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IF 31: Fall Brawl PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Remu Romulus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Inclan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafael Inclan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Remu Romulus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Inclan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romulus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Inclan fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Romulus.
Inclan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Inclan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Rafael Inclan has been cut.
Romulus swings for the body but Inclan moves out of range.
No joy there for Romulus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Romulus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Romulus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inclan as he jumps to the side.
Romulus closes the distance and clinches up with Inclan, looking for a takedown. Romulus pushes Inclan against the cage but Inclan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Inclan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Inclan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Romulus.
Romulus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romulus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Romulus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Inclan moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romulus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Romulus circles away from the clinch attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Romulus.
Romulus is breathing heavily.
Inclan dives in and grabs Romulus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Romulus pushes down on Inclan's head and hops out.
Inclan shoots in but Romulus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Remu Romulus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.
Romulus tries to bum rush Inclan with a series of wild strikes but Inclan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Romulus stuffs the takedown.
Romulus throws a series of punches but Inclan avoids them all with ease.
Romulus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Inclan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romulus is defended easily by Inclan.
Romulus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Inclan tries to pull guard but Romulus holds him up against the cage and eventually Inclan drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inclan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Inclan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romulus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Romulus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Romulus lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romulus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romulus is trying to force a seperation but Inclan has the dominant position.
Romulus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Inclan is looking to break free of the clinch but Romulus has double underhooks.
Romulus swings wildly with an uppercut but Inclan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inclan.
Inclan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Romulus smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romulus misses with the combination.
Romulus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Inclan counters with a right hand to the body.
Inclan shoots in looking for a takedown but Romulus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inclan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jab, jab by Inclan - just one landing.
Inclan tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick there by Inclan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inclan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Romulus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Inclan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Inclan tries to clinch up.
Inclan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Inclan shoots in but Romulus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inclan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Inclan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A punch combination from Romulus misses.
Inclan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Romulus tries to clinch up.
Romulus looks to score with a jab to the body but Inclan is just out of range.
Romulus throws a combination that misses
and Inclan counters with a two punch combo.
Romulus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Inclan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Inclan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Romulus tries to avoid it but Inclan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Romulus to the ground. Romulus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Romulus throws a right hand that Inclan ducks under and follows up with a left that Inclan also avoids with ease.
Romulus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inclan fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 Remu Romulus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rafael Inclan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Romulus misses with a two punch combination.
Romulus lands a nice hook to Inclan's body. Inclan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Some wild striking there from Romulus.
Romulus moves into the clinch.
Romulus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inclan is trying to force a seperation but Romulus has the dominant position.
Romulus struggles to land a body shot inside as Inclan controls his hands.
Romulus misses with the head strike.
A short right from Romulus on the inside.
A short uppercut from Romulus.
Romulus stops a takedown attempt from Inclan.
Romulus swings wildly with an uppercut but Inclan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inclan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Romulus is keeping busy.
A left hand lands to the body for Romulus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romulus has had enough of the clinch but Inclan keeps him there for the moment.
Inclan tries to pull guard but Romulus holds him up against the cage and eventually Inclan drops back down to his feet.
Romulus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inclan fails to pull guard.
Remu Romulus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.
Romulus prevents the takedown attempt.
Inclan has Romulus pressed against the cage, preventing Romulus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Inclan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Romulus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Romulus.
Inclan is rocked!
Inclan is breathing heavily.
Romulus takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Inclan is still on wobbly legs! Can Romulus finish him?
Romulus throws a nice looking combination but Inclan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Remu Romulus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inclan shoots for a takedown but Romulus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Inclan shoots for a double leg takedown but Romulus sprawls well. He's pushed Inclan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romulus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inclan manages to avoid it.
Romulus has closed the distance and engaged Inclan in a clinch.
Inclan gets control of Romulus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Inclan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Romulus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Inclan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romulus throws a strike but Inclan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Inclan seems to have recovered his senses.
Inclan wanted to stand there but Romulus had control of the position.
Romulus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Inclan manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan wants to pass to mount but Romulus is defending the position.
Romulus is trying to stand up here but Inclan is controlling him well.
Inclan escapes and gets back to his feet.
A shot to the liver by Inclan. Beautiful body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inclan is looking to clinch.
Romulus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inclan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Romulus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Inclan tries to clinch up but Romulus circles away and keeps his distance.
Remu Romulus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Romulus misses with a double jab.
Inclan shoots in looking for a takedown but Romulus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Inclan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Inclan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Romulus.
Inclan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inclan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Remu Romulus is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romulus just misses with a punch to the body.
Romulus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Inclan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Remu Romulus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Inclan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Romulus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Inclan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romulus.
Romulus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Romulus looks to land a combination but Inclan avoids it well.
Inclan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romulus defends it nicely.
Romulus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Inclan was well out of range. Poor timing from Romulus.
Inclan tries to clinch but Romulus moves out of range.
A punch combination from Romulus misses.
Romulus's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Romulus duly obliges.
Romulus lands a jab-cross combination.
A combination from Romulus does no damage.
Romulus misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inclan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Inclan digs a good body shot into Romulus's ribs.
Inclan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romulus leaves Inclan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Remu Romulus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Inclan.
Inclan misses with a takedown attempt - Romulus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Romulus lands a jab-cross combination.
Inclan wants to clinch up but Romulus keeps it at a distance.
Romulus is looking to wear down Inclan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Inclan pushes Romulus away with a front kick.
Inclan fails with a takedown attempt.
Inclan fails with the takedown.
Romulus swings for the body but Inclan moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romulus takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Romulus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Inclan.
Inclan doesn't manage to clinch there - Romulus circles away.
Inclan throws a shot to the body.
Inclan tries to clinch but Romulus moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Inclan shoots for a double leg takedown but Romulus sprawls well. He's pushed Inclan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Romulus throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Inclan.
Inclan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Romulus fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inclan wants to clinch up but Romulus keeps it at a distance.
Inclan fakes the leg kick and cracks Romulus in the body.
Romulus leaves Inclan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Romulus.
Inclan closes the distance and clinches.
Inclan looking for a takedown.
Romulus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inclan backwards.
Remu Romulus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Inclan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Romulus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romulus swinging wildly here.
Inclan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romulus defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Inclan or perhaps it was just good defense by Romulus which made him look bad.
Romulus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Romulus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Romulus.
Inclan looking to slow down the pace here.
Romulus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rafael Inclan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Romulus takes an elbow to the temple.
Romulus lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Remu Romulus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Romulus, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remu Romulus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Del Rio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Del Rio comes to the cage accompanied by Requiem for a dream. Mike Pain has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alberto Del Rio's 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alberto Del Rio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Pain!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rio moves in looking to clinch but Pain pushes him off.
Pain feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Del Rio wants to stand and escape but Pain is having none of it.
Del Rio trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Del Rio wants to stand but Pain is controlling the position.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Del Rio works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Del Rio blocks nicely.
Del Rio is looking to stand up but Pain isn't so interested in that idea.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
Del Rio keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Del Rio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Rio has wrist control.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Rio has wrist control.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Del Rio is keeping the position.
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Del Rio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Rio is retaining full guard.
Pain has gone for a leg lock! Del Rio slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pain's guard.
Del Rio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Rio has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Del Rio!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain landing shots from mount.
Pain putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Alberto Del Rio has been cut.
Pain throwing strikes here but Del Rio is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pain thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Del Rio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Del Rio tries to get out of the position.
Pain sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pain is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Del Rio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Del Rio!
Del Rio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Del Rio has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.
Del Rio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pain on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain keeping moving, preventing Del Rio from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
Pain thows a big elbow that misses.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Del Rio is keeping the position.
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Rio's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Pain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alberto Del Rio's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pain shoots in but Del Rio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Del Rio counters with a takedown into side control.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
Pain sneaks back into half guard.
Del Rio looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Del Rio prevents Pain from improving his position.
Pain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rio moves into full mount! Pain won't be happy about that!
Del Rio tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Pain regains half guard.
Del Rio prevents Pain from improving his position.
Pain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pain wants to improve his position but Del Rio is controlling well.
Del Rio tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Del Rio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Del Rio's back!
Del Rio is trying to get back to his feet but Pain has full control of the position and if anything, Del Rio has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Even with his hooks in, Pain manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Del Rio holding both Pain 's hands and preventing any damage.
Del Rio is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Del Rio tries to break free.
Pain looking to break Del Rio's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Del Rio remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pain will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Del Rio is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Pain!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed al Hadj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Colby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Hadj comes to the cage accompanied by Lebanon. Mohamed al Hadj has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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200 lbs
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173 lbs
8 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohamed al Hadj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Colby!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for al Hadj.
Colby fails with the takedown.
al Hadj lands a slapping body shot.
al Hadj stuffs the takedown attempt from Colby. Colby gets slowly back to his feet.
Colby throws a half hearted mid kick.
al Hadj thuds a left hand into Colby's body.
al Hadj lands a two punch combo.
Colby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Hadj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Colby takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Hadj throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Colby's head.
It looks like Jake Colby has been cut.
Colby stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from al Hadj.
Colby looks gassed!
Colby throws a leg kick
and al Hadj counters with an outside leg kick.
al Hadj clinches.
al Hadj lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Colby takes an elbow to the temple.
al Hadj using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
al Hadj lands a knee to the head.
Colby is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
al Hadj creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Colby's defenses.
Colby is still on wobbly legs! Can al Hadj finish him?
Knees in the clinch landing for al Hadj.
al Hadj lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Jake Colby's cut even more.
al Hadj landing some nice looking knees to the body.
al Hadj creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Colby! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for al Hadj.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohamed al Hadj!
Mohamed al Hadj really struggled to get his t-shirt was on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Club Clothing™ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sopheap Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludwig Borga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sopheap Seng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ludwig Borga!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borga throws a series of punches but Seng avoids them all with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Borga. Those never looked like landing.
Seng closes the distance and pushes Borga back into the cage.
Seng stops a takedown attempt from Borga.
Seng blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Seng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Seng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The referee calls for Seng to work.
Seng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Borga looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borga is working for takedown but Seng is calmly controlling the position for now.
Borga tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sopheap Seng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ludwig Borga.
Seng prevents a body shot from Borga.
Knees in the clinch landing for Seng.
Seng's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seng connects with a knee to the head.
Seng is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Borga should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Seng landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ludwig Borga has been cut.
Seng leaning against his opponent.
Seng utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Seng's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Seng landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Seng lands a good knee to the midsection. Borga won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng breaks from the clinch.
Seng connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borga get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Borga stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Seng runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sopheap Seng!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Karel De Grote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cthulhu Fhtagn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cthulhu Fhtagn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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133 lbs
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19
143 lbs
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel De Grote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cthulhu Fhtagn!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Grote drives through with a takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Grote 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.
Karel De Grote has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fhtagn misses with a wild combination.
Fhtagn misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Grote closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fhtagn quickly recovers to half guard.
De Grote perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fhtagn is looking to escape.
De Grote is taking a breather. Fhtagn says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karel De Grote wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Fhtagn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fhtagn throws a right hand that De Grote ducks under and follows up with a left that De Grote also avoids with ease.
Fhtagn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De Grote to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Grote not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Karel De Grote.
De Grote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fhtagn.
Fhtagn tries to clinch up.
De Grote scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fhtagn is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Grote slows the pace down.
Fhtagn manages to work his way to half guard, despite De Grote's best efforts.
Fhtagn tries to get to full guard but De Grote has control of the leg.
De Grote sitting and controlling from the half guard.
De Grote has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Grote seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fhtagn for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel De Grote dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Fhtagn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Grote moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De Grote takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fhtagn throws a right hand that De Grote ducks under and follows up with a left that De Grote also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Fhtagn.
Fhtagn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Grote pinned against the cage. De Grote gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
De Grote feints and as Fhtagn raises his hands in defense, De Grote changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fhtagn being controlled here, momentarily.
Karel De Grote overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karel De Grote wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Grote dodges the punch combination from Fhtagn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Grote darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Grote is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Fhtagn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
De Grote controlling the action here.
Karel De Grote has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fhtagn throws a looping overhand right but De Grote ducks down to avoid it.
Fhtagn thows a body shot but no joy.
Fhtagn lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fhtagn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
De Grote showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fhtagn.
Fhtagn moves in looking to clinch but De Grote pushes him off.
De Grote misses with a hook.
Fhtagn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fhtagn throws a right and a left that De Grote avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Grote misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karel De Grote dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Fhtagn throws a big shot that misses.
Fhtagn slips a straight right by De Grote.
Fhtagn just misses with a punch to the body.
Fhtagn feints a jab promting De Grote to slip. Fhtagn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. De Grote slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
De Grote shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fhtagn is trying to defend but De Grote finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
De Grote is pressing down on Fhtagn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fhtagn is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Grote is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De Grote knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fhtagn on the ground.
Fhtagn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Grote pulls his head out easily.
De Grote perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fhtagn wants to get back to full guard.
Fhtagn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
De Grote slows the pace down in half guard.
Karel De Grote is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Karel De Grote wasn't doing enough on the ground.
De Grote looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
De Grote controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Grote'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.
De Grote has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karel De Grote has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fhtagn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has De Grote pinned against the cage. De Grote gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fhtagn shoots for a takedown but De Grote saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cthulhu Fhtagn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fhtagn misses with a two punch combination.
De Grote misses with a body shot.
De Grote has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
De Grote just misses with a punch to the body.
Cthulhu Fhtagn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fhtagn shoots in for a double leg but De Grote sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cthulhu Fhtagn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karel De Grote has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cthulhu Fhtagn.
De Grote dives in and scores a takedown into Fhtagn's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karel De Grote showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Grote, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karel De Grote!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cole Coggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coggins comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome Home. Peterson has chosen Remember the Name by Fort Minor as his entrance music. The key to victory for Cole Coggins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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20
146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Coggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coggins misses with the combination.
Thomas Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson fails with the takedown
and Coggins counters with a left and a right that stings Peterson.
Coggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Coggins lands a really nice looking cross but Peterson seems unphased.
Coggins feints and as Peterson raises his hands in defense, Coggins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peterson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peterson is on top in guard.
Peterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Coggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peterson is controlling him.
Coggins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Coggins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Peterson has picked Coggins up and slammed him! Coggins can't keep hold of the triangle and Peterson manages to pass to side control!
Peterson has an Americana. Coggins didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Peterson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Peterson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Thomas Peterson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paksu Niska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emile Plante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paksu Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emile Plante!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Plante lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plante wants to pass the guard but Niska is defending well.
Niska might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Niska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Plante pulls his head out easily.
Niska is defending against the submission attempts here by Plante.
Plante is looking for a kimura but Niska is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Plante to get the leverage.
Niska has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Plante. Oh but Niska has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Plante goes limp - he's gone! Niska jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paksu Niska!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manolo Akankakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Dale Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Akankakka's entrance music is Steven Seagal - My God. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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213 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manolo Akankakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Dale Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Akankakka sprawls well. Akankakka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Akankakka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Akankakka from controlling successfully.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johnson trying to control the action but Akankakka is working from the bottom.
Akankakka looking for subs from the bottom but Johnson mounts him!
Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Akankakka is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson mounts Akankakka! Really nice guard pass there!
Akankakka is looking to get to half guard.
Akankakka is working hard here to advance position.
Akankakka manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Akankakka is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Akankakka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Akankakka is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akankakka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akankakka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akankakka actively working from the bottom here.
Akankakka is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akankakka actively working from the bottom here.
Akankakka is looking to improve his position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is keen to just control but Akankakka is a slippery customer.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Akankakka is defending it quite comfortably.
Akankakka is not content to let Johnson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akankakka won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Akankakka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Akankakka actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson content to control rather than advance.
Johnson trying to control the action but Akankakka is working from the bottom.
Akankakka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Akankakka does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Akankakka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Akankakka is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akankakka is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Akankakka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akankakka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Johnson pulls his head out easily.
Akankakka is breathing heavily.
Akankakka is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!
Akankakka is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson prevents Akankakka from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akankakka can't escape the position.
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!
Johnson looking to control but Akankakka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akankakka is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ricky Dale Johnson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson.
Akankakka shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Akankakka trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Akankakka postures up.
Akankakka has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Akankakka pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Akankakka trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akankakka's guard.
Akankakka throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akankakka keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson passes into half guard.
Akankakka actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson moves into full mount! Akankakka won't be happy about that!
Johnson prevents Akankakka from getting the reversal.
Johnson trying to control but Akankakka is having none of it.
Johnson controlling from mount.
Johnson working for a submission but Akankakka is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Akankakka is trying desperately to improve position.
Ricky Dale Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akankakka is looking to escape.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson prevents Akankakka from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails to take his opponent's back.
Johnson looking to control but Akankakka is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Akankakka is controlling an arm, preventing Johnson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Akankakka is working to get back to half guard.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Akankakka is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson takes Akankakka's back.
Akankakka is trying to break free.
Johnson wants to control but Akankakka is keeping busy.
Johnson looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Akankakka taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricky Dale Johnson!
Our winner, Ricky Dale Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Judah Benjamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anony Mous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin comes into the arena with lions sleeps tonight blaring out of the sound system. 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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30
276 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Judah Benjamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anony Mous!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mous shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combo that has Mous backing up. Mous nods at Benjamin to acknowledge the strikes.
Benjamin drives through and clinches with Mous against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Benjamin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Benjamin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benjamin pushes Mous against the cage and as Mousbounces back, Benjamin cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Benjamin follows up with more strikes but Mous was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Judah Benjamin!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Corpus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patterson's entrance music is Tech N9ne - Like Yeah. A fine choice. Lee Patterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Corpus's chin.
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276 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent 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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lee Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Corpus!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corpus misses with a looping right.
Corpus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like John Corpus has been cut.
Patterson shoots in and gets a takedown into Corpus's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corpus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Patterson stands and throws Corpus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson tries for a kimura but Corpus is defending well.
Patterson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Corpus blocks a head kick by Patterson.
Corpus throws out a loose jab but Patterson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good exchange - Corpus coming out on top.
Corpus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpus misses with the combination.
Patterson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Patterson.
Patterson walks into a straight right hand from Corpus.
Patterson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Patterson wants to work for an arm triangle but Corpus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Patterson thows a huge punch but Corpus dodges it nicely.
Patterson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Corpus is positioning himself well to prevent Patterson advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Corpus defending well though.
Patterson is looking for a kimura but Corpus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patterson to get the leverage.
Patterson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Corpus's head.
Corpus looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patterson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Corpus trying to control but Patterson postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is keen to just control but Corpus is a slippery customer.
Patterson stands up and beckons Corpus to join him on the feet.
Corpus missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corpus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Patterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Corpus's waist but Corpus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patterson off to one side.
Corpus throws a big shot that misses.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corpus.
Patterson misses with an uppercut
and Corpus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patterson lands a jab to the nose.
Corpus looks to land a right hand but Patterson moved out of range.
Corpus misses with the combination.
Patterson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corpus.
Patterson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Corpus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patterson somewhat.
A head kick from Corpus lands but Patterson takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lee Patterson has been cut.
Corpus throws a head kick but Patterson moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corpus misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson thows a body shot but no joy.
John Corpus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson throws a right and a left that Corpus avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Patterson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Patterson moves out of range of the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Patterson.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Corpus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Patterson. That's going to slow Corpus down.
Corpus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patterson slips a jab from Corpus.
Patterson misses with a straight right.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patterson.
Corpus defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Lee Patterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Corpus throws a wild body kick that Patterson sees coming a mile off.
Patterson needs to keep his hands up - Corpus had a free shot at his head there.
Corpus uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corpus throws the left hand but Patterson avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Corpus is breathing heavily.
Patterson misses with the ground and pound.
Patterson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Corpus is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Patterson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Patterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Corpus has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson in side control, throwing shots but Corpus defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corpus, who protects the arm well.
Patterson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Patterson is looking to take a break and control but Corpus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson working the strikes but Corpus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Corpus is trying to stand.
Corpus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Patterson is working for a submission of some sort.
Corpus is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson wants to take a breather but Corpus is having none of it.
Patterson trying to mount his opponent but Corpus defends it.
Patterson seems to be working for a kimura but Corpus defends the submission attempt.
Patterson is looking to advance position but Corpus won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Patterson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Patterson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Patterson slips a jab and a cross from Corpus.
Corpus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Corpus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Corpus.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corpus fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Corpus lands the left hand.
Corpus throws a head kick that misses
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Corpus misses.
Corpus throws a body kick that misses.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt - Corpus sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Patterson walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corpus throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Patterson.
Corpus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patterson misses with a series of wild punches.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Patterson got wobbled bad by a big combination! Corpus presses forward with punches and knees until Patterson stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Patterson closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Corpus!
John Corpus took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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