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EMMA 11: Kantola vs James PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Starkard (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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274 lbs
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242 lbs
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vito Starkard!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starkard wants to clinch up but Fernandez keeps it at a distance.
Starkard moves into the clinch.
Starkard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Starkard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Starkard comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Marcus Fernandez has been cut.
Fernandez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Starkard pulls guard effortlessly.
Fernandez is pushing down on Starkard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Starkard is fighting to maintain full guard but Fernandez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fernandez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fernandez is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez trying to pass the guard but Starkard defending well.
Fernandez is working for a submission of some sort.
Starkard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fernandez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Starkard is looking to control Fernandez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Starkard avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Starkard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fernandez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fernandez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Starkard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starkard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fernandez.
Fernandez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starkard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernandez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fernandez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starkard can't keep his opponent in guard - Fernandez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fernandez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Starkard sees it coming and defends easily.
Fernandez is trying for a kimura here. Starkard looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fernandez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mambo Acid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Erik Gordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mambo Acid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acid misses with a wild combination.
Acid fails with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a nice body shot.
Mambo Acid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acid misses with the body kick
and Gordon counters with a crisp one two that drops Acid! Gordon thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Acid to his feet! Acid is in big trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Acid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Acid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Acid is rocked!
Acid wants to sweep here but Gordon controlling him for the moment.
Acid seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Acid is breathing heavily.
Gordon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Acid's guard.
Gordon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Acid wants to clinch but Gordon slips to the side
and Gordon counters with a head kick. That will keep Acid thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Acid tries to clinch but Gordon moves away
and Gordon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gordon rushes Acid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Acid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gordon gets the takedown into side control.
Acid is looking for a sweep.
Gordon trying to control the position but Acid is working away.
Acid sneaks back into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Acid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gordon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acid trying to control but Gordon postures up.
Gordon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Acid trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Acid works to full guard.
Gordon postures up in Acid's guard and throws a big left but Acid blocks it.
Acid is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gordon trying to control but Acid is working from the bottom.
Gordon throws a big elbow that misses.
Acid working a defensive guard here.
Gordon looking to sit in guard and control but Acid gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Acid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acid is pushing down on Gordon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gordon is fighting to maintain full guard but Acid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Acid is keen to just control but Gordon is a slippery customer.
Gordon tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Acid manages to move to mount!
Acid throwing strikes here but Gordon is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Acid looking to secure an arm triangle but Gordon defends it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gordon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Gordon dominated that round.
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.
A head kick by Acid misses
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gordon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Acid tries for a takedown but Gordon circles away easily
and Acid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Mambo Acid has been cut.
Gordon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Acid's sensitive parts.
Acid throws a sloppy head kick
and Gordon counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Acid misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gordon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Acid at a distance.
Acid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gordon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Acid swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon catches Acid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Acid tries to keep at a distance but Gordon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gordon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Acid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Acid needs to keep his hands up - Gordon had a free shot at his head there.
Gordon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acid tries to roll over but Gordon keeps him under control.
Gordon tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Acid looking for submissions off his back.
Gordon is taking a breather. Acid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gordon lands with a punch from half guard.
Gordon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gordon is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Acid trying to control from the bottom.
Acid is defending against the submission attempts here by Gordon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Acid manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gordon wants to stand but Acid is controlling his posture from full guard.
Acid is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Acid lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gordon!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Acid jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gordon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gordon and Acid has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gordon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Acid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Acid is looking to take a break and control but Gordon 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Gordon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mambo Acid's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gordon moves out of range of the body kick.
Gordon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gordon wants it to stay on the feet.
Acid tries to clinch
and Gordon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erik Gordon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Acid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gordon counters with a leg kick.
Acid shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gordon defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mambo Acid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Acid gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gordon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon postures up and lands a big shot to Acid's brow.
Gordon connects with a couple of short punches.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Acid keeps moving.
Gordon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Acid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gordon is one step ahead there.
Gordon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Acid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Acid keeps moving.
Gordon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Erik Gordon wasn't active enough on the ground.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gordon.
Gordon drives through and clinches with Acid against the cage.
Gordon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Acid's efforts to push away.
Gordon wants the takedown. Acid is fighting it off but Gordon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Acid's guard against the cage.
Acid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Acid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Acid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Acid doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Acid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon wants to stand but Acid is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gordon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Acid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Acid's legs - danger averted.
Erik Gordon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gordon trying to control but Acid is working from the bottom.
Gordon stopping the sweep attempt from Acid.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Acid escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Erik Gordon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gordon 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erik Gordon!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lars Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nishant Dere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dere has chosen MaddijaneMusic/Impossible as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lars Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nishant Dere!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dere chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gordon can pounce on him.
Dere looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dere back to the cage. Gordon follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Gordon tries to clinch but Dere is having none of it.
Gordon wants to clinch.
Dere looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gordon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1-2. Gordon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Gordon or perhaps it was just good defense by Dere which made him look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dere takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dere moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Gordon misses.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Dere avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a shot to the body.
Gordon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dere takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gordon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dere has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gordon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dere moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gordon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gordon swings for the body but Dere moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Dere. No joy for Gordon on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Gordon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Dere.
Dere takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gordon.
Gordon shoots in for a double leg but Dere sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon scores with a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gordon.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Dere is avoiding it.
Lars Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gordon throws a shot from downtown. Dere moves away and avoids it.
Gordon moves in looking to clinch but Dere pushes him off.
No joy there for Gordon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gordon clinches with his opponent.
Gordon tries to land knees in the clinch but Dere avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon slows down the pace here.
Gordon is trying to force a seperation but Dere has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Gordon 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.
Gordon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gordon connects with a leg kick. Dere looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gordon thows a left - swing and a miss!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gordon.
Dere drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dere circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dere is breathing heavily.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Dere keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
Gordon wants to get up but he can't break Dere's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gordon trying to control but Dere is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Lars Gordon wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gordon lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dere takes a step back to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon connects with an inside leg kick.
Gordon throws the left hand but Dere avoids the punch easily.
Gordon throws a low kick but Dere moves out of range easily.
Dere gets tackled into the cage by Gordon. Gordon maintains the clinch.
Gordon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dere backwards.
Gordon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dere's elbow.
Gordon lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gordon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gordon misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gordon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dere takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dere being controlled against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon tries to throw a body punch but Dere avoids it by throwing Gordon back against the cage.
Gordon tries to break the clinch but Dere is controlling the position.
Gordon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dere avoids it.
Gordon lands a knee to the body.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gordon lands an elbow just above Dere 's eye.
Gordon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dere controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Gordon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gordon throws a hook but Dere blocks it.
Dere bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gordon scores with a hook.
Gordon has managed to clinch.
Gordon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dere.
Gordon tries to circle away but Dere has him pinned against the cage.
Gordon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gordon is stalling here.
Dere takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dere pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gordon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gordon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dere really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gordon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dere postures up.
Gordon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dere gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gordon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gordon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dere is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon controls Dere momentarily but Dere frees himself.
Dere gets to his feet. Gordon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gordon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gordon lands a glancing blow to the side of Dere's head.
Gordon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gordon thumps Dere with a low kick.
Gordon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dere stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dere's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dere slips a jab and a cross from Gordon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gordon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gordon feints and then cracks Dere's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dere down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gordon misses with a hook.
Lars Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gordon throws a nice looking combination but Dere bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Nishant Dere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dere is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Gordon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gordon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Gordon!
In defeat, Nishant Dere stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck off.Stop booing me.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joon BigMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Smash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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289 lbs
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295 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joon BigMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rick Smash!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BigMan tries to clinch there but Smash circles away.
Smash looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
BigMan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
BigMan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smash knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
BigMan decides to return to a standing position.
BigMan tries for a takedown but Smash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
BigMan tries to close the distance and clinch but Smash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smash tries to clinch there but BigMan circles away.
Smash shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BigMan defends it nicely.
Smash shoots for a takedown but BigMan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BigMan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from BigMan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigMan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Smash tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. BigMan is in Smash's guard.
BigMan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
BigMan is nestled in close to Smash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
BigMan is taking a breather. Smash says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
BigMan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
BigMan slows the pace down in half guard.
BigMan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smash with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
BigMan trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigMan moves nicely into side control.
BigMan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BigMan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smash!
BigMan wants to take Smash's back but he can't do it this time.
BigMan lands a couple of good shots and Smash has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A bit of a pause in the action here. BigMan controlling the positon.
BigMan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigMan throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Smash!
BigMan controls the position.
BigMan has got one arm under Smash's chin. This could be trouble... Smash trying to control the other hand but BigMan gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Smash has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joon BigMan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Umair Kayani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Secondo Vjadenek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umair Kayani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
205 lbs
5 - 12 - 1 |
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22
205 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
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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
5 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Umair Kayani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Secondo Vjadenek!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vjadenek misses with a few strikes there.
Kayani misses with a looping right.
Vjadenek swinging wildly here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kayani.
A punch combination from Kayani misses.
Vjadenek uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kayani.
Kayani throws a series of punches but Vjadenek moves out of range.
Kayani connects with a single shot there.
Nice jab there from Kayani.
Vjadenek is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Kayani ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Vjadenek clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Umair Kayani!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Kurki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Soplamocos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soplamocos has chosen Eye of the Tiger!!! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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20
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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196 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eerikki Kurki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kid Soplamocos!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soplamocos tries to avoid it but Kurki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soplamocos to the ground. Soplamocos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Soplamocos loads up on a big right hand but Kurki slips the punch.
Soplamocos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soplamocos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kurki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kurki throws an overhand right that lands on Soplamocos's shoulder, as Soplamocos tries to avoid the shot.
Soplamocos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kurki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soplamocos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kurki.
Kurki throws a lazy right hand but Soplamocos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kurki throws an overhand right that lands on Soplamocos's shoulder, as Soplamocos tries to avoid the shot.
Kurki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Soplamocos counters with a good low kick that Kurki was not able to check.
Kurki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soplamocos misses with an uppercut.
Kurki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Soplamocos counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eerikki Kurki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soplamocos throws a lazy right hand but Kurki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soplamocos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurki misses with a punch on the inside.
Kurki struggles to land a body shot inside as Soplamocos controls his hands.
Kurki takes a shot to the head.
Soplamocos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Soplamocos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Eerikki Kurki has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Soplamocos.
A short left from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kurki regains guard immediately.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kurki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kurki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soplamocos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soplamocos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kurki's head.
Kurki looking for a guillotine here but Soplamocos defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos postures up and lands a big shot to Kurki's brow.
Soplamocos wants to control from the top but Kurki keeps moving.
Soplamocos landing with the ground and pound.
Soplamocos lands a couple of elbows.
Kurki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kurki working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soplamocos.
Soplamocos won't allow Kurki to sweep him here.
Soplamocos scoring with some ground and pound.
Soplamocos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soplamocos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soplamocos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Soplamocos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soplamocos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kurki is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soplamocos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Oh Kurki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kurki controls Soplamocos momentarily but Soplamocos frees himself.
Soplamocos trying to control but Kurki is working from the bottom.
Soplamocos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Soplamocos postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Kurki covers up, he's hurt! Soplamocos keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Soplamocos and the ref steps in to end the fight! Soplamocos can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Soplamocos!
Kid Soplamocos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James has chosen Biscuits & Gravy as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
250 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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30
272 lbs
7 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Kantola!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bubba James!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola scores with a head kick. James tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
James throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kantola slips a jab and a cross from James.
Kantola lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Bubba James has been cut.
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!
James is looking to clinch.
James misses with a jab, cross combination.
James tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kantola counters with a head kick that drops James to the mat! James scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
James throws a solid leg kick but Kantola takes the impact on his shin and smiles at James.
Kantola misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Kantola both land. Nice combination.
James misses with a few strikes there.
Kantola throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! James crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ari Kantola rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Bubba James spoke after the fight, saying 'I gave it my all. I would like to thank Jonathan Rowe for the chance at the belt. I apologize to my fans around the world. I WILL BE BACK!!'.
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