick from Silva.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Al Zarqawi moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Al Zarqawi misses with a body shot.
Al Zarqawi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Zarqawi jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Al Zarqawi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
Al Zarqawi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zarqawi is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Al Zarqawi has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silva is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Al Zarqawi yanks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Al Zarqawi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Abu Al Zarqawi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wazz Dakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dixon's entrance music is Seek & Destroy. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wazz Dakka!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dixon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dakkas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dakka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Dixon can't keep his opponent in guard - Dakka advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dakka thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dixon's head.
Dakka is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dakka uses his free foot to push down on Dixon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Dixon.
Dakka has control of Dixon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dixon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The referee warns Dixon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakka is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dixon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dakka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dakka punching from mount but Dixon doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dakka wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Dakka working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon can't escape the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dakka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dakka is working for a guillotine from mount but Dixon frees his head quite easily.
Dakka raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dakka with the ground and pound from mount.
Dakka wants to control the pace but Dixon is squirming around nicely.
Dixon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dixon tries to get out of the position.
Dakka lands a nice shot to the head.
Dixon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dakka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakka controlling from mount.
Dakka is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Dixon is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Dixon flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Dakka anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Dixon and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Dakka slips an arm under Dixon chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Dakka has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Dakka is squeezing on Dixon like an anaconda would it's prey. Dixon fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wazz Dakka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between ILja Muromets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Helling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Helling has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, ILja Muromets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Helling!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muromets swinging wildly here.
A left and a right from Helling both land. Nice combination.
It looks like ILja Muromets has been cut.
Helling looks to land a right hand but Muromets moved out of range.
Muromets moves out of range of the strikes.
Helling thows a body shot but no joy.
Helling fails to land with a series of punches.
Helling misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helling avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Muromets fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Helling, pushing him back against the cage.
Muromets pulls guard successfully.
Muromets is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Helling is aware though and is defending well.
Muromets pushes Helling off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Helling throws a leg kick
and Muromets counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Muromets.
Muromets misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muromets decides to pull guard.
Helling is looking to stand up but Muromets won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helling got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muromets has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Helling has managed to get both his arms back between Muromets's legs - danger averted.
Muromets trying to control the position.
Helling decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Muromets, up you get!
Michael Helling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Helling misses with a jab to the body
so Muromets counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Muromets 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.
Muromets trying to control the position from guard on top but Helling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Muromets is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muromets throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Helling works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Helling wants to stand and escape but Muromets is having none of it.
Helling can't keep his opponent in guard - Muromets advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Muromets is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helling is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Muromets has latched onto it... Big trouble! Muromets pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Helling is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Muromets!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). ILja Muromets!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce McBrain had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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182 lbs
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170 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but SnedeKKer was well out of range. Poor timing from McBrain.
McBrain moves out of range of the strikes.
McBrain lands a nice looking body shot.
McBrain is looking to chop away at SnedeKKer's legs.
McBrain moves into the clinch successfully.
SnedeKKer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McBrain manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McBrain lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for McBrain.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McBrain.
SnedeKKer looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrain stalling.
McBrain works on SnedeKKer's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from McBrain.
Good body shot from McBrain.
McBrain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt SnedeKKer or not.
A short body shot lands from McBrain as the two fighters clinch.
McBrain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt SnedeKKer or not.
A short body shot lands from McBrain as the two fighters clinch.
McBrain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBrain pushes SnedeKKer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McBrain.
McBrain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrain digs a right hand underneath SnedeKKer's ribcage. SnedeKKer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McBrain.
McBrain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
McBrain lands with a left to the head.
McBrain is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McBrain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McBrain lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBrain lands a hook that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
A hook to the body from McBrain.
McBrain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McBrain cracks SnedeKKer with a nice body shot.
McBrain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
McBrain lands a nice shot to the body.
McBrain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
SnedeKKer is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McBrain lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
McBrain slowing the pace effectively.
McBrain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBrain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McBrain is working SnedeKKer over against the cage.
McBrain lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain stalling against the cage.
SnedeKKer trying to control the position but instead, McBrain has worked for underhooks and has pushed SnedeKKer into the cage.
McBrain lands with a left to the head.
SnedeKKer is rocked!
McBrain has SnedeKKer pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McBrain stalls.
McBrain lands a body shot in the clinch.
McBrain lands a left hand that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
SnedeKKer is still on wobbly legs! Can McBrain finish him?
A short right from McBrain on the inside.
McBrain is leaning against SnedeKKer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McBrain stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Good body shot from McBrain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrain lands a body shot.
McBrain lands a right hand that snaps the head of SnedeKKer backwards.
SnedeKKer misses with a short punch on the inside.
McBrain gets through SnedeKKer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrain.
A body shot lands from McBrain.
McBrain throws a big uppercut that drops SnedeKKer! More strikes from McBrain and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! SnedeKKer lies dazed against the cage as McBrain celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce McBrain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hyato Kimuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hyato Kimuraba is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
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Basic striking
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hyato Kimuraba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimuraba thuds a left hand into Wolf's body.
Wolf throws a head kick but Kimuraba moves out of range.
Kimuraba throws a right hand that misses
and Wolf holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kimuraba struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Kimuraba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kimuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wolf has him pressed against the cage.
Kimuraba misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Kimuraba.
Wolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kimuraba throws a head punch that misses.
Kimuraba tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Kimuraba back against the cage.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Kimuraba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolf pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wolf lands with a left to the head.
Kimuraba trying to control the position but instead, Wolf has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kimuraba into the cage.
Wolf gets underhooks to prevent Kimuraba's takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Wolf.
Kimuraba changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hyato Kimuraba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf missing with a left hand there. Kimuraba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kimuraba throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a series of strikes that sends Kimuraba to the canvas! Wolf follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Kimuraba is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oh Kimuraba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kimuraba seems to have got his legs back now.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Kimuraba keeps moving.
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.
Kimuraba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf is aware though and is defending well.
Kimuraba is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimuraba is breathing heavily.
Wolf working some strikes from top position.
Kimuraba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Kimuraba keeps moving.
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.
Wolf is posturing up here but Kimuraba has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Wolf tries to roll out but it's too tight and Wolf has to tap! Slick submission there by Kimuraba!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyato Kimuraba!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paula Abdul (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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195 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Angel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paula Abdul!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Angel was well out of range. Poor timing from Abdul.
Angel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Angel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Angel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Abdul looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Abdul looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Abdul!
Abdul tries for a kimura but Angel is defending well.
Abdul is looking to take a break and control but Angel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Angel tries to buck Abdul off but Abdul is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Abdul's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Angel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Angel is pressing down on Abdul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Abdul stopping the sweep attempt from Angel.
Abdul trying to control the position from guard on top but Angel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdul controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Abdul has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Abdul trying to control but Angel is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Paula Abdul hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Abdul throws a series of strikes that have Angel backpedaling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul misses with a body shot.
Abdul lands a really nice looking cross but Angel seems unphased.
Angel blocks a jab.
Abdul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdul lands a jab.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but Abdul shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Angel misses with a takedown
and Abdul counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Angel thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Angel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abdul counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Angel thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Angel misses with a left hand
and Abdul counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Angel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abdul counters with a three punch combo that has Angel backing up. Angel nods at Abdul to acknowledge the strikes.
Angel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paula Abdul dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abdul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdul misses the shot to the body.
Abdul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abdul wants it to stay on the feet.
Angel fails with the takedown
letting Abdul counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdul thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abdul. Angel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abdul throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abdul misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Angel.
Abdul with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abdul misses with a wild body shot.
Angel gets the takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Angel working away.
Angel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Angel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abdul can't do much from the bottom here.
Abdul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Angel's best efforts.
Angel in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Abdul tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Angel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Angel!
Frank Angel retains his middleweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Mustang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunil Ganga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roy Mustang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
10 - 1 - 0 |
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28
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roy Mustang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sunil Ganga!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustang slips under a jab.
Mustang staying out of range there.
Ganga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sunil Ganga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ganga wants to clinch up but Mustang keeps it at a distance.
Ganga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ganga wants it to stay on the feet.
Ganga ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mustang shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ganga napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ganga is trying to escape the position but Mustang is controlling the position.
Mustang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ganga is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ganga is not content to let Mustang control the position.
Mustang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mustang tries for a kimura but Ganga is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mustang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustang is trying to get an arm triangle but Ganga is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mustang sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ganga is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mustang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ganga is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Mustang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustang in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ganga is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roy Mustang!
Roy Mustang retains his welterweight title!
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