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HERO 31: Pacquiao vs Mustonen PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Tandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davor Langerholc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tandy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hysteria - Muse. The key to victory for Rob Tandy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Tandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Davor Langerholc!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tandy tries to clinch but Langerholc moves away
and Langerholc counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tandy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tandy pulls Langerholc into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Langerholc not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Langerholc slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tandy tries to improve position but can't.
Langerholc lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tandy tries to bench press Langerholc off him but Langerholc keeps the position.
Tandy struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Langerholc politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Langerholc prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tandy struggling a bit here.
Langerholc is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langerholc working the head and body with strikes.
Langerholc lands a nice forearm strike.
Tandy is pushing Langerholc's head away, looking to escape. Langerholc manages to hold on to the position though.
Langerholc is staying tight to Tandy's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tandy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langerholc on the ground.
Langerholc in side control lands a decent elbow.
Langerholc lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tandy down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langerholc taking a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Langerholc working away.
Tandy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tandy is trying to stand up here but Langerholc is controlling him well.
Langerholc has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Langerholc is working for a submission of some sort.
Langerholc seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Tandy is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Davor Langerholc!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Orsini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mertsi Peltola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orsini comes to the cage accompanied by Era. Peltola is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sonne. Gabriel Orsini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Orsini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mertsi Peltola!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltola looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Orsini is fending him off so far but Peltola persists. Nope, Orsini circles away and we're back to standing.
Peltola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Peltola misses with a straight right.
Peltola misses with a straight right.
Orsini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Peltola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mertsi Peltola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltola fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Orsini to the ground. Peltola is now in Orsini's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
Peltola pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orsini is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peltola throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltola landing some decent shots from guard.
Orsini keeping moving, preventing Peltola from controlling successfully.
Orsini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Peltola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orsini seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Peltola cracks Orsini with a solid left hand.
Peltola slips nicely into half guard.
Peltola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orsini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Peltola.
Peltola wants to pass to mount but Orsini is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is looking to control Peltola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Orsini avoid being mounted?
Orsini moves into full guard.
Orsini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Peltola puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsini is trying to get back to full guard.
Orsini wants to get back to his feet.
Peltola is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Peltola connects with a nice short shot to Orsini's temple.
Peltola scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peltola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Orsini keeps working.
Peltola passes the guard and advances to mount!
Peltola lands a big shot there that rocks Orsini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Gabriel Orsini has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice elbow there by Peltola.
Peltola lands with some strikes.
Peltola postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Orsini out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Peltola goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mertsi Peltola!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mertsi Peltola waved his t-shirt featuring Brute's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Byhenikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maarten De Kaizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Byhenikov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Britney Spears - Piece Of Me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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158 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Byhenikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maarten De Kaizer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Kaizer misses with an uppercut.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from De Kaizer.
De Kaizer scores with a jab. Byhenikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maarten De Kaizer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byhenikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Byhenikov moves out of range as De Kaizer strikes.
De Kaizer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byhenikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Kaizer dives in and scores a takedown into Byhenikov's guard.
De Kaizer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Byhenikov being controlled here, momentarily.
De Kaizer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Kaizer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Kaizer advances to half guard.
De Kaizer is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Byhenikov!
De Kaizer thowing shots but they're missing.
De Kaizer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
De Kaizer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Kaizer scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by De Kaizer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Kaizer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
De Kaizer looking to finish Byhenikov with some ground and pound. This is bad for Byhenikov!
Byhenikov tries to reverse the position but De Kaizer maintains control.
De Kaizer dominating with strikes here.
De Kaizer working Byhenikov over with strikes here.
De Kaizer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Byhenikov's face.
De Kaizer controlling from mount.
De Kaizer cracks Byhenikov with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
De Kaizer content just to control the position here.
De Kaizer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Byhenikov?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
De Kaizer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Kaizer controlling the position easily from mount.
De Kaizer working Byhenikov over with strikes here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Kaizer working away from the top, dropping strikes.
De Kaizer dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maarten De Kaizer dominated that round.
That's time! Byhenikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Byhenikov misses with a low kick.
De Kaizer connects with a crisp jab.
Byhenikov misses with a wild body shot.
Byhenikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Byhenikov throws a series of punches but De Kaizer moves out of range.
Byhenikov ducks under a wild hook from De Kaizer.
Some wild striking there from Byhenikov.
De Kaizer scores with a nice right hand.
De Kaizer misses with a looping right.
De Kaizer scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Kaizer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Byhenikov's guard.
De Kaizer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
De Kaizer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De Kaizer tries to free his leg and advance position but Byhenikov is retaining full guard.
De Kaizer landing with the ground and pound.
De Kaizer scoring with some ground and pound.
De Kaizer preventing the sweep.
De Kaizer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer with a nice head shot there.
De Kaizer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Kaizer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
De Kaizer working some strikes from top position.
De Kaizer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
De Kaizer chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Kaizer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maarten De Kaizer has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Kaizer is looking to work some ground and pound but Byhenikov has wrist control.
De Kaizer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer pushing down on Byhenikov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Byhenikov regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from De Kaizer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Kaizer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byhenikov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Kaizer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De Kaizer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer with a nice head shot there.
De Kaizer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Kaizer throws a big right hand that misses.
De Kaizer throwing strikes but missing.
De Kaizer connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Kaizer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Kaizer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maarten De Kaizer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Byhenikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Kaizer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Byhenikov won't be happy with that.
De Kaizer lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
De Kaizer lands a few punches from side control.
Byhenikov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Byhenikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Kaizer on the ground.
De Kaizer looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Kaizer lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byhenikov is in a horrible position here. De Kaizer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
De Kaizer breaks from Byhenikov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Byhenikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Byhenikov tries to get out of the position.
De Kaizer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Byhenikov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Kaizer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De Kaizer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! De Kaizer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Byhenikov is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De Kaizer landing strikes from the mount.
Igor Byhenikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Byhenikov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Kaizer lands a big shot there that rocks Byhenikov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
De Kaizer working Byhenikov over with strikes here.
De Kaizer with good strikes from the mount here!
De Kaizer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
De Kaizer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Kaizer landing strikes from the mount.
De Kaizer loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Byhenikov scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from De Kaizer land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. De Kaizer stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maarten De Kaizer!
A victorious Maarten De Kaizer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madison Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant comes to the cage accompanied by donald wheres your troosers. Lesnar has chosen Fort Minor - Remember The Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Madison Grant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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268 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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285 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Madison Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Lesnar!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar misses with a head kick.
Grant connects with a body shot.
Lesnar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Madison Grant has been cut.
Grant moves out of range of the strikes.
Grant gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lesnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Grant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lesnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant is controlling Lesnar's posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnar advances position into side control!
Grant sneaks back into half guard.
Lesnar winds up and cracks Grant with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Grant's hands, connecting with Grant's forehead.
Lesnar is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lesnar looking to pass the guard.
Lesnar is looking to advance position but Grant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lesnar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Grant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lesnar is working to get back to half guard.
Grant tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grant looking to isolate an arm here. Lesnar doesn't see it coming and as Grant extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Grant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Madison Grant!
A victorious Madison Grant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Nate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrzej Rostowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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147 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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146 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Nate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Rostowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rostowski but Rostowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nate fails to land the takedown.
Rostowski stuffs the takedown attempt from Nate. Nate gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Nate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nate bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rostowski is looking to reverse the position.
Nate controls the position from side control.
Rostowski is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rostowski defending against the ground and pound.
Nate looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rostowski manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nate's best efforts.
Nate trying to control the action but Rostowski is working from the bottom.
Rostowski is looking for a sweep. Nate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nate with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rostowski wants to get back to full guard.
Rostowski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rostowski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nate's guard.
Nate wants to stand and escape but Rostowski is having none of it.
Rostowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rostowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rostowski won't allow Nate to get back to his feet.
Nate is looking to stand back up but Rostowski counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nate.
Rostowski seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Nate is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andrzej Rostowski!
An out of breath and clearly excited Andrzej Rostowski thanked Outkast Clothing Line for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacek Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range.
Kowalski drives through and clinches with Lapu against the cage.
Lapu is looking to break free of the clinch but Kowalski has double underhooks.
Lapu has clasped his hands together around Kowalski's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lapu wants to stand but Kowalski is controlling his arm.
Kowalski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lapu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kowalski keeps working.
Lapu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kowalski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lapu's guard.
Kowalski with a nice head shot there.
Lapu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kowalski works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lapu is trying desperately to improve position.
Kowalski landing shots from mount.
Kowalski lands with some strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lapu is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski controlling his opponent.
Kowalski working for a guillotine from mount but Lapu is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kowalski landing punches.
Lapu tries to lock up and control but Kowalski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lapu taking shots to the head.
Lapu takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lapu is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kowalski looking for a guillotine from mount but Lapu is having none of it.
Kowalski is landing with some decent strikes but Lapu is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapu can't escape the position.
Kowalski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lapu's face.
BOOM! Kowalski connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Kowalski breaks from Lapu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kowalski scoring with strikes but Lapu is staying in there.
Lapu is rocked!
Kowalski looking to finish Lapu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lapu!
Oh Lapu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kowalski lands a big elbow - Lapu is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Lapu is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jacek Kowalski!
Jacek Kowalski 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hans Olson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darcy Verot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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20
137 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hans Olson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darcy Verot!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verot tries to bum rush Olson with a series of wild strikes but Olson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Verot tries to bum rush Olson with a series of wild strikes but Olson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Verot to the ground. Olson is now in Verot's guard.
Olson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Olson wants to pass the guard but Verot is keeping the position.
Olson won't allow Verot to get back to his feet.
Olson tries to free his leg and advance position but Verot is retaining full guard.
Olson throws a big right hand that misses.
Olson lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Verot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Olson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Verot's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson is in close to Verot's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Olson tries to free his leg and advance position but Verot is retaining full guard.
Olson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Olson throwing strikes from guard but Verot blocks nicely.
Olson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Olson throwing strikes from guard but Verot blocks nicely.
Olson throws a big right hand that misses.
Olson pushing down on Verot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson controlling the action here.
Olson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Verot's head.
Olson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Olson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Verot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Olson.
Olson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Olson is taking a breather. Verot says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Olson.
Olson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Olson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Verot's head.
Olson works his way into full mount!
Verot wants to get back to his feet.
Olson scoring with strikes but Verot is staying in there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olson controlling from mount.
Olson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Olson controlling the pace for now.
Olson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olson content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Olson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Verot!
Olson connects with an inside leg kick.
Verot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Verot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Olson.
A punch combination from Verot misses.
Olson rushes Verot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Verot wants to get back to striking at distance but Olson won't allow it.
Olson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Olson fails to land.
Olson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verot is trying to break the clinch but Olson has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Olson to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans Olson.
Olson slips a jab and a cross from Verot.
Verot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Verot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Verot throws a series of punches but Olson avoids them all with ease.
Olson drives through and clinches with Verot against the cage.
Olson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Verot's efforts to push away.
Olson has Verot pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Verot manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Olson has Verot pressed against the cage, preventing Verot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olson stalling against the cage.
Verot prevents a body shot from Olson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Olson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Verot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Verot is trying to break free.
Verot has had enough of the clinch but Olson keeps him there for the moment.
Olson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Verot backwards.
Olson throws a punch but it's blocked by Verot.
Verot wants to break free but Olson has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hans Olson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Olson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Olson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Verot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Verot slips a jab from Olson.
Olson slips a jab and a cross from Verot.
Verot staying out of range there.
Verot throws a right hand that Olson ducks under and follows up with a left that Olson also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Verot. Those never looked like landing.
Verot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Verot throws a series of punches but Olson moves out of range.
Olson misses with a straight left.
Verot throws a series of punches but Olson moves out of range.
Olson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Olson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Olson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Verot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Verot is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Olson breaks from Verot's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson landing strikes from the mount and Verot is in trouble!
Verot is bucking up trying to escape but Olson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Olson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Olson lands with some strikes.
Olson controlling the pace for now.
Olson landing strikes from the mount and Verot is in trouble!
Hans Olson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Olson with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Olson lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Olson 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.
Olson landing punches.
Olson controlling the position easily from mount.
Olson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Olson lands with some strikes.
Verot is rocked!
Olson controlling his opponent.
Verot is still in real trouble! Can Olson finish him?
BOOM! Olson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Olson lands a big elbow - Verot is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Verot is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hans Olson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roddy Piper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramone comes to the cage accompanied by Loco Chico by Ill Nino. The crowd seem to be enjoying Piper's choice of entrance music: Scotland yard by The Ramones. 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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26
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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27
265 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razor Ramone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roddy Piper!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piper closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ramone did well to prevent Piper getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Piper wants to stand but Ramone has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ramone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Piper stalling.
Ramone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Piper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Piper is thwarting Ramone's attempts to control the position.
Piper wants to stand but Ramone has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Ramone trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramone controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramone wants to control but Piper is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramone makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ramone.
Ramone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piper defends well.
Piper tries to stand but Ramone is controlling from the bottom.
Piper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Piper really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ramone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piper defends well.
Piper would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piper wants to stand but Ramone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ramone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Piper is aware though and is defending well.
Ramone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Piper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ramone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Piper defends it easily.
Piper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramone is keeping the position for now.
Ramone being controlled here, momentarily.
Piper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Piper controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ramone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Piper defends well.
Piper is looking to stand up but Ramone won't let him.
Piper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Piper decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ramone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Razor Ramone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramone looks to land a combination but Piper avoids it well.
Piper shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Piper was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramone tries to hold on but Piper postures up.
Ramone working to try and regain half guard.
Piper stands up from mount. Strange move.
Ramone throws a hook but Piper avoids it easily.
Ramone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ramone throws an overhand right that lands on Piper's shoulder, as Piper tries to avoid the shot.
Piper lands a body shot.
Piper with a nice cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramone just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramone misses with a hook. Piper ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramone dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Piper does no damage.
Piper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramone.
Piper connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Piper loads up on a big right hand but Ramone slips the punch.
Ramone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Piper slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Ramone misses.
Ramone looks to throw the jab but Piper is out of range.
Piper misses with a body shot.
Piper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Razor Ramone has been cut.
Ramone lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramone cracks the inside of Piper's front leg.
Ramone throws a chopping leg kick but Piper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ramone throws a looping overhand right but Piper ducks down to avoid it.
Ramone scores with a one two! Piper had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper lands a jab-cross combination.
Ramone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramone scores with a head kick.
Ramone lands with a nice body punch.
Decent striking displayed by Ramone there.
Ramone misses with a body shot.
Piper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Piper uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Piper. Those never looked like landing.
Ramone throws a hook but Piper avoids it easily.
Ramone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piper shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ramone is trying to defend but Piper finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Piper seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piper tries to stand and escape but Ramone is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ramone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piper pulls his head out easily.
Piper tries to stand and escape but Ramone is controlling the position.
Ramone trying to control but Piper postures up.
Piper is pressing down on Ramone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramone is holding on for now.
Ramone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramone looking for submissions off his back.
Ramone actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Ramone actively working from the bottom here.
Piper controlling the action here.
Ramone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Piper stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Piper misses with a double jab.
Piper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ramone lands with a straight right. Piper didn't see that one coming.
Piper misses with a double jab.
Piper slips a jab and a cross from Ramone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Piper there.
Nice shot by Ramone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piper takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Piper uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramone.
Ramone loads up on a big right hand but Piper slips the punch.
Ramone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramone scores with a three punch combo!
Ramone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramone connects with a body shot.
Ramone connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramone.
Ramone throws a hook to the side of Piper's head but Piper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Piper checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Razor Ramone will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Razor Ramone's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Piper lands with a right that hurts Ramone. Ramone looks to clinch but Piper throws a short knee that drops Ramone. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Roddy Piper!
A pretty intense looking Roddy Piper took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Fei Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake James has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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20
278 lbs
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26
275 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Fei Hong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fei Hong is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
Fei Hong throws out a loose jab but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fei Hong tries to clinch but James moves out of range.
James is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fei Hong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
James looks for a takedown but Fei Hong sprawls well.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fei Hong avoids the body shot from James.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fei Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Fei Hong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fei Hong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Fei Hong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Fei Hong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fei Hong'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.
Fei Hong throws an elbow but it misses.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fei Hong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fei Hong lands an elbow inside.
James tries for a takedown but Fei Hong manages to get underhooks.
James takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fei Hong regains guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
James postures up in Fei Hong's guard and throws a big left but Fei Hong blocks it.
James preventing the sweep.
Fei Hong keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Fei Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James stands and throws Fei Hong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fei Hong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
James throws a strike aimed at the side of Fei Hong's head but Fei Hong avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
James is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fei Hong has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fei Hong can do anything to dispel that myth.
James throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fei Hong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on James's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for James! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Fei Hong has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake James!
A less than humble Jake James misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joonas Mustonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Manny Pacquiao has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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167 cm
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140 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Manny Pacquiao!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joonas Mustonen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacquiao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pacquiao shoots in but Mustonen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses.
Mustonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mustonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown
and Mustonen counters with a right hand to the body.
Mustonen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pacquiao's waist but Pacquiao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mustonen off to one side.
Mustonen throws a combination. Pacquiao tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mustonen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joonas Mustonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mustonen scores with a three punch combo!
Pacquiao fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mustonen connects with a body shot.
Mustonen tests Pacquiao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mustonen lands a nice hook to Pacquiao's body. Pacquiao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Mustonen. Beautiful body shot.
Mustonen thuds a left hand into Pacquiao's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen throws a head kick that misses.
Mustonen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mustonen scores with a body shot.
Mustonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pacquiao rather than just go for the knockout.
Mustonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacquiao doesn't seem bothered though.
Pacquiao tries to move into range but Mustonen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pacquiao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pacquiao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mustonen lands a nice hook to Pacquiao's body. Pacquiao takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mustonen digs a good body shot into Pacquiao's ribs.
Mustonen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pacquiao pinned against the cage. Pacquiao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mustonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mustonen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pacquiao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pacquiao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mustonen.
Mustonen works Pacquiao's body with a nice hook.
Mustonen tests Pacquiao's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mustonen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pacquiao's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mustonen is looking to take a break and control but Pacquiao is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mustonen seems to be looking for submissions.
Mustonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mustonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacquiao defends it well.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustonen pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Mustonen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pacquiao shoots in for a double leg but Mustonen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown by Mustonen or perhaps it was just good defense by Pacquiao which made him look bad.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mustonen dives in and scores a takedown into Pacquiao's guard.
Pacquiao working for a triangle but Mustonen defends it easily.
Mustonen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pacquiao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mustonen has managed to get both his arms back between Pacquiao's legs - danger averted.
Mustonen stands and throws Pacquiao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pacquiao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mustonen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao is working hard here to advance position.
Mustonen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pacquiao manages to get back to half guard.
Mustonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Mustonen eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen is looking for a kimura but Pacquiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mustonen to get the leverage.
Mustonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pacquiao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustonen pulls his head out easily.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mustonen is trying to control. Pacquiao wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mustonen tries to pass to full mount but Pacquiao defends it.
Mustonen is looking for a kimura but Pacquiao is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mustonen to get the leverage.
Mustonen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pacquiao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mustonen seems to be working for a kimura but Pacquiao defends the submission attempt.
Mustonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Pacquiao is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mustonen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pacquiao does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pacquiao looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Mustonen pushes past his half guard into mount!
Mustonen trying to control but Pacquiao is having none of it.
Pacquiao regains half guard.
Mustonen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pacquiao is just riding it out for now. Mustonen eventually gives up the hold.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustonen pulls his head out easily.
Mustonen prevents Pacquiao from improving his position.
Pacquiao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mustonen pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustonen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mustonen wants to control the pace but Pacquiao is squirming around nicely.
Mustonen with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Mustonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pacquiao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mustonen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pacquiao has time to react.
Pacquiao gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mustonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mustonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pacquiao at a distance.
Pacquiao fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mustonen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pacquiao takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mustonen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pacquiao on the side of the head.
Mustonen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pacquiao.
Mustonen connects with a right hand. Pacquiao shakes it off.
Nice body punch from Mustonen.
Mustonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mustonen throws a sloppy head kick and Pacquiao moves out of range easily.
Mustonen lands a nice shot to the body.
Mustonen works Pacquiao's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen scores with a hook to the body. Pacquiao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mustonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mustonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mustonen throws a good cross that connects.
Mustonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacquiao doesn't seem bothered though.
Pacquiao misses with a takedown attempt
and Mustonen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Pacquiao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Mustonen.
Mustonen lands a really nice looking cross but Pacquiao seems unphased.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mustonen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mustonen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mustonen seems to be working for a kimura but Pacquiao defends the submission attempt.
Mustonen is working for a kimura but Pacquiao is defending it quite comfortably.
Pacquiao is refusing to be controlled, as Mustonen sits in half guard.
Pacquiao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao looking for submissions off his back.
Pacquiao is defending against the submission attempts here by Mustonen.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pacquiao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mustonen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mustonen trying to control from half guard but Pacquiao is working away.
Mustonen seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joonas Mustonen really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manny Pacquiao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Pacquiao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mustonen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacquiao doesn't seem bothered though.
Mustonen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mustonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pacquiao momentarily.
Joonas Mustonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown by Pacquiao or perhaps it was just good defense by Mustonen which made him look bad.
Mustonen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mustonen works Pacquiao's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mustonen quickly recovers to half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Mustonen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pacquiao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pacquiao's back!
Joonas Mustonen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pacquiao tries to break free.
Mustonen is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Pacquiao taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mustonen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joonas Mustonen!
Joonas Mustonen is the new bantamweight champion!
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