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EMMA 16: Kantola vs Stilies PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herdan Pec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CAN"T BE TOUCHED. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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275 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Big heart |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Herdan Pec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pec stuffs the takedown.
Pec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tyson taking a breather.
Pec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pec pulls guard successfully.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Pec keeps moving.
Pec pulls Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tyson wants to control from the top but Pec keeps moving.
Pec is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pec controlling Tyson's posture.
Pec has a closed guard, preventing Tyson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pec pulls Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pec throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tyson escapes and throws Pec's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pec is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pec is looking to improve his position.
Tyson wants to control but Pec is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pec manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pec controlling Tyson's posture.
Pec looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tyson passes into half guard.
Pec wants to control but Tyson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pec gets back to full guard.
Tyson is sitting in close to Pec's body. Pec has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tyson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tyson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Pec.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Herdan Pec!
In his post fight interview, Herdan Pec started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Mike Tyson had this to say: 'I WILL BECAUSE HIM BECAUSE THE JUDGE COMPLETILY SEE WRONG THINGS IN COURT'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Foster looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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180 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erik Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sean Foster!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon rushes Foster and presses him up against the cage.
Gordon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foster looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gordon is fending him off so far but Foster persists. Nope, Gordon circles away and we're back to standing.
Gordon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Foster fails to land the takedown.
Foster looks winded!
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Erik Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Foster.
A low kick from Foster is predictable there
and Gordon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've been hearing that Gordon has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gordon throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon wants to stand but Foster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gordon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gordon wants to get up but he can't break Foster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Gordon is really struggling to control Foster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Erik Gordon has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gordon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gordon is looking to stand up but Foster won't let him.
Gordon got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gordon has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.
Gordon trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
Gordon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Foster's guard.
Foster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gordon wants to get up but he can't break Foster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Foster defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gordon swivels and escapes.
Foster closes the distance and clinches up with Gordon, looking for a takedown. Foster pushes Gordon against the cage but Gordon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Foster is looking to clinch but Gordon is avoiding it.
Foster throws a head kick that half lands.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Foster misses with a takedown
and Gordon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gordon has Foster pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Gordon pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Foster tumbling to the mat - Gordon dives into Foster's guard.
Gordon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gordon looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Foster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Foster wants to get back to his feet but Gordon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gordon trying to control the position from guard on top but Foster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Gordon dominated that round.
That's time! Gordon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a two punch combo.
Foster shoots in but Gordon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
Foster has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Erik Gordon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Foster.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordon misses the target.
Foster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordon.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gordon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Foster but Foster pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Foster tries to keep at a distance but Gordon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gordon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Foster tries to pull guard but Gordon holds him up against the cage and eventually Foster drops back down to his feet.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gordon sprawls well. Gordon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
Foster defending well as Gordon loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster moves out of range as Gordon strikes.
Foster gets caught flat footed, as Gordon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gordon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Foster keeping moving, preventing Gordon from controlling successfully.
Gordon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Foster is proving hard to escape from.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gordon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice cross by Gordon.
Gordon throws a front kick that sends Foster stumbling back into the cage.
Gordon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gordon darts in and clinches Foster up against the cage.
Foster prevents the takedown attempt.
Gordon breaks the clinch.
Sean Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster looks for a takedown but Gordon sprawls well.
Gordon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Foster's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Gordon keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster shoots in but no luck this time.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Gordon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gordon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Erik Gordon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gordon lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster avoids the head kick by Gordon.
Foster shoots in and drives through. Gordon sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Gordon dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gordon clinches.
Gordon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gordon manages to break the clinch.
Foster gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gordon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gordon fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Foster on the side of the head.
Erik Gordon is winning the standup battle so far.
Gordon scores with a hook to the body. Foster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Foster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foster wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Gordon as Foster shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gordon.
Gordon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gordon forces Foster back against the cage and clinches.
Gordon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gordon manages to end up in side control.
Gordon has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Gordon shoots in and bounces Foster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Foster looking for a guillotine here but Gordon defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster looking for a sweep. Not yet Foster, not yet.
Foster is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gordon is controlling him.
Gordon tries to stand but Foster is controlling from the bottom.
Gordon stands up and waves to Foster to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster gets a takedown into half guard.
Gordon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gordon tries to get out of the position.
Foster is working for a kimura but Gordon is defending it quite comfortably.
Gordon trying to hold on to Foster's head to control him but Foster postures up.
Sean Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster prevents Gordon from improving his position.
Erik Gordon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gordon is looking to improve his position but Foster isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Gordon turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Foster off and cradles Gordon's limp body as Foster celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sean Foster!
A very excited looking Sean Foster made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuukka Rask (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Routalempi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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167 lbs
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161 lbs
14 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuukka Rask!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Routalempi!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Rask misses.
Routalempi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Routalempi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rask tries for a takedown but Routalempi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pekka Routalempi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Routalempi dives in and grabs Rask's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rask pushes down on Routalempi's head and hops out.
Rask misses with a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Routalempi.
Rask on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Routalempi does no damage.
Routalempi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rask blocks a head kick by Routalempi.
Good standup being displayed there by Routalempi as he connects with a hook.
Routalempi fails to land with a series of punches.
Routalempi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Routalempi misses with the combination.
Rask's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rask duly obliges.
It looks like Pekka Routalempi has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rask takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rask throws a looping overhand right but Routalempi ducks down to avoid it.
Rask closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Routalempi gets full guard.
Rask will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rask content to stall in guard here.
Rask avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rask controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rask throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rask passes Routalempi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Routalempi gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Routalempi looking for a triangle here. Rask is fighting it but it looks tight! Routalempi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Rask is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pekka Routalempi!
Pekka Routalempi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gary Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liubomir Panayotov (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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156 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liubomir Panayotov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Panayotov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Panayotov seems unphased.
Panayotov takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Panayotov misses.
Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Panayotov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there.
Panayotov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas is working Panayotov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thomas cracks Panayotov with a solid left hand.
Thomas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Panayotov has wrist control.
Panayotov keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Panayotov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas works over Panayotov with some ground and pound from guard.
Panayotov is rocked!
Panayotov working a defensive guard here.
Thomas stands and throws Panayotov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Thomas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Panayotov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas working the ground and pound.
Thomas landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Panayotov is still in real trouble! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas lands a decent elbow from side control.
Thomas landing a few strikes.
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Panayotov, who protects the arm well.
Panayotov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thomas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Panayotov seems to have recovered his senses.
Thomas lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Panayotov down.
Thomas landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas 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.
Panayotov taking a bit of punishment here - Thomas scoring with strikes.
Thomas trying to control the position but Panayotov is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thomas scoring with punches from side control.
Thomas cracks Panayotov with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Thomas immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Panayotov is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, Gary Thomas 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Dum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iggor Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dee Dum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iggor Souza!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dum tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dum has closed the distance and engaged Souza in a clinch.
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza throws a leg kick which misses Dum's front leg but catches the back leg as Dum tries to avoid it.
Dum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dum somewhat.
Dum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Dum has taken the fight to the clinch.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Dum.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Dum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dum shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dum misses with a head kick.
Dum fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dum.
Souza throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dum is breathing heavily.
Dum shoots in looking for a takedown but Souza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dum shoots in looking for a takedown. Souza tries to sprawl out of it but Dum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Souza manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Iggor Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dum takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Souza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dum as he avoids it easily.
Dum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Souza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dum is fending him off so far but Souza persists. Nope, Dum circles away and we're back to standing.
Dum closes the distance looking to clinch
and Souza counters with a solid body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dum. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Souza.
Souza fails with a takedown attempt.
Souza throws a nice looking combination but Dum bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Dum leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dum shoots in but no luck this time.
Dum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Souza throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Souza scores with a head kick. Dum tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Dum tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dum shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Souza as he avoids it easily.
Souza fails with the takedown.
Souza misses with a combination
and Dum counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dum shoots in but Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Souza shoots in and drives through. Dum sprawls well.
Dum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Souza drives through and clinches with Dum against the cage.
Souza escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dum shoots in for a takedown but Souza shows good takedown defense.
Dum avoids the head kick by Souza.
Dum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Souza takes the fight into the clinch.
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dum fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Souza. No joy for Dum on that attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggor Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Dum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Souza rushes Dum and presses him up against the cage.
Souza gets control of Dum's arms and successfully pulls guard. Souza will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dum might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Souza throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Souza is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dum keeping hold of Souza's head, controlling as best he can.
Dum trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
Souza misses with a head shot. Dum uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dum managing to control the position.
Dum keeping moving, preventing Souza from controlling successfully.
Dum trying to keep a closed guard but Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Souza wants to stand but Dum is controlling his posture from full guard.
Souza trying to control but Dum is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee Dum has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Souza lands a nice hook to Dum's body. Dum takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Souza or perhaps it was just good defense by Dum which made him look bad.
Souza tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dum tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Souza.
Souza is breathing heavily.
Dum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souza but Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Souza. Dum does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a right and a left that Dum avoids nicely.
Souza lands a nice looking body shot.
Souza misses with a looping right.
Dum fails with the takedown.
Dum tries a head kick but it misses.
Souza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Souza wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dee Dum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Iggor Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza throws a leg kick which misses Dum's front leg but catches the back leg as Dum tries to avoid it.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Dum tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Souza thows a body kick. Dum tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dum moves out of range of the leg kick from Souza.
Dum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dum somewhat.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Souza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but Dum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dum darts in and clinches Souza up against the cage.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dum wants a takedown.
Dum jumps guard but Souza stands there with Dum around his waist. Dum gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iggor Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Souza fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Souza throws a head kick that misses.
Souza drives through and clinches with Dum against the cage.
Souza has Dum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dum wants a takedown but no success here.
Dum scores with a shoulder strike.
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Dum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck for Dum with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Souza misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Souza.
Souza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dum circles away.
Dee Dum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iggor Souza.
Souza lands a nice looking body kick.
Dee Dum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Souza defends it nicely.
Souza blocks a head kick by Dum.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souza.
Dum shoots in looking for a takedown but Souza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck for Souza with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Souza sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dum somewhat.
Souza throws a head kick but Dum moves out of range.
Dum clinches up with Souza and pushes him back against the cage.
Dum fails to pull guard.
Souza breaks the clinch.
Dum avoids the head kick by Souza.
Dum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Souza defends it nicely.
Souza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dum swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza slaps away a takedown attempt from Dum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souza takes a swing at Dum's ribcage but misses.
Souza throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Souza's waist but Souza gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dum off to one side.
A head kick from Souza lands but Dum takes it in his stride.
Dum has managed to clinch.
Dum has had enough of the clinch but Souza keeps him there for the moment.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dum smiles and moves away.
Dum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Souza as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza forces Dum back against the cage and clinches.
Souza creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Souza swivels and escapes.
Dum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Souza to score with a decent uppercut.
Souza throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dum. That did some damage!
Souza is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dum blocks a head kick by Souza.
Dee Dum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Iggor Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dum misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iggor Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Souza 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 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iggor Souza!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eerikki Kurki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Ladislau (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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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, Eerikki Kurki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marty Ladislau!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ladislau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kurki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ladislau won't be happy with that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kurki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ladislau is trying to improve his position.
Kurki advances to full mount.
Kurki working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Ladislau looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Kurki! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eerikki Kurki!
Marty Ladislau spoke after the fight, saying 'I tried my best, and I WILL do it next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Kantola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Stilies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gary Stilies!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kantola throws a head kick that misses.
Kantola lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kantola lands a big head kick that sends Stilies tumbling to the mat! Kantola takes a step backwards and waves Stilies back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Gary Stilies has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kantola scores with a jab to the body.
Kantola slips a straight right by Stilies.
Kantola fails to land with a series of punches.
Stilies lands a jab to Kantola's midsection.
Kantola lands a big head kick that sends Stilies tumbling to the mat! Kantola takes a step backwards and waves Stilies back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Stilies throws a jab when Kantola was well out of range.
Kantola sends Stilies crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kantola is motioning to the referee to let Stilies up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Stilies is rocked!
Stilies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kantola.
Stilies is still on wobbly legs! Can Kantola finish him?
Stilies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kantola counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Stilies falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ari Kantola!
Ari Kantola retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ari Kantola thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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