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Holmgang: 205 Grand Prix rnd 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zagnut Dunbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zagnut Dunbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Super Man!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunbar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jab by Dunbar.
Dunbar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Man manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dunbar, right into the meat.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man lands a right hook to the body.
Dunbar scores with a shot to the body.
Dunbar misses with a looping left.
Dunbar misses with an uppercut. Man saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man looks for a takedown but Dunbar sprawls well.
Dunbar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunbar moves away.
Dunbar will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dunbar moves away.
Dunbar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Man on the side of the head.
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.
Dunbar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunbar doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunbar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar wants to clinch but Man slips to the side
and Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Man throws a poor cross that misses
and Dunbar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zagnut Dunbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man swings widly with a right hand
and Dunbar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Man with a hook.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a body punch but Dunbar moves out of range.
Dunbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
Dunbar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Man.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dunbar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dunbar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Man manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dunbar tries to clinch but Man is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
Dunbar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar misses with a body shot
and Man counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Man.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunbar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dunbar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man trying to control but Dunbar is working from the bottom.
Dunbar controls Man momentarily but Man frees himself.
Man loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dunbar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dunbar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zagnut Dunbar will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dunbar lands with a nice body punch.
Dunbar swings widly with a right hand
and Man counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Man wants to control from the top but Dunbar keeps moving.
Dunbar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Man!
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.
Dunbar tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Dunbar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dunbar controlling from mount.
Dunbar trying to control but Man is having none of it.
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.
Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Dunbar has a good base and remains in mount.
Dunbar controlling from mount.
Dunbar throwing strikes here but Man is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Dunbar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Man working to try and regain half guard.
Man tries to lock up and control but Dunbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Man gets back to half guard.
Man keeping control of the position.
Dunbar tries to stand and escape but Man actually recovers to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man controlling the position.
Dunbar pushing down on Man's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dunbar is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dunbar content to control rather than advance.
Dunbar stands up from half guard.
Zagnut Dunbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Man lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dunbar misses its intended target.
Dunbar swings for the body but Man moves out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dunbar misses with a hook to the body
and Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Man is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Man landing with the ground and pound.
Dunbar 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.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dunbar is keeping the position for now.
Man landing some decent shots from guard.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Man throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dunbar works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dunbar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dunbar working a defensive guard here.
Dunbar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Man is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dunbar working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Man is putting a hurting on Dunbar here, landing some big shots from side control.
Man is trying to ground and pound but Dunbar uses the momentary lack of control by Man to regain half guard.
Man throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dunbar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dunbar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dunbar is looking to improve his position.
Man controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunbar is trying to control but can't.
Super Man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Man is thwarting Dunbar's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Man tries to pass to full mount but Dunbar defends it.
Man working Dunbar over with strikes.
Dunbar controlling the position well.
Man drops an elbow to the side of Dunbar's head.
Man with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dunbar looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Dunbar scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunbar misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man thuds his right hand into Dunbar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zagnut Dunbar is winning the standup battle so far.
Man staying out of range there.
Dunbar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Man counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dunbar's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar trying to control the position.
Dunbar keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Dunbar pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Man missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Man postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dunbar looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunbar is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar being controlled here momentarily.
Man keeping moving, preventing Dunbar from controlling successfully.
Man looking to control.
Dunbar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Man swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunbar trying to control the position from guard on top but Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunbar thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Zagnut Dunbar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A lazy left from Dunbar finds it's target.
Donk. Dunbar catches Man right on the button with a cross.
Dunbar blocks a jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Dunbar tries to clinch up but Man circles away and keeps his distance.
Dunbar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Man is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dunbar rather than just go for the knockout.
That's six 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.
Dunbar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man throws an off balance right hand
and Dunbar counters with a series of strikes. Man will be more careful next time no doubt.
Man avoids the body shot from Dunbar.
Man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man ducks under a wild hook from Dunbar.
Man keeps the fight on the outside.
That's eight 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.
Dunbar throws a jab but it's blocked by Man.
Man scores with a body shot.
Dunbar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Man was well out of range. Poor timing from Dunbar.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dunbar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dunbar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Man counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dunbar's guard now.
Man being controlled here momentarily.
Man drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Man jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Super Man.
I think Man has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Super Man!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Super Man!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Super Man!
Super Man wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Waclav Szbrjcik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seppo Sikapossu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szbrjcik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kenny Rogers : Lady. Sikapossu is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Little pig. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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210 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Waclav Szbrjcik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sikapossu!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szbrjcik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a straight right hand.
Szbrjcik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a left to the body.
Szbrjcik has his takedown stuffed
and Sikapossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waclav Szbrjcik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szbrjcik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sikapossu counters with an outside leg kick.
Szbrjcik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sikapossu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szbrjcik with a poor takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Szbrjcik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Szbrjcik is breathing heavily.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikapossu lands a two punch combo.
Sikapossu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sikapossu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Szbrjcik tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sikapossu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Szbrjcik backs up against the cage.
Szbrjcik tries to clinch up
and Sikapossu counters with an inside leg kick.
Sikapossu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sikapossu cracks Szbrjcik with a good jab.
Sikapossu scores with a head kick.
Sikapossu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Szbrjcik had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik has his takedown stuffed
letting Sikapossu counter with a right hand.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sikapossu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szbrjcik shoots and misses
and Sikapossu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sikapossu jabs at Szbrjcik's body.
Sikapossu scores with a body shot.
Sikapossu scores with a one two! Szbrjcik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sikapossu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sikapossu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sikapossu works over Szbrjcik's head and body with a nice combination.
Szbrjcik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a left and a right that stings Szbrjcik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Sikapossu catches Szbrjcik right on the button with a cross.
Sikapossu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Szbrjcik eats them both and turns towards Sikapossu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sikapossu lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sikapossu.
Szbrjcik has his takedown stuffed
and Sikapossu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sikapossu.
Sikapossu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Szbrjcik back to the cage. Sikapossu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Szbrjcik. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Sikapossu lands a jab to Szbrjcik's midsection.
Szbrjcik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sikapossu scores with a nice head shot.
Szbrjcik takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Szbrjcik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sikapossu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sikapossu counters with a three punch combo that has Szbrjcik backing up. Szbrjcik nods at Sikapossu to acknowledge the strikes.
Sikapossu is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sikapossu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Szbrjcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sikapossu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sikapossu scores with a body shot.
Szbrjcik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szbrjcik walks into a jab.
Sikapossu pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Szbrjcik back to the cage. Sikapossu follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Szbrjcik takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Szbrjcik looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Szbrjcik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a left and a right that stings Szbrjcik.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sikapossu feints a jab promting Szbrjcik to slip. Sikapossu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Szbrjcik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sikapossu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Sikapossu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A nice combination there by Sikapossu.
Sikapossu scores with a jab to the body.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown
letting Sikapossu counter with a right hand.
Szbrjcik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Szbrjcik's knee momentarily.
Szbrjcik tries for a takedown but Sikapossu circles away easily
and Sikapossu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szbrjcik thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waclav Szbrjcik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Szbrjcik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Szbrjcik walks into a jab.
Szbrjcik is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szbrjcik darts in trying to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sikapossu.
Sikapossu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Szbrjcik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a leg kick.
Szbrjcik tries for a takedown but Sikapossu circles away easily
and Sikapossu counters with a right hand to the body.
Sikapossu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Szbrjcik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Szbrjcik shoots and misses
and Sikapossu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Szbrjcik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Sikapossu finds it's target.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sikapossu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Sikapossu.
Sikapossu lands a really nice looking cross but Szbrjcik seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Waclav Szbrjcik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sikapossu jabs Szbrjcik right on the nose. Szbrjcik blinks but takes it well.
Sikapossu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Szbrjcik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Szbrjcik tries for a takedown but Sikapossu circles away easily
and Sikapossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Szbrjcik takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sikapossu lands a body shot.
Sikapossu throws a one two combo.
Sikapossu lands with an uppercut that bounces Szbrjcik off the cage and back into rage.
Szbrjcik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sikapossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sikapossu scores with a body shot.
Sikapossu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sikapossu lands a slapping body shot.
Sikapossu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Szbrjcik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sikapossu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Szbrjcik's head backwards.
Szbrjcik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a three punch combo that has Szbrjcik backing up. Szbrjcik nods at Sikapossu to acknowledge the strikes.
Sikapossu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sikapossu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sikapossu works Szbrjcik's body with a nice hook.
Sikapossu scores with a nice strike.
Sikapossu lands with a nice body punch.
Sikapossu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Szbrjcik might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Szbrjcik takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sikapossu connects with a nice looking jab.
Szbrjcik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sikapossu connects with a right hand. Szbrjcik shakes it off.
Sikapossu scores with a one two! Szbrjcik had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Seppo Sikapossu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Szbrjcik fails with the takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sikapossu jabs Szbrjcik right on the nose. Szbrjcik blinks but takes it well.
A right-left combo lands from Sikapossu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Sikapossu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Szbrjcik wants to clinch but Sikapossu slips to the side
and Sikapossu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Szbrjcik with a poor takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a left and a right that stings Szbrjcik.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Szbrjcik takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Szbrjcik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sikapossu counters with a left and a right that stings Szbrjcik.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Waclav Szbrjcik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sikapossu lands a two punch combo.
Sikapossu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Szbrjcik backs up against the cage.
Szbrjcik takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szbrjcik closes the distance but Sikapossu moves to the side
and Sikapossu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown
and Sikapossu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sikapossu lands a nice looking body shot.
Szbrjcik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Szbrjcik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sikapossu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Szbrjcik closes the distance but Sikapossu moves to the side
and Sikapossu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sikapossu scores with a three punch combo!
Sikapossu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sikapossu.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sikapossu tests Szbrjcik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sikapossu lands with a shot to the body.
Waclav Szbrjcik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sikapossu tests Szbrjcik's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sikapossu!
Sikapossu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Szbrjcik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Szbrjcik with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Szbrjcik thinking.
Sikapossu feints a jab promting Szbrjcik to slip. Sikapossu then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Szbrjcik slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sikapossu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sikapossu lands with a good body shot.
Szbrjcik tries to clinch
and Sikapossu counters with a head kick.
Szbrjcik throws an off balance right hand
and Sikapossu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szbrjcik misses with the body kick
and Sikapossu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sikapossu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Szbrjcik on the side of the head.
Szbrjcik shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sikapossu counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sikapossu!
Sikapossu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sikapossu goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Seppo Sikapossu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sikapossu!
Sikapossu throws a series of strikes that have Szbrjcik backpedaling.
Sikapossu stalks Szbrjcik and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Szbrjcik's face. Szbrjcik staggers backwards, shaken.
Szbrjcik is rocked!
Sikapossu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Szbrjcik's hands.
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!
Szbrjcik misses with a hook to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Sikapossu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sikapossu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Szbrjcik stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sikapossu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sikapossu connects with an inside leg kick.
Szbrjcik misses with a takedown attempt
and Sikapossu counters with a left to the body.
Sikapossu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Seppo Sikapossu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sikapossu punishes Szbrjcik's body with a nice straight punch.
Sikapossu lands a jab-cross combination.
Sikapossu throws a combination. Szbrjcik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sikapossu lands a jab to Szbrjcik's midsection.
Szbrjcik throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sikapossu counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Szbrjcik throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sikapossu counters with a left to the body.
Sikapossu throws a series of strikes that have Szbrjcik backpedaling.
Sikapossu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Seppo Sikapossu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sikapossu 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 for Seppo Sikapossu!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Seppo Sikapossu!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Seppo Sikapossu!
Seppo Sikapossu wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mankowski Meta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mean Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meta comes into the arena with WENA blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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278 lbs
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255 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
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Brawler
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mankowski Meta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mean Machine!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meta with a poor takedown
and Machine counters with a shoot takedown. Meta fights it but they end up in guard.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine trying to control but Meta is working from the bottom.
Meta trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Machine trying to control but Meta is working from the bottom.
Meta strikes from his own guard.
Meta preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Meta is retaining full guard.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Meta throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Meta wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Meta keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Meta thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Meta lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Meta keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Meta is keeping the position.
Meta striking off his back but it's not causing Machine any problems.
Machine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machine trying to control but Meta is working from the bottom.
Meta avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meta will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Meta keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine landing some decent shots from guard.
Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meta striking off his back but it's not causing Machine any problems.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machine trying to control but Meta is working from the bottom.
Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
Meta trying to strike off his back.
Meta trying to strike off his back.
Meta wants to sweep but no luck.
Meta throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Meta wants to sweep here but Machine controlling him for the moment.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Meta striking off his back but it's not causing Machine any problems.
Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Meta throws a couple of heel strikes.
Machine wants to pass the guard but Meta is keeping the position.
Meta is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Meta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Meta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meta 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.
Meta thows a huge punch but Machine dodges it nicely.
Machine trying to control but Meta postures up.
Meta could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Meta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Machine's head.
Meta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Machine tries to get to full guard but Meta has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Machine can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meta sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machine defending well though.
Machine is trying to control but can't.
Meta slips a nice elbow through Machine's hands, connecting with Machine's forehead.
Meta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Meta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Meta working the head and body with strikes.
Meta winds up and cracks Machine with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Meta there.
Meta throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meta wants to free his trapped foot but Machine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Meta there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mankowski Meta will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Meta fails with the takedown
and Machine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Meta with a poor takedown
and Machine counters with a solid body kick.
Machine has managed to clinch.
Machine tries to work over Meta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machine breaks from the clinch.
Machine has Meta up against the cage in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Meta as Machine tries to tie him up.
Meta gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
Meta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Meta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
Machine is trying to keep Meta in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meta is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Meta cracks Machine with a solid left hand.
Meta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine has Meta pulled in close to control his posture.
Meta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
Meta throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Meta distracts Machine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Meta throwing strikes from guard but Machine blocks nicely.
Meta is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Meta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meta won't allow Machine to sweep him here.
Machine bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meta's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meta keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Meta doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Machine is working Meta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Machine cracks Meta with a solid left hand.
Machine throwing strikes but missing.
Meta tries to strike from the bottom.
Meta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machine controls the pace.
Meta striking from the bottom here.
Machine controls from within his opponent's guard.
Meta scores with a nice shot.
Meta lands a decent punch to the body there.
Meta trying to strike off his back.
Machine wants to control from the top but Meta keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meta tries to strike from the bottom.
Meta keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
Machine is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mean Machine wasn't active enough on the ground.
Meta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machine counters with a nice double leg into side control. Meta won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mankowski Meta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Meta sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Meta landing small, sideways elbows.
Meta gets back to full guard.
Machine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mean Machine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Meta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Machine has managed to clinch.
Meta manages to pull guard.
Machine sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meta is keeping the position for now.
Meta trying to strike off his back.
Meta throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Meta trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Machine wants to control from the top but Meta keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meta is on top in guard.
Machine pulls Meta in close to prevent any damage.
Meta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machine has his foot on Meta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meta works his way back into a safe position though.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Meta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Machine has Meta pulled in close to control his posture.
Meta postures up and lands a big shot to Machine's brow.
Machine wants to sweep here but Meta controlling him for the moment.
Meta is working Machine over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mankowski Meta overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Meta thows a big elbow that misses.
Meta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Meta is in close to Machine's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Meta is looking to work some ground and pound but Machine has wrist control.
Machine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meta won't allow Machine to sweep him here.
Meta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Machine is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Meta defends well.
Meta with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meta working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Machine's head.
Meta throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Meta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meta lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Meta preventing the sweep.
Meta connects with a couple of short punches.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Meta accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Meta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
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.
Machine avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Machine has momentary wrist control but Meta slips an elbow through the middle.
Machine is trying to control the position but Meta postures up.
Meta chips away with some ground and pound.
Machine wants to sweep but no luck.
Machine can't keep his opponent in guard - Meta advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Meta scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Machine is looking to improve his position.
Meta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Meta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mankowski Meta showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Meta 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Mankowski Meta!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Mankowski Meta!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Mankowski Meta!
Mankowski Meta wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Montel Calchas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bas Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calchas comes to the cage accompanied by Flipsyde-Someday. Montel Calchas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Montel Calchas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bas Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten throws a leg kick that is checked
and Calchas counters with a head kick. That will keep Rutten thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rutten closes the distance and clinches.
Rutten is looking to break free of the clinch but Calchas has double underhooks.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Calchas has him pressed against the cage.
Rutten avoiding damage as Calchas throws knees to the body.
Calchas prevents Rutten from breaking the clinch.
Rutten wants to break free but Calchas has control.
Calchas is struggling to control the position.
Calchas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rutten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calchas has him pressed against the cage.
Calchas working Rutten over with knees to the body.
Calchas breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there
and Calchas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calchas.
Calchas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutten's face.
It looks like Bas Rutten has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Calchas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Calchas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rutten has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Calchas has Rutten pressed against the cage, preventing Rutten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calchas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rutten looks gassed!
Rutten wants to break free but Calchas has control.
Calchas misses with a knee to the head.
Calchas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rutten.
Calchas misses with a knee to the head.
Rutten tries to circle away but Calchas has him pinned against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calchas.
Rutten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Calchas has him pressed against the cage.
Calchas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rutten avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calchas lands a knee to the head.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calchas has Rutten pressed against the cage, preventing Rutten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Calchas landing knees to the head.
Calchas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rutten's efforts to push away.
Calchas prevents Rutten from breaking the clinch.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Calchas has him pressed against the cage.
Calchas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calchas scores with a head kick.
Rutten clinches.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Calchas is controlling him.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calchas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calchas stalls.
Calchas lands an elbow inside.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calchas pulls guard successfully.
Calchas manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Rutten misses
and Calchas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rutten is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That has opened up Bas Rutten's cut even more.
Rutten misses with a body shot
and Calchas moves into the clinch.
Calchas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Calchas has the dominant position.
Rutten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Calchas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Calchas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rutten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rutten managing to block the knees to the body from Calchas.
Calchas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Calchas landing knees to the head.
Rutten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rutten tries to break free but Calchas pushes him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Calchas.
Rutten can't break the clinch.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Rutten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch but Calchas keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calchas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Calchas.
Rutten tries to circle away but Calchas has him pinned against the cage.
Calchas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rutten tries to break the clinch but Calchas is controlling the position.
Rutten blocks an elbow strike from Calchas.
Calchas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch but Calchas keeps him there for the moment.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Calchas is controlling him.
Calchas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calchas lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Calchas has Rutten pressed against the cage, preventing Rutten from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rutten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calchas creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rutten's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Rutten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rutten is trying to push Calchas away but Calchas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rutten is trying to force a seperation but Calchas has the dominant position.
Calchas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Calchas tries to land a knee to the head but Rutten blocks with his arms.
Rutten wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Calchas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Calchas has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rutten is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Calchas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rutten is defending well for now.
Calchas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rutten throws an off balance right hand
and Calchas counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Rutten is predictable there
and Calchas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rutten's knee momentarily.
Rutten misses with a right hand
and Calchas counters with a head kick.
The cut above Bas Rutten's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rutten throws a head kick that misses
and Calchas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rutten has Calchas up against the cage in a clinch.
Rutten tries to break the clinch but Calchas is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Rutten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calchas lands a knee to the body.
Calchas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rutten up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A frustrated look appears on Rutten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Calchas lands an elbow that stopped Rutten in his tracks for a moment.
Calchas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Calchas lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Montel Calchas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bas Rutten's cut.
That's time! Calchas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick
and Calchas counters with a nice kick to the body.
Calchas has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Rutten misses with a leg kick
and Calchas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rutten lands a high kick!
Calchas lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick by Rutten misses
and Calchas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutten throws a lazy head kick
and Calchas counters with a head kick. That will keep Rutten thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Calchas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rutten's head.
Rutten throws a lazy head kick
and Calchas counters with a big head kick but Rutten shrugs it off.
Calchas with a hook.
Calchas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Calchas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
A head kick by Rutten misses
and Calchas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calchas.
Calchas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten throws a sloppy head kick
and Calchas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Montel Calchas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten throws a lazy head kick
and Calchas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calchas.
Rutten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rutten wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calchas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Calchas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rutten lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Calchas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rutten takes a knee to the side of the body.
Calchas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Calchas drags the fight down to the ground.
Calchas pulls Rutten in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calchas wriggles free and stands up.
Rutten throws a leg kick
and Calchas counters with a head kick.
Bas Rutten's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Rutten misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Calchas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calchas lands a head kick!
Rutten closes the distance and pushes Calchas back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Calchas.
Rutten wants to break free but Calchas has control.
Calchas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rutten's face.
Calchas lands an elbow just above Rutten 's eye.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bas Rutten's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Montel Calchas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carnival Hippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sako Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carnival Hippo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sako Li's chin.
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26
155 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carnival Hippo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sako Li!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hippo to the ground. Li is now in Hippo's guard.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Li jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hippo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hippo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Li pushes a forearm under Hippo's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hippo is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sako Li!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fe Reti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tauno Taputtaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fe Reti has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fe Reti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Taputtaja!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taputtaja will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reti misses with a jab to the body
and Taputtaja counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taputtaja thows a big elbow that misses.
Reti seems keen to control Taputtaja's posture.
Taputtaja looking to pass the guard.
Taputtaja is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reti has escaped and now he's on top!
Taputtaja wants to stand but Reti is controlling the position.
Taputtaja has momentary wrist control but Reti slips an elbow through the middle.
Reti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taputtaja wants to sweep here but Reti controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taputtaja keeping moving, preventing Reti from controlling successfully.
Taputtaja looking for a guillotine here but Reti defends easily.
Reti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taputtaja on the ground.
Taputtaja looking to control.
Taputtaja escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taputtaja 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.
Reti wants to pass the guard but Taputtaja is keeping the position.
Reti scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reti trying to control the position from guard on top but Taputtaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taputtaja looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taputtaja looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taputtaja!
Taputtaja has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Taputtaja shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reti counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reti scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Reti is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reti seems to be looking for submissions.
Taputtaja tries to get to full guard but Reti has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja looks gassed!
Taputtaja looks like he's trying to stand up.
Reti not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taputtaja is looking for a sweep. Reti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reti looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taputtaja is refusing to be controlled, as Reti sits in half guard.
Taputtaja wants to control but Reti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taputtaja wants to improve his position but Reti is controlling well.
Reti content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taputtaja tries to get to full guard but Reti has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fe Reti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Reti. Taputtaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taputtaja throws a head kick but Reti moves out of range.
Reti throws a lazy right hand but Taputtaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reti misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taputtaja gets caught flat footed, as Reti shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Reti might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taputtaja is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reti slips nicely into half guard.
Taputtaja is looking to control Reti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taputtaja avoid being mounted?
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reti working over Taputtaja with some ground and pound. Taputtaja looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taputtaja wants to improve his position but Reti is controlling well.
Reti not doing much here.
Fe Reti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taputtaja has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reti is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reti is nestled in close to Taputtaja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Reti lands strikes from half guard.
Reti works his way into side control.
Taputtaja is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Reti is controlling him well.
Reti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taputtaja has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taputtaja is trying to get back to half guard.
Taputtaja manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reti's best efforts.
Taputtaja has hold of Reti's hands but Reti slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taputtaja manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taputtaja is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reti is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Reti wants to control from the top but Taputtaja keeps moving.
Taputtaja is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Taputtaja lands a nice shot to the body.
Taputtaja jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reti walks away with a smile on his face. Taputtaja gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Taputtaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reti misses the shot to the body.
Reti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reti closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taputtaja to the mat! Taputtaja manages to get full guard.
Reti trying to control but Taputtaja is working from the bottom.
Reti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taputtaja's head.
Reti trying to control the position from guard on top but Taputtaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reti preventing the sweep.
Reti passes Taputtaja's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taputtaja is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Reti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Reti's back!
Taputtaja is trying to stick to Reti's back but Reti is turning into Taputtaja. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Taputtaja's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Reti.
Taputtaja trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fe Reti dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Taputtaja with a lazy takedown attempt
so Reti counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reti landing some decent shots from guard.
Reti controlling from the top position.
Reti trying to control but Taputtaja is working from the bottom.
Reti scoring with some ground and pound.
Taputtaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Taputtaja has momentary wrist control but Reti slips an elbow through the middle.
Taputtaja takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reti cracks Taputtaja with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taputtaja is looking to stand up but Reti isn't so interested in that idea.
Reti cracks Taputtaja with a solid left hand.
Reti slips nicely into half guard.
Reti is controlling the pace.
Taputtaja kicks Reti off and gets back to his feet.
Reti closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taputtaja's guard.
Reti makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fe Reti is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Reti has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reti controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reti seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taputtaja for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Fe Reti wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Reti throws a body punch but Taputtaja moves out of range.
Tauno Taputtaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reti gets the takedown into side control.
Taputtaja tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taputtaja sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Taputtaja trying to control but Reti postures up.
Reti perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taputtaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Reti frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reti tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reti working Taputtaja over with strikes here.
Taputtaja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reti controlling the pace for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fe Reti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reti 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 for Fe Reti!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Fe Reti!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Fe Reti!
Fe Reti wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyffe Pehmytkudos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyov Kirijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pehmytkudos comes to the cage accompanied by Culture Club - Do You Really Want To Hurt Me . Lyov Kirijenko is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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23
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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20
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lyov Kirijenko!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kirijenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pehmytkudos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kirijenko shoots and misses
and Pehmytkudos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pehmytkudos cracks Kirijenko's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Kirijenko slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Pehmytkudos can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nyffe Pehmytkudos!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Van Dez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolai Zhukov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhukov has chosen Hands of a Killer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Van Dez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nickolai Zhukov!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhukov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Dez swings widly with a right hand
and Zhukov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Dez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Dez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhukov throws a right hand that Van Dez ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Dez also avoids with ease.
Van Dez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhukov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Dez won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhukov looks up at the clock and then as Van Dez takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zhukov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Zhukov.
Zhukov scoring with punches from side control.
Van Dez prevents Zhukov from improving position.
Van Dez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dez gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zhukov landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Dez tries to buck Zhukov off but he can't manage it.
Zhukov scoring with strikes but Van Dez is staying in there.
Van Dez wants to get back to his feet.
Zhukov punching from mount but Van Dez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zhukov punching from mount but Van Dez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Zhukov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Zhukov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zhukov throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Van Dez because Zhukov loaded up on that one.
Van Dez's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zhukov dominating with strikes here.
It looks like Jan Van Dez has been cut.
The referee warns Van Dez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhukov is landing with some decent strikes but Van Dez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhukov lands with some strikes.
Zhukov working the ground and pound effectively.
Jan Van Dez's cut is getting worse.
Van Dez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Zhukov.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Dez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zhukov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolai Zhukov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jan Van Dez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zhukov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zhukov is pressing down on Van Dez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Dez is holding on for now.
Van Dez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zhukov on the ground.
Zhukov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Van Dez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhukov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Dez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhukov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Dez throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhukov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhukov stands and throws Van Dez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhukov tries to move to mount but Van Dez blocks the move with his legs.
Zhukov is working Van Dez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zhukov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Van Dez is avoiding damage well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Van Dez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zhukov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Van Dez!
Zhukov with a couple of short strikes.
Jan Van Dez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zhukov lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhukov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jeez, Jan Van Dez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jan Van Dez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nickolai Zhukov!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Spetznaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boris Spetznaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Spetznaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thomas wants to improve his position but instead Spetznaz has moved into half guard.
Thomas won't allow Spetznaz to pass to mount.
Thomas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Spetznaz jumps into side control!
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spetznaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't.
Thomas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Thomas wants to control the action here but instead Spetznaz manages to pass to full mount!
Thomas looks gassed!
Thomas regains half guard.
Spetznaz escapes and gets back to his feet.
Spetznaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas wants to control but Spetznaz passes into side.
Thomas is trying to control Spetznaz's posture but Spetznaz avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spetznaz decides to stand back up.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Spetznaz counters with a takedown into side control.
Spetznaz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Spetznaz closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spetznaz prevents the takedown attempt.
Boris Spetznaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spetznaz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spetznaz feints and as Thomas raises his hands in defense, Spetznaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spetznaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Spetznaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spetznaz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Spetznaz tries to pass.
Spetznaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Spetznaz controlling him for the moment.
Spetznaz passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spetznaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Spetznaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thomas strikes from the bottom but Spetznaz uses the opportunity to move to side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Thomas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Spetznaz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Thomas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Spetznaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spetznaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thomas controls Spetznaz momentarily but Spetznaz frees himself.
Spetznaz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Spetznaz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Spetznaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Spetznaz.
Thomas is trying to drag Spetznaz to the mat but Spetznaz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Spetznaz tightens his grip and picks Thomas up, before dumping him to the ground. Thomas manages to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Spetznaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thomas is looking for a triangle here but Spetznaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Spetznaz stands up.
A nice combination there by Spetznaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Spetznaz circles away easily
and Spetznaz counters by clinching up.
Thomas being controlled against the cage.
Spetznaz tightens his grip and picks Thomas up, before dumping him to the ground. Thomas manages to land in guard.
Boris Spetznaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spetznaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thomas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spetznaz stacks Thomas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Spetznaz!
Spetznaz lands a nice forearm strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spetznaz decides to stand back up. Spetznaz steps back and let's Thomas get back to his feet.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Spetznaz counters with a shoot takedown. Thomas fights it but they end up in guard.
Boris Spetznaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Spetznaz postures up.
Thomas is striking from the bottom but Spetznaz uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Spetznaz prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Spetznaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six 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.
We're going to have a standup here because Boris Spetznaz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Spetznaz's guard.
Spetznaz wants to stand and escape but Thomas is having none of it.
Spetznaz wriggles free and stands up.
Thomas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Spetznaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spetznaz stands up and beckons Thomas to his feet.
Spetznaz looking to score a takedown here. Thomas is defending well but Spetznaz drives through and ends up in Thomas's guard.
Thomas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Spetznaz has passed into side control.
Spetznaz stands up and beckons Thomas to his feet.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Spetznaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spetznaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Thomas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Spetznaz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Spetznaz controlling the action here.
Spetznaz decides to stand up.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Spetznaz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
Spetznaz controlling his opponent.
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Spetznaz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Spetznaz is looking to clinch.
Spetznaz wants to clinch.
Boris Spetznaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas has his takedown stuffed
and Spetznaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thomas won't be happy with that.
Thomas throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thomas tries to bench press Spetznaz off him but Spetznaz keeps the position.
Spetznaz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Thomas is trying to control Spetznaz's posture but Spetznaz avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Spetznaz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Spetznaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spetznaz wants to clinch.
Spetznaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Spetznaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spetznaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Spetznaz postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thomas to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Spetznaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boris Spetznaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thomas.
Spetznaz moves nicely into side control.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard.
Spetznaz decides to stand back up. Spetznaz steps back and let's Thomas get back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spetznaz drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Spetznaz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Spetznaz.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Spetznaz.
A right handed body shot lands from Spetznaz.
Spetznaz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spetznaz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Spetznaz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thomas!
Spetznaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thomas is looking to improve his position but Spetznaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Boris Spetznaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thomas throwing hammer fists to the chest of Spetznaz. What's that going to do exactly?
Spetznaz content just to control the position here.
That's eight 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.
Spetznaz has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Boris Spetznaz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Thomas shoots and misses
and Spetznaz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Thomas is trying to control the position but Spetznaz postures up.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spetznaz passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Thomas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Spetznaz jumps into side control!
Thomas is trying to control Spetznaz's posture but Spetznaz avoids it.
Spetznaz controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Spetznaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spetznaz 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Boris Spetznaz!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Boris Spetznaz!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Boris Spetznaz!
Boris Spetznaz wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
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