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Vicious Challengers 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Musfa Caparzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Messner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caparzo comes into the arena with Moving Units (MLB 06 The Show Soundtrack) blaring out of the sound system. 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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142 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musfa Caparzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Messner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Messner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Caparzo's sensitive parts.
Messner gets a clinch.
Caparzo manages to pull guard.
Messner trying to control but Caparzo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caparzo holds on and takes a little breather.
Messner tries to free his leg and advance position but Caparzo is retaining full guard.
Messner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Messner trying to control the position from guard on top but Caparzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caparzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nick Messner.
Caparzo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Caparzo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Messner to the ground. Caparzo is now in Messner's guard.
Caparzo is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caparzo won't allow Messner to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caparzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Messner has Caparzo pulled in close to control his posture.
Messner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caparzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caparzo is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caparzo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Caparzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Messner looking for a sweep. Not yet Messner, not yet.
Caparzo working some strikes from top position.
Messner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nick Messner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Caparzo moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caparzo avoids a wild elbow strike from Messner.
Messner misses with an elbow strike.
Messner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Caparzo's face.
Messner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caparzo avoids it.
Caparzo avoiding damage as Messner throws knees to the body.
Caparzo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messner controls Caparzo momentarily but Caparzo frees himself.
Messner pulls Caparzo in close to prevent any damage.
Caparzo preventing the sweep.
Messner trying to keep a closed guard but Caparzo is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Messner is pulling down on Caparzo's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Messner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Caparzo shoots for a double leg takedown but Messner sprawls well. He's pushed Caparzo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Caparzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musfa Caparzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Caparzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Messner which made him look bad.
Messner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Caparzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Caparzo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Messner.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Messner moves into range and clinches up with Caparzo.
Messner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Messner.
Messner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Caparzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Messner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caparzo avoids it.
Messner connects with a nasty looking knee right to Caparzo's face.
Messner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Messner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Caparzo.
Knees to the body from Messner.
Messner unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Caparzo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Messner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Messner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caparzo avoids it.
Messner crunches a lovely knee into Caparzo's ribcage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Messner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caparzo avoids it.
Messner working Caparzo over with knees to the body.
Messner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caparzo avoids it.
Caparzo tries for a takedown but Messner manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Messner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Messner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nick Messner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messner throws a leg kick but Caparzo checks it.
Messner tries to clinch up but Caparzo circles away and keeps his distance.
Messner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Messner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Caparzo avoids it.
Caparzo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Messner scores a nice knee to the body.
Messner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Messner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Caparzo is defending well for now.
Messner throws an elbow but it misses.
Messner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Messner misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caparzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Messner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Messner landing knees to the head.
Messner pushes off an throws an elbow but Caparzo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nick Messner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparzo is looking for a takedown.
Messner scores with a knee to the head.
Messner landing knees to the head.
Messner with a knee to the head.
Caparzo tries for a takedown but Messner manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Musfa Caparzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caparzo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Messner missing with knees to the body.
Caparzo tries a body shot but Messner blocks it.
Messner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Caparzo blocks an elbow strike.
Messner tries to land knees in the clinch but Caparzo avoids the damage to the body.
Messner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Messner tries to land a knee to the head but Caparzo blocks with his arms.
Caparzo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Caparzo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Caparzo is controlling Messner's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messner tries to free his leg and advance position but Caparzo is retaining full guard.
Messner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caparzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Messner is one step ahead there.
Messner tries to free his leg and advance position but Caparzo is retaining full guard.
Messner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Messner slips nicely into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caparzo is trying to maintain the position but Messner is very close to passing his half guard.
Messner decides to stand up.
Messner clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messner throws an elbow but it misses.
Messner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Messner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right hand to the body from Caparzo.
Caparzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caparzo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Messner after a bit of a struggle.
A knee to the head by Messner.
Messner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Messner missing with knees to the body.
Caparzo is trying to trip Messner. He has hold of a leg but Messner is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Caparzo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Caparzo won't allow Messner to sweep him here.
Messner is trying to control the position but Caparzo postures up.
Messner wants to sweep here but Caparzo controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caparzo is working Messner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Messner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Messner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nick Messner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Messner throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caparzo shoots for a takedown but Messner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nick Messner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messner tries to clinch there but Caparzo circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Caparzo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Messner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Messner lands with a kick to the temple. Caparzo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Messner doesn't manage to clinch there - Caparzo circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Messner 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Messner tries to clinch but Caparzo moves out of range.
Messner stuffs the takedown attempt from Caparzo. Caparzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Messner wants to clinch up but Caparzo keeps it at a distance.
Caparzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Messner with a knee to the head.
Caparzo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Caparzo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Messner working Caparzo over with knees to the body.
Caparzo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Messner.
Messner landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messner tries to land knees in the clinch but Caparzo avoids the damage to the body.
Messner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Caparzo.
Caparzo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Messner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Caparzo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Caparzo is trying to break the clinch but Messner has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Caparzo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Messner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Messner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Caparzo blocks it with crossed arms.
Caparzo managing to block the knees to the body from Messner.
Messner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Messner looking to throw knees to the head but Caparzo is blocking nicely.
Caparzo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Musfa Caparzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Caparzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Messner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Messner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Caparzo!
Messner is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Caparzo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Caparzo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caparzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Caparzo trying to control but Messner is working from the bottom.
Messner looking for a sweep. Not yet Messner, not yet.
Messner is trying to keep Caparzo in close.
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!
Caparzo stops Messner from standing up.
Messner controls Caparzo momentarily but Caparzo frees himself.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Nick Messner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Messner tries to keep at a distance but Caparzo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Caparzo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Caparzo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Messner can't fight it off and eventually Caparzo manages to take the fight to the floor. Messner looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Caparzo wants to control from the top but Messner keeps moving.
Caparzo won't allow Messner to sweep him here.
Caparzo 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.
Musfa Caparzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Messner is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner trying to control but Caparzo is working from the bottom.
Messner won't allow Caparzo to sweep him here.
Messner controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Nick Messner was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Messner tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messner tries to clinch
and Caparzo counters with a right hand to the body.
Caparzo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Messner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Messner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Messner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Amagov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Amagov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Amagov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amagov checks a leg kick nicely.
Thompson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Amagov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thompson is trying to break free.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson clinches.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Amagov drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amagov.
Thompson manages to break the clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Amagov circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thompson, as that shot connected.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amagov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amagov swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Amagov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amagov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson gets tackled into the cage by Amagov. Amagov maintains the clinch.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amagov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amagov has managed to clinch.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Amagov.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Amagov keeps him there for the moment.
Amagov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amagov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thompson manages to pass to side control.
Amagov has a hand on Thompson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Thompson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Amagov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Amagov is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Amagov's face.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Amagov looks a forlorn figure.
Amagov tries to reverse the position but Thompson maintains control.
Amagov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Amagov tries to get out of the position.
Amagov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Amagov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Thompson controlling from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Thompson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing strikes here but Amagov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Amagov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Amagov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Thompson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amagov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Amagov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Thompson wants to clinch but Amagov slips to the side
and Amagov counters by moving into the clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson moves in looking to clinch but Amagov pushes him off.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson throws a low kick but Amagov moves out of range easily.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amagov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jefferson Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amagov.
Amagov shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Amagov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Amagov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amagov looking to pass the guard.
Amagov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Amagov.
Amagov misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson is looking to clinch but Amagov is avoiding it.
Amagov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Amagov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Amagov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Amagov keeps it at a distance.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Amagov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson tries to clinch up.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amagov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson tries to clinch but Amagov moves out of range.
Ruslan Amagov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amagov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Amagov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is controlling Amagov's posture.
Jefferson Thompson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thompson tries to clinch up
and Amagov counters with a takedown into side control.
Thompson holds on to Amagov's head and controls the position momentarily.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson struggling a bit here.
Amagov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Amagov throws an elbow but Thompson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amagov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thompson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Amagov's guard! Nice work there by Thompson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jefferson Thompson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Thompson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thompson throws a nice looking combination but Amagov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amagov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Amagov circles away and keeps his distance.
Thompson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Amagov.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
It looks like Ruslan Amagov has been cut.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amagov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amagov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Amagov looking to pass the guard.
Amagov trying to move into half guard but instead Thompson has managed to sweep!
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amagov wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jefferson Thompson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Amagov swats away the attempt to clinch by Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Amagov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Amagov with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thompson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thompson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jefferson Thompson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thompson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Amagov has him pressed against the cage.
Amagov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thompson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Amagov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Jefferson Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Thompson breaks from the clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Amagov back into the cage.
Amagov keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thompson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amagov is looking to break free of the clinch but Thompson has double underhooks.
Thompson is working Amagov over against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a good body shot.
Thompson takes the fight into the clinch.
Thompson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice combination there by Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Amagov circles away.
Thompson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amagov, pushing him back against the cage.
Amagov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Amagov keeps it at a distance.
Thompson moves into range and clinches up with Amagov.
Amagov prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson throws a low kick, looking for Amagov's leg but Amagov calmly moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thompson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Amagov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amagov tries to keep at a distance but Thompson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amagov prevents Thompson from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Thompson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Amagov keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Amagov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Amagov circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruslan Amagov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thompson wants to clinch up but Amagov keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jefferson Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dunno im (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Rautiainen (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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25
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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28
218 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dunno im!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Rautiainen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rautiainen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
im scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rautiainen actively working from the bottom here.
im is keen to just control but Rautiainen is a slippery customer.
im wants to pass the guard but Rautiainen is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rautiainen is trying to get back to full guard.
im wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rautiainen keeps working.
im throwing shots but Rautiainen is blocking nicely.
im is pressing down on Rautiainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rautiainen is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from im there.
im 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautiainen wants to get back to full guard.
Rautiainen won't allow im to pass to mount.
im in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rautiainen tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from im!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dunno im!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Snooker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Scapolo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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24
275 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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26
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sam Snooker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leo Scapolo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scapolo instigates a clinch.
Scapolo blocks a body shot from Snooker.
Snooker has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scapolo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Scapolo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Snooker looking for the choke but no joy.
Scapolo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scapolo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Scapolo is looking to get to half guard.
Snooker wants to control the pace but Scapolo is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scapolo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Snooker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Scapolo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Scapolo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snooker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scapolo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scapolo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Scapolo gets back to half guard.
Snooker thows a huge punch but Scapolo dodges it nicely.
Scapolo tries to roll over but Snooker keeps him under control.
Snooker is working for a kimura but Scapolo is defending it quite comfortably.
Snooker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scapolo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Scapolo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snooker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scapolo is looking to improve his position.
Scapolo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Scapolo is trying to stand back up but Snooker is controlling him
Scapolo is looking for a sweep. Snooker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snooker is thwarting Scapolo's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Leo Scapolo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Scapolo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Scapolo stands and throws Snooker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Scapolo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Scapolo in side control, throwing shots but Snooker defends.
The ground and pound from Scapolo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Snooker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Scapolo stands up.
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!
Snooker scores with a takedown into Scapolo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snooker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Snooker is breathing heavily.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Snooker wants to control from the top but Scapolo keeps moving.
Snooker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scapolo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scapolo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Scapolo looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Scapolo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scapolo closes the distance and pushes Snooker back into the cage.
Scapolo tries to land knees in the clinch but Snooker avoids the damage to the body.
Scapolo wants a takedown but no success here.
Scapolo is trying to pull guard but Snooker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scapolo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Scapolo is trying to get an arm triangle but Snooker is defending well.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scapolo. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Snooker managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scapolo.
Snooker is trying to control Scapolo's posture but Scapolo avoids it.
Scapolo controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snooker defending against the ground and pound.
Snooker can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scapolo working the head and body with strikes.
Snooker is trying to control Scapolo's posture but Scapolo avoids it.
Scapolo is looking to take a break and control but Snooker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Snooker taking punishment in the form of punches.
Scapolo landing strikes.
Leo Scapolo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scapolo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Snooker tries to bench press Scapolo off him but Scapolo keeps the position.
Snooker being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snooker tries to escape but Scapolo is in control.
Scapolo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Snooker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Scapolo working the strikes but Snooker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scapolo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scapolo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Scapolo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Scapolo decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scapolo decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snooker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Scapolo gets a takedown into half guard.
Scapolo tries to pass to full mount but Snooker defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Scapolo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Scapolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Scapolo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Scapolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scapolo is controlling the pace.
Snooker is defending against the submission attempts here by Scapolo.
Scapolo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snooker defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scapolo controlling the action here.
Scapolo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scapolo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Scapolo with the ground and pound but Snooker uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Scapolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scapolo throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo stands up over Snooker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scapolo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Snooker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scapolo looking to pass the guard.
Scapolo trying to control the position from guard on top but Snooker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scapolo landing some decent shots from guard.
Scapolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo tries to free his leg and advance position but Snooker is retaining full guard.
Scapolo is stalling in the full guard.
Snooker keeping moving, preventing Scapolo from controlling successfully.
Leo Scapolo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leo Scapolo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Snooker tries to sprawl but Scapolo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Snooker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scapolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scapolo's back!
Scapolo manages to escape to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scapolo gets the takedown into side control.
Scapolo in side control, throwing shots but Snooker defends.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snooker parries the strikes from Scapolo easily there. Scapolo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Snooker to escape.
Scapolo cracks Snooker with a big elbow.
Scapolo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Scapolo stands up and beckons Snooker to his feet.
Leo Scapolo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scapolo gets a double leg takedown into Snooker's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scapolo is working Snooker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sam Snooker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scapolo controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Scapolo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scapolo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Scapolo!
During a confident post fight interview, Leo Scapolo 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bambang Suryanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Lee looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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25
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
Prefers standup |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bambang Suryanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Lee!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a push kick but Suryanto slaps the foot to one side.
Suryanto looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suryanto checks it well.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Suryanto off balance momentarily.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suryanto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suryanto is out of range.
Suryanto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bambang Suryanto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suryanto shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suryanto's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suryanto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee looks winded!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suryanto gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
Suryanto sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Suryanto content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suryanto seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Suryanto moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suryanto is trying to take his opponent's back.
Suryanto controlling the position easily from mount.
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!
Suryanto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bambang Suryanto wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suryanto fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Suryanto, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Suryanto or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Suryanto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Suryanto fails to land the takedown.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Suryanto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Suryanto persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suryanto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suryanto moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Suryanto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Suryanto shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but Suryanto isn't so interested in that idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suryanto slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Suryanto slips nicely into half guard.
Suryanto controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bambang Suryanto 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.
Suryanto looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Suryanto persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Suryanto shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Suryanto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suryanto moves out of range of the body kick.
Suryanto shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Suryanto's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bambang Suryanto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee drives through and clinches with Suryanto against the cage.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Suryanto on that attempt.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suryanto, pushing him back against the cage.
Suryanto gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Suryanto will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Suryanto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Suryanto is tightening it up a little... Lee has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Lee reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Lee taps out! Nice BJJ there by Suryanto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bambang Suryanto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Evansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
144 lbs
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18
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Christian Evansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew Clark!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark loads up on a big right hand but Evansen slips the punch.
Clark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Evansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Clark pinned against the cage. Clark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Clark lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Clark throws out a loose jab but Evansen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evansen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Evansen.
Clark ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Evansen swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark misses the jab.
Clark misses with a hook.
Evansen slips a straight right by Clark.
Evansen throws a body punch but Clark moves out of range.
Clark doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clark throws a jab when Evansen was well out of range.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Evansen's shoulder, as Evansen tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evansen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Clark's half guard.
Evansen uses his free foot to push down on Clark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Clark.
Evansen has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Clark is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Evansen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Baskova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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21
189 lbs
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25
182 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Patrick Baskova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Foot!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baskova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Foot's waist but Foot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baskova off to one side.
Baskova closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Foot's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foot can do anything to dispel that myth.
Foot is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Baskova rolls with it to try and escape but Foot cranks on the arm and Baskova is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fred Foot!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Mahtisaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebasti Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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20
195 lbs
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20
183 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arttu Mahtisaari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio clinches with his opponent.
Rubio looking to throw knees to the head but Mahtisaari is blocking nicely.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position but instead, Rubio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mahtisaari into the cage.
Rubio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rubio lands a left hand.
Mahtisaari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rubio fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mahtisaari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rubio tries to avoid it but Mahtisaari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rubio to the ground. Rubio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Mahtisaari with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arttu Mahtisaari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rubio.
Rubio moves to clinch but Mahtisaari breaks away
and Mahtisaari counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rubio's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahtisaari throws a big right hand that misses.
Rubio is controlling Mahtisaari's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari pushes down on Rubio's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mahtisaari is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mahtisaari thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rubio taking some punishment here, with Mahtisaari in his half guard.
Mahtisaari sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rubio defending well though.
Rubio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mahtisaari.
Rubio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahtisaari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rubio trying to control here.
Mahtisaari is looking to take a break and control but Rubio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Rubio is in trouble now - Mahtisaari has advanced to mount!
Mahtisaari working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Rubio slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Mahtisaari is trying to control. Rubio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rubio is looking for a sweep. Mahtisaari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rubio gets full guard.
Rubio has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mahtisaari has passed into side control.
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!
Mahtisaari is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rubio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rubio regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mahtisaari's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari is just content to waste time from the top position. Rubio takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mahtisaari won't allow Rubio to sweep him here.
Mahtisaari wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Mahtisaari thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Mahtisaari wants to pass the guard but Rubio is keeping the position.
Rubio wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahtisaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arttu Mahtisaari just wasn't active enough.
Rubio closes the distance but Mahtisaari moves to the side
and Mahtisaari counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rubio won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahtisaari throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Mahtisaari 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.
Rubio struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Mahtisaari dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mahtisaari swats away the attempt to clinch by Rubio.
Sebasti Rubio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rubio wants to clinch but Mahtisaari slips to the side
and Mahtisaari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahtisaari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rubio.
Mahtisaari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rubio was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari tests Rubio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rubio wants to clinch up but Mahtisaari keeps it at a distance.
Rubio gets a clinch.
Mahtisaari takes a knee right on the jaw!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rubio lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahtisaari is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rubio tries to land a knee to the head but Mahtisaari blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahtisaari looking to slow down the pace here.
Rubio lands a hook that snaps the head of Mahtisaari backwards.
Rubio connects with a knee to the head.
Rubio leaning against his opponent.
A short uppercut from Rubio.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rubio scores with a knee to the head.
Mahtisaari is trying to stall.
Maybe Mahtisaari would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Mahtisaari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rubio pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rubio with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio misses with a knee to the head.
Rubio with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rubio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mahtisaari gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Arttu Mahtisaari.
Rubio tries to clinch up.
A jab from Mahtisaari finds it's way through Rubio's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubio is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mahtisaari misses with a body shot.
Rubio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rubio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahtisaari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rubio keeping moving, preventing Mahtisaari from controlling successfully.
Mahtisaari controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rubio is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rubio can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mahtisaari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mahtisaari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mahtisaari drops back looking for a leg! Rubio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rubio manages to kick Mahtisaari off! Mahtisaari jumps back into Rubio's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari with a nice head shot there.
Mahtisaari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mahtisaari wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Mahtisaari wants to pass the guard but Rubio is keeping the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahtisaari trying to control the position from guard on top but Rubio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rubio has Mahtisaari pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arttu Mahtisaari dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahtisaari swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahtisaari lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Mahtisaari.
Mahtisaari missing with a left hand there. Rubio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahtisaari throws a hook but Rubio avoids it easily.
Rubio tries to clinch there but Mahtisaari circles away.
Rubio gets a clinch.
Rubio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahtisaaris head.
Mahtisaari looking for a takedown.
Mahtisaari looking to stall.
Rubio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rubio lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Rubio.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubio.
Mahtisaari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rubio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mahtisaari's face.
Rubio lands with a left to the head.
Rubio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mahtisaari takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahtisaari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rubio scores with a knee to the head.
Rubio manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubio throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rubio lands a right hand.
Rubio tries a knee to the head but Mahtisaari blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rubio gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rubio misses with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Rubio.
Mahtisaari is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rubio is keeping busy.
Rubio is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rubio stalls.
Rubio is trying to maintain a safe position but Mahtisaari gets an underhook and turns Rubio into the cage.
Mahtisaari trying to stall but Rubio improves his position.
Rubio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahtisaari can't find room to land a body shot as Rubio controls the action.
Rubio lands a body punch.
Mahtisaari taking a breather.
Rubio working aggressively here.
Rubio leaning against his opponent.
Rubio looking to throw knees to the head but Mahtisaari is blocking nicely.
Mahtisaari tries to break the clinch but Rubio is controlling the position.
Mahtisaari pulls guard.
Mahtisaari is looking to sinch up a triangle. Rubio throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mahtisaari's body to avoid the submission. Mahtisaari has instead reached around Rubio's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mahtisaari arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arttu Mahtisaari!
A relieved looking Arttu Mahtisaari thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fun Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Aldo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
161 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Big right hand |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Aldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fun Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Jose Aldo has been cut.
A left and a right from Aldo both land. Nice combination.
Aldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Fighter.
Aldo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fighter.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aldo throws an off balance right hand
and Fighter counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aldo lands a jab.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aldo slips under a jab from Fighter.
Aldo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fighter swings widly with a right hand
and Aldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aldo doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aldo is breathing heavily.
Fighter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aldo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fighter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fighter digs a good hook to Aldo's body.
Aldo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fighter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aldo scrambles back to his feet.
Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Aldo's belly button to the back.
Fighter lands a nice shot that snaps Aldo's head back.
Aldo is rocked!
Fighter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aldo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Aldo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fighter cracks a nice hook into Aldo's ribs.
Fighter tests Aldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Aldo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter cracks Aldo on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Aldo falls backwards against the cage. Fighter follows up with more strikes that drop Aldo to his knees. Fighter keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Aldo! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fun Fighter!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Backscratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Wazowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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22
190 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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28
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Backscratcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Wazowski!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backscratcher sizes up Wazowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wazowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Backscratcher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Backscratcher throws a sloppy head kick and Wazowski moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Backscratcher.
Backscratcher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wazowski on the side of the head.
Backscratcher lands a big right hand that sends Wazowski crashing to the mat! Backscratcher stays standing though and waves Wazowski back to his feet!
Wazowski is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Backscratcher closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Wazowski out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Backscratcher!
During a confident post fight interview, Brian Backscratcher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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