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FFC: Challengers 34 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Neumann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (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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242 lbs
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298 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harold Neumann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neumann closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Neumann lands in his opponent's guard.
Neumann controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Neumann trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neumann stops Carwin from standing up.
Neumann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Carwin is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neumann is controlling him.
Carwin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neumann looking to pass the guard.
Neumann showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Carwin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Neumann.
Neumann trying to control the position from guard on top but Carwin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carwin wants to stand and escape but Neumann is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neumann takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Carwin - just one landing.
Neumann decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neumann lands strikes from half guard.
Neumann sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Carwin defending well though.
Neumann passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Carwin!
Neumann lands a big elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neumann takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Carwin looks gassed!
Neumann postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Carwin looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Shane Carwin has been cut.
Neumann with the ground and pound from mount.
That has opened up Shane Carwin's cut even more.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neumann working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The cut above Shane Carwin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Shane Carwin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harold Neumann!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobbie Rex Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rafael Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bobbie Rex Jr!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
Rex Jr throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Gomez shoots for a double leg takedown but Rex Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Gomez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rex Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Rex Jr.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rex Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch combination from Rex Jr misses.
Rex Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Rex Jr lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rex Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Rex Jr shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex Jr looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Rex Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rex Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rex Jr lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rex Jr.
It looks like Rafael Gomez has been cut.
Rex Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gomez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Rex Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez walks into a stiff left hand from Rex Jr.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches up with Rex Jr, looking for a takedown. Gomez pushes Rex Jr against the cage but Rex Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bobbie Rex Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rex Jr lands with a hook. Gomez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rex Jr looks to land a combination but Gomez avoids it well.
Rex Jr throws a series of punches but Gomez moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Rex Jr as Gomez shoots in.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Rex Jr sprawls well.
Rex Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Rex Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rex Jr!
Rafael Gomez's cut is getting worse.
Rex Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex Jr.
No joy there for Rex Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rex Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Rex Jr lands with a nice combination. Gomez backs away looking to recover.
Rex Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rex Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Rex Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gomez rather than just go for the knockout.
Rex Jr misses with the combination.
Rex Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown but Rex Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rex Jr!
Rafael Gomez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rex Jr cracks a nice hook into Gomez's ribs.
Rex Jr's corner calls for a 1-2. Rex Jr obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rex Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gomez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr swings for the body but Gomez moves out of range.
Gomez fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rex Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez shoots in but Rex Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobbie Rex Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Gomez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rex Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bobbie Rex Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
Gomez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gomez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rex Jr's guard.
Gomez wants to pass the guard but Rex Jr is keeping the position.
Rex Jr wants to stand but Gomez is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gomez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gomez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rex Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gomez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rex Jr is keeping the position for now.
Rex Jr wants to get back to his feet but Gomez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rex Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rex Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gomez.
Gomez looks for a takedown but Rex Jr sprawls well.
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Rafael Gomez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez avoids the body shot from Rex Jr.
Rex Jr thuds his right hand into Gomez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Rex Jr does no damage.
Rex Jr lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Rex Jr throws a right hand that Gomez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gomez also avoids with ease.
A shot to de liver by Rex Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Gomez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rex Jr cracks Gomez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jeez, Rafael Gomez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rex Jr lands with a cross.
Gomez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rex Jr as he jumps to the side.
Danga de danga de dang - Rex Jr scores with a four punch combination!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rafael Gomez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobbie Rex Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rans Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pekka Polakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Danger! High Voltage. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rans Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Polakka!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polakka misses with the combination.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polakka throws out the jab.
Polakka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Polakka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Polakka is controlling well.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie has his feet on Polakka's thighs here. He's pushed Polakka off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Polakka screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rans Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Strelok Demidov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Yellow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demidov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Russian Acoustics. This should be a great matchup!
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Strelok Demidov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tom Yellow!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yellow's corner calls for a 1-2. Yellow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yellow looks to score with a jab to the body but Demidov is just out of range.
Demidov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Strelok Demidov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demidov misses with a takedown attempt - Yellow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Demidov.
Demidov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Strelok Demidov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demidov tries for a takedown but Yellow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Demidov fails with a takedown attempt.
Yellow leaves Demidov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Yellow ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yellow drops Demidov with a big left hand! Demidov is injured, injured bad! Yellow jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Yellow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Conny Kofot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aruki Masura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Conny Kofot has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conny Kofot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aruki Masura!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kofot wants to clinch.
Masura gets a takedown into half guard.
Masura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Masura wants to take a breather but Kofot is having none of it.
Masura stalling away here and it's allowed Kofot to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Masura passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masura is looking to take a break and control but Kofot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Masura advances to mount.
Masura with the ground and pound from mount.
Masura lands with some strikes.
Masura throws some wild stikes that Kofot manages to avoid easily.
Masura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Masura takes Kofot's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kofot is in trouble.
Kofot controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masura tightening his grip on Kofot, looking for the choke.
Kofot is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Masura has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Masura missing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masura biding his time, looking for the opening.
Masura throws strikes from the back but Kofot rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Kofot.
Masura stops Kofot from standing up.
Masura tries to free his leg and advance position but Kofot is retaining full guard.
Masura advances position into side control!
Kofot is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Masura controls the position from side control.
Masura passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kofot!
Masura thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Kofot is trying to stand but he's just given Masura his back.
Masura trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kofot doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aruki Masura dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kofot tries to clinch but Masura moves out of range.
Kofot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kofot lands a high kick!
It looks like Aruki Masura has been cut.
Kofot lands a high kick to the side of Masura's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kofot dives into guard, looking to finish.
Kofot wants to stand but Masura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Masura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kofot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Masura pulls Kofot in to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kofot stands up and waves to Masura to follow him.
Kofot just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofot throws a nice looking combination but Masura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kofot throws a sloppy head kick and Masura moves out of range easily.
Kofot moves in looking to clinch but Masura pushes him off.
Masura looks to land a body kick but Kofot moved away.
Kofot looks to throw a body kick
and Masura counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Masura in particular looking to stall.
Let's hope that Masura has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masura seems to be looking for submissions.
Masura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kofot doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masura.
Masura controlling the action here.
Kofot wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofot won't allow Masura to pass to mount.
Masura with the ground and pound but Kofot uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Masura drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kofot dives on top into guard.
Masura looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kofot looking to pass the guard.
Kofot tries to stand but Masura is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kofot trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Masura preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kofot won't allow Masura to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masura swinging wildly here.
Kofot swinging wildly here.
Kofot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Masura decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kofot's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kofot wants to stand up but Masura is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Conny Kofot will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aruki Masura's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Masura dodges the punch combination from Kofot.
No joy there for Kofot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kofot throws a head kick that misses.
Masura throws a chopping leg kick but Kofot manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Masura closes the distance and pushes Kofot back into the cage.
Masura gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kofot regains guard.
Masura trying to move into half guard but instead Kofot has managed to sweep!
Kofot is looking to stand up but Masura won't let him.
Masura controlling the position.
Masura throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofot postures up.
Masura takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masura is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kofot gets to his feet. Masura looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kofot blocks a low kick nicely.
A head kick misses from Kofot.
Kofot throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masura throws a head kick that misses
and Kofot counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kofot thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Masura if he has to take too many more of those.
Kofot displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kofot tries a head kick but it misses.
Kofot misses with a head kick.
Kofot tries to clinch
and Masura counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kofot darts in trying to clinch
and Masura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kofot won't be happy with that.
Masura is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kofot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Masura is staying tight to Kofot's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masura swings around for an armbar but Kofot sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Masura's guard.
Masura has a closed guard, preventing Kofot from standing up.
Kofot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kofot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kofot has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Masura is proving hard to escape from.
Masura is trying to control the position but Kofot postures up.
Masura is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kofot defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kofot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kofot wants to stand but Masura has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kofot misses with a body kick.
Kofot throws a lazy head kick
and Masura counters by clinching up.
Kofot with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kofot can't break the clinch.
Kofot is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aruki Masura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Masura has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aruki Masura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Separatto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Donald Separatto was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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181 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donald Separatto!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes closes the distance and pushes Separatto back into the cage.
Separatto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Reyes lands an elbow inside that Separatto shrugs off.
Reyes lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Donald Separatto has been cut.
Separatto takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes crunches a lovely knee into Separatto's ribcage.
Reyes crunches a lovely knee into Separatto's ribcage.
Reyes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Separatto looks gassed!
Reyes lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reyes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reyes scores with a knee to the head.
Reyes lands a big knee to the head and Separatto goes down! Reyes pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Reyes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Hawke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kulle Rallare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Hawke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kulle Rallare!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rallare moves out of range as Hawke throws a body kick.
Rallare misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Hawke there.
It looks like Kulle Rallare has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hawke.
Rallare missing with a left hand there. Hawke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rallare tries to bum rush Hawke with a series of wild strikes but Hawke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulle Rallare seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawke misses with a series of wild punches.
Rallare misses with an uppercut. Hawke saw that one coming.
Hawke throws out a powerful jab.
Rallare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rallare throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawke moves out of range as Rallare strikes.
Hawke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rallare stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hawke lands a jab-cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawke moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rallare swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rallare throws a sloppy body shot
and Rallare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rallare throws a right and a left that Hawke avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Hawke. That snapped Rallare's head back.
Hawke lands a lovely overhand right.
Hawke lands a left and a right that send Rallare crashing to the mat, dazed. Hawke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rallare is rocked!
Rallare looks gassed!
Rallare throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rallare is still on wobbly legs! Can Hawke finish him?
Rallare misses with a hook to the body
and Hawke makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rallare seems to have recovered his senses.
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!
Rallare takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rallare takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hawke lands a left and a right that send Rallare crashing to the mat, dazed. Hawke thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
That has opened up Kulle Rallare's cut even more.
Hawke cracks Rallare on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rallare falls backwards against the cage. Hawke follows up with more strikes that drop Rallare to his knees. Hawke keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rallare! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Hawke!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keita Yankuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emanoel Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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169 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keita Yankuba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emanoel Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yankuba stalks Moreno and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moreno's face. Moreno staggers backwards, shaken.
Moreno is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yankuba's half guard.
Yankuba trying to control but Moreno postures up.
Moreno is trying to control the action in half guard but Yankuba is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moreno controlling the pace.
Moreno frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yankuba wants to control but Moreno is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Moreno trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moreno jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Yankuba is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Yankuba and Moreno has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Moreno tries for a kimura but Yankuba is defending well.
Yankuba is trying to control Moreno's posture but Moreno avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno trying to control the position but Yankuba is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Yankuba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Moreno is keen to just control but Yankuba is a slippery customer.
Moreno is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yankuba wants to get back to his feet.
Moreno looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moreno is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yankuba is just riding it out for now. Moreno eventually gives up the hold.
Moreno is looking for a kimura but Yankuba is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Moreno to get the leverage.
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.
Yankuba wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Yankuba misses the target.
Moreno shoots in but Yankuba avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Yankuba misses its intended target.
Moreno drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Moreno drops back looking for a leg! Yankuba is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Yankuba manages to kick Moreno off! Moreno jumps back into Yankuba's guard.
Yankuba throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Moreno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yankuba wants to get back to his feet but Moreno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moreno stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yankuba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanoel Moreno dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yankuba throws an overhand right that lands on Moreno's shoulder, as Moreno tries to avoid the shot.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Yankuba wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
Moreno seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yankuba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yankuba is looking for a sweep. Moreno is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yankuba is looking to control Moreno's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yankuba avoid being mounted?
Moreno is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yankuba wants to control but Moreno is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yankuba is defending against the submission attempts here by Moreno.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Moreno blocks a head kick by Yankuba.
Moreno tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yankuba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moreno somewhat.
Moreno takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yankuba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yankuba cracks Moreno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yankuba misses the jab.
Yankuba tries a head kick but it misses.
Moreno shoots in looking for a takedown. Yankuba tries to sprawl out of it but Moreno keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yankuba manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Moreno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Moreno goes for an armbar but Yankuba turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Yankuba.
Moreno is breathing heavily.
Yankuba throwing strikes from guard but Moreno blocks nicely.
Moreno bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yankuba's guard.
Yankuba is trying to keep Moreno in close.
Moreno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moreno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yankuba dives on top into guard.
Moreno wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Moreno is trying to control the position but Yankuba postures up.
Moreno preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Moreno 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.
Yankuba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moreno looking for a guillotine here but Yankuba defends easily.
Yankuba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick from Yankuba lands but Moreno takes it in his stride.
Moreno shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Moreno was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Moreno is stalling here but it's allowed Yankuba to get half guard.
Moreno trying to mount his opponent but Yankuba defends it.
Moreno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Yankuba is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emanoel Moreno will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Moreno fails with the takedown.
A left and a right from Yankuba both land. Nice combination.
Moreno drives through with a takedown into guard.
Moreno trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yankuba manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Yankuba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moreno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yankuba drops back looking for a leg! Moreno is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Moreno manages to kick Yankuba off! Yankuba jumps back into Moreno's guard.
Moreno working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Moreno takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Yankuba.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice shot by Yankuba.
Moreno dives in and grabs Yankuba's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yankuba pushes down on Moreno's head and hops out.
Yankuba throws a head kick that misses.
Moreno ducks under a wild hook from Yankuba.
Keita Yankuba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yankuba lands a nice shot that snaps Moreno's head back.
Yankuba stalks Moreno and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moreno's face. Moreno staggers backwards, shaken.
Moreno takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yankuba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moreno shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moreno showed some decent athleticism there.
Moreno seems to be looking for submissions.
Emanoel Moreno is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yankuba tries to get to full guard but Moreno has control of the leg.
Yankuba is trying to stand up here but Moreno is controlling him well.
Yankuba won't allow Moreno to pass to mount.
Moreno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yankuba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Moreno is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Yankuba stuffs the takedown attempt from Moreno. Moreno gets slowly back to his feet.
Keita Yankuba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emanoel Moreno.
Moreno shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moreno looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keita Yankuba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yankuba trying to hold on to Moreno's head to control him but Moreno postures up.
Yankuba holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emanoel Moreno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moreno winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emanoel Moreno!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Key (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Junk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Key kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till I Collapse - Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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18
142 lbs
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23
130 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tim Key!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Junk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Key cracks Junk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Key as Junk shoots in.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junk shoots in for a double leg but Key sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Key. Junk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Key swinging wildly here.
Key takes the fight into the clinch.
Key stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Key creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Key gets through Junk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Key lands with a light punch inside.
Key scores with a shoulder strike.
Key is working Junk over against the cage.
Junk looks gassed!
Still in the clinch, Key scores with a nice short uppercut.
Key throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junks head.
A left hand lands to the body for Key.
A right handed body shot lands from Key.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Key putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Key on the inside.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junk avoids a wild elbow strike from Key.
Key gets through Junk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Key.
Key scores with a hook to the body.
Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Key lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Key pushes Junk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key lands a shot to the body.
Key lands a right hand that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
A short uppercut from Key.
A body shot lands from Key.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key lands a body shot in the clinch.
Key with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Key.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Nice body punch from Key.
Key lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Key.
Junk takes a shot to the head.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key lands a knee to the head.
Key putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Key lands a shoulder strike.
Key putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Junk in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Key scores with a hook to the body.
Key lands a left hand.
Key working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Key pushes Junk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Junk takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Key.
Key lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Key tries a knee to the head but Junk blocks it.
Key throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Junks head.
Key lands with a left to the head.
Key lands a nice uppercut.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Key.
Key lands an elbow inside.
A short right from Key on the inside.
Key misses with a knee to the head.
Junk blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Key.
Key pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Key misses with a short punch on the inside.
Key lands a body shot in the clinch.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Key just misses with a elbow thrown towards Junk's brow.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Junk.
Key lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Key lands a nice uppercut.
Key trying to land knees to the body.
Key tries a knee to the head but Junk blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Junk.
Junk jumps guard but Key stands there with Junk around his waist. Junk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Junk.
Key is leaning against Junk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Junk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Key uses from the top position.
Key throws a big right hand that misses.
Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junk trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Key closes the distance and clinches.
Key looking to throw knees to the head but Junk is blocking nicely.
Key pushes Junk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Key fails to land.
Key presses Junk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Key is working Junk over against the cage.
Key lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Key lands an uppercut.
Junk takes a shot to the head.
Key lands a damaging elbow.
Junk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Key smiles and moves away.
Key lands a glancing blow to the side of Junk's head.
Junk is breathing heavily.
A jab from Key does it's job there.
Key moves in looking to clinch but Junk pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key scores with a shot to the body.
Key paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Key clinches up against the cage.
Junk takes a shot to the head.
Key scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Key lands with a short shot to the head.
Key scores with a nice hook to the head.
Key lands a hook to the side of the head.
Key lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Key lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Key lands a left hand that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Key lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Key.
Key lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Key.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Junk managing to block the knees to the body from Key.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Key lands an uppercut.
Junk is trying to force a seperation but Key has the dominant position.
Junk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Key lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Junk or not.
Key scores with a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Key.
Key throws an elbow that misses.
Key using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Junk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Key lands a hook that snaps the head of Junk backwards.
Key lands with a right to the head.
Junk fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Key has a couple of punches blocked by Junk.
Junk jumps guard and drags Key to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Key knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Junk on the ground.
Junk is trying to control the position but Key postures up.
Junk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Key.
Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Key works over Junk with some ground and pound from guard.
Key looking to pass the guard.
Key in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Key loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junk is pulling down on Key's head to control his posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Key lands a jab-cross combination.
Junk fails with the takedown.
Tim Key has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Junk.
Junk keeps the fight on the outside.
Key fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Junk manages to avoid it.
Key paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Key tries to clinch there but Junk circles away.
Key tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch but Junk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Key looks to land a combination but Junk avoids it well.
Junk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Key sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Junk somewhat.
Tim Key is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Key misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Key fails with an attempt to clinch.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Key tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Key dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Junk avoids the head kick by Key.
Key moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Junk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Key misses with the combination.
Key has Junk up against the cage in a clinch.
Junk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Key throws a punch but it's blocked by Junk.
Junk manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Junk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Key manages to get himself to full guard.
Junk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Key looking for a sweep. Not yet Key, not yet.
Key is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Key keeping moving, preventing Junk from controlling successfully.
Junk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Key is keeping the position for now.
Junk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Junk won't allow Key to get back to his feet.
Junk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Key swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Key tries to clinch but Junk moves out of range.
Junk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junk keeps the fight on the outside.
Key wants to clinch up but Junk keeps it at a distance.
Key is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junk keeps the fight on the outside.
Key tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Key tries to clinch but Junk moves out of range.
Key doesn't manage to clinch there - Junk circles away.
Key fails with an attempt to clinch.
Key swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Key wants to clinch.
Tim Key seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Key tries to close the distance and clinch up but Junk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Key tries to clinch but Junk is having none of it.
Junk blocks a low kick nicely.
Key fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Key wants to clinch.
Key clinches.
Junk avoids the elbow strike from Key, against the cage.
Junk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Key smiles and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Key.
Key wants to clinch up but Junk keeps it at a distance.
Jack Junk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Junk fails to land the takedown.
Key moves into the clinch successfully.
Tim Key is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short left from Key.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Key showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Key, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Key!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Olofson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake comes into the arena with Roky Erickson - Bloody Hammer blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, for the super 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 Helsinki, Steve Drake!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Olofson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofson throws a lazy right hand but Drake sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drake throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olofson misses with a straight left.
Drake needs to keep his hands up - Olofson had a free shot at his head there.
Drake throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olofson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drake throws a looping overhand right but Olofson ducks down to avoid it.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olofson misses with a straight left.
Olofson lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Olofson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Olofson jabs at Drake's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Drake.
Drake takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake misses with a head kick.
A shot to de liver by Olofson. Beautiful body shot.
Olofson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drake takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olofson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olofson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olofson thuds a left hand into Drake's body.
Drake on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drake jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olofson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Olofson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Olofson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on Olofson's shoulder, as Olofson tries to avoid the shot.
Olofson lunges at Drake with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drake's hand.
Olofson throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Olofson as he connects with a hook.
Olofson lands a lovely overhand right.
Drake lands an overhand right.
Olofson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Olofson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
Olofson connects with the punch.
Drake doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Olofson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Olofson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Olofson staying out of range there.
Olofson catches Drake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Olofson lands an overhand right.
Olofson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Drake takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake misses with a hook.
Olofson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Olofson lands a glancing blow to the side of Drake's head.
Decent striking displayed by Olofson there.
Olofson digs a good hook to Drake's body.
Drake walks into a left hand.
Olofson lands with an overhand left.
Drake looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Olofson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Drake momentarily.
Olofson lands with a shot to the body.
Olofson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olofson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drake takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olofson scores with the left hand. Drake knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice cross by Olofson.
Olofson lands a jab to Drake's midsection.
Drake takes a jab right on the kisser.
Olofson lands with a nice body punch.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Olofson connects with a right hand. Drake shakes it off.
Olofson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olofson lands a right hook to the body.
Olofson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Olofson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Olofson jabs at Drake's body.
Olofson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Olofson lands with a good body shot.
Drake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Olofson cracks Drake with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olofson.
Olofson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Olofson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Olofson lands a jab.
Olofson throws a shot to the body.
Olofson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drake on the side of the head.
Olofson connects with the punch.
Olofson cracks a nice hook into Drake's ribs.
Drake is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Olofson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Olofson scores with a nice right hand.
Olofson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheers as Olofson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drake doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drake is rocked!
Olofson connects with a body shot.
Olofson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Olofson scores with a sloppy right hand. Drake should have avoided that one.
Olofson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olofson throws out a powerful jab.
Olofson fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Drake to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Drake looks to clinch but Olofson throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Drake taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Arni Olofson!
Arni Olofson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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