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BHFC - SnedeKKer vs. Krenshaw PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Askal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistair Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pedro Askal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alistair Overeem!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askal defending well as Overeem loads up on a big left hand.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Overeem fails to land the takedown.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Overeem crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Askal - the referee stops the clock and Overeem gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Askal. Overeem manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Askal blocks a head kick by Overeem.
Overeem attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Askal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Askal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Overeem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Askal circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askal scores with a head kick.
Overeem dives in and grabs Askal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Askal pushes down on Overeem's head and hops out.
Overeem looks for a takedown but Askal sprawls well.
Pedro Askal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
Askal scores with a leg kick.
Pedro Askal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Askal scoring well with a low kick there.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Askal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overeem wants to clinch.
Askal throws a head kick that half lands.
Askal looks to land a body kick but Overeem moved away.
Overeem fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Askal throws a right and a left that Overeem avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a looping right.
Overeem tries to score a power double leg takedown but Askal sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overeem somewhat.
Askal slaps away a takedown attempt from Overeem, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Overeem throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Askal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Overeem with a poor takedown
and Overeem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Askal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Overeem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Askal was well out of range. Poor timing from Overeem.
Overeem looks to clinch
and Askal counters with a right hand to the body.
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.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Askal circles away easily
and Askal counters with a nice body shot.
Overeem shoots and misses
and Askal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Overeem working for submissions but it's allowed Askal to get to half guard.
Askal could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Askal decides to return to a standing position.
Overeem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Askal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Overeem thinking.
Overeem misses with a takedown
and Askal counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Askal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Overeem swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Askal goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Askal moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Askal digs a good body shot into Overeem's ribs.
Overeem wants to clinch but Askal slips to the side
and Askal counters with a head kick.
Overeem gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Askal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Overeem thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askal throws a head kick that misses
and Overeem counters with a single leg into guard. Askal didn't expect that.
Overeem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Overeem tries to stand but Askal is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem trying to control the position from guard on top but Askal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Overeem looking to sit in guard and control but Askal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Askal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askal stands up from Overeem's guard - Askal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt
and Askal counters with a series of strikes. Overeem will be more careful next time no doubt.
Overeem misses with a takedown
and Askal counters with a good low kick that Overeem was not able to check.
Pedro Askal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Overeem misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Askal.
Overeem clinches but Askal breaks the clinch
and Askal counters with a stiff right hand.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Askal circles away easily
and Askal counters with a thumping low kick.
Overeem takes a kick to the side of the head.
Overeem misses with a hook to the body
and Askal counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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.
Overeem tries for a takedown but Askal circles away easily
and Askal counters with a nice uppercut.
Overeem closes the distance but Askal moves to the side
and Askal counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Overeem shoots and misses
and Askal counters with a left and a right that stings Overeem.
Overeem throws a lazy body kick
and Askal counters with a straight right hand.
Askal connects with a body shot.
Overeem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Askal counters with a big head kick but Overeem shrugs it off.
Overeem has his takedown stuffed
and Askal counters with a thumping low kick.
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 Pedro Askal will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Overeem fails with the takedown
and Askal counters with a good low kick that Overeem was not able to check.
Askal clobbers Overeem with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Overeem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Askal counters with a big head kick but Overeem shrugs it off.
Alistair Overeem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Overeem has his takedown stuffed
and Askal counters with a big head kick but Overeem shrugs it off.
Pedro Askal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alistair Overeem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Askal counters with a slapping leg kick.
Alistair Overeem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overeem tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Askal counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Overeem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Overeem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Askal counters with a low kick, right behind Overeem 's knee.
Overeem misses with a takedown
and Askal counters with a body kick.
Overeem throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Overeem wants to clinch but Askal slips to the side
and Askal counters with an inside leg kick.
Overeem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Askal counters with a head kick. That will keep Overeem thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Overeem fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's two 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.
Overeem fails with the takedown
and Askal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Askal counters with a right hand to the body.
Overeem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Askal counters with a two punch combo.
Askal connects with a high kick.
Overeem darts in trying to clinch
and Askal counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem misses with a takedown
and Askal counters with a head kick. That will keep Overeem thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Askal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pedro Askal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Overeem has his takedown stuffed
and Askal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Askal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Overeem stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Overeem fails with the takedown
and Askal counters with a nice uppercut.
Overeem doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Askal counters with a straight right hand.
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.
Overeem misses with a takedown attempt
and Askal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Overeem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Overeem takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Overeem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Askal can pounce on him.
Askal lands a slapping body shot.
Overeem shoots and misses
and Askal counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askal decides to stand back up.
Overeem tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Askal counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Askal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Askal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Askal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Westling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Hughes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Westling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westling chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hughes can pounce on him.
Westling shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hughes can't escape the position.
Westling scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hughes is trying desperately to improve position.
Hughes trying desperately to get to his feet.
Westling lands a big shot there that rocks Hughes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Westling lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Westling avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Westling breaks from Hughes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hughes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes wants to control but Westling is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hughes looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westling is looking for a kimura but Hughes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Westling to get the leverage.
Westling is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Westling drops an elbow to the side of Hughes's head.
Westling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Westling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hughes looks gassed!
Westling takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westling performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Westling lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Westling working Hughes over with strikes.
Westling decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Westling tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hughes swivels and escapes.
Westling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hughes jumps guard but Westling stands there with Hughes around his waist. Hughes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hughes wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Westling walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ricky Westling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Hughes.
Westling shoots in and bounces Hughes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westling seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westling scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Westling sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hughes can't keep his opponent in guard - Westling advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Westling working Hughes over with strikes.
Westling is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Westling is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Westling decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westling moves into range and clinches up with Hughes.
Westling has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hughes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Westling goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hughes prevents it.
Hughes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Westling is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hughes to the mat. Hughes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Westling lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Westling is stalling in the full guard.
Westling scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westling lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westling working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Westling dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Westling shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hughes pushes Westling off looking to stand but Westling dives back in and keeps control.
Hughes is trying to get back to full guard.
Westling slows the pace down in half guard.
Ricky Westling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Westling slips a nice elbow through Hughes's hands, connecting with Hughes's forehead.
Hughes is breathing heavily.
Hughes is looking for a sweep. Westling is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Westling connects with a nice short shot to Hughes's temple.
Westling landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westling perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Westling has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Westling looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hughes with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Westling working over Hughes with some ground and pound. Hughes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Westling there.
Westling is taking a breather. Hughes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Westling seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hughes for as long as he can get away with.
Westling passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hughes!
Westling working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westling working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Westling breaks from Hughes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Westling with good strikes from the mount here!
Westling looking to control and managing it successfully.
Westling looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hughes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Westling lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Westling lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Hughes hang on?
Westling scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Westling landing shots from mount.
Westling won't let Hughes get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Westling lands a big shot there that rocks Hughes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Westling landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westling scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hughes?
Westling unloading with bombs!
Hughes is rocked!
Westling landing strikes from the mount.
Hughes is still in real trouble! Can Westling finish him?
Westling trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes seems to have recovered his senses.
Westling controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Westling.
BOOM! Westling connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westling controlling the pace for now.
Hughes taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Westling cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Westling working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westling punishing his opponent with strikes.
Westling working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hughes is bucking up trying to escape but Westling cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
A big strike lands for Westling! That's really hurt Hughes and he's turned his back - Westling keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Westling jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Westling!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fowwest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivar Yngve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fowwest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivar Yngve!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Gump throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yngve looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gump bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gump tries to score with some ground and pound. Yngve controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gump working the strikes but Yngve uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Yngve is looking to control Gump's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Yngve avoid being mounted?
Gump missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gump thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gump wants to take a breather but Yngve is having none of it.
Gump perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Yngve blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gump.
Gump with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gump seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Yngve for as long as he can get away with.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Fowwest Gump.
Gump shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yngve napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yngve takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gump staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump working the ground and pound.
Gump takes a little break here. Yngve wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gump connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Yngve some visible discomfort.
Gump working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here as Gump stalls from top position.
Yngve is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Gump is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Yngve's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gump working the body and head with strikes.
Yngve taking a bit of punishment here - Gump scoring with strikes.
Yngve taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gump lands some shots froms side control.
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yngve keeps working.
Gump tries to score with some ground and pound. Yngve controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gump lands a nice forearm strike.
Gump working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Check out the look on Gump's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gump wants to control but Yngve is keeping him busy.
Yngve is letting Gump control him for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yngve takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump trying to control the position but Yngve is working away.
Gump taking a breather here.
Gump wants to control but Yngve is keeping him busy.
Gump in side control, throwing shots but Yngve defends.
Gump throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gump working the ground and pound but Yngve is defending the strikes.
Gump misses with the ground and pound.
Gump trying to control the action but Yngve is working from the bottom.
Yngve is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gump connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yngve is not content to let Gump control the position.
Gump advances to full mount.
Gump prevents Yngve from getting the reversal.
Gump takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gump lands a big elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gump trying to control but Yngve is having none of it.
Gump pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gump scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yngve is being controlled here.
Gump misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Gump lands an elbow.
Gump just content to control the position.
Yngve is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gump connects with a decent elbow.
Gump misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yngve is breathing heavily.
Gump scoring with punches and elbows.
Gump cracks Yngve with a big elbow.
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yngve keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump in side control, throwing shots but Yngve defends.
Gump is looking to take a break and control but Yngve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Gump are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gump working the ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Gump are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gump lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gump misses with the ground and pound.
Gump just content to control the position.
Gump is working Yngve over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gump wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yngve keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gump controls the position from side control.
Gump scores with a couple of short elbows.
Yngve takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yngve takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fowwest Gump overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gump lands an elbow.
Yngve takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gump working the ground and pound.
Yngve trying to remain calm as Gump controls from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Gump crashes against the mat.
Gump landing a few strikes.
Gump trying to control the position but Yngve is working away.
Gump tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gump throws an elbow but Yngve slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gump working the body and head with strikes.
Yngve is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gump connects with a decent elbow.
Gump working the ground and pound but Yngve is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yngve is being controlled here.
Gump is looking to take a break and control but Yngve is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gump throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gump looks up at the clock and then as Yngve takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gump smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gump scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yngve to see if he's OK.
Gump throws a strike aimed at the side of Yngve's head but Yngve avoids it well.
Gump is chipping away with strikes.
Yngve is letting Gump control him for a moment.
Gump working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yngve taking a bit of punishment here - Gump scoring with strikes.
Gump working the ground and pound but Yngve is defending the strikes.
Gump takes a little break here. Yngve wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fowwest Gump dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gump throws a hook but Yngve blocks it.
Gump scores a takedown into full mount!
Gump looking to finish with strikes here!
Gump controlling from the full mount.
Gump putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Gump.
Gump cracks Yngve with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Yngve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gump controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump cracks Yngve with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gump content just to control the position here.
Gump working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Yngve wants to control but Gump is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Gump.
A nice elbow there by Gump.
Yngve is bucking up trying to escape but Gump cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands with some strikes.
Gump with good strikes from the mount here!
Gump trying to control but Yngve is having none of it.
Gump is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yngve is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
BOOM! Gump connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gump trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yngve takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gump landing strikes from the mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump thowing shots but they're missing.
Gump has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yngve's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yngve takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gump cracks Yngve with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Gump working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Gump landing shots from mount.
Yngve is rocked!
Gump takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gump unloading with bombs!
Yngve is still in real trouble! Can Gump finish him?
Gump postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Yngve in real trouble here! The ref calls for Yngve to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fowwest Gump!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksanteri Polvi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weltto Wirtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polvi comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden - Alexander The Great. Wirtanen has chosen Mt Eden Dubstep - Sierra Leone as his entrance music. Weltto Wirtanen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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195 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleksanteri Polvi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Weltto Wirtanen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polvi throws a right and a left that Wirtanen avoids nicely.
Wirtanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Polvi looks to land a combination but Wirtanen avoids it well.
Wirtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polvi is looking to clinch.
Wirtanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Wirtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Polvi is just out of range.
Wirtanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Polvi's guard.
Wirtanen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wirtanen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wirtanen prevents Polvi from escaping the position.
Wirtanen looking to control but instead Polvi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Polvi punching from the bottom.
Wirtanen wants to pass to mount but Polvi is defending the position.
Polvi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wirtanen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wirtanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wirtanen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wirtanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polvi sees it coming and defends easily.
Wirtanen slips a nice elbow through Polvi's hands, connecting with Polvi's forehead.
Polvi is trying to stand back up but Wirtanen is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polvi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polvi looking for submissions off his back.
Wirtanen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Polvi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wirtanen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wirtanen is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wirtanen prevents Polvi from standing back up.
Polvi makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Polvi tries to clinch up.
Wirtanen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Polvi quickly recovers to half guard.
Wirtanen works his way into full mount!
Wirtanen throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wirtanen working for a submission but Polvi is keeping him at bay.
Polvi tries to improve his position but instead Wirtanen has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvi is trying to stand back up.
Wirtanen working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Polvi wants to get back to his feet.
Polvi is breathing heavily.
Polvi is taking damage to the body and head.
Polvi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wirtanen lands a heavy elbow.
Wirtanen looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Wirtanen tries to control but Polvi wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polvi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wirtanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Polvi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wirtanen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Polvi is defending against the submission attempts here by Wirtanen.
Wirtanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polvi sees it coming and defends easily.
Polvi wants to improve his position but Wirtanen is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polvi pushes Wirtanen off but Wirtanen dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weltto Wirtanen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Polvi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wirtanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polvi doesn't manage to clinch there - Wirtanen circles away.
Polvi wants to clinch.
Polvi tries to clinch but Wirtanen is having none of it.
Polvi is looking to clinch but Wirtanen is avoiding it.
Wirtanen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wirtanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polvi defends it well.
Weltto Wirtanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wirtanen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wirtanen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wirtanen wants to pass to mount but Polvi is defending the position.
Polvi is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wirtanen is trying to work for a kimura but Polvi is defending well.
Wirtanen is trying to control the action in half guard but Polvi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wirtanen seems to be working for a kimura but Polvi defends the submission attempt.
Polvi manages to get to full guard.
Polvi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Polvi wants to get back to his feet but Wirtanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Polvi working for a triangle but Wirtanen defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wirtanen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wirtanen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polvi sees it coming and defends easily.
Polvi is in trouble now - Wirtanen has advanced to mount!
Wirtanen is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Polvi is surviving well by controlling Wirtanen's body position as best he can.
Wirtanen tries to control but Polvi wriggling away.
Wirtanen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Polvi hang on?
Polvi tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Wirtanen has taken his back.
Polvi trying to get back to his feet but Wirtanen is in full control for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wirtanen looking for the choke from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvi is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Wirtanen off. It looks like it's working - Wirtanen slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Polvi displaying calm under pressure there.
Polvi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wirtanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polvi tries to clinch up but Wirtanen circles away and keeps his distance.
Wirtanen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Aleksanteri Polvi has been cut.
Wirtanen shoots for a takedown but Polvi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wirtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wirtanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Polvi.
Polvi tries to close the distance and clinch but Wirtanen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polvi tries to clinch there but Wirtanen circles away.
Wirtanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Polvi circles away.
Wirtanen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Polvi tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wirtanen is in Polvi's guard.
Wirtanen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polvi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wirtanen.
Wirtanen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Polvi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Polvi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Polvi!
Wirtanen wants to control but Polvi postures up.
Polvi stands up.
Polvi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wirtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wirtanen keeps the fight on the outside.
Polvi rushes Wirtanen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Weltto Wirtanen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleksanteri Polvi's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Polvi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wirtanen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Polvi circles away.
Wirtanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Polvi.
Wirtanen shoots in looking for a takedown. Polvi tries to sprawl out of it but Wirtanen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Polvi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wirtanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wirtanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Polvi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polvi wants to clinch.
Wirtanen closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Polvi.
Wirtanen has Polvi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wirtanen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Polvi tumbling to the mat - Wirtanen dives into Polvi's guard.
Polvi being controlled here, momentarily.
Wirtanen pushes down on Polvi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wirtanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polvi defends it well.
Wirtanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wirtanen stops Polvi from getting back to his feet.
Wirtanen tries to pass to full mount but Polvi defends it.
Polvi looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polvi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wirtanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Polvi is trying to stand up here but Wirtanen is controlling him well.
Polvi is defending against the submission attempts here by Wirtanen.
Wirtanen controlling the action here.
Polvi is looking to control Wirtanen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polvi avoid being mounted?
Wirtanen prevents Polvi from standing back up.
Wirtanen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wirtanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wirtanen lands a nice short elbow.
Wirtanen is just content to waste time from the top position. Polvi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Wirtanen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Polvi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wirtanen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wirtanen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Polvi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Polvi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Polvi!
Polvi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polvi working away.
Weltto Wirtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wirtanen is looking to regain half guard here but Polvi keeps moving and retains side control.
Polvi swings around for an armbar but Wirtanen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Polvi's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wirtanen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aleksanteri Polvi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polvi is working an open guard so Wirtanen takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Weltto Wirtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wirtanen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weltto Wirtanen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Monfriesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Johnny Monfriesz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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199 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Monfriesz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Frank Angel!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monfriesz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Angel misses with an uppercut. Monfriesz saw that one coming.
Angel shoots in for a double leg but Monfriesz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Angel shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnny Monfriesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
A big right from Angel misses.
Monfriesz tries to bum rush Angel with a series of wild strikes but Angel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Monfriesz gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Angel working for a submission but Monfriesz is keeping him at bay.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angel wants to finish this one by submission but Monfriesz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Angel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monfriesz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monfriesz is squirming around, avoiding Angel's attempts to control the action.
Angel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Monfriesz is surviving well by controlling Angel's body position as best he can.
Angel jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Monfriesz manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Angel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Monfriesz, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Monfriesz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Angel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Monfriesz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monfriesz is looking for a sweep.
Angel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Monfriesz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel trying to control the action but Monfriesz is working from the bottom.
Angel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Angel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Monfriesz trying to remain calm as Angel controls from the top position.
Angel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Angel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monfriesz is looking to regain half guard here but Angel keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Angel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Monfriesz throws a shot from downtown. Angel moves away and avoids it.
Frank Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel shoots in but Monfriesz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monfriesz looks to throw the jab but Angel is out of range.
Angel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monfriesz.
Monfriesz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Angel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Monfriesz misses with a head kick.
Monfriesz throws a shot from downtown. Angel moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Monfriesz misses the target.
Angel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Monfriesz's waist but Monfriesz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Angel off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monfriesz.
Monfriesz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Angel.
Monfriesz throws a hook to the side of Angel's head but Angel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monfriesz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Angel moves out of range as Monfriesz throws a body kick.
Monfriesz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Monfriesz fails to land with a series of punches.
Angel shoots in for a takedown but Monfriesz shows good takedown defense.
Johnny Monfriesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Angel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monfriesz misses with a kick to the body.
Angel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
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.
Monfriesz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angel.
Johnny Monfriesz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monfriesz throws a lazy right hand but Angel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Angel scores with a takedown into Monfriesz's guard.
Monfriesz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Angel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monfriesz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Monfriesz is trying to control the position but Angel postures up.
Angel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Monfriesz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Angel, into his guard.
Angel working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angel looking for a sweep. Not yet Angel, not yet.
Angel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Monfriesz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Angel lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Monfriesz!
Angel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monfriesz is looking to escape.
Angel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Monfriesz is now in Angel's guard. A big mistake from Angel there, giving up the dominant position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Angel wants to take Monfriesz's back here but Monfriesz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Angel prevents Monfriesz from getting the reversal.
Angel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Monfriesz is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Monfriesz and Angel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Angel tries for a kimura but Monfriesz is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Monfriesz dominated that second round.
That's time! Monfriesz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Angel closes the distance and clinches up with Monfriesz, looking for a takedown. Angel pushes Monfriesz against the cage but Monfriesz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Angel dives in and grabs Monfriesz's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monfriesz pushes down on Angel's head and hops out.
Monfriesz connects with a looping right hand.
Monfriesz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Angel. That did some damage!
Monfriesz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Angel.
Monfriesz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Monfriesz throws a right and a left that Angel avoids nicely.
Monfriesz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angel manages to avoid it.
Monfriesz throws a looping overhand right but Angel ducks down to avoid it.
Monfriesz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Angel has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monfriesz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monfriesz just misses with a punch to the body.
Angel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monfriesz circles away.
Johnny Monfriesz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Angel.
Angel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Angel staying out of range there.
Angel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monfriesz is fending him off so far but Angel persists. Nope, Monfriesz circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed right hand from Angel misses the target.
Monfriesz lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monfriesz ducks right into an uppercut from Angel.
Angel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monfriesz as he jumps to the side.
Monfriesz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monfriesz misses the shot to the body.
Monfriesz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Angel shoots in but no luck this time.
Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Angel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monfriesz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Angel is able to avoid easily.
Monfriesz tries to bum rush Angel with a series of wild strikes but Angel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Angel fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monfriesz loads up on a big right hand but Angel slips the punch.
Angel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monfriesz is fending him off so far but Angel persists. Nope, Monfriesz circles away and we're back to standing.
Angel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monfriesz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monfriesz misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monfriesz tried to score with a low kick but Angel checks it.
A head kick misses from Monfriesz.
Angel avoids the head kick by Monfriesz.
Monfriesz stuffs the takedown attempt from Angel. Angel gets slowly back to his feet.
Monfriesz throws out a loose jab but Angel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monfriesz throws a right and a left that Angel avoids nicely.
Monfriesz throws a big shot that misses.
Angel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monfriesz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monfriesz slaps away a takedown attempt from Angel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Monfriesz.
Monfriesz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Angel looks for a takedown but Monfriesz sprawls well.
Angel looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monfriesz is fending him off so far but Angel persists. Nope, Monfriesz circles away and we're back to standing.
Angel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monfriesz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Angel somewhat.
Angel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Monfriesz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monfriesz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Monfriesz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce McBrain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Klitschko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Monster by Skillet. Bruce McBrain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
157 lbs
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160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sergei Klitschko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce McBrain!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrain misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko swings for the body but McBrain moves out of range.
McBrain misses with a series of wild punches.
Klitschko swings for the body but McBrain moves out of range.
A slow jab from McBrain misses its intended target.
McBrain misses with a double jab.
McBrain avoids a kick to the body.
McBrain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Klitschko is able to avoid easily.
Some wild striking there from McBrain.
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBrain was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
McBrain throws a right hand that Klitschko ducks under and follows up with a left that Klitschko also avoids with ease.
McBrain misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBrain moves out of range of the body kick from Klitschko.
McBrain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Klitschko throws an overhand right that lands on McBrain's shoulder, as McBrain tries to avoid the shot.
McBrain throws a right and a left that Klitschko avoids nicely.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBrain manages to avoid it.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Klitschko swings for the body but McBrain moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Klitschko lands with a shot to the body.
Klitschko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McBrain looks gassed!
Klitschko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McBrain was well out of range. Poor timing from Klitschko.
Klitschko throws a body punch but McBrain moves out of range.
Klitschko is looking to wear down McBrain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Klitschko throws a push kick but McBrain slaps the foot to one side.
McBrain misses with the combination.
McBrain throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Klitschko tries a knee to the head but McBrain blocks it.
Klitschko fails to pull guard.
McBrain wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBrain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Klitschko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Klitschko gets control of McBrain's arms and successfully pulls guard. Klitschko will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Klitschko is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Klitschko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrain must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Klitschko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Klitschko uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Klitschko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McBrain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko moves into the clinch successfully.
McBrain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBrain dodges the punch combination from Klitschko.
McBrain will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Klitschko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Klitschko clinches up against the cage.
Klitschko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Klitschko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBrain tries to circle away but Klitschko has him pinned against the cage.
McBrain tries to break the clinch but Klitschko is controlling the position.
McBrain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klitschko darts in and clinches McBrain up against the cage.
McBrain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Klitschko has him pressed against the cage.
McBrain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBrain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klitschko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McBrain really felt that one!
Klitschko slips a jab and a cross from McBrain.
Klitschko moves into the clinch.
Klitschko breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBrain manages to avoid it.
McBrain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klitschko counters with an outside leg kick.
Klitschko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McBrain manages to avoid it.
McBrain walks into a straight right hand from Klitschko.
McBrain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klitschko lands a nice looking kick to the body. McBrain takes a step back to recover.
Klitschko looks for the body kick but McBrain saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Klitschko.
Some wild striking there from McBrain.
McBrain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Klitschko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McBrain's guard.
Klitschko postures up in McBrain's guard and throws a big left but McBrain blocks it.
Klitschko forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Klitschko dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McBrain takes one to the side of the head.
Klitschko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Klitschko tries to clinch but McBrain is having none of it.
Klitschko moves in looking to clinch but McBrain pushes him off.
Klitschko looks to land a right hand but McBrain moved out of range.
McBrain misses with a few strikes there.
McBrain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Klitschko.
Klitschko dodges the punch combination from McBrain.
McBrain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Klitschko counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McBrain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McBrain tries to bum rush Klitschko with a series of wild strikes but Klitschko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruce McBrain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBrain misses with a head kick.
Klitschko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klitschko throws the left hand but McBrain avoids the punch easily.
Klitschko lands an overhand right.
Klitschko misses with a jab, cross combination.
McBrain is breathing heavily.
McBrain slips a straight right by Klitschko.
Bruce McBrain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBrain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McBrain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko clinches up with McBrain and pushes him back against the cage.
Klitschko turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Klitschko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McBrain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McBrain is not content to let Klitschko control the position.
McBrain taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko trying to control the action but McBrain is working from the bottom.
Klitschko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McBrain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Klitschko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko lands some shots froms side control.
Klitschko is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. McBrain is trying to escape and Klitschko transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and McBrain is forced to tap! Nice work there by Klitschko! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sergei Klitschko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
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202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyson Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Myers!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wolf shoots in and drives through. Myers sprawls well.
Wolf tries a head kick but it misses.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers scores with a hook to the body. Wolf takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wolf shoots for a double leg takedown but Myers sprawls well. He's pushed Wolf's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wolf misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myers swats away the attempt to clinch by Wolf.
Myers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Myers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wolf is breathing heavily.
Myers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Myers throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Jason Myers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myers lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wolf has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Myers finds it's way round the side to connect with Wolf's head.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Myers! Wolf is backing up but he can't get away as Myers lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Wolf and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jason Myers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John AppleSkillett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuume Lohineva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lohineva has chosen Mc Nikke T - Jos Haluu saada on pakko antaa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John AppleSkillett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kuume Lohineva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lohineva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lohineva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. AppleSkillett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lohineva taking a breather here.
Lohineva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. AppleSkillett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
AppleSkillett wants to control but Lohineva postures up.
Lohineva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by AppleSkillett, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohineva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lohineva goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, AppleSkillett has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lohineva but great work by AppleSkillett.
Lohineva striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Lohineva is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lohineva is looking for a sweep. AppleSkillett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
AppleSkillett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lohineva's head.
Lohineva blocking the ground and pound attempt from AppleSkillett.
AppleSkillett is trying to control the action in half guard but Lohineva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
AppleSkillett perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AppleSkillett is keen to just control but Lohineva is a slippery customer.
Lohineva is looking to control AppleSkillett's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lohineva avoid being mounted?
AppleSkillett blocks the strikes from Lohineva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohineva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
AppleSkillett missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lohineva looking for submissions off his back.
Lohineva gets back to full guard.
Lohineva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
AppleSkillett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lohineva is looking for a triangle but AppleSkillett pushes his legs off easily.
AppleSkillett throws a big right hand that misses.
Lohineva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lohineva throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
AppleSkillett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lohineva on the ground.
Lohineva looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lohineva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
AppleSkillett throwing strikes but missing.
AppleSkillett throwing strikes but missing.
AppleSkillett is looking to work some ground and pound but Lohineva has wrist control.
AppleSkillett throwing strikes but missing.
Lohineva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lohineva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. AppleSkillett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. AppleSkillett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
AppleSkillett thows a big elbow that misses.
AppleSkillett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lohineva is keeping the position for now.
AppleSkillett stands up and waves to Lohineva to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AppleSkillett scores with a one two! Lohineva had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Kuume Lohineva has been cut.
Lohineva shoots in but AppleSkillett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
AppleSkillett lands a jab-cross combination.
AppleSkillett clobbers Lohineva with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lohineva ducks right into an uppercut from AppleSkillett.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
AppleSkillett throws a series of punches but Lohineva avoids them all with ease.
AppleSkillett lands a lovely overhand right.
AppleSkillett fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lohineva to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lohineva looks to clinch but AppleSkillett throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lohineva taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John AppleSkillett!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sundiata Gaines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sundiata Gaines has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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245 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sundiata Gaines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gaines sprawls well. Gaines wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luffy gets slowly back to his feet.
Luffy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaines tries to bum rush Luffy with a series of wild strikes but Luffy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaines is looking to clinch but Luffy is avoiding it.
Gaines wants to clinch.
A left and a right from Gaines both land. Nice combination.
Luffy shoots in for a double leg but Gaines sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gaines throws a good cross that connects.
Luffy throws a head kick but Gaines moves out of range.
Gaines falls off balance throwing a combination
and Luffy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaines's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaines wants to stand and escape but Luffy is having none of it.
Luffy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gaines is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Luffy, into his guard.
Luffy trying to control the position.
Luffy has a closed guard, preventing Gaines from standing up.
Gaines postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gaines postures up.
Luffy wants to sweep but no luck.
Gaines with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luffy pushes a forearm under Gaines's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gaines is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Monkey Luffy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vay Krenshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian SnedeKKer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastian SnedeKKer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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195 cm
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170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vay Krenshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sebastian SnedeKKer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenshaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Krenshaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krenshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but SnedeKKer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Krenshaw tries to clinch up.
SnedeKKer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Krenshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SnedeKKer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A lazy left from SnedeKKer finds it's target.
It looks like Vay Krenshaw has been cut.
SnedeKKer looks to score with a jab to the body but Krenshaw is just out of range.
SnedeKKer looks to land a right hand but Krenshaw moved out of range.
Krenshaw darts in and clinches SnedeKKer up against the cage.
Krenshaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
SnedeKKer tries to break the clinch but Krenshaw is controlling the position.
SnedeKKer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Krenshaw's efforts to push away.
Krenshaw working hard to break the clinch.
SnedeKKer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Krenshaw.
SnedeKKer is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenshaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. SnedeKKer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
SnedeKKer keeps control of Krenshaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
SnedeKKer is looking to control Krenshaw's arms but Krenshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now SnedeKKer has his back to the cage.
Krenshaw tries for a takedown but SnedeKKer manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vay Krenshaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
SnedeKKer tries a body shot but Krenshaw blocks it.
Krenshaw jumps guard but SnedeKKer stands there with Krenshaw around his waist. Krenshaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Krenshaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SnedeKKer is looking to break free of the clinch but Krenshaw has double underhooks.
SnedeKKer throws a head punch that misses.
SnedeKKer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krenshaw is trying to drag SnedeKKer to the mat but SnedeKKer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
SnedeKKer misses with an elbow strike.
Krenshaw is working for takedown but SnedeKKer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Krenshaw drags the fight down to the ground.
SnedeKKer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
SnedeKKer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
SnedeKKer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krenshaw has control of SnedeKKer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and SnedeKKer regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krenshaw trying to control but SnedeKKer is having none of it.
SnedeKKer stops Krenshaw from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Krenshaw prevents SnedeKKer from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
SnedeKKer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SnedeKKer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Krenshaw moves into full mount! SnedeKKer won't be happy about that!
SnedeKKer is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
SnedeKKer sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Krenshaw trying to control the action but SnedeKKer is working from the bottom.
Krenshaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
SnedeKKer is looking for a sweep. Krenshaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krenshaw is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, SnedeKKer has managed to free his arm - good work.
SnedeKKer is looking for a sweep. Krenshaw is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krenshaw looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
SnedeKKer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Krenshaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
SnedeKKer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
SnedeKKer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krenshaw looking to pass the guard.
SnedeKKer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krenshaw's guard.
SnedeKKer wants to get up but he can't break Krenshaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
SnedeKKer prevents Krenshaw from getting back to his feet.
SnedeKKer won't allow Krenshaw to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian SnedeKKer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vay Krenshaw's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krenshaw on the wrong end of a nice hook.
SnedeKKer loads up on a big right hand but Krenshaw slips the punch.
SnedeKKer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
SnedeKKer throws a big shot that misses.
SnedeKKer lands a left and a right that send Krenshaw crashing to the mat, dazed. SnedeKKer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Krenshaw is rocked!
Krenshaw switches off momentarily and SnedeKKer cracks him with a monster right hand! Krenshaw topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as SnedeKKer dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by SnedeKKer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian SnedeKKer!
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