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Infinity 48: Rematch PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Very Magnum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malygos Northrend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Northrend's choice of entrance music: Sure shot. Very Magnum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Very Magnum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Malygos Northrend!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnum shoots in and bounces Northrend off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Magnum trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrend looking to control.
Northrend has control of Magnum's left arm, preventing Magnum from doing any damage.
Magnum postures up in Northrend's guard and throws a big left but Northrend blocks it.
Magnum wants to pass the guard but Northrend is keeping the position.
Northrend wants to control the position but Magnum says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Magnum connects with a nice short shot to Northrend's temple.
Magnum is pressing down on Northrend's thigh, looking to free his foot. Northrend is holding on for now.
Northrend desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Northrend is staying active underneath Magnum, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Northrend keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Magnum wants to get back to his feet.
Magnum seems to be working for a kimura but Northrend defends the submission attempt.
Northrend is trying to get back to full guard.
Northrend trying to hold on to Magnum's head to control him but Magnum postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrend is trying to get back to full guard.
Northrend regains full guard. Nicely done.
Northrend pulls Magnum in close to his closed guard and prevents Magnum from doing any damage or advancing position.
Northrend not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Magnum wants to control from the top but Northrend keeps moving.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Northrend misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Northrend looks winded!
Northrend misses with a takedown
and Magnum counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Northrend tries for a takedown but Magnum circles away easily
and Magnum counters by moving into the clinch.
Very Magnum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malygos Northrend.
Northrend is looking to take this one to the mat.
Northrend blocks a body shot from Magnum.
Magnum missing with knees to the body.
Magnum wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Magnum manages to pull guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Northrend stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magnum swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnum is trying to keep Northrend in close.
Northrend won't allow Magnum to get back to his feet.
Northrend advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Magnum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Northrend has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Magnum!
Northrend goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Magnum turns into him and now he's in Northrend's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Northrend controls Magnum momentarily but Magnum frees himself.
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 Very Magnum will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Northrend tries to keep at a distance but Magnum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Northrend wants a takedown.
Magnum pulls Northrend into guard.
Magnum is trying to keep Northrend in close.
Northrend tries to free his leg and advance position but Magnum is retaining full guard.
Northrend trying to move into half guard but instead Magnum has managed to sweep!
Magnum trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magnum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnum trying to control but Northrend is working from the bottom.
Magnum looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Northrend trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrend wants to control but Magnum passes easily into half guard.
Northrend is looking to control Magnum's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Northrend avoid being mounted?
Northrend is breathing heavily.
Northrend is trying to control but Magnum manages to pass to mount!
Magnum content just to control the position here.
Northrend is squirming around, avoiding Magnum's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrend is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Magnum trying to control but Northrend is having none of it.
Magnum lands a heavy elbow.
Magnum fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magnum has control of Northrend's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Northrend regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Magnum looking to control but Northrend is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Northrend reaches up to try and control the position but Magnum seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Northrend rolls and tries to escape and now Magnum has his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Northrend looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Magnum wants to control but Northrend is keeping busy.
Very Magnum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Northrend is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Northrend is really stuck here.
Northrend defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Magnum's arms.
Northrend tries to roll but Magnum sticks to his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnum tries to keep control of the position but Northrend is staying busy.
Northrend trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Magnum seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Magnum controlling well, preventing Northrend from escaping the position.
Northrend is still trying to improve position.
Magnum has got one arm under Northrend's chin. This could be trouble... Northrend trying to control the other hand but Magnum gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Northrend has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Very Magnum!
In defeat, Malygos Northrend stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lok'tar Ogar'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goran Mirche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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187 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Goran Mirche!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirche tries for a takedown but Bresnar circles away easily
and Bresnar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown but Mirche shows good takedown defense.
Bresnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirche doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bresnar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mirche shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bresnar counters with a right hand to the body.
Lock Bresnar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goran Mirche.
Bresnar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mirche looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bresnar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mirche sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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!
Mirche wants to control but Bresnar is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirche looking for submissions off his back.
Mirche actively working from the bottom here.
Mirche is looking to control Bresnar's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mirche avoid being mounted?
Bresnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mirche defending well though.
Mirche is trying to maintain the position but Bresnar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bresnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Mirche manages to get to full guard.
Our spies down at at Team Finland inform us that Mirche has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bresnar trying to control but Mirche is working from the bottom.
Mirche bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bresnar's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirche drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bresnar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bresnar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bresnar!
Mirche gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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!
Mirche moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirche is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bresnar defends well.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirche looking for a guillotine here but Bresnar defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirche is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar stands up over Mirche, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mirche looking to control.
Bresnar slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bresnar trying to control but Mirche is working from the bottom.
Mirche looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bresnar is one step ahead there.
Bresnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mirche on the ground.
Mirche wants to get back to his feet but Bresnar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mirche tries for a takedown but Bresnar circles away easily
and Bresnar counters by moving into the clinch.
Bresnar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirche shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bresnar's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirche controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mirche drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mirche jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bresnar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mirche trying to control the position from guard on top but Bresnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goran Mirche dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mirche shoots in for a takedown but Bresnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bresnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mirche's half guard.
Mirche is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bresnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bresnar lands a nice short elbow.
Mirche is pressing down on Bresnar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirche is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirche has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Bresnar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mirche has tightened it up now! Bresnar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Goran Mirche!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Stahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Safej (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stahlberg comes to the cage accompanied by Stand up and Fight. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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191 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Stahlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Safej!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stahlberg looks to land a combination but Safej avoids it well.
Safej looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Stahlberg misses with a kick to the body.
Stahlberg scores with a head kick.
Stahlberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Safej.
Mikael Stahlberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Safej chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stahlberg can pounce on him.
Stahlberg takes a kick to the side of the head.
Horrible takedown by Stahlberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Safej which made him look bad.
Stahlberg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Safej!
Stahlberg tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stahlberg working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Safej avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stahlberg.
Stahlberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Safej has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stahlberg tries to stand but Safej is controlling his head.
Stahlberg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Safej's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlberg tries for a kimura but Safej is defending well.
Sloppy strikes there by Stahlberg.
Stahlberg lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Safej down.
Safej managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Stahlberg.
Stahlberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Safej knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Safej prevents Stahlberg from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlberg wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Safej, who protects the arm well.
Stahlberg tries for a kimura but Safej is defending well.
Stahlberg is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Safej knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes there by Stahlberg.
Stahlberg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Safej has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sloppy strikes there by Stahlberg.
Stahlberg lands a decent elbow from side control.
Stahlberg working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Stahlberg dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Stahlberg.
Stahlberg throws a head kick but Safej moves out of range.
A head kick by Stahlberg misses
and Safej counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Safej.
Safej prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stahlberg jumps guard but Safej stands there with Stahlberg around his waist. Stahlberg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stahlberg missing with knees to the body.
Safej is breathing heavily.
Safej is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stahlberg is defending well for now.
Safej prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Stahlberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlberg jumps guard but Safej turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stahlberg tries a knee to the head but Safej blocks it.
Safej avoiding damage as Stahlberg throws knees to the body.
Safej avoids a wild elbow strike from Stahlberg.
Safej avoids a wild elbow strike from Stahlberg.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Stahlberg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Safej fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A head kick misses from Stahlberg.
Safej takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Safej avoids the head kick by Stahlberg.
Stahlberg shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been informed that Safej has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stahlberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Safej sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stahlberg jumps guard but Safej turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stahlberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stahlberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Safej walks away with a smile on his face. Stahlberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Safej misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stahlberg.
Safej throws a sloppy head kick and Stahlberg moves out of range easily.
Stahlberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stahlberg tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stahlberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Safej sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlberg wants to stall.
Stahlberg missing with knees to the body.
Stahlberg tries to break free but Safej pushes him back against the cage.
Stahlberg missing with knees to the body.
Safej keeps control of Stahlberg as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stahlberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stahlberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Safej has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stahlberg is struggling to control the position.
Safej avoiding damage as Stahlberg throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stahlberg tries to circle away but Safej has him pinned against the cage.
Stahlberg jumps guard but Safej turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stahlberg just leaning against Safej, taking a breather.
Stahlberg throws an elbow but it misses.
Stahlberg wants to break free but Safej has control.
Stahlberg taking a breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stahlberg is working for takedown but Safej is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Stahlberg dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stahlberg keeps Safej at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Stahlberg.
Stahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Safej misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stahlberg.
Stahlberg darts in looking for a takedown but Safej gets double underhooks and turns Stahlberg into the cage.
Stahlberg presses Safej against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stahlberg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Safej just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stahlberg is trying to pull guard but Safej turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Stahlberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stahlberg with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stahlberg using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Safej has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Safej gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stahlberg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stahlberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Safej avoids the damage to the body.
Safej tries a knee to the head but Stahlberg blocks it.
Stahlberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Safej gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stahlberg jumps guard but Safej turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stahlberg tries to break the clinch but Safej is controlling the position.
Safej on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stahlberg jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Safej walks away with a smile on his face. Stahlberg gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Safej throws a sloppy head kick
and Stahlberg counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Safej is lucky that one didn't land flush.
It looks like Kevin Safej has been cut.
Stahlberg looks for a takedown but Safej sprawls well.
Safej on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stahlberg misses with a head kick.
Stahlberg throws a sloppy head kick and Safej moves out of range easily.
Stahlberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stahlberg scores with a push kick.
Stahlberg blocks a head kick by Safej.
Stahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Safej blocks a head kick by Stahlberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stahlberg misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Stahlberg.
Stahlberg tries to close the distance and clinch but Safej swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Stahlberg connects with a leg kick. Safej looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Stahlberg.
Stahlberg avoids the head kick by Safej.
A jab lands there for Stahlberg.
Stahlberg throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Safej.
Stahlberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stahlberg throws a body kick that misses.
Stahlberg scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stahlberg shoots in and drives through. Safej sprawls well.
Stahlberg lands with a kick to the temple. Safej shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stahlberg throws a sloppy head kick
and Safej counters with a big head kick but Stahlberg shrugs it off.
Stahlberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stahlberg avoids the head kick by Safej.
Stahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Safej blocks a head kick by Stahlberg.
Safej blocks a head kick by Stahlberg.
Safej avoids the head kick by Stahlberg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stahlberg throws a head kick but Safej moves out of range.
Safej takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stahlberg misses with a takedown attempt - Safej sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kevin Safej has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mikael Stahlberg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mikael Stahlberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stahlberg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Stahlberg showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stahlberg 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Stahlberg!
Mikael Stahlberg gave a mention to Dr J's in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tuohi Kuiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Schwengel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuiva kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killing time. 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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19
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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26
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuohi Kuiva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Walter Schwengel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwengel is looking to slow Kuiva down with leg kicks.
Schwengel swings for the body but Kuiva moves out of range.
Schwengel blocks a low kick nicely.
Kuiva shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Good leg kick by Kuiva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kuiva throws a head kick but Schwengel moves out of range.
Kuiva throws a leg kick but Schwengel checks it.
Kuiva throws a front kick aimed at Schwengel's knee but Schwengel avoids it well.
Schwengel connects with a right hand. Kuiva shakes it off.
Kuiva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schwengel.
Kuiva misses with a low kick as Schwengel jumps back.
Kuiva throws a leg kick
and Schwengel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schwengel clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuiva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schwengel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kuiva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Schwengel's brow.
Kuiva being controlled against the cage.
Schwengel missing with knees to the body.
Kuiva lands an elbow inside that Schwengel shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwengel blocks an elbow strike.
Schwengel stalls.
Kuiva pushes off an throws an elbow but Schwengel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kuiva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuiva misses with a knee to the head.
Schwengel is leaning against Kuiva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kuiva is breathing heavily.
Schwengel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Schwengel avoids a wild elbow strike from Kuiva.
A shot in the inside from Schwengel.
Kuiva pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schwengel breaks from the clinch.
Kuiva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schwengel lands with a cross.
We've been told by Kuiva's head coaches at LOD Gym Now with StandUP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schwengel thows a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Schwengel finds it's way through Kuiva's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwengel lands a right hook to the body.
Kuiva moves out of range as Schwengel throws a body kick.
Schwengel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schwengel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kuiva's hands.
Schwengel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schwengel lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Kuiva - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Schwengel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Schwengel!
In defeat, Tuohi Kuiva stepped up to the mic, saying 'He got lucky.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Haukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haukka has chosen Samuel Barber - Adagio for Strings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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35
199 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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32
163 lbs
13 - 19 - 0 |
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jon Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Haukka!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haukka is looking to clinch but Stone is avoiding it.
Stone bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haukka throws a leg kick but Stone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jon Stone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Haukka.
Haukka takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haukka tries to clinch
and Haukka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haukka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Daniel Haukka has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stone swats away the attempt to clinch by Haukka.
Haukka closes the distance and pushes Stone back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haukka.
Haukka misses with a knee to the head.
A short right from Stone.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haukka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Stone.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haukka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haukka misses with a knee strike.
Haukka takes a shot to the head.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
Haukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haukka's elbow.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
Stone lands an elbow inside.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka looks winded!
Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Haukka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Stone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
Stone lands a nice elbow.
Stone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Haukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Haukka on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Stone lands with a light punch inside.
Stone lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haukka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Haukka looking to throw knees to the head but Stone is blocking nicely.
Haukka blocks an uppercut.
Stone lands with a light punch inside.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Haukka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Stone.
Haukka tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
Stone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Haukka tries a knee to the head but Stone blocks it.
Stone digs a right hand underneath Haukka's ribcage. Haukka let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice elbow from Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone gets through Haukka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haukka.
Nice body punch from Stone - that landed with a thud.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haukka backwards.
A shot in the inside from Stone.
Haukka is rocked!
Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Haukka is still on wobbly legs! Can Stone finish him?
Stone lands a big knee to the head and Haukka goes down! Stone pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Stone!
Jon Stone gave a mention to Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Maudsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Bratcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Bratcher acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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20
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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28
210 lbs
6 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Maudsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Bratcher!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maudsley scores with a jab.
Damian Bratcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Maudsley.
Maudsley lands a jab to the head.
Bratcher goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maudsley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bratcher does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bratcher is looking to clinch.
Maudsley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bratcher. Maudsley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maudsley lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bratcher misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bratcher is looking to clinch.
Maudsley throws out a powerful jab.
Maudsley scores with a punch to the head.
Bratcher is rocked!
Maudsley missing with a left hand there. Bratcher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bratcher is still on wobbly legs! Can Maudsley finish him?
Maudsley lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bratcher falls backwards - clearly groggy! Maudsley dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Maudsley!
A less than humble Robert Maudsley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Ciocanescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Stirling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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26
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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25
181 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Ciocanescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Stirling!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciocanescu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stirling tries to avoid it but Ciocanescu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stirling to the ground. Stirling escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stirling feints and then cracks Ciocanescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ciocanescu down.
Ciocanescu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ciocanescu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stirling just misses with a punch to the body.
Stirling's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ciocanescu under the eye.
Stirling lands a nice shot to the body.
Ciocanescu is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ciocanescu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Stirling.
Ciocanescu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Adrian Ciocanescu has been cut.
Stirling looks to land a combination. Ciocanescu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ciocanescu ducks under a wild hook from Stirling.
Ciocanescu doesn't manage to clinch there - Stirling circles away.
Stirling misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stirling. Ciocanescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ciocanescu just misses with a punch to the body.
Stirling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Stirling takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ciocanescu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jack Stirling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stirling scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ciocanescu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stirling connects with a nice looking jab.
Stirling lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ciocanescu circles away quickly and effectively.
Stirling throws a big shot that misses.
Stirling delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stirling fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stirling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ciocanescu moves away.
Stirling misses with an uppercut. Ciocanescu saw that one coming.
Stirling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stirling.
The fighters circling - Stirling throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stirling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ciocanescu's sensitive parts.
Stirling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stirling digs a good body shot into Ciocanescu's ribs.
Stirling lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stirling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ciocanescu.
Stirling feints and then cracks Ciocanescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ciocanescu down.
Stirling moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stirling.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stirling, as that shot connected.
Stirling throws a body punch but Ciocanescu moves out of range.
A lazy left from Stirling finds it's target.
Stirling lands a jab.
Ciocanescu is rocked!
Adrian Ciocanescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stirling feints and then cracks Ciocanescu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ciocanescu down.
Ciocanescu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stirling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ciocanescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ciocanescu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Ciocanescu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stirling throws a body punch but Ciocanescu moves out of range.
Ciocanescu seems to have got his legs back now.
Stirling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stirling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ciocanescu. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stirling connects with an inside leg kick.
Stirling sizes up Ciocanescu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Stirling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stirling feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ciocanescu sprawling to the canvas! Ciocanescu rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Stirling finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stirling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stirling lands a nice hook to Ciocanescu's body. Ciocanescu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stirling closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Ciocanescu! Stirling dives in looking to finish! Ciocanescu is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Stirling!
Our winner, Jack Stirling, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nyyrikki Takaraivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Calaway (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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26
220 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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28
300 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Calaway!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takaraivo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calaway has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takaraivo lands with a kick to the temple. Calaway shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mark Calaway has been cut.
Takaraivo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takaraivo misses with a wild body shot.
Takaraivo is looking to slow Calaway down with leg kicks.
Takaraivo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Takaraivo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Calaway throws a right and a left that Takaraivo avoids nicely.
Takaraivo moves into the clinch successfully.
Takaraivo breaks the clinch.
Takaraivo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Takaraivo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Takaraivo. That's going to slow Calaway down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Takaraivo.
Calaway loads up on a big right hand but Takaraivo slips the punch.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Calaway moves out of range easily.
Takaraivo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Takaraivo lands a big head kick that sends Calaway tumbling to the mat! Takaraivo takes a step backwards and waves Calaway back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Calaway is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calaway blocks a head kick by Takaraivo.
Calaway is still on wobbly legs! Can Takaraivo finish him?
Takaraivo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Takaraivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Calaway seems to have recovered his senses.
Takaraivo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaraivo lands a big head kick that sends Calaway tumbling to the mat! Takaraivo takes a step backwards and waves Calaway back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Calaway moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Nyyrikki Takaraivo has been cut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Calaway crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takaraivo - the referee stops the clock and Calaway gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takaraivo. Calaway manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Calaway looks winded!
Takaraivo throws a wild body kick that Calaway sees coming a mile off.
Takaraivo misses with a head kick.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo moves into the clinch.
Takaraivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Takaraivo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Calaway.
Calaway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Takaraivo manages to break the clinch.
Takaraivo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Takaraivo lands but Calaway takes it in his stride.
Takaraivo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Takaraivo pushes Calaway away with a front kick.
Takaraivo moves out of range of the strikes.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takaraivo misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Takaraivo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takaraivo slips under a jab.
Takaraivo tries a head kick but it misses.
Takaraivo throws a sloppy head kick and Calaway moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Takaraivo's head coaches at IMMA Gym of ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Takaraivo rushes Calaway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Calaway looking to stall.
Takaraivo breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calaway avoids the head kick by Takaraivo.
Takaraivo thows a body kick. Calaway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takaraivo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calaway circles away quickly and effectively.
Takaraivo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Takaraivo delivers a nice body kick.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is winning the standup battle so far.
Takaraivo misses with a jab to the body
and Calaway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takaraivo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Calaway, pushing him back against the cage.
Takaraivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Calaway takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Takaraivo - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takaraivo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Takaraivo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Calaway is breathing heavily.
Calaway takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takaraivo closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takaraivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takaraivo lands a head kick!
Takaraivo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calaway.
Takaraivo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Takaraivo thows a body kick. Calaway tries to catch it but that hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takaraivo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calaway moves away.
Takaraivo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nyyrikki Takaraivo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takaraivo scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle, before Takaraivo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Calaway's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Takaraivo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Nyyrikki Takaraivo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rajko Ramljak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolph Turpin (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 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rajko Ramljak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Randolph Turpin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramljak fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Turpin checks it well.
Ramljak is looking to slow Turpin down with leg kicks.
Turpin scoring well with a low kick there.
Turpin looks for the body kick but Ramljak saw that one coming.
Ramljak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ramljak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ramljak throws out a loose jab but Turpin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turpin wants to clinch up but Ramljak keeps it at a distance.
Turpin slips under a jab from Ramljak.
Turpin tries to keep at a distance but Ramljak has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turpin tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramljak avoids the damage to the body.
Ramljak lands with a right to the head.
Ramljak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ramljak.
Turpin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ramljak will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Ramljak checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Turpin with a nice cross.
Turpin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ramljak manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ramljak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turpin connects with an inside leg kick.
Turpin thuds his right hand into Ramljak's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Turpin defending well as Ramljak loads up on a big left hand.
Turpin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramljak.
Turpin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramljak was well out of range. Poor timing from Turpin.
Turpin blocks a leg kick.
Turpin misses with an uppercut.
Turpin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramljak's head.
It looks like Rajko Ramljak has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramljak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turpin to score with a decent uppercut.
Ramljak throws a head kick that misses.
Ramljak jabs Turpin right on the nose. Turpin blinks but takes it well.
Turpin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ramljak has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ramljak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turpin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turpin.
Turpin misses with a hook.
Turpin throws a head kick but Ramljak moves out of range.
Turpin scores with the left hand. Ramljak knows he should have avoided that one.
Turpin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramljak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turpin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramljak is able to avoid easily.
Turpin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Turpin moves out of range as Ramljak strikes.
Turpin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Turpin misses with an uppercut.
Turpin tries to clinch up.
Ramljak looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
Ramljak fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
Turpin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ramljak checks a low kick from Turpin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin throws a body punch but Ramljak moves out of range.
Ramljak is looking to chop away at Turpin's legs.
Ramljak avoids the body shot from Turpin.
Turpin throws a nice head kick!
Turpin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ramljak.
Turpin tries to close the distance and clinch but Ramljak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Turpin scores with a hook.
Ramljak slips a jab and a cross from Turpin.
Ramljak is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Turpin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Turpin wants to clinch.
Ramljak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Randolph Turpin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpin swings for the body but Ramljak moves out of range.
Turpin has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Turpin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ramljak.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Ramljak misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ramljak.
Turpin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ramljak is out of range and Turpin settles back down.
Ramljak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turpin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramljak.
Turpin throws a leg kick
and Ramljak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramljak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ramljak misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turpin cracks the inside of Ramljak's front leg.
Turpin lands a glancing blow to the side of Ramljak's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ramljak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rajko Ramljak's cut is getting worse.
Turpin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramljak's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Turpin. Ramljak shrugs it off though.
Turpin defending well as Ramljak loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolph Turpin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rajko Ramljak's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Turpin scores with a jab. Ramljak acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A leg kick checked by Turpin.
Turpin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Turpin.
Danga de danga de dang - Turpin scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramljak scoring well with a low kick there.
Turpin lands a slapping body shot.
Turpin misses with a low kick.
Ramljak checks the leg kick.
Turpin scores with a spinning back kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramljak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramljak looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpin is just out of range.
Turpin throws a head kick that Ramljak semi-blocks.
A left lands for Turpin.
A jab from Turpin does it's job there.
Randolph Turpin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramljak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ramljak avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Turpin moves forwards but Ramljak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whack! Turpin lands a heavy head kick that drops Ramljak. The ref tackles Turpin to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Ramljak was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Randolph Turpin!
Randolph Turpin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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