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MMAHelsinki - 47 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cole Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaino Siitaari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Ohmsford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaino Siitaari!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohmsford scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ohmsford is working for a kimura but Siitaari is defending it quite comfortably.
Ohmsford is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Siitaari tries to roll over but Ohmsford keeps him under control.
Siitaari makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Siitaari.
Siitaari is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ohmsford passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohmsford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Siitaari is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohmsford swings around for an armbar but Siitaari sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ohmsford's guard.
Siitaari is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siitaari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Siitaari drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ohmsford manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Siitaari has Ohmsford in his guard.
Siitaari 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.
Our spies down at at Odins Body Workshop inform us that Siitaari has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Siitaari has his foot on Ohmsford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ohmsford works his way back into a safe position though.
Ohmsford drops back looking for a leg! Siitaari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Siitaari manages to kick Ohmsford off! Ohmsford jumps back into Siitaari's guard.
Ohmsford postures up in Siitaari's guard and throws a big left but Siitaari blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ohmsford drops back looking for a leg! Siitaari is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Siitaari manages to kick Ohmsford off! Ohmsford jumps back into Siitaari's guard.
Ohmsford postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Siitaari is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ohmsford, into his guard.
Ohmsford looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Siitaari is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Siitaari tries to free his leg and advance position but Ohmsford is retaining full guard.
Siitaari keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ohmsford's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siitaari accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Siitaari working some strikes from top position.
Siitaari content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Ohmsford has locked up a guillotine! Ohmsford's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Siitaari is holding on here and Ohmsford must be using up a lot of energy. Siitaari has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Ohmsford gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cole Ohmsford!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dump Mcdump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hafthor Raikonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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288 lbs
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296 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dump Mcdump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hafthor Raikonnen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdump takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Dump Mcdump has been cut.
Raikonnen digs a good hook to Mcdump's body.
Mcdump looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mcdump takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mcdump lands a jab-cross combination.
Raikonnen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raikonnen connects with a body shot.
Mcdump is breathing heavily.
Raikonnen connects with a jab.
Raikonnen throws a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raikonnen drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mcdump right on the button. Mcdump goes down! Raikonnen follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Raikonnen gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hafthor Raikonnen!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Chocula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solid Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Count Chocula is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Chocula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Solid Snake!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chocula sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snake throws a good cross that connects.
Chocula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Snake.
Snake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Chocula moves forwards but Snake connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chocula uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snake.
Chocula is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Snake.
Jab by Chocula.
Chocula connects with a good right hand that stumbles Snake. Snake circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Solid Snake has been cut.
Chocula throws a body shot but no joy.
Chocula keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chocula takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snake throws a jab when Chocula was well out of range.
Chocula connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snake scores with a leg kick.
Chocula cracks Snake with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snake is rocked!
Chocula cracks Snake with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Snake tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Chocula pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Snake is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Count Chocula!
Count Chocula bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anton Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bhat Pomkai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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130 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anton Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bhat Pomkai!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pomkai with a jab.
Pomkai missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Archer tries to clinch there but Pomkai circles away.
Archer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pomkai is fending him off so far but Archer persists. Nope, Pomkai circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Archer got wobbled bad by a big combination! Pomkai presses forward with punches and knees until Archer stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Archer closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhat Pomkai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Drederik Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Vardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum comes to the cage accompanied by Time 4 Sum Aksion. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Drederik Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Vardy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vardy throws a hook but Tatum blocks it.
Vardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Vardy manages to avoid it.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum misses with a straight right.
Jamie Vardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vardy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vardy misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Vardy.
Vardy tries to clinch there but Tatum circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vardy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vardy throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vardy misses with an uppercut.
Vardy throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Drederik Tatum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum lands with a cross.
Vardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Vardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tatum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vardy throws a looping overhand right but Tatum ducks down to avoid it.
Vardy misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a stiff right hand.
Vardy connects with a right hand. Tatum shakes it off.
A head kick by Vardy misses
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Vardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vardy wants to clinch but Tatum slips to the side
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Vardy moves out of range as Tatum strikes.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vardy looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Tatum.
Tatum shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tatum looks to land a right hand but Vardy moved out of range.
Vardy slips under a jab.
Tatum with a hook.
Vardy misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vardy defending well as Tatum loads up on a big left hand.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vardy throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Jab by Tatum.
Vardy staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Tatum.
Vardy misses with a left hand
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vardy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vardy tries to clinch up
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Vardy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tatum lands a head shot.
Tatum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vardy.
Vardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tatum.
Vardy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Tatum to counter with a crisp jab.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tatum looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tatum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vardy slips a jab from Tatum.
Tatum cracks Vardy with an open hand slap.
Vardy misses with a combination
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Tatum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tatum thuds his right hand into Vardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tatum slips under a jab from Vardy.
Tatum throwing a counter right hand but Vardy manages to avoid it.
Tatum clobbers Vardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Vardy misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vardy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vardy misses with a hook to the body
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drederik Tatum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vardy misses with a left hand
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Jamie Vardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vardy throws a head kick but Tatum moves out of range.
Tatum is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from Vardy.
Tatum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tatum missing with a left hand there. Vardy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vardy looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Drederik Tatum is winning the standup battle so far.
Vardy throws a sloppy body shot
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tatum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vardy can do to turn this around?
Vardy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tatum connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vardy slips a jab from Tatum.
Vardy throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Vardy misses.
Vardy misses with a wild combination.
Vardy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum throws a big shot that misses.
Tatum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vardy misses with a shot to the body
and Tatum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vardy misses with a body punch
and Vardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tatum.
Vardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tatum scores with a punch to the head.
Some wild striking there from Vardy.
Tatum cracks Vardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tatum connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Tatum as he connects with a hook.
Tatum misses with an uppercut. Vardy saw that one coming.
Vardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vardy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A slow jab from Vardy misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Tatum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vardy throws a head kick that misses
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Tatum lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vardy doesn't seem phased though.
Vardy throws an overhand right that lands on Tatum's shoulder, as Tatum tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Tatum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A low kick from Vardy is predictable there
and Tatum counters with a straight right hand.
Tatum throws out a loose jab but Vardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tatum cracks Vardy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vardy is rocked!
Tatum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vardy is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum misses with a hook. Vardy ducked under it nicely.
Vardy seems to have recovered his senses.
Vardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tatum throws out the jab.
Vardy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tatum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tatum lands with an uppercut that bounces Vardy off the cage and back into range.
Vardy with a poor takedown
and Tatum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tatum drops Vardy with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Vardy! Tatum dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drederik Tatum!
Drederik Tatum got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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188 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrison.
Ramsey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Harrison.
Ramsey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramsey.
Ramsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ramsey avoids the body shot from Harrison.
Ramsey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ramsey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harrison moves away.
Harrison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Harrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ramsey was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harrison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramsey was well out of range. Poor timing from Harrison.
Donk. Harrison catches Ramsey right on the button with a cross.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Ramsey.
Harrison instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Ramsey fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Harrison.
Harrison lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramsey.
Harrison has Ramsey pressed against the cage.
Harrison misses with a body punch.
Ramsey tries a body shot but Harrison blocks it.
Ramsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramsey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harrison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harrison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harrison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ramsey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harrison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramsey is breathing heavily.
Harrison lands with a light punch inside.
Harrison tries to land a knee to the head but Ramsey blocks with his arms.
Ramsey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harrison lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Harrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Harrison looking to throw knees to the head but Ramsey is blocking nicely.
Harrison lands a body punch.
Harrison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Harrison lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
Harrison digs a right hand underneath Ramsey's ribcage. Ramsey let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Harrison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harrison lands a shot to the body.
Harrison content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Harrison.
Harrison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramsey backwards.
Nice body punch from Harrison.
Harrison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Harrison throws an elbow that misses.
Harrison is working Ramsey over against the cage.
A knee to the head by Harrison.
Ramsey is rocked!
Harrison lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Ramsey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrison lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ramsey to his knees! Harrison keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Harrison!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between tj Dillashaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Issaksun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnus Issaksun will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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192 lbs
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136 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, tj Dillashaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magnus Issaksun!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Issaksun dips to his left and cracks Dillashaw with an uppercut!
Dillashaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Issaksun.
Issaksun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dillashaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Issaksun.
Dillashaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Issaksun looks to throw the jab but Dillashaw is out of range.
Dillashaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dillashaw walks into a stiff left hand from Issaksun.
Issaksun scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Issaksun scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Issaksun looks to score with a jab to the body but Dillashaw is just out of range.
Issaksun cracks Dillashaw with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Issaksun connects with a body shot that sends Dillashaw's belly button to the back.
Issaksun misses with a double jab
and Dillashaw counters with a shoot takedown. Issaksun fights it but they end up in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Issaksun can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dillashaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dillashaw missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillashaw drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dillashaw jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dillashaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dillashaw accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Issaksun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dillashaw is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Issaksun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dillashaw.
Issaksun utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dillashaw content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dillashaw trying to control but Issaksun is working from the bottom.
Issaksun 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.
Issaksun keeping moving, preventing Dillashaw from controlling successfully.
Dillashaw connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillashaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dillashaw works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Issaksun looks winded!
Dillashaw in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Issaksun tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dillashaw!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). tj Dillashaw!
tj Dillashaw seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kacperos Drygalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideo Sakurai is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kacperos Drygalos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai drops Drygalos with a beautiful combination! Drygalos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sakurai is looking for the KO!
Drygalos is rocked!
It looks like Kacperos Drygalos has been cut.
Drygalos tries for a takedown but Sakurai circles away easily
and Sakurai counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hideo Sakurai!
Hideo Sakurai is the new lightweight champion!
Hideo Sakurai 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lambert has chosen Aaron Lewis - Country Boy as his entrance music. Mike Lambert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gichin Funakoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funakoshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Funakoshi's head coaches at The Butcher's Block that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Funakoshi tries to sprawl but Lambert drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Funakoshi is trying to control but can't.
Funakoshi is not content to let Lambert control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert thows a huge punch but Funakoshi dodges it nicely.
Lambert performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Funakoshi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lambert thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funakoshi tries to roll over but Lambert keeps him under control.
Lambert passes to full mount!
Funakoshi in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert controlling from the full mount.
Funakoshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Funakoshi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lambert lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Funakoshi holds on for dear life.
Lambert looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funakoshi tries to hold on but Lambert postures up.
Funakoshi is desperately trying to improve his position but Lambert has a good base and remains in mount.
Lambert lands with some strikes.
Lambert with a couple of short strikes.
Funakoshi is rocked!
Lambert wants to control the pace but Funakoshi is squirming around nicely.
Lambert raining down hammerfists from mount.
Funakoshi is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lambert working Funakoshi over with strikes here.
Oh Funakoshi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funakoshi avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lambert.
Funakoshi seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lambert avoids the attempt from Funakoshi to control.
Lambert landing shots from mount.
BOOM! Lambert connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lambert drops a big elbow. That's hurt Funakoshi! More shots from Lambert and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Lambert!
Mike Lambert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Hearts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Morueco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorge Morueco told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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211 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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204 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, TJ Hearts!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jorge Morueco!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morueco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hearts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Morueco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hearts. Hearts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morueco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hearts throws a one two combo.
Hearts takes a swing at Morueco's ribcage but misses.
Hearts takes a swing at Morueco's ribcage but misses.
Morueco blocks a jab.
Hearts connects with a body shot that sends Morueco's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hearts walks into a jab.
It looks like TJ Hearts has been cut.
Hearts tries to clinch there but Morueco circles away.
Morueco moves out of range of the strikes.
Jorge Morueco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morueco lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morueco thows a leg kick but Hearts checks it
and Hearts counters with a nice uppercut.
Hearts tries to clinch but Morueco is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morueco! But no joy.
Morueco lands a jab to the nose.
Hearts lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morueco's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hearts throws a hook but Morueco avoids it easily.
Morueco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hearts counters with a shoot takedown. Morueco fights it but they end up in guard.
Hearts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hearts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morueco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hearts has managed to get both his arms back between Morueco's legs - danger averted.
Hearts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morueco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morueco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hearts stacks Morueco on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hearts!
Morueco wants to control but Hearts postures up.
Morueco gets back to half guard.
Hearts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morueco looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hearts passes into side control!
Hearts is looking to take a break and control but Morueco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morueco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hearts working the head and body with strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Hearts's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hearts is pressing down on Morueco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morueco is holding on for now.
Morueco wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Morueco wants to get back to full guard.
Morueco looking for submissions off his back.
Hearts lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts trying to control the action but Morueco is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, if Hearts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters circling - Hearts throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Morueco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Hearts.
Hearts throws a right and a left that Morueco avoids nicely.
Morueco walks into a left hand.
TJ Hearts is winning the standup battle so far.
Hearts looks for the body kick but Morueco saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Morueco.
Morueco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morueco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hearts sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hearts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hearts showed some decent athleticism there.
Morueco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hearts pulls his head out easily.
TJ Hearts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hearts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Morueco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hearts is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hearts is thwarting Morueco's attempts to control the position.
Hearts slows the pace down in half guard.
Morueco trying to hold on to Hearts's head to control him but Hearts postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Morueco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morueco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hearts works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hearts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hearts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morueco can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearts working the ground and pound effectively.
Morueco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morueco wants to control but Hearts is having none of it.
Morueco is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hearts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morueco is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morueco manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hearts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morueco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Morueco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Morueco looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morueco looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Hearts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TJ Hearts's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hearts ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morueco moves away.
Morueco only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hearts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morueco can pounce on him.
Morueco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hearts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hearts misses the shot to the body.
Morueco is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hearts.
Morueco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hearts.
Morueco throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Hearts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hearts connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morueco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hearts checks it well.
Morueco slips a straight right by Hearts.
A low kick from Hearts misses
and Morueco counters with a straight right hand.
Hearts clobbers Morueco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hearts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Morueco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearts tries to move into range but Morueco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hearts lands a glancing blow to the side of Morueco's head.
Morueco lands with a shot to the body.
Hearts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hearts.
Hearts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hearts scores with a kick to the body.
Morueco fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hearts throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Morueco counters with a good low kick that Hearts was not able to check.
Hearts needs to keep his hands up - Morueco had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morueco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morueco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hearts cracks a nice hook into Morueco's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morueco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hearts throws a jab but it's blocked by Morueco.
Morueco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hearts.
Hearts thows a left - swing and a miss!
Morueco tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hearts swings for the body but Morueco moves out of range.
Morueco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whack! Morueco lands a heavy head kick that drops Hearts. The ref tackles Morueco to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Hearts was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jorge Morueco!
Jorge Morueco is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jorge Morueco 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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