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Swing-7 Dominance PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Zorba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Veijo Meri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meri has chosen hold me, thrill me, kiss me, kill me as his entrance music. Reggie Zorba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Veijo Meri's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Zorba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Veijo Meri!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meri lands a big head kick that sends Zorba tumbling to the mat! Meri takes a step backwards and waves Zorba back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Zorba is rocked!
It looks like Reggie Zorba has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Meri - that's a beauty! Zorba is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Meri can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Veijo Meri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezikiel Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franklin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heat it up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Reggie Franklin has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ezikiel Robertson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robertson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Franklin closes the distance and pushes Robertson back into the cage.
Robertson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Franklin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Franklin slowing the pace effectively.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Franklin as Robertson shoots in.
Robertson throws a front kick that sends Franklin stumbling back into the cage.
Robertson scores with a nice body kick.
Ezikiel Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robertson shoots in for a double leg but Franklin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezikiel Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franklin moves into the clinch successfully.
Robertson looking for a takedown.
Robertson misses with a knee strike.
Robertson tries to circle away but Franklin has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Franklin.
Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robertson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franklin defends it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin rushes Robertson and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin lands a right hand.
Robertson fails to pull guard.
A short left from Franklin.
Franklin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robertson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Franklin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Franklin avoids it.
Robertson is trying to stall.
Still in the clinch, Franklin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Franklin tries a knee to the head but Robertson blocks it.
Franklin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Franklin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Robertson up against the cage.
Franklin lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ezikiel Robertson has been cut.
Robertson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Robertson working hard to break the clinch.
Franklin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Robertson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franklin's elbow.
Franklin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Robertson or not.
Franklin has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Robertson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Robertson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Franklin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Robertson to the mat. Robertson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Robertson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson wants to stand and escape but Franklin is having none of it.
Robertson is controlling Franklin's posture.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Robertson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Robertson shoots in looking for a takedown. Franklin tries to sprawl out of it but Robertson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Franklin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Robertson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Franklin circles away.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Robertson fails with a takedown attempt.
Franklin tries to clinch up but Robertson circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Franklin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Robertson wants to stall.
Robertson is pressed up against the cage. Franklin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robertson down to the mat. Robertson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Robertson with a poor takedown
and Franklin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Robertson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Franklin tries for a takedown but Robertson manages to get underhooks.
A short right from Franklin.
Franklin is trying to drag Robertson to the mat but Robertson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Franklin tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Robertson smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Franklin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezikiel Robertson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Franklin clinches.
Franklin cracks Robertson with a nice body shot.
Robertson tries to pull guard but Franklin won't allow it.
Franklin lands an elbow inside that Robertson shrugs off.
Franklin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robertson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Franklin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Franklin working for a triangle but Robertson defends it easily.
Franklin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Robertson has passed into half guard!
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Robertson is trying to work for a kimura but Franklin is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Robertson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Franklin manages to get to full guard.
Robertson wants to control from the top but Franklin keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franklin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Robertson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Franklin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Robertson from controlling successfully.
Franklin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Robertson!
Robertson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Franklin on the ground.
Robertson is in a horrible position here. Franklin smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Franklin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson gets back to half guard.
Robertson is looking to improve his position.
Franklin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Franklin working over Robertson with some ground and pound. Robertson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Franklin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franklin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Franklin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Franklin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Franklin is thwarting Robertson's attempts to control the position.
Robertson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franklin escapes and gets back to his feet.
Franklin wants to clinch but Robertson slips to the side
and Robertson counters with a takedown into side control.
Franklin tries to bench press Robertson off him but Robertson keeps the position.
Robertson wants to control but Franklin is keeping him busy.
Franklin stops Robertson from passing to mount.
Franklin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Robertson off and has taken his back!
Robertson is really stuck here.
Franklin is not going to allow Robertson to sit and survive in this position.
Franklin lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reggie Franklin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ezikiel Robertson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Robertson shoots and misses
and Franklin counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Franklin.
Franklin digs a right hand into Robertson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Robertson's gas tank.
Franklin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Robertson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Franklin walks away with a smile on his face. Robertson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Franklin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robertson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezikiel Robertson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson tries to clinch but Franklin moves away
and Franklin counters by moving into the clinch.
Franklin lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franklin.
Franklin is pushing Robertson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Franklin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robertson can't fight it off and eventually Franklin manages to take the fight to the floor. Robertson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reggie Franklin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Robertson wants to control but Franklin passes easily into half guard.
Robertson is looking to escape.
Robertson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franklin.
Robertson tries to roll over but Franklin keeps him under control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Franklin moves in looking to clinch but Robertson pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robertson throws out a loose jab but Franklin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt
and Franklin counters by clinching up.
Robertson wants to stall.
Robertson can't break the clinch.
Robertson tries to pull guard but Franklin won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Robertson.
Robertson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Franklin prevents it.
Franklin looking to slow down the pace here.
Robertson breaks from the clinch.
Franklin tries to clinch but Robertson is having none of it.
Robertson misses with a takedown attempt
and Franklin moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson stops a takedown attempt from Franklin.
Franklin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Robertson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Robertson.
Robertson decides to pull guard.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Robertson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Franklin throws a strike but Robertson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Robertson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robertson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Franklin is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin wants to sweep but no luck.
Robertson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Franklin is not content to let Robertson control the position.
Reggie Franklin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Franklin is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Franklin 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 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Franklin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DJ Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Palmer's choice of entrance music: Bodies. The key to victory for George Silva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, DJ Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva misses with a low kick.
George Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Palmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to work over Palmer's front leg with a kick but Palmer checks it.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Silva.
Palmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Silva lands a two punch combo.
It looks like DJ Palmer has been cut.
George Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Palmer misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Palmer does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palmer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Palmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Palmer 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.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Palmer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palmer passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva pushes Palmer off looking to stand but Palmer dives back in and keeps control.
Palmer wants to free his trapped foot but Silva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Palmer looks gassed!
Palmer stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva won't allow Palmer to pass to mount.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that George Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on DJ Palmer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Palmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Good shot there by Silva.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Palmer moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
Palmer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palmer is controlling him well.
Palmer moves into full mount!
You get the feeling that Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Silva trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Palmer jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Silva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Palmer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Silva is pushing Palmer's head away, looking to escape. Palmer manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer is trying to get an arm triangle but Silva is defending well.
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Palmer is controlling him well.
Silva gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Palmer is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Silva is surviving well by controlling Palmer's body position as best he can.
Palmer looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
You get the feeling that Silva really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer forces the positional change into back control.
Palmer has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva fending off the submission attempt from Palmer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer looking for the choke but no joy.
Palmer is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Silva defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva holding both Palmer 's hands and preventing any damage.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Palmer on the ground.
Silva defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Palmer's arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Palmer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on DJ Palmer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Palmer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palmer is controlling him.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is looking to stand up but Palmer isn't so interested in that idea.
DJ Palmer has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Palmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palmer is controlling him.
Palmer drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Palmer off! Palmer jumps back into Silva's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.
Palmer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palmer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
George Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Palmer blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Palmer moves away from the strike by Silva.
Palmer slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva throws a jab but it's blocked by Palmer.
Palmer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Silva wants to stand up but Palmer is controlling him.
Palmer passes into half guard.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Palmer is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer uses his free foot to push down on Silva's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Silva.
Palmer looking for a guillotine from mount but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to buck Palmer off but he can't manage it.
Silva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Palmer.
Palmer swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Palmer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lecouc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lecouc's entrance music is Turdus Muicus - A Shot of Inspiration. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Danger's choice of entrance music: Spitfire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alex Lecouc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Danger!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lecouc shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lecouc wants to control from the top but Danger keeps moving.
Lecouc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Danger wants to stand but Lecouc is controlling the position.
Lecouc tries to free his leg and advance position but Danger is retaining full guard.
Lecouc prevents Danger from getting back to his feet.
Lecouc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lecouc wants to control from the top but Danger keeps moving.
Lecouc won't allow Danger to get back to his feet.
Lecouc slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Danger moves in looking to clinch but Lecouc pushes him off.
Lecouc bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Danger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lecouc has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lecouc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecouc scoring with punches and elbows.
Danger wants to get back to his feet but Lecouc drags him back down.
Lecouc lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Danger wants to get back to his feet.
Danger tries to improve position but can't.
Lecouc working the head and body with strikes.
Lecouc lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lecouc controlling the position from side mount.
Lecouc scores with a couple of short elbows.
Danger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lecouc lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Danger taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danger wants to get back to his feet but Lecouc drags him back down.
Danger looks gassed!
Danger takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lecouc is working to tighten is grip on Danger's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Danger has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lecouc is really squeezing tight and eventually Danger passes out! Lecouc breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex Lecouc!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ash Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amanda Skott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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20
216 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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189 cm
22
216 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 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 Helsinki, Ash Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amanda Skott!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skott throws a sloppy head kick and Berry moves out of range easily.
Berry moves out of range as Skott throws a body kick.
Berry bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Skott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Berry fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Skott managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Berry.
Berry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skott, who protects the arm well.
Skott stops Berry from passing to mount.
Berry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry working the ground and pound but Skott is defending the strikes.
Skott is not content to let Berry control the position.
Berry in side control lands a decent elbow.
Skott pushes Berry away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Berry gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Berry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Skott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry throws a strike aimed at the side of Skott's head but Skott avoids it well.
Berry is working Skott over with some ground and pound from side control.
Skott dodges the ground and pound from Berry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berry is trying to get an arm triangle but Skott is defending well.
Berry is working to tighten is grip on Skott's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Skott has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Berry is really squeezing tight and eventually Skott passes out! Berry breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ash Berry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jumi Karka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominique Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warriors of the world . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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230 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jumi Karka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominique Richardson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson shoots for a double leg takedown but Karka sprawls well. He's pushed Richardson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karka leaves Richardson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt - Karka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jumi Karka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominique Richardson.
Richardson shoots in looking for a takedown. Karka tries to sprawl out of it but Richardson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Karka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Karka tries to close the distance and clinch but Richardson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karka throws a nice looking combination but Richardson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karka throws a quick head kick that knocks Richardson silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Karka is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jumi Karka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flex Legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Spoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Spoof has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Flex Legs's chin.
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170 lbs
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22
175 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong |
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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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Flex Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Spoof!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spoof misses with the combination.
A nice combination there by Spoof.
Legs drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spoof trying to keep a closed guard but Legs is proving a slippery customer.
Legs drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Legs as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Spoof screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Legs! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Flex Legs!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sauli Heilimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Paniikki's choice of entrance music: N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Sauli Heilimo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
159 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sauli Heilimo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heilimo scores a takedown into full mount!
Heilimo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Paniikki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Paniikki gets back to half guard.
Paniikki actively working from the bottom here.
Heilimo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Paniikki is looking for a sweep. Heilimo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Heilimo pulls his head out easily.
Heilimo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Paniikki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heilimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paniikki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paniikki looking for a triangle here. Heilimo is fighting it but it looks tight! Paniikki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Heilimo is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pelle Paniikki!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Hirvikangas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coltaine Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timo Hirvikangas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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22
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Hirvikangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coltaine Evans!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hirvikangas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hirvikangas trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Evans wants to control but Hirvikangas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Hirvikangas in his half guard.
Evans trying to control here.
Evans throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hirvikangas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hirvikangas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hirvikangas prevents Evans from improving his position.
Evans wants to control but Hirvikangas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Evans pushes Hirvikangas off looking to stand but Hirvikangas dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans punching from the bottom.
Hirvikangas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hirvikangas connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
Evans wants to get back to full guard.
Hirvikangas working the head and body with strikes.
Hirvikangas prevents Evans from improving his position.
Hirvikangas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Evans is looking to control Hirvikangas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Evans avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans wants to get back to full guard but Hirvikangas has passed into side control.
Evans looks gassed!
Hirvikangas scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Evans?
Evans in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The referee warns Evans that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hirvikangas content just to control the position here.
Evans is looking to improve his position but Hirvikangas isn't that keen on the idea.
Evans wants to hold on but Hirvikangas pushes him away.
Hirvikangas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Evans looks a forlorn figure.
Hirvikangas content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hirvikangas cracks Evans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Evans is rocked!
It looks like Coltaine Evans has been cut.
Hirvikangas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Hirvikangas finish him?
Hirvikangas lands a big elbow - Evans is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Evans is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Timo Hirvikangas!
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