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Throwdown 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunga comes into the arena with Nova blaring out of the sound system. Adams has chosen barbarian battle as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gonzo Bunga has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Excellent MT
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Counter striker
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gonzo Bunga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Adams!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bunga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunga wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Adams fails with the takedown
and Bunga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Gonzo Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Adams.
A head kick misses from Bunga.
Bunga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Bunga shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bunga scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga clinches up against the cage.
Bunga stops a takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams gets control of Bunga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bunga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunga postures up in Adams's guard and throws a big left but Adams blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Bunga defends easily.
Bunga with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bunga kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bunga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunga gets to his feet - Adams follows without any prompting.
Adams misses with the combination.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bunga lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bunga scores with a head kick. Adams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice sprawl there from Bunga as Adams shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Bunga.
Adams looks gassed!
Adams shoots for a takedown but Bunga saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bunga will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bunga as he jumps to the side.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bunga lands a head kick. Adams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bunga scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunga lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bunga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Bunga has knocked Adams down with a huge combo! Bunga steps away and waves a wobbly Adams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Adams is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Adams has been cut.
Bunga instigates a clinch.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Bunga finish him?
Adams keeps control of Bunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Bunga is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.
Bunga can't break the clinch.
Adams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bunga tries to circle away but Adams has him pinned against the cage.
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bunga clinches up against the cage.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Bunga is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunga lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bunga tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.
Bunga can't break the clinch.
Bunga with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Bunga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Adams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bunga misses with a double jab.
Bunga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bunga misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzo Bunga is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams tries to clinch but Bunga is having none of it.
Adams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bunga.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Bunga counters with a nice leg kick.
Bunga's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bunga duly obliges.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Bunga.
Gonzo Bunga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunga swivels and escapes.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Bunga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bunga wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzo Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Adams.
Bunga shoots in looking for a takedown. Adams tries to sprawl out of it but Bunga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bunga connects with an inside leg kick.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Bunga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bunga.
Bunga lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunga.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Bunga persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Bunga, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Bunga against the cage but Bunga circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bunga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga stuffs the takedown.
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bunga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bunga scoring well with a low kick there.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Bunga throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bunga gets a double leg takedown into Adams's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bunga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams has momentary wrist control but Bunga slips an elbow through the middle.
Bunga cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Bunga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Bunga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bunga throwing strikes but missing.
Adams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bunga is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams looking to control.
Gonzo Bunga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bunga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunga stands up from Adams's guard - Bunga perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bunga stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Bunga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Adams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bunga lands with a nice body punch.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Bunga sprawls well.
Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bunga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams looks to land a combination but Bunga avoids it well.
Bunga drops Adams with a beautiful combination! Adams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bunga is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga connects with a body shot.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bunga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunga thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adams if he has to take too many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Bunga's head and hops out.
Adams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams keeps control of Bunga as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bunga can't break the clinch.
Bunga lands an elbow that stopped Adams in his tracks for a moment.
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bunga gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzo Bunga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Adams.
Bunga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adams tries to pull guard but Bunga holds him up against the cage and eventually Adams drops back down to his feet.
Bunga lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bunga breaks from the clinch.
Bunga closes the distance and clinches.
Bunga breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bunga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bunga feints a jab promting Adams to slip. Bunga then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
Bunga leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but Bunga persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Bunga with that takedown attempt.
Bunga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bunga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Bunga sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bunga. Bunga obviously looking to wear him down.
Bunga fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bunga instigates a clinch.
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bunga lands a head kick. Adams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bunga fakes the leg kick and cracks Adams in the body.
Bunga scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bunga tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunga throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcus Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunga counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adams's knee momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gonzo Bunga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bunga 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonzo Bunga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rapid Fire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Here i go again. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rapid Fire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vitor Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fire fakes the leg kick and cracks Silva in the body.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fire lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Fire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Silva takes a step back to recover.
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!
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Fire circles away.
Fire is looking to land body kicks.
Fire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fire.
Silva tries to bum rush Fire with a series of wild strikes but Fire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vitor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Silva looks gassed!
Silva steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fire. That one must have hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fire!
Fire lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fire - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fire. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fire thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Fire lands a nice looking body kick.
Fire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fire scores with a push kick.
Fire throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fire!
Fire connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fire throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fire thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Silva 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.
Fire connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Fire.
Fire throws a nice head kick!
Silva blocks a head kick by Fire.
Fire misses with a body kick.
Fire keeps the fight on the outside.
Fire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fire counters with an inside leg kick.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Fire circles away.
Fire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fire tries a head kick but it misses.
Fire throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Fire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Silva looks to land a combination but Fire avoids it well.
Silva rushes Fire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva tries to pull guard but Fire won't allow it.
Rapid Fire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitor Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a takedown.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fire smiles and moves away.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fire pinned against the cage. Fire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fire scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fire blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fire throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fire is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silva.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva swings wildly with an uppercut but Fire uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rapid Fire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown by Silva or perhaps it was just good defense by Fire which made him look bad.
Fire throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Fire throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fire thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circle, before Fire throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Silva's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Fire lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Rapid Fire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nad Rodhrehson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Metwursti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rodhrehson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fight to dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nad Rodhrehson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Metwursti!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodhrehson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodhrehson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Metwursti scores with a hook to the body. Rodhrehson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodhrehson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metwursti tries to avoid it but Rodhrehson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metwursti to the ground. Metwursti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Metwursti misses with a series of wild punches.
Rodhrehson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metwursti in his tracks.
Metwursti loads up on a big right hand but Rodhrehson slips the punch.
Rodhrehson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metwursti is fending him off so far but Rodhrehson persists. Nope, Metwursti circles away and we're back to standing.
Metwursti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metwursti bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodhrehson's head backwards.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metwursti.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metwursti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metwursti throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodhrehson blocks a jab.
Metwursti lands with a cross.
Rodhrehson tests Metwursti's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metwursti avoids the body shot from Rodhrehson.
Metwursti throws a lazy right hand but Rodhrehson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rodhrehson scores with a nice right hand.
Rodhrehson misses with a looping left.
Rodhrehson 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.
Metwursti takes a swing at Rodhrehson's ribcage but misses.
Metwursti scores with a hook to the body. Rodhrehson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rodhrehson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metwursti.
Rodhrehson dives in and scores a takedown into Metwursti's guard.
Rodhrehson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rodhrehson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metwursti trying to control the position.
Rodhrehson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodhrehson postures up and lands a big shot to Metwursti's brow.
Rodhrehson throwing strikes from guard but Metwursti blocks nicely.
Rodhrehson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rodhrehson trying to control the position from guard on top but Metwursti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Metwursti looking to control.
Metwursti working for a triangle but Rodhrehson defends it easily.
Rodhrehson preventing the sweep.
Rodhrehson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Metwursti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Metwursti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Metwursti!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metwursti throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rodhrehson prevents Metwursti from moving into mount.
Metwursti throws a strike aimed at the side of Rodhrehson's head but Rodhrehson avoids it well.
You can see the frustration on Rodhrehson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rodhrehson gets back to half guard.
Rodhrehson moves into full guard.
Rodhrehson is trying to keep Metwursti in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodhrehson keeping full guard, as Metwursti tries to pass.
Rodhrehson has control of Metwursti's left arm, preventing Metwursti from doing any damage.
Metwursti throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metwursti tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodhrehson is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marko Metwursti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rodhrehson fails to land with a series of punches.
Rodhrehson walks into a stiff left hand from Metwursti.
Metwursti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson misses with a hook.
Rodhrehson scores with a jab to the body.
Rodhrehson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metwursti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marko Metwursti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Rodhrehson finds it's target.
Metwursti avoids a kick to the body.
Rodhrehson lands a lovely overhand right.
Metwursti scores with a head kick. Rodhrehson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rodhrehson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Metwursti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rodhrehson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metwursti.
Metwursti moves away from the strike by Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rodhrehson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Rodhrehson.
Rodhrehson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metwursti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodhrehson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metwursti.
Rodhrehson throws a right and a left that Metwursti avoids nicely.
Rodhrehson missing with a left hand there. Metwursti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metwursti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metwursti misses with a body shot.
Rodhrehson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rodhrehson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metwursti was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodhrehson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Metwursti.
Metwursti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A slow jab from Metwursti misses its intended target.
Metwursti just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodhrehson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metwursti scoring well with a low kick there.
Rodhrehson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metwursti.
Metwursti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodhrehson was well out of range. Poor timing from Metwursti.
Metwursti slips under a jab.
Metwursti slips under a jab.
Marko Metwursti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodhrehson throws a jab but it's blocked by Metwursti.
Metwursti tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodhrehson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Metwursti working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metwursti preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rodhrehson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodhrehson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodhrehson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metwursti throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Metwursti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rodhrehson has picked Metwursti up and slammed him! Metwursti can't keep hold of the triangle and Rodhrehson manages to pass to side control!
Metwursti manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rodhrehson trying to control but Metwursti postures up.
Metwursti thows a huge punch but Rodhrehson dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metwursti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metwursti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Metwursti trying to control from half guard but Rodhrehson is working away.
Metwursti thows a huge punch but Rodhrehson dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metwursti is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Rodhrehson as he works his way to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodhrehson looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metwursti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metwursti wants to pass the guard but Rodhrehson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marko Metwursti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Metwursti tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodhrehson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodhrehson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rodhrehson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metwursti is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rodhrehson.
Metwursti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Metwursti misses.
Rodhrehson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metwursti.
Metwursti misses with an uppercut.
Rodhrehson has a takedown stuffed.
Metwursti throws a leg kick which misses Rodhrehson's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodhrehson tries to avoid it.
Rodhrehson throws a push kick but Metwursti slaps the foot to one side.
Rodhrehson stuns Metwursti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nad Rodhrehson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metwursti tries to land a front kick but Rodhrehson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodhrehson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodhrehson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rodhrehson loads up on a big right hand but Metwursti slips the punch.
Metwursti throws a series of punches but Rodhrehson moves out of range.
Rodhrehson throws out a loose jab but Metwursti uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metwursti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marko Metwursti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodhrehson misses with an uppercut.
Metwursti delivers a nice body kick.
Metwursti throws a hook but Rodhrehson blocks it.
Metwursti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodhrehson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rodhrehson is putting a hurting on Metwursti here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metwursti manages to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodhrehson lands a nice short elbow.
Rodhrehson is looking for a kimura but Metwursti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodhrehson to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metwursti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodhrehson.
Metwursti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Metwursti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodhrehson defends it easily.
Rodhrehson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metwursti is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rodhrehson works over Metwursti with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metwursti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodhrehson.
Metwursti wants to sweep here but Rodhrehson controlling him for the moment.
Metwursti manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodhrehson manages to get himself to full guard.
Metwursti pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodhrehson is keeping the position for now.
Nad Rodhrehson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metwursti postures up.
Rodhrehson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Metwursti is pushing down on Rodhrehson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodhrehson is fighting to maintain full guard but Metwursti has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metwursti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodhrehson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Metwursti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rodhrehson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marko Metwursti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodhrehson is trying to get back to full guard.
Metwursti is looking to take a break and control but Rodhrehson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Metwursti is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Metwursti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Metwursti 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Metwursti!
Our winner, Marko Metwursti, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregoire Lefevre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raul Bonaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lefevre comes to the cage accompanied by Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bonaza's choice of entrance music: Mnemic-Deathbox. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
14 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregoire Lefevre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Raul Bonaza!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefevre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bonaza with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lefevre swings for the body but Bonaza moves out of range.
Bonaza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lefevre misses with a body shot.
Lefevre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonaza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lefevre.
Lefevre throws a body punch but Bonaza moves out of range.
Lefevre misses with a looping right.
Lefevre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bonaza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lefevre wants to clinch up but Bonaza keeps it at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bonaza.
Bonaza throws a series of punches but Lefevre moves out of range.
Bonaza throws a nice inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lefevre. Bonaza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonaza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bonaza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lefevre on the side of the head.
Lefevre is looking to wear down Bonaza with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonaza throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Bonaza does no damage.
Lefevre looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaza is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonaza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaza lands a nice shot that snaps Lefevre's head back.
Gregoire Lefevre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonaza connects with a leg kick. Lefevre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lefevre is breathing heavily.
Lefevre fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lefevre throws out a loose jab but Bonaza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaza lands a really nice looking cross but Lefevre seems unphased.
Lefevre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonaza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonaza looks for the body kick but Lefevre saw that one coming.
Bonaza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonaza throws a series of punches but Lefevre moves out of range.
Lefevre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonaza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lefevre has time to react.
Lefevre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonaza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Bonaza.
Bonaza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lefevre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lefevre is rocked!
Bonaza throws a right and a left that Lefevre avoids nicely.
Oh Lefevre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bonaza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lefevre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bonaza to score with a decent uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Bonaza.
Bonaza thumps Lefevre with a low kick.
Bonaza closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Lefevre! Bonaza dives in looking to finish! Lefevre is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raul Bonaza!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adonis Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Devotion 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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25
271 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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287 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adonis Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva feints and as Gracie raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Gracie has his feet on Silva's thighs here. He's pushed Silva off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Silva screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royce Gracie!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Royce Gracie waved his t-shirt featuring xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mosse Vormisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Worthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vormisto's entrance music is AC/DC Thunderstruck . A fine choice. Worthy has chosen Drop the world as his entrance music. Marlon Worthy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mosse Vormisto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marlon Worthy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vormisto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vormisto's head.
Mosse Vormisto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worthy works Vormisto's body with a nice hook.
Vormisto throws a looping overhand right but Worthy ducks down to avoid it.
Worthy drops his hands momentarily and Vormisto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Worthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vormisto slips a straight right by Worthy.
Worthy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Worthy thows a body shot but no joy.
Vormisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worthy manages to avoid it.
Worthy misses with a hook to the body
and Vormisto counters with a shoot takedown. Worthy fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Vormisto seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vormisto wants to pass the guard but Worthy is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Worthy is trying to keep Vormisto in close.
Vormisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Worthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Worthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vormisto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Worthy circles away.
Vormisto slips a straight right by Worthy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vormisto.
Worthy throws a good cross that connects.
Vormisto works Worthy's body with a nice hook.
Worthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vormisto rather than just go for the knockout.
Worthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Worthy misses with a series of wild punches.
Vormisto wants to clinch up but Worthy keeps it at a distance.
Worthy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vormisto's calf.
Vormisto takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vormisto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vormisto. Worthy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vormisto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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!
Worthy stuns Vormisto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vormisto staying out of range there.
Vormisto moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Worthy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Worthy throws a hook to the side of Vormisto's head but Vormisto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vormisto throws an overhand right that lands on Worthy's shoulder, as Worthy tries to avoid the shot.
Vormisto slips a straight right by Worthy.
Vormisto avoids the body shot from Worthy.
Worthy thows a body shot but no joy.
Marlon Worthy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vormisto walks into a left hand.
Vormisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worthy manages to avoid it.
Worthy misses with a looping right.
Worthy looks to score with a jab to the body but Vormisto is just out of range.
Worthy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vormisto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worthy.
Vormisto shoots in looking for a takedown but Worthy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vormisto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Worthy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vormisto moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vormisto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worthy misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vormisto throws a left and a right that both miss
and Worthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vormisto forces Worthy back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worthy.
A short uppercut from Worthy.
Vormisto changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Worthy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mosse Vormisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vormisto scores with a sloppy right hand. Worthy should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vormisto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Worthy sprawls well. Worthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vormisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Worthy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vormisto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vormisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vormisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marlon Worthy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vormisto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Worthy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vormisto.
Marlon Worthy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worthy digs a good body shot into Vormisto's ribs.
Worthy connects with a body shot that sends Vormisto's belly button to the back.
Vormisto wants to clinch up but Worthy keeps it at a distance.
Worthy cracks Vormisto with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Worthy misses the target.
Worthy scores with a hook to the body. Vormisto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Worthy avoids the body shot from Vormisto.
Worthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Worthy defending well as Vormisto loads up on a big left hand.
Worthy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vormisto's head.
Worthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vormisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthy.
Vormisto looks to land a left hand but Worthy moved out of range nicely.
Vormisto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Worthy!
Vormisto fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Worthy to the ground. Vormisto is now in Worthy's guard.
Vormisto throws a strike but Worthy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vormisto looking to control.
Worthy being controlled here momentarily.
Vormisto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worthy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Worthy wants to control from the top but Vormisto keeps moving.
Worthy wants to pass the guard but Vormisto is keeping the position.
Worthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Worthy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vormisto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Worthy wants to stand and escape but instead Vormisto has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vormisto wants to control from the top but Worthy keeps moving.
Vormisto content to stall in guard here.
Vormisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Vormisto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vormisto trying to control from Worthy's half guard. Worthy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Vormisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vormisto working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vormisto wants to pass the guard but Worthy is keeping the position.
Vormisto is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mosse Vormisto dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Worthy lands a nice hook to Vormisto's body. Vormisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Worthy misses with a left hand
and Vormisto counters with a straight right hand.
Worthy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vormisto circles away quickly and effectively.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vormisto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Worthy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vormisto has a takedown stuffed.
Vormisto throws a poor cross that misses
and Worthy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Worthy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vormisto misses with a takedown attempt - Worthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Worthy digs a good body shot into Vormisto's ribs.
Nice jab there from Worthy.
Worthy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vormisto.
Vormisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worthy manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worthy misses with a looping right.
Vormisto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worthy manages to avoid it.
Worthy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthy takes a swing at Vormisto's ribcage but misses.
Vormisto wants to clinch up but Worthy keeps it at a distance.
Vormisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthy.
Worthy scores with a shot to the body.
Vormisto fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mosse Vormisto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vormisto misses with a body shot
and Worthy counters with a straight right hand.
Vormisto on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Worthy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vormisto.
Worthy lands with a good body shot.
Worthy missing with a left hand there. Vormisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto scores with a decent looking hook.
Vormisto shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Worthy sprawls well. Worthy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vormisto gets slowly back to his feet.
Vormisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthy.
Worthy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vormistos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vormisto swings for the body but Worthy moves out of range.
Worthy throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worthy. Vormisto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vormisto was well out of range. Poor timing from Worthy.
Worthy throws a body punch but Vormisto moves out of range.
Worthy throws a body punch but Vormisto moves out of range.
Vormisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Worthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Vormisto.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Worthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vormisto cracks Worthy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vormisto looks to clinch
and Worthy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vormisto misses the shot to the body.
Vormisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Worthy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vormisto.
Worthy misses with a low kick.
Vormisto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vormisto clinches with his opponent.
Worthy struggles to land a body shot inside as Vormisto controls his hands.
Vormisto can't find room to land a body shot as Worthy controls the action.
Worthy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vormisto backwards.
Vormisto stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vormisto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vormisto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Worthy on the inside.
Vormisto struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthy controls his hands.
Vormisto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worthy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vormisto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worthy digs a right hand underneath Vormisto's ribcage. Vormisto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vormisto takes a shot to the head.
Worthy blocks an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vormisto prevents a body shot from Worthy.
Worthy wants to stall.
Worthy prevents a body shot from Vormisto.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Worthy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Worthy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Worthy!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marlon Worthy waved his t-shirt featuring Fight Club Clothing est. 09™'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Holden Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Pattinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica Enter Sandman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Holden Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Edward Pattinson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Pattinson avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a wild body kick that Pattinson sees coming a mile off.
Holden Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pattinson on the side of the head.
Pattinson tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Pattinson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pattinson off to one side.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Gracie avoids the head kick by Pattinson.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pattinson.
Gracie misses the jab.
Pattinson wants to clinch
and Gracie counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Pattinson loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
Pattinson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Holden Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Pattinson.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pattinson slips a jab and a cross from Gracie.
Gracie plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pattinson shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pattinson ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pattinson. Pattinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pattinson.
Pattinson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is not content to let Pattinson control the position.
Gracie keeping his opponent close.
Gracie prevents Pattinson from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pattinson trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Pattinson prevents Gracie from escaping the position.
Pattinson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Pattinson drags him back down.
Pattinson trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie is pushing Pattinson's head away, looking to escape. Pattinson manages to hold on to the position though.
Pattinson trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Pattinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie wants to control but Pattinson postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pattinson controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie sneaks out the side door and pushes Pattinson away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pattinson shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pattinson throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Pattinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie scores with a head kick.
Pattinson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pattinson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice shot by Gracie.
Pattinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Pattinson throws a head kick that misses.
Gracie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gracie misses with a leg kick
and Pattinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Pattinson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pattinson tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
Pattinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie motions for Pattinson to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pattinson tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Pattinson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pattinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gracie counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pattinson thinking.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
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!
Gracie lands a jab to Pattinson's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pattinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gracie.
Gracie throws a sloppy head kick
and Pattinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pattinson scores with a leg kick.
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Pattinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Gracie.
Pattinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pattinson throws a head kick that misses.
Pattinson is breathing heavily.
Gracie punishes Pattinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Pattinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gracie sprawls well. Gracie wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pattinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Holden Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Pattinson.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Gracie lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gracie lands the left hand.
Pattinson tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Pattinson is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie cracks Pattinson with a good jab.
Gracie throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
Gracie lands the left hand.
Pattinson throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a cross.
Gracie lands with a hook. Pattinson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gracie lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gracie.
Gracie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pattinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Pattinson avoids them all with ease.
Gracie throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gracie's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pattinson under the eye.
Pattinson misses with a straight left.
Gracie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
Pattinson fails to pull guard.
Pattinson tries to pull guard but Gracie holds him up against the cage and eventually Pattinson drops back down to his feet.
Good body shot from Gracie.
Pattinson jumps guard but Gracie turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie scores with a head kick. Pattinson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pattinson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pattinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pattinson's head backwards.
Pattinson tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Gracie lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Gracie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pattinson. That did some damage!
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but Pattinson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pattinson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gracie finds it's way round the side to connect with Pattinson's head.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pattinson.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gracie fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie lands a head shot.
Pattinson walks into a jab.
Pattinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Pattinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pattinson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gracie pinned against the cage. Gracie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Pattinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie checks a low kick from Pattinson.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
Pattinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gracie lands a big head kick that sends Pattinson tumbling to the mat! Gracie takes a step backwards and waves Pattinson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Pattinson is rocked!
Pattinson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie lands a body shot.
Pattinson is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Pattinson walks straight into a right hand from Gracie - that's dropped him! Gracie jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Pattinson from any more punishment! Pattinson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Holden Gracie!
Holden Gracie retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Holden Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobrisio Herdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gangmo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herdum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Motorhead - Built for Speed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobrisio Herdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gangmo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herdum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Herdum misses with a low kick.
Herdum plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Gangmo Lee has been cut.
Herdum misses with a few strikes there.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Herdum throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with a takedown
and Herdum counters with a nice leg kick.
Herdum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Herdum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Lee looks gassed!
Herdum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Herdum lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Herdum takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Herdum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herdum cracks Lee with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Herdum has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lee to stand back up!
Lee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herdum lands with a thumping leg kick.
Herdum tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Herdum.
Herdum moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Herdum breaks the clinch.
Herdum misses the shot to the body.
Herdum looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Herdum.
A head kick from Herdum lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Herdum.
Herdum scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Herdum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice sprawl there from Herdum as Lee shoots in.
Bobrisio Herdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gangmo Lee.
A combination from Herdum does no damage.
Herdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herdum throws a nice head kick!
Herdum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Herdum thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herdum sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Herdum lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herdum lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Herdum takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Herdum finish him?
Lee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Herdum is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lee.
Herdum throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Herdum counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Herdum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Herdum content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Herdum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Herdum.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Herdum.
Lee blocks a head kick by Herdum.
Herdum rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee takes an elbow to the temple.
Herdum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herdum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Herdum drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herdum wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Herdum controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobrisio Herdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gangmo Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bobrisio Herdum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Herdum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Herdum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Herdum is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Herdum wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herdum wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Herdum is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Herdum is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Herdum tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Bobrisio Herdum wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herdum closes the distance and clinches.
Herdum slows down the pace here.
Lee gets control of Herdum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Herdum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee keeping moving, preventing Herdum from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herdum preventing the sweep.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Herdum pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Herdum from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is looking for a triangle but Herdum pushes his legs off easily.
Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Herdum to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into full guard.
Herdum looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Herdum is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gangmo Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gangmo Lee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Herdum lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee 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.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Herdum.
Herdum turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Herdum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick from Herdum lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Herdum scores with a leg kick.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herdum lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Herdum throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Herdum thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Herdum throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herdum looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herdum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herdum closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Herdum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herdum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herdum closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Herdum tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lee.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Herdum in particular looking to stall.
Herdum stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Herdum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herdum wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herdum wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Herdum should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lee has tightened it up now! Herdum should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gangmo Lee!
After winning the bout, Gangmo Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rehti Ladi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and War Brace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ladi comes to the cage accompanied by You Will Never Walk Alone. Brace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snoop DoGG kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rehti Ladi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, War Brace!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladi throws a lazy body kick
and Brace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good leg kick by Ladi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladi gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Brace to counter with a crisp jab.
Brace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ladi misses with a body shot.
Ladi stuns Brace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brace checks a leg kick.
Ladi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Brace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brace throws a leg kick
and Ladi counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ladi explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Rehti Ladi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brace looks gassed!
Ladi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brace keeps the fight on the outside.
Brace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ladi at a distance.
Ladi scores with a leg kick.
Ladi throws the kick towards the body but Brace avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladi has closed the distance and engaged Brace in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Brace as the two fighters clinch.
Brace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ladi lands a nice uppercut.
Ladi misses with a body punch.
Ladi is working Brace over against the cage.
Ladi missing with knees to the body.
Brace is trying to maintain a safe position but Ladi gets an underhook and turns Brace into the cage.
Ladi drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brace pulls his leg out and moves away.
Brace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ladi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ladi digs a good hook to Brace's body.
Ladi fakes the leg kick and cracks Brace in the body.
Ladi throws a front kick that sends Brace stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brace moves out of range of the body kick from Ladi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ladi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ladi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ladi rushes Brace and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ladi tries to throw a body punch but Brace avoids it by throwing Ladi back against the cage.
Brace can't break the clinch.
Ladi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ladi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brace.
Brace looking to slow down the pace here.
Ladi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ladi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ladi pushes Brace back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ladi scores with a shot to the side of Brace's head.
Ladi tries to work over Brace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ladi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brace backwards.
Ladi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brace's elbow.
Ladi blocks a body shot from Brace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brace prevents it.
Ladi digs a right hand underneath Brace's ribcage. Brace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ladi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ladi's elbow.
Ladi can't find room to land a body shot as Brace controls the action.
Ladi throws an elbow that misses.
Brace dodges an elbow strike from Ladi.
Ladi presses Brace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ladi presses Brace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ladi misses with a body punch.
Ladi jumps guard but Brace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rehti Ladi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ladi.
Brace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ladi missing with knees to the body.
Ladi'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.
Ladi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ladi lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ladi as the two fighters clinch.
Ladi prevents a body shot from Brace.
Ladi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ladi lands with a right to the head.
Ladi tries a body shot but Brace blocks it.
Ladi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brace.
A body shot lands from Ladi.
Ladi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ladi lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ladi on the inside.
Ladi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ladi lands a nice uppercut.
Ladi tries to throw a body punch but Brace avoids it by throwing Ladi back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ladi tries to work over Brace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ladi.
Ladi tries a body shot but Brace blocks it.
Ladi tries to throw a body punch but Brace avoids it by throwing Ladi back against the cage.
Ladi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rehti Ladi 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.
Ladi has closed the distance and engaged Brace in a clinch.
Ladi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ladi is working Brace over against the cage.
Ladi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ladi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brace can do to turn this around?
Ladi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ladi gets through Brace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ladi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brace's elbow.
Brace tries to circle away but Ladi has him pinned against the cage.
Ladi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brace wants to get back to striking at distance but Ladi won't allow it.
Brace wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brace avoids a wild elbow strike from Ladi.
A knee to the head by Ladi.
Brace blocks the elbow strike.
Brace prevents a body shot from Ladi.
Brace wants to take the fight to the mat but Ladi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Ladi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ladi tries to work over Brace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brace is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ladi can't find room to land a body shot as Brace controls the action.
Brace misses with a punch on the inside.
Ladi trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Brace.
Ladi has Brace pressed against the cage, preventing Brace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brace displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ladi up against the cage.
Brace is trying to push Ladi away but Ladi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ladi lands a nice uppercut.
Ladi lands a right hand.
Ladi lands with a right to the head.
Ladi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ladi is leaning against Brace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brace prevents a body shot from Ladi.
Brace takes a shot to the head.
Ladi lands an elbow that stopped Brace in his tracks for a moment.
Brace tries to break free but Ladi pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brace tries to stall but Ladi uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ladi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ladi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brace controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brace is defending well for now.
Ladi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ladi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ladi gets through Brace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ladi can't find room to land a body shot as Brace controls the action.
Ladi lands a left hand.
Ladi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brace controls his hands.
Ladi lands a left hand.
Brace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ladi wants to clinch up but Brace keeps it at a distance.
Ladi thows a body shot but no joy.
Ladi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ladi tries to close the distance and clinch but Brace swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brace walks into a jab.
Ladi slips a straight right by Brace.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ladi. Brace shrugs it off though.
Ladi connects with a high kick.
Brace is rocked!
Ladi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ladi with a nice cross.
Brace is still on wobbly legs! Can Ladi finish him?
Brace on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rehti Ladi is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ladi tries to clinch but Brace moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ladi.
Brace seems to have recovered his senses.
Ladi scores with a nice body kick.
Brace on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ladi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brace has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brace blocks a head kick by Ladi.
Ladi misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ladi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brace if he has to take too many more of those.
Ladi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Come on Ladi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Brace has a couple of punches blocked by Ladi.
Ladi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brace backwards.
Ladi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brace wants to stall.
Ladi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ladi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ladi tries to work over Brace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Ladi.
Brace has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ladi.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brace tries to work over Ladi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ladi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ladi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brace blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rehti Ladi dominated that second round.
That's time! Ladi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brace throws a jab but it's blocked by Ladi.
Ladi is looking to wear down Brace with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ladi thumps Brace with a low kick.
Ladi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brace takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ladi.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ladi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brace steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ladi. That one must have hurt.
Ladi scores with a leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ladi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ladi tries a head kick but it misses.
Brace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ladi fakes the leg kick and cracks Brace in the body.
Ladi fakes the leg kick and cracks Brace in the body.
Brace's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ladi lands with a nice body kick.
Ladi throws a wild body kick that Brace sees coming a mile off.
Brace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ladi closes the distance and clinches.
Brace working aggressively here.
Rehti Ladi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Ladi.
Ladi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brace has had enough of the clinch but Ladi keeps him there for the moment.
Brace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brace blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brace avoids a wild elbow strike from Ladi.
Brace prevents a body shot from Ladi.
Brace tries to break free but Ladi pushes him back against the cage.
Ladi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ladi scores with a shot to the side of Brace's head.
Ladi lands a nice elbow.
Ladi misses with a punch to the body.
Ladi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brace blocks a body shot from Ladi.
Ladi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brace tries a body shot but Ladi blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Ladi as the two fighters clinch.
Ladi lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brace.
Ladi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ladi lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ladi.
Ladi lands a left hand.
Ladi presses Brace against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ladi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ladi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ladi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ladi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ladi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ladi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brace's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ladi misses with a punch on the inside.
Ladi struggles to land a body shot inside as Brace controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ladi can't find room to land a body shot as Brace controls the action.
Brace tries to circle away but Ladi has him pinned against the cage.
Brace is trying to break the clinch but Ladi has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ladi.
Ladi lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Ladi.
Brace prevents a body shot from Ladi.
Ladi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brace backwards.
Ladi drops Brace onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Brace is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ladi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Brace with a big uppercut! Brace tries to clinch up but Ladi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Brace to the mat! Brace covers up and Ladi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rehti Ladi!
Rehti Ladi retains his middleweight title!
Rehti Ladi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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