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IMMA: 5th round PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randell Wild (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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175 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randell Wild!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brady is looking to clinch.
Brady is looking to clinch.
Brady is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brady tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wild counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brady is looking to stand up but Wild isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brady wants to stand up but Wild is controlling him.
Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brady scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Brady wants to clinch.
Brady wants to clinch but Wild slips to the side
and Wild counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Brady's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wild drops back looking for a leg! Brady is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brady manages to kick Wild off! Wild jumps back into Brady's guard.
Wild thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wild drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wild as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Brady screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wild! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Randell Wild!
After the fight, Randell Wild was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angry Jabberwocky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Make Munalukko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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179 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Angry Jabberwocky!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jabberwocky takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Munalukko as Jabberwocky shoots in.
Munalukko misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Munalukko misses with a body punch.
Munalukko has a couple of punches blocked by Jabberwocky.
Jabberwocky has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Munalukko is trying to keep an underhook but Jabberwocky manages to get the takedown into half 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jabberwocky is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munalukko is trying to maintain the position but Jabberwocky is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabberwocky scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jabberwocky is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jabberwocky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jabberwocky controlling the action here.
Jabberwocky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Munalukko defending well though.
Munalukko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jabberwocky on the ground.
Jabberwocky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jabberwocky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabberwocky frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jabberwocky breaks from Munalukko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jabberwocky putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munalukko is bucking up trying to escape but Jabberwocky cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jabberwocky punishing his opponent with strikes.
Munalukko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jabberwocky in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Munalukko takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jabberwocky controlling from the full mount.
Jabberwocky landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabberwocky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jabberwocky lands a heavy elbow.
Jabberwocky controlling from mount.
Jabberwocky connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Munalukko keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabberwocky landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jabberwocky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabberwocky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Munalukko looks a forlorn figure.
Jabberwocky avoids the attempt from Munalukko to control.
Munalukko manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munalukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jabberwocky lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry Jabberwocky dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munalukko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jabberwocky moves away.
Jabberwocky moves forwards but Munalukko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jabberwocky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jabberwocky has picked Munalukko up - he's going for a ride! Jabberwocky dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Jabberwocky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jabberwocky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jabberwocky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jabberwocky working Munalukko over with strikes.
Munalukko is looking for a sweep. Jabberwocky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko trying to control from the bottom.
Munalukko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Munalukko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jabberwocky scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jabberwocky controlling the action here.
Jabberwocky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munalukko is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jabberwocky scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabberwocky sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jabberwocky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jabberwocky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Munalukko wants to improve his position but Jabberwocky is controlling well.
Jabberwocky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jabberwocky content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabberwocky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Munalukko wants to control the action here but instead Jabberwocky manages to pass to full mount!
Jabberwocky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Munalukko in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jabberwocky landing shots from mount.
Jabberwocky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jabberwocky controlling from mount.
Jabberwocky working Munalukko over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jabberwocky landing punches.
Jabberwocky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jabberwocky scoring with strikes but Munalukko is staying in there.
Jabberwocky tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Munalukko is looking to improve his position but Jabberwocky isn't that keen on the idea.
Jabberwocky controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jabberwocky punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angry Jabberwocky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jabberwocky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Munalukko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Munalukko prevents the takedown attempt.
Jabberwocky has clasped his hands together around Munalukko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jabberwocky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munalukko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jabberwocky cracks Munalukko with a big elbow.
Munalukko taking a bit of punishment here - Jabberwocky scoring with strikes.
Jabberwocky is staying tight to Munalukko's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jabberwocky cracks Munalukko with a big right hand but Munalukko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabberwocky scoring with punches and elbows.
Munalukko wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Munalukko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jabberwocky is chipping away with strikes.
Munalukko taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jabberwocky is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jabberwocky cracks Munalukko with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jabberwocky cracks Munalukko with a big right hand but Munalukko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jabberwocky working the body and head with strikes.
Jabberwocky landing a few strikes.
Jabberwocky lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jabberwocky taking a breather here.
Jabberwocky landing strikes.
Jabberwocky cracks Munalukko with a big right hand but Munalukko just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jabberwocky controlling from side mount.
Angry Jabberwocky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munalukko is trying to buck Jabberwocky off.
Jabberwocky in side control lands a decent elbow.
Make Munalukko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jabberwocky remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jabberwocky grinds an elbow into Munalukko's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Munalukko wants to get back to his feet.
Jabberwocky controlling from side mount.
Angry Jabberwocky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Angry Jabberwocky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jabberwocky 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angry Jabberwocky!
Our winner, Angry Jabberwocky, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeth Zeth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yeth Zeth has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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204 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yeth Zeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tommy Price!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zeth throws a hook to the side of Price's head but Price sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Price is looking to land body kicks.
Zeth lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Price circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Price.
Price cracks a nice hook into Zeth's ribs.
Price rushes Zeth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zeth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zeth can't get the takedown.
Zeth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Price avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zeth jumps guard but Price stands there with Zeth around his waist. Zeth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yeth Zeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zeth tries for a takedown but Price manages to get underhooks.
Zeth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Price is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Price breaks the clinch.
Zeth darts in and clinches Price up against the cage.
Zeth tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeth is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Price is defending well.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeth is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Price lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zeth takes a shot to the head.
Price stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Price dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Price makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Price lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Price creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Price as the two fighters clinch.
Price using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Price stalling the fight.
Price is pressed up against the cage. Zeth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Price down to the mat. Price avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Price cracks Zeth with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zeth looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Price finish him?
Zeth is rocked!
Price steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Zeth is out on his feet! Price sets himself and nearly takes Zeth's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tommy Price!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salim Al Muri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laurent Delacroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Laurent Delacroux has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Salim Al Muri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Laurent Delacroux!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delacroux throws out a leg kick but Al Muri moves out of range and Delacroux only half commits.
Delacroux throws a head kick but Al Muri moves out of range.
Delacroux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al Muri looking to score a takedown here. Delacroux is defending well but Al Muri drives through and ends up in Delacroux's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Muri preventing the sweep.
Al Muri is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Al Muri throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Muri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Delacroux can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Muri trying to control but Delacroux is working from the bottom.
Al Muri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Al Muri throws a big elbow that misses.
Al Muri slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delacroux struggling a bit here.
Al Muri scoring with punches from side control.
Delacroux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Muri working the head and body with strikes.
Al Muri cracks Delacroux with a big elbow.
Delacroux really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Muri. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Delacroux is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Al Muri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Delacroux is trying to control Al Muri's posture but Al Muri avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Muri is chipping away with strikes.
Al Muri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Al Muri in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Al Muri looks up at the clock and then as Delacroux takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Al Muri smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delacroux can't do much from the bottom here.
Al Muri wants to control but Delacroux is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Muri landing strikes.
Al Muri landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Muri landing strikes.
Delacroux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Delacroux looks gassed!
Al Muri lands a few punches from side control.
Delacroux is rocked!
Delacroux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Delacroux is still in real trouble! Can Al Muri finish him?
Al Muri working the ground and pound.
Delacroux tries to improve position but can't.
Delacroux seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Muri scores with a couple of short elbows.
Al Muri working the head and body with strikes.
Delacroux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Al Muri lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Al Muri cracks Delacroux with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Al Muri immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Delacroux is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Al Muri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Salim Al Muri!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiss My Ass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy McRandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kiss My Ass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andy McRandy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRandy avoids a punch combination nicely.
McRandy slips under a jab from My Ass.
McRandy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McRandy lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McRandy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McRandy content to stall in guard here.
My Ass is working an open guard so McRandy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
My Ass throws a left and a right that both miss
and McRandy counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRandy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
McRandy decides to stand back up.
My Ass tries for a takedown but McRandy circles away easily
so McRandy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
McRandy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRandy gets to his feet. My Ass looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McRandy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from My Ass.
My Ass gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRandy prevents My Ass from getting back to his feet.
McRandy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRandy looking to pass the guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Andy McRandy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from McRandy. No joy for My Ass on that attempt.
No joy there for My Ass, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McRandy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McRandy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McRandy winds up and cracks My Ass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRandy works his way into side control.
McRandy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McRandy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
My Ass can't do much from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
My Ass prevents McRandy from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy McRandy 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.
My Ass misses with a looping right.
My Ass just misses with a punch to the body.
My Ass loads up on a big right hand but McRandy slips the punch.
My Ass tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McRandy was well out of range. Poor timing from My Ass.
McRandy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McRandy stalling.
McRandy has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McRandy scoring with strikes but My Ass is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRandy fails to advance to My Ass's back.
My Ass is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McRandy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McRandy controlling from mount.
McRandy looking to finish My Ass with some ground and pound. This is bad for My Ass!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRandy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The referee warns My Ass that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McRandy controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRandy lands with some strikes.
My Ass is rocked!
My Ass knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McRandy on the ground.
McRandy controlling from the full mount.
McRandy cracks My Ass with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy McRandy!
Andy McRandy took some time post fight to say the following; 'Kiss my ass? More like 'kick my ass' - and I did. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Van Der Straeten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyle Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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275 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robin Van Der Straeten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lyle Simans!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Der Straeten. Simans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simans closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Der Straeten did well to prevent Simans getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Simans escapes and gets back to his feet.
Van Der Straeten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simans moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simans shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Der Straeten tries to sprawl out of it but Simans keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Der Straeten manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Der Straeten throws a right hand that Simans ducks under and follows up with a left that Simans also avoids with ease.
A combination from Van Der Straeten does no damage.
Simans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Van Der Straeten's face as Simans controls the position.
Simans trying to control the action but Van Der Straeten is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simans remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simans decides to stand back up.
Simans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Der Straeten.
No luck for Simans with that takedown attempt.
Simans manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Van Der Straeten on his heels. He'll look to pass Van Der Straeten's guard now, I'm sure.
Simans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Der Straeten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Simans is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans stands and steps away. Van Der Straeten gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Van Der Straeten throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Van Der Straeten misses.
Van Der Straeten looks to land a left hand but Simans moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Simans misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Straeten lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Simans circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Van Der Straeten does no damage.
Simans throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Der Straeten swats away the attempt to clinch by Simans.
Simans fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Van Der Straeten to the ground. Simans is now in Van Der Straeten's guard.
Van Der Straeten looking to control.
Simans prevents Van Der Straeten from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans passes Van Der Straeten's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Simans performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Der Straeten knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Simans on the ground.
Simans seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Van Der Straeten is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lyle Simans!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crash Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Will Lose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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216 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Crash Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 23 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, I Will Lose!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy clobbers Lose with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dummy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dummy sends Lose crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dummy is motioning to the referee to let Lose up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lose is rocked!
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!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Dummy knocks Lose out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Crash Dummy!
During a confident post fight interview, Crash Dummy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolai Valuev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Gronholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valuev's entrance music is Mala Dama - Kabat. A fine choice. Gronholm has chosen Eeppinen biisi as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolai Valuev!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Gronholm!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gronholm tries to bum rush Valuev with a series of wild strikes but Valuev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valuev throws the left hand but Gronholm avoids the punch easily.
Valuev connects with a body shot.
Nikolai Valuev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Gronholm.
Valuev shoots in and drives through. Gronholm sprawls well.
Valuev misses with a two punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Valuev.
It looks like Marcus Gronholm has been cut.
Valuev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gronholm was covering up waiting for the punch and Valuev finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Valuev scoring with some ground and pound.
Valuev works over Gronholm with some ground and pound from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gronholm holds on and takes a little breather.
Valuev 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.
Gronholm has his foot on Valuev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valuev works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valuev drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gronholm looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gronholm looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gronholm!
Gronholm trying to control the action but Valuev is working from the bottom.
Valuev regains half guard.
Valuev is refusing to be controlled, as Gronholm sits in half guard.
Gronholm is thwarting Valuev's attempts to control the position.
Gronholm is stalling here. Valuev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gronholm seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Valuev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Valuev working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valuev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gronholm is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gronholm misses with a strike from the bottom.
Gronholm really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valuev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valuev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gronholm, who protects the arm well.
Gronholm throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valuev trying to control the action but Gronholm is working from the bottom.
Gronholm prevents Valuev from moving into mount.
Valuev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gronholm has escaped the position, nice work there.
Valuev 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.
Gronholm is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valuev scoring with punches and elbows.
Valuev grinds an elbow into Gronholm's temple.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valuev trying to control the action but Gronholm is working from the bottom.
Valuev is trying to get an arm triangle but Gronholm is defending well.
Valuev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gronholm is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gronholm can't do much from the bottom here.
Valuev tries for a kimura but Gronholm is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valuev tries for a kimura but Gronholm is defending well.
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!
Valuev swings around for an armbar but Gronholm sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Valuev's guard.
Valuev manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Valuev prevents Gronholm from getting the reversal.
Gronholm taking shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gronholm is bucking up trying to escape but Valuev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Valuev landing strikes from the mount and Gronholm is in trouble!
Gronholm tries to reverse the position but Valuev maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Valuev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Gronholm's cut.
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.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Valuev! Gronholm is backing up but he can't get away as Valuev lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Gronholm and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nikolai Valuev!
Nikolai Valuev is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peeta Paka Spiduhmon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McLachlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiduhmon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bob Marley - Three Little Birds. The crowd seem to be enjoying McLachlan's choice of entrance music: Lostprophets - 4:AM Forever. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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19
181 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Peeta Paka Spiduhmon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John McLachlan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiduhmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spiduhmon lands a head kick!
McLachlan misses with a two punch combination.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spiduhmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McLachlan scores with a jab. Spiduhmon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Spiduhmon tries to score with a low kick but McLachlan moves his leg out of the way.
McLachlan throws a right hand that Spiduhmon ducks under and follows up with a left that Spiduhmon also avoids with ease.
McLachlan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiduhmon ducks under a wild hook from McLachlan.
Spiduhmon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McLachlan shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiduhmon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiduhmon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spiduhmon connects with a high kick.
Spiduhmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by McLachlan. Beautiful body shot.
McLachlan blocks a head kick by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon misses with a head kick.
McLachlan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McLachlan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spiduhmon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McLachlan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
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!
McLachlan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John McLachlan.
Spiduhmon lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan shoots in for a takedown but Spiduhmon shows good takedown defense.
McLachlan throws a right hand that Spiduhmon ducks under and follows up with a left that Spiduhmon also avoids with ease.
Spiduhmon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McLachlan 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.
Spiduhmon tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiduhmon lands with a nice body kick.
Spiduhmon tries a head kick but it misses.
Spiduhmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiduhmon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiduhmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Spiduhmon lands but McLachlan takes it in his stride.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses.
McLachlan checks a leg kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLachlan checks the leg kick.
Spiduhmon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spiduhmon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLachlan misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McLachlan scores with a takedown into Spiduhmon's guard.
McLachlan stays in close to Spiduhmon's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peeta Paka Spiduhmon dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spiduhmon is looking to score with low kicks.
McLachlan throws a lazy right hand but Spiduhmon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McLachlan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McLachlan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McLachlan avoids a kick to the body.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that misses.
Spiduhmon misses with a head kick.
McLachlan scores with a takedown into Spiduhmon's guard.
McLachlan controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spiduhmon connects with a high kick.
McLachlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that McLachlan semi-blocks.
A big right from McLachlan misses.
McLachlan looks to land a left hand but Spiduhmon moved out of range nicely.
McLachlan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spiduhmon on the side of the head.
A head kick from Spiduhmon lands but McLachlan takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiduhmon misses with a body kick.
McLachlan scores a takedown into full mount!
McLachlan content just to control the position here.
McLachlan fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McLachlan lands a nice shot to the head.
McLachlan scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spiduhmon?
Spiduhmon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McLachlan on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan looking to control and managing it successfully.
McLachlan cracks Spiduhmon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiduhmon taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McLachlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McLachlan misses with an uppercut.
Spiduhmon goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spiduhmon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McLachlan's calf.
McLachlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spiduhmon.
Spiduhmon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spiduhmon throws a chopping leg kick but McLachlan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spiduhmon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spiduhmon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Spiduhmon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spiduhmon misses with a head kick.
McLachlan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spiduhmon to the ground. McLachlan is now in Spiduhmon's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLachlan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McLachlan stands and throws Spiduhmon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McLachlan looks up at the clock and then as Spiduhmon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McLachlan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McLachlan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McLachlan controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Spiduhmon down.
McLachlan cracks Spiduhmon with a big elbow.
McLachlan working the head with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spiduhmon trying to remain calm as McLachlan controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Spiduhmon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McLachlan scoring with punches from side control.
McLachlan scores with a couple of short elbows.
McLachlan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Spiduhmon to see if he's OK.
Spiduhmon is letting McLachlan control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLachlan works to advance to full mount. Spiduhmon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that's the end of the fight!
John McLachlan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McLachlan 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McLachlan!
During a confident post fight interview, John McLachlan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nate North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gab Bloodsport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nate North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gab Bloodsport!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodsport checks a leg kick nicely.
North throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from North misses the target.
North throws a solid leg kick but Bloodsport takes the impact on his shin and smiles at North.
Bloodsport has his takedown stuffed
and North counters with a right hand to the body.
North is looking to score with low kicks.
North misses the shot to the body.
Bloodsport uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by North.
North misses with a wild body shot.
North throws a solid leg kick but Bloodsport takes the impact on his shin and smiles at North.
North misses with a left hand
and Bloodsport counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bloodsport thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bloodsport drops back looking for a leg! North is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and North manages to kick Bloodsport off! Bloodsport jumps back into North's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloodsport trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but North manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodsport working for submissions but it's allowed North to get to half guard.
Bloodsport actively working from the bottom here.
Bloodsport wants to get back to full guard.
Bloodsport actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport actively working from the bottom here.
Bloodsport tries to roll over but North keeps him under control.
Bloodsport looking for submissions off his back.
North with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bloodsport looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bloodsport actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport actively working from the bottom here.
North not doing much here.
North's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Bloodsport looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
North slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
North is taking a breather. Bloodsport 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.
Bloodsport looking for subs from the bottom but North mounts him!
North tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bloodsport keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gab Bloodsport will probably get the nod.
That's time! North's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
North swings for the body but Bloodsport moves out of range.
Bloodsport avoids the body shot from North.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown
and North counters with a good low kick that Bloodsport was not able to check.
A leg kick checked by Bloodsport.
North just misses with a punch to the body.
North misses with a low kick.
Bloodsport with a poor takedown
and North makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
North looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodsport is just out of range.
North fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bloodsport checks it well.
Bloodsport shoots in for a double leg but North sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nate North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Bloodsport.
North misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodsport.
North throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but North circles away easily
and North counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
North takes a swing at Bloodsport's ribcage but misses.
North throws a chopping leg kick but Bloodsport manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good work by Bloodsport as he checks the leg kick.
North swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bloodsport moves out of range of the leg kick from North.
Bloodsport defending well as North loads up on a big left hand.
North throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodsport fails with a takedown attempt.
North throws a leg kick but Bloodsport sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown attempt
and North counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bloodsport is breathing heavily.
North just misses with a punch to the body.
North throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
North throws a leg kick but Bloodsport moved away.
North just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by North there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
North throws a low kick, looking for Bloodsport's leg but Bloodsport calmly moves out of range.
North takes a swing at Bloodsport's ribcage but misses.
Bloodsport takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
North throws a leg kick that misses.
North fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodsport manages to avoid it.
North tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bloodsport is able to avoid easily.
Nate North seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as North sprawls well. North wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bloodsport gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from North misses the target.
North throws a body punch but Bloodsport moves out of range.
Bloodsport checks a leg kick.
North fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodsport manages to avoid it.
A jab from North misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Bloodsport blocks the low kick.
Bloodsport checks a low kick from North.
North fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bloodsport is out of range.
Bloodsport with a lazy takedown attempt
and North counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
North misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Bloodsport.
North misses with a wild body shot.
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown but North shows good takedown defense.
Bloodsport avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
North tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
North misses the shot to the body.
Bloodsport checks a leg kick nicely.
North missing with a left hand there. Bloodsport was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
North throws a leg kick but Bloodsport moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
North just misses with a punch to the body.
North fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gab Bloodsport is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
North misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
North tried to score with a low kick but Bloodsport checks it.
A leg kick checked by Bloodsport.
North misses with a body shot.
North misses with a body shot.
North misses with a wild body shot.
North misses with a body shot.
Bloodsport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
North tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
North misses with a body shot.
North swings for the body but Bloodsport moves out of range.
Bloodsport blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate North dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bloodsport takes a shot to the body in his stride.
North looks to land a right hand but Bloodsport moved out of range.
North swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
North tries a low kick but Bloodsport avoids it.
Bloodsport misses with a takedown attempt - North sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
North fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloodsport manages to avoid it.
Bloodsport keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice sprawl there from North as Bloodsport shoots in.
North throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Bloodsport as he checks the leg kick.
North attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
North misses with a wild body shot.
North throws a low kick but Bloodsport avoids it.
Bloodsport bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodsport was well out of range. Poor timing from North.
Bloodsport gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and North counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nate North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gab Bloodsport.
Bloodsport takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bloodsport doesn't succeed with the takedown
and North counters with a lovely shot to the body.
North throws a leg kick but Bloodsport checks it.
North swings for the body but Bloodsport moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bloodsport.
A bone on bone clash there as Bloodsport blocks the leg kick.
North misses with a wild body shot.
North misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodsport.
Some bone on bone action there as Bloodsport checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nate North is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
North just misses with a punch to the body.
North just misses with a punch to the body.
North is looking to chop away at Bloodsport's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
North throws a low kick but Bloodsport avoids it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bloodsport.
North throws out a leg kick but Bloodsport moves out of range and North only half commits.
Bloodsport avoids the body shot from North.
North swings and misses with a hook to the body.
North misses with a low kick.
North is looking to wear down Bloodsport with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
North shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bloodsport takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
North tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bloodsport is able to avoid easily.
North throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
North finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
North looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodsport is just out of range.
North scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodsport tries for a takedown but North circles away easily
and North counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
North is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bloodsport can do to turn this around?
North throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodsport avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
North tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodsport was well out of range. Poor timing from North.
North throws a leg kick but Bloodsport sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bloodsport displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as North throws out the jab.
North fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bloodsport.
Bloodsport slips under a jab from North.
A leg kick checked by Bloodsport.
Bloodsport avoids the body shot from North.
Bloodsport blocks a leg kick.
Bloodsport slips a jab from North.
A leg kick checked by Bloodsport.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North throws a leg kick that misses.
North ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodsport moves away.
A jab from North misses.
Bloodsport avoids the body shot from North.
North misses with a low kick.
North throws a low kick but Bloodsport moves out of range easily.
Bloodsport steps to the side to avoid the strikes from North.
Bloodsport keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from North.
North misses the shot to the body.
North throws a front kick aimed at Bloodsport's knee but Bloodsport avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloodsport avoids the body shot from North.
A nice leg kick lands there from North.
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!
Bloodsport shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts North as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate North showed his dominance in that final round.
I think North has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate North!
Nate North bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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