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CEC 172 : Typhoon PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jedard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antti Isotalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedard comes to the cage accompanied by Creeping Death by Metallica. Steve Jedard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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270 lbs
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250 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Steve Jedard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Isotalo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedard pushes Isotalo up against the cage in a clinch.
Isotalo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Isotalo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jedard has his feet on Isotalo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Jedard misses with a wild combination.
Jedard misses with a straight right.
Jedard cracks Isotalo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jedard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Isotalo to stand back up!
Isotalo is rocked!
It looks like Antti Isotalo has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedard misses with a two punch combination.
Isotalo is still on wobbly legs! Can Jedard finish him?
A punch combination from Jedard misses.
Jedard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Isotalo seems to have recovered his senses.
Jedard manages to break the clinch.
Jedard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jedard throws a monster overhand right that drops Isotalo! Jedard follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Jedard!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evandro Rolifild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Creaturos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rolifild comes to the cage accompanied by Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't). Creaturos has chosen Riverside - O2 Panic Room as his entrance music. Anthony Creaturos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evandro Rolifild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anthony Creaturos!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creaturos shoots in for a takedown but Rolifild shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Creaturos shoots in for a double leg but Rolifild sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Creaturos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolifild.
Rolifild scores with a punch to the head.
Rolifild tries to close the distance and clinch but Creaturos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creaturos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Evandro Rolifild has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Creaturos.
Rolifild is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creaturos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Creaturos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rolifild moves out of range of the body kick from Creaturos.
Rolifild slips under a jab from Creaturos.
Creaturos tries to close the distance and clinch but Rolifild swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Creaturos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Creaturos misses with a head kick.
Rolifild rushes Creaturos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creaturos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rolifild is trying to drag Creaturos to the mat but Creaturos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rolifild drops down looking for an ankle pick but Creaturos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Creaturos with a jab.
Creaturos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Creaturos cracks Rolifild with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Creaturos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Creaturos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolifild wants to improve his position but Creaturos is controlling well.
Creaturos lands strikes from half guard.
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!
Rolifild on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rolifild is trying to get back to full guard.
Rolifild blocking the ground and pound attempt from Creaturos.
Rolifild throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rolifild has hold of Creaturos's hands but Creaturos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rolifild trying to hold on to Creaturos's head to control him but Creaturos postures up.
Rolifild pushes Creaturos off looking to stand but Creaturos dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos trying to control the action but Rolifild is working from the bottom.
Rolifild tries to kick Creaturos off in order to stand up. Creaturos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rolifild is not content to let Creaturos control the position.
Rolifild is looking for a sweep.
Rolifild is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Creaturos is controlling him well.
Creaturos avoids the strikes from the bottom by Rolifild.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rolifild is trying to control Creaturos's posture but Creaturos avoids it.
Creaturos working the body and head with strikes.
Creaturos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creaturos is staying tight to Rolifild's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Creaturos looks up at the clock and then as Rolifild takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Creaturos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Creaturos lands some shots froms side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creaturos controls the position from side control.
Creaturos scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rolifild to see if he's OK.
Creaturos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolifild is pushing Creaturos's head away, looking to escape. Creaturos manages to hold on to the position though.
Rolifild is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Creaturos off and has taken his back!
Creaturos breaks Rolifild's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Creaturos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Creaturos dominated that round.
That's time! Rolifild's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Creaturos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Creaturos trying to control from half guard but Rolifild is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Creaturos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Creaturos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Creaturos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rolifild?
Rolifild taking shots to the head.
Rolifild is trying desperately to improve position.
Rolifild is bucking up trying to escape but Creaturos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rolifild is looking to improve his position but Creaturos isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolifild is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Creaturos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rolifild trying desperately to get to his feet.
Creaturos lands a nice shot to the head.
Rolifild is rocked!
Rolifild flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rolifild is bucking up trying to escape but Creaturos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Rolifild is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Creaturos controlling from mount.
Creaturos unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Rolifild wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Creaturos celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Creaturos!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osmond Schwartz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Ismael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwartz comes to the cage accompanied by Hell March. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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212 lbs
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Osmond Schwartz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Ismael!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz shoots for a takedown but Ismael saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown but Ismael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ismael misses the shot to the body.
Ismael throws a body punch but Schwartz moves out of range.
Ismael throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ismael slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmond Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ismael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ismael throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Ismael.
Ismael looks to throw the jab but Schwartz is out of range.
Ismael connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ismael thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ismael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ismael sprawls well. Ismael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwartz gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwartz avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schwartz looks to score with a jab to the body but Ismael is just out of range.
Ismael tests Schwartz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee Ismael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Ismael misses.
Schwartz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schwartz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ismael pinned against the cage. Ismael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Schwartz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ismael wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schwartz gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ismael misses with a body kick.
Schwartz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ismael as he avoids it easily.
Schwartz misses with a straight left.
Ismael looks to score with a jab to the body but Schwartz is just out of range.
Ismael lands a front kick.
Schwartz is breathing heavily.
Ismael scores with a three punch combo!
Ismael throws a body kick that misses.
Ismael throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ismael is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ismael lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Schwartz is rocked!
Schwartz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Schwartz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwartz blocks a head kick by Ismael.
Schwartz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ismael jabs at Schwartz's body.
Schwartz moves out of range of the body kick from Ismael.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ismael, right into the meat.
Ismael is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Schwartz rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Schwartz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ismael. That one must have hurt.
Ismael has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schwartz has a takedown stuffed.
Ismael scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ismael goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ismael as he avoids it easily.
Ismael works over Schwartz's head and body with a nice combination.
Ismael keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ismael scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ismael misses with a body shot.
Ismael throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schwartz misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz tries for a takedown but Ismael sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ismael lands with a nice body punch.
Ismael throws a wild body kick that Schwartz sees coming a mile off.
Ismael moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schwartz works the jab nicely.
Ismael lands a right hook to the body.
Ismael misses with a wild combination.
Schwartz moves forwards but Ismael connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ismael lands with a nice body kick.
Ismael throws the kick towards the body but Schwartz avoids it.
A lazy left from Ismael finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Ismael dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ismael chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ismael has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ismael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee Ismael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ismael throws a jab when Schwartz was well out of range.
Schwartz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ismael.
A good leg kick by Ismael.
Ismael swings for the body but Schwartz moves out of range.
Donk. Ismael catches Schwartz right on the button with a cross.
Ismael lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schwartz at a distance.
Ismael throws a right and a left that Schwartz avoids nicely.
Ismael scores with a push kick.
Ismael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwartz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ismael.
A head kick misses from Ismael.
Ismael throws the kick towards the body but Schwartz avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz blocks the body kick.
Schwartz slips a jab and a cross from Ismael.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schwartz is defended easily by Ismael.
Ismael moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ismael digs a good hook to Schwartz's body.
Schwartz will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ismael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schwartz.
Horrible takedown by Schwartz or perhaps it was just good defense by Ismael which made him look bad.
Ismael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schwartz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmond Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ismael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ismael darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ismael slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schwartz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ismael throws a head kick that misses.
Schwartz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ismael cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schwartz avoids the body shot from Ismael.
Ismael slaps away a takedown attempt from Schwartz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ismael.
Ismael looks for the body kick but Schwartz saw that one coming.
Ismael keeps Schwartz at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismael lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schwartz at a distance.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Schwartz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ismael scores with a hook to the body. Schwartz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ismael scores with a push kick.
Ismael lands a jab to Schwartz's midsection.
Ismael fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ismael misses with a kick to the body.
Ismael throws out a powerful jab.
A nice combination there by Ismael.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ismael throws a front kick that sends Schwartz stumbling back into the cage.
Ismael pushes Schwartz away with a front kick.
Schwartz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ismael scores with a one two! Schwartz had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ismael scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schwartz doesn't seem bothered though.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Schwartz. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Schwartz blocks a head kick by Ismael.
Schwartz walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ismael.
Schwartz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ismael.
Ismael jabs Schwartz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ismael scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ismael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ismael explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ismael digs a good hook to Schwartz's body.
Ismael misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Ismael showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Ismael misses with a head kick.
Schwartz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Schwartz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ismael counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crunch! Ismael slams his shin into Schwartz's torso.
Ismael lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ismael lands a leg kick that knocks Schwartz off balance momentarily.
Ismael swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schwartz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schwartz misses with the combination.
Lee Ismael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ismael throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schwartz checks a leg kick.
Schwartz tries for a takedown but Ismael sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Schwartz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ismael throws the kick towards the body but Schwartz avoids it.
Ismael misses with a head kick.
A jab from Ismael does it's job there.
Ismael pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schwartz back to the cage. Ismael follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ismael lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schwartz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown but Ismael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ismael lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Ismael. Those never looked like landing.
Ismael throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ismael sprawls well. Ismael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schwartz gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osmond Schwartz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Ismael finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ismael stuns Schwartz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Schwartz throws a jab but it's blocked by Ismael.
Ismael cracks the inside of Schwartz's front leg.
Ismael moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schwartz blocks the body kick.
Schwartz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ismael sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schwartz somewhat.
Schwartz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ismael stalks Schwartz and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Schwartz's face. Schwartz staggers backwards, shaken.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ismael connects with a good right hand that stumbles Schwartz. Schwartz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ismael tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ismael stuffs the takedown.
Ismael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schwartz manages to avoid it.
Schwartz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ismael misses with a wild combination.
Osmond Schwartz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ismael lands with a slapping head kick.
Ismael pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ismael stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ismael wants it to stay on the feet.
Schwartz throws a hook but Ismael avoids it easily.
Schwartz shoots in and drives through. Ismael sprawls well.
Schwartz misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ismael sprawls well initially but Schwartz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Schwartz prevents Ismael from standing back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Schwartz seems content to control.
Schwartz 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Schwartz in particular looking to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Ismael comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ismael winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Ismael!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Topi Takala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takahiro Tamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takala comes to the cage accompanied by Volga. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tamura's choice of entrance music: TaikOz. Takahiro Tamura is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Topi Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Takahiro Tamura!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamura misses the jab.
Good exchange - Takala coming out on top.
Takala lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Tamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamura misses the shot to the body.
Tamura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Takala.
Tamura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Takala tests Tamura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamura looks to land a left hand but Takala moved out of range nicely.
Tamura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tamura.
Topi Takala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamura moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tamura misses the jab.
Tamura moves out of range as Takala throws a body kick.
Takala drops his hands momentarily and Tamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takala lands with a hook. Tamura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Takala lands a nice hook to Tamura's body. Tamura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tamura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takala throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takala. Tamura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takala lands a nice shot to the body.
Tamura throws a hook but Takala blocks it.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Takala bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tamura is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamura walks into a jab.
Takala moves in looking to clinch but Tamura pushes him off.
Tamura avoids the body shot from Takala.
Takala is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Takala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tamura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Takala backwards.
Tamura blocks an elbow strike.
A short body shot lands from Takala as the two fighters clinch.
Tamura is trying to break free.
Tamura looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Takala has Tamura pushed against the cage.
Takala softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takala dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Takala controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Takala.
Takala will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tamura up against the cage.
Tamura has had enough of the clinch but Takala keeps him there for the moment.
Tamura struggles to land a body shot inside as Takala controls his hands.
Tamura manages to break the clinch.
Takala gets a takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Topi Takala just wasn't active enough.
Tamura avoids the head kick by Takala.
Takala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Takala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tamura backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamura.
Takala looks to land a right hand but Tamura moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Takala slips a jab from Tamura.
Topi Takala is winning the standup battle so far.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamura.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Tamura.
Takala smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tamura looks to score with a jab to the body but Takala is just out of range.
Tamura ducks under a wild hook from Takala.
Takala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Takala jabs Tamura right on the nose. Tamura blinks but takes it well.
Takala really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Tamura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takala ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tamura moves away.
Tamura looks to land a right hand but Takala moved out of range.
Takala throws a shot from downtown. Tamura moves away and avoids it.
Tamura might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamura misses with a straight right.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tamura.
Tamura takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Takala misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tamura.
A jab from Takala does it's job there.
Takala tried to score with a low kick but Tamura checks it.
Takala throws a body punch but Tamura moves out of range.
Tamura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamura blocks a jab.
Takala scores with a decent looking hook.
Tamura looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamura moves out of range as Takala strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Takala as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Takala misses.
Takala throws a jab when Tamura was well out of range.
Takala lands with a cross.
Tamura moves out of range of the body kick from Takala.
Nice uppercut there from Takala.
Takala digs a good hook to Tamura's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala throws a body punch but Tamura moves out of range.
Takala connects with a single shot there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamura.
Takala misses with an uppercut. Tamura saw that one coming.
Takala throws a right hand that Tamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamura also avoids with ease.
Tamura scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Takala throws a good cross that connects.
Tamura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Takala.
Tamura digs a good hook to Takala's body.
Takala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takala throws a hook to the side of Tamura's head but Tamura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamura throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamura.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
Takala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Takala lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tamura takes a swing at Takala's ribcage but misses.
Takala falls off balance throwing a combination
and Takala takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takala gets a double leg takedown into Tamura's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takala gets to his feet - Tamura follows without any prompting.
Sloppy strikes from Takala. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topi Takala dominated that second round.
That's time! Takala's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tamura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Takala throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tamura.
Tamura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Tamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala wants to slow Tamura down by chopping away at his legs.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tamura.
Tamura drops his hands momentarily and Takala takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takala rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tamura swings for the body but Takala moves out of range.
Takala jabs Tamura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Takala throws a big shot that misses.
Takala looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala works the jab nicely.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Tamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala scores with a decent looking hook.
Tamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Takala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tamura. Takala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Takala.
Tamura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takala throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tamura counters with a nice uppercut.
Takahiro Tamura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takala throws a body punch but Tamura moves out of range.
Takala moves away from the strike by Tamura.
Takala slips under a jab.
Tamura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tamura avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tamura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Takala throws out a loose jab but Tamura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takala throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tamura thows a body shot but no joy.
Takala slips a straight right by Tamura.
Takala defending well as Tamura loads up on a big left hand.
Tamura slips a jab from Takala.
Tamura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takala misses with a straight right.
Takala is looking to clinch but Tamura is avoiding it.
Tamura blocks a head kick by Takala.
Takala throws a right hand that Tamura ducks under and follows up with a left that Tamura also avoids with ease.
Takala's corner calls for a 1-2. Takala obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takala with a hook.
Takala lands a glancing blow to the side of Tamura's head.
Tamura dodges the punch combination from Takala.
Takala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tamura was well out of range. Poor timing from Takala.
Takala lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Takala swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tamura misses with an uppercut
and Takala counters with a left and a right that stings Tamura.
Takala misses with an uppercut
and Tamura counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Tamura misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topi Takala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Takala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topi Takala!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommi Hartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Ripper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ripper has chosen The Odorants - This Night as his entrance music. Tommi Hartola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
215 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
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Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommi Hartola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Ripper!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartola misses with a straight right.
Ripper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hartola's head.
Ripper lands a really nice looking cross but Hartola seems unphased.
Ripper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ripper throws a big shot that misses.
Hartola takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ripper throws a jab but it's blocked by Hartola.
Hartola misses the shot to the body.
Ripper misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hartola.
Ripper 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.
Ripper lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hartola throws a low kick, looking for Ripper's leg but Ripper calmly moves out of range.
Hartola walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ripper checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ripper misses with a hook.
A big left from Ripper misses.
Hartola with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ripper looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ripper is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hartola tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hartola misses.
Hartola cracks the inside of Ripper's front leg.
Ripper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hartola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Hartola.
Ripper has had enough of the clinch but Hartola keeps him there for the moment.
Hartola lands a shoulder strike.
Hartola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hartola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ripper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hartola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ripper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ripper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hartola throws out a powerful jab.
Ripper on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hartola. Hartola obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Hartola tenderised Ripper's leg. Ripper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ripper throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ripper finds it's way round the side to connect with Hartola's head.
Ripper chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hartola can pounce on him.
Ripper throws a body punch but Hartola moves out of range.
Hartola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ripper loads up on a big right hand but Hartola slips the punch.
Ripper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hartola at a distance.
Hartola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ripper tries to land a front kick but Hartola steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Both fighters circling a little - Ripper finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hartola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice body kick from Hartola.
Ripper looks gassed!
Ripper throws a sloppy head kick and Hartola moves out of range easily.
Hartola connects with a right hand. Ripper shakes it off.
Hartola blocks the body kick.
Hartola moves out of range as Ripper strikes.
Ripper on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartola is looking to land body kicks.
Ripper misses with a left hand
and Hartola counters with a thumping low kick.
Hartola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hartola throws a head kick but Ripper moves out of range.
Hartola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ripper.
Hartola punishes Ripper's body with a nice straight punch.
Hartola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartola fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jack Ripper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ripper on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Hartola lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hartola.
Hartola moves out of range of the body kick.
Ripper lunges at Hartola with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hartola's hand.
Hartola scores with a nice body kick.
Hartola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ripper throws a jab when Hartola was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ripper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hartola was well out of range. Poor timing from Ripper.
Ripper misses with a low kick.
Hartola moves out of range as Ripper strikes.
Ripper ducks right into an uppercut from Hartola.
Ripper 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.
Hartola ducks right into an uppercut from Ripper.
Hartola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ripper manages to avoid it.
Hartola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Ripper.
Ripper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hartola.
Hartola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ripper has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hartola throws a solid leg kick but Ripper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hartola.
Ripper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hartola.
Hartola ducks under a wild hook from Ripper.
Hartola moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommi Hartola dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ripper misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hartola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ripper takes a step back to recover.
Ripper throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hartola.
Ripper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hartola moves out of range of the body kick from Ripper.
Hartola misses with a low kick as Ripper jumps back.
Hartola lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Jack Ripper has been cut.
Ripper moves forwards but Hartola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ripper is rocked!
Hartola checks a low kick from Ripper.
Ripper is still on wobbly legs! Can Hartola finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hartola throws a chopping leg kick but Ripper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ripper seems to have recovered his senses.
Ripper throws an overhand right that lands on Hartola's shoulder, as Hartola tries to avoid the shot.
Hartola tries a head kick but it misses.
Hartola throws a sloppy head kick and Ripper moves out of range easily.
That kick from Hartola tenderised Ripper's leg. Ripper is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ripper's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ripper throws a push kick but Hartola slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartola explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Ripper wants to land a leg kick but Hartola is out of range.
Hartola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ripper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hartola sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hartola scores with a nice head shot.
Ripper misses the shot to the body.
Ripper shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hartola shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hartola 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.
Ripper lands a front kick.
Hartola avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ripper misses with a looping left.
Ripper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hartola feints and then cracks Ripper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ripper down.
Ripper is breathing heavily.
Hartola lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hartola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ripper.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ripper loads up on a big right hand but Hartola slips the punch.
Hartola lands a leg kick that knocks Ripper off balance momentarily.
Hartola avoids the body shot from Ripper.
Hartola moves out of range of the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Hartola blocks the leg kick.
Hartola misses with a combination
and Ripper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hartola blocks the body kick.
Ripper thows a leg kick but Hartola checks it
and Hartola counters with a left and a right that stings Ripper.
Hartola has managed to clinch.
Ripper is trying to push Hartola away but Hartola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hartola keeps control of Ripper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hartola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hartola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hartola keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ripper's efforts to push away.
Hartola lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ripper tries to circle away but Hartola has him pinned against the cage.
Hartola lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hartola has Ripper tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Ripper to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Tommi Hartola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Instant Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
197 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Instant Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maynard, right into the meat.
Fighter goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maynard connects with a nice looking jab.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fighter scoring well with a low kick there.
Maynard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fighter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Maynard throws a wild body kick that Fighter sees coming a mile off.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Maynard.
Fighter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maynard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fighter. Fighter obviously looking to wear him down.
Maynard lands with a good body shot.
A jab lands there for Fighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maynard checks it well.
Fighter throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fighter throws a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a right hand to the body.
Maynard scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maynard.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maynard throws a series of punches but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Fighter misses with the body kick
and Maynard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fighter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Maynard lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maynard blocks a leg kick.
Maynard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fighter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Maynard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maynard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maynard.
Fighter misses with a body kick.
Maynard pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter pushes Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maynard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maynard throws a right hand that Fighter ducks under and follows up with a left that Fighter also avoids with ease.
Maynard misses with an uppercut. Fighter saw that one coming.
Instant Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Maynard checks a low kick from Fighter.
Maynard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Maynard lands with a shot to the body.
Fighter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Fighter.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Fighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fighter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands a lovely overhand right.
Fighter misses with a body kick.
Maynard connects with a body shot.
Fighter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maynard counter with a right hand.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
Fighter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maynard in his tracks.
Maynard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fighter. Fighter obviously looking to wear him down.
Fighter tries to score with a low kick but Maynard moves his leg out of the way.
Fighter jabs Maynard right on the nose. Maynard blinks but takes it well.
Fighter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maynard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fighter digs a good body shot into Maynard's ribs.
Maynard looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maynard chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maynard lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter thows a leg kick but Maynard checks it
and Maynard counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Maynard. That snapped Fighter's head back.
Maynard misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maynard slips a straight right by Fighter.
Fighter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Maynard misses with a body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Maynard.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Maynard bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fighter's head.
Fighter throws a head kick but Maynard moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter throws a leg kick
and Maynard counters with a leg kick.
Maynard slips under a jab from Fighter.
Maynard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
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 Alexander Maynard will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maynard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Maynard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Fighter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
A jab from Maynard finds it's way through Fighter's defenses.
Maynard fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the liver by Fighter. Beautiful body shot.
Maynard is looking to wear down Fighter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fighter pushes Maynard up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Maynard.
Maynard blocking some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Maynard fails to land.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Maynard.
Maynard looking to stall.
Maynard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Maynard tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Fighter struggles to land a body shot inside as Maynard controls his hands.
Fighter is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short uppercut from Fighter.
Fighter stalling in the clinch but Maynard improves position.
Fighter lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maynard tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Maynard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fighter.
Fighter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Maynard can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fighter takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maynard blocking some punches.
Fighter lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Fighter has Maynard pressed against the cage.
Maynard wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fighter has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Maynard lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Maynard looking to stall.
Fighter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maynard's elbow.
Nice body punch from Fighter - that landed with a thud.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Maynard avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Fighter tries to work over Maynard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fighter is pushing Maynard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Maynard.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Fighter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Maynard.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter misses with a body punch.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Maynard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maynard blocks an uppercut.
Maynard lands with a left to the head.
Maynard leaning his opponent against the cage.
Maynard prevents a body shot from Fighter.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maynard blocking some punches.
Maynard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Instant Fighter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Maynard lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fighter will feel that in the morning.
Maynard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Instant Fighter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Maynard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maynard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Fighter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Maynard tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Maynard back against the cage.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fighter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Maynard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maynard.
Fighter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good body shot from Maynard.
Fighter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Maynard blocks a body shot from Fighter.
Fighter holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fighter takes a shot to the head.
Maynard breaks from the clinch.
Fighter feints and then cracks Maynard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maynard down.
Fighter loads up on a big right hand but Maynard slips the punch.
Fighter misses the shot to the body.
Fighter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Maynard misses with a low kick.
Maynard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maynard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maynard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Fighter tries to work over Maynard's front leg with a kick but Maynard checks it.
Alexander Maynard is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Maynard bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Maynard avoids nicely.
Fighter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Maynard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fighter throws out a leg kick but Maynard moves out of range and Fighter only half commits.
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fighter throws a lazy right hand but Maynard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Maynard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fighter under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Fighter is predictable there
and Maynard counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fighter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Maynard.
Fighter just misses with a punch to the body.
Maynard slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Maynard.
Fighter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maynard.
Fighter bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Maynard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maynard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fighter slips a jab from Maynard.
Maynard blocks the body kick.
Fighter tries a head kick but it misses.
Maynard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Maynard connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fighter scrambles back to his feet.
That kick from Maynard tenderised Fighter's leg. Fighter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maynard tries to work over Fighter's front leg with a kick but Fighter checks it.
Fighter darts in trying to clinch
and Maynard counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Maynard.
Maynard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fighter throws out the jab.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Maynard keeps it at a distance.
Fighter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter throws a lazy body kick
and Maynard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Maynard swats away the attempt to clinch by Fighter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maynard. Fighter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fighter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maynard manages to avoid it.
Maynard uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Maynard takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maynard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maynard 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Maynard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Ivanovits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanovits is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Odorants - This Night. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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265 lbs
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300 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Ivanovits!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovits ducks under a wild hook from Green.
Ivanovits fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Ivanovits.
Green throws a head kick that misses.
Ivanovits lands a big head kick that sends Green tumbling to the mat! Ivanovits takes a step backwards and waves Green back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rob Green has been cut.
Ivanovits moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovits checks a low kick from Green.
Green avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovits pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Green moves out of range as Ivanovits strikes.
Ivanovits throws a hook but Green avoids it easily.
Green thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovits steps in with a hook that catches Green right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ivanovits follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Green looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergei Ivanovits!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesti Vihervaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viiksi Tolonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vihervaara comes into the arena with Volbeat - A Warriors Call blaring out of the sound system. Tolonen has chosen Kid Rock - American Bad Ass as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ernesti Vihervaara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viiksi Tolonen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolonen throws a push kick but Vihervaara slaps the foot to one side.
Vihervaara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tolonen lands with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Tolonen.
Tolonen loads up on a big right hand but Vihervaara slips the punch.
Tolonen misses with a looping left.
Tolonen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tolonen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vihervaara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tolonen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vihervaara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tolonen manages to avoid it.
Viiksi Tolonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tolonen lands a big head kick that sends Vihervaara tumbling to the mat! Tolonen takes a step backwards and waves Vihervaara back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ernesti Vihervaara has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolonen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vihervaara is rocked!
Tolonen sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Vihervaara's defenses. It connects perfectly with Vihervaara's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viiksi Tolonen!
Viiksi Tolonen is the new heavyweight champion!
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