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Kumite 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Aderis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muay Thai Partner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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175 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
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Great elbows
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Zach Aderis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Muay Thai Partner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Partner moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Aderis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Partner. That did some damage!
Aderis gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Aderis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aderis decides to stand up, so the ref orders Partner to his feet.
Aderis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aderis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Partner throws a head kick that misses
enabling Aderis to counter with a crisp jab.
Aderis clinches up with Partner and pushes him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Aderis.
Partner lands an elbow that stopped Aderis in his tracks for a moment.
Partner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Aderis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Partner avoids it.
Aderis breaks the clinch.
Partner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aderis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partner scrambles back to his feet.
Partner throws a leg kick but Aderis moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partner throws a head kick that misses
and Aderis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Muay Thai Partner has been cut.
Zach Aderis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aderis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aderis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aderis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Partner is looking for a sweep. Aderis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Zach Aderis wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Aderis lands a high kick!
Aderis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Aderis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aderis lands a nice shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aderis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aderis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Partner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Aderis landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aderis content just to control the position here.
Aderis throws some wild stikes that Partner manages to avoid easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aderis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Aderis dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Aderis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai Partner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aderis scores with a head kick. Partner tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Partner throws a head kick but Aderis moves out of range.
Aderis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Partner tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Aderis is in Partner's guard.
Aderis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aderis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aderis scoring with punches to the head and body.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Partner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aderis throws a strike but Partner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aderis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Partner is controlling him.
Aderis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Partner!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Aderis lands a big elbow.
Aderis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partner wants to control but Aderis is having none of it.
Aderis landing strikes, looking to finish!
Aderis punching from mount but Partner doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Aderis controlling the position easily from mount.
Partner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aderis throws some wild stikes that Partner manages to avoid easily.
Aderis controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Partner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Aderis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Muay Thai Partner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A chopping leg kick lands by Aderis.
Aderis avoids the head kick by Partner.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Partner enables Aderis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Partner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Aderis stopping the sweep attempt from Partner.
Partner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aderis tries to free his leg and advance position but Partner is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Aderis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Muay Thai Partner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Partner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aderis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Aderis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partner's sensitive parts.
Aderis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That has opened up Muay Thai Partner's cut even more.
Aderis throws a head kick that Partner semi-blocks.
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!
A head kick from Aderis lands but Partner takes it in his stride.
Partner is rocked!
Aderis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partner's sensitive parts.
Partner is still on wobbly legs! Can Aderis finish him?
Aderis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aderis lands a brutal head kick. Partner looks out on his feet and Aderis throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Zach Aderis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rolston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Rolston has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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24
158 lbs
7 - 17 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Rolston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike White!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rolston counters with a stiff right hand.
Rolston lands a nice shot to the body.
White looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rolston pushes White off and gets back to his feet.
Rolston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rolston throws out a powerful jab.
White fails with the takedown
and Rolston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Rolston. Those never looked like landing.
Rolston connects with a nice looking jab.
White shoots and misses
and Rolston counters with a nice uppercut.
Ricky Rolston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ricky Rolston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rolston sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rolston throws a shot to the body.
White looks gassed!
White fails with the takedown
and Rolston counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
White ducks right into an uppercut from Rolston.
White needs to keep his hands up - Rolston had a free shot at his head there.
Rolston scores with a three punch combo!
White is rocked!
It looks like Mike White has been cut.
Rolston jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rolston comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rolston lands a body shot.
Rolston lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolston misses with a series of wild punches.
White takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rolston connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent White tumbling to the canvas! Rolston pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! White was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Rolston!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Pablo Castagnino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonatas Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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215 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Pablo Castagnino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sonatas Small!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small cracks Castagnino with a good jab.
A punch combination from Small misses.
Castagnino throws a right hand that misses
and Small connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Juan Pablo Castagnino has been cut.
Small misses with a double jab
enabling Castagnino to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Sonatas Small has been cut.
Small throws a sloppy body shot
and Castagnino counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castagnino swings widly with a right hand
and Small makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Small tries to land a front kick but Castagnino steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A right-left combo lands from Small.
Small throws a body punch but Castagnino moves out of range.
Castagnino throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it.
Small misses with a body shot
and Castagnino counters with a right hand to the body.
Castagnino misses with a hook to the body
and Small counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sonatas Small seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Small misses with a body punch
and Castagnino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Small.
Small defending well as Castagnino loads up on a big left hand.
Small throws a right hand that misses
and Castagnino counters with a straight right hand.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castagnino moves away.
Castagnino sends Small crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Castagnino is motioning to the referee to let Small up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Small is rocked!
Small throws an off balance right hand
and Castagnino counters with a nice body shot.
Small looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Small is still on wobbly legs! Can Castagnino finish him?
Castagnino throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small seems to have recovered his senses.
Castagnino drops Small with a huge uppercut! Small drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Castagnino is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Pablo Castagnino!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Black Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Dragoslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dragoslav's choice of entrance music: Disturbed - Indestructible. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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250 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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273 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rich Black Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikola Dragoslav!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragoslav throws a wild body kick that Black Bear sees coming a mile off.
Dragoslav slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Rich Black Bear has been cut.
Black Bear takes a swing at Dragoslav's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Black Bear misses
and Dragoslav counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dragoslav.
Dragoslav wanted to stand there but Black Bear had control of the position.
Dragoslav looking to sit in guard and control but Black Bear gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dragoslav looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Black Bear puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dragoslav is looking to control Black Bear's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dragoslav avoid being mounted?
Dragoslav tries to get to full guard but Black Bear has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Black Bear is working away from the top position though.
Dragoslav is trying to get back to full guard.
Black Bear is controlling the pace.
Dragoslav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dragoslav looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dragoslav controlling the action here.
Black Bear throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dragoslav tries to stand and escape but Black Bear is controlling the position.
Dragoslav is looking for a kimura here.
Dragoslav is trying to work for a kimura but Black Bear is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Dragoslav avoids the body shot from Black Bear.
Black Bear misses with a hook to the body
and Dragoslav counters with a thumping low kick.
Dragoslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black Bear.
Black Bear misses with a body punch
and Dragoslav counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dragoslav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dragoslav scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dragoslav moves into the clinch successfully.
Dragoslav breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dragoslav fails with an attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from Black Bear misses
and Dragoslav makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Black Bear really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav moves in looking to clinch but Black Bear pushes him off.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Black Bear wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragoslav has him pressed against the cage.
Black Bear is trying to push Dragoslav away but Dragoslav has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dragoslav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragoslav moves into the clinch successfully.
Black Bear is trying to break the clinch but Dragoslav is controlling him.
Dragoslav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dragoslav misses with a body kick.
Dragoslav throws a nice looking combination but Black Bear bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dragoslav misses with a few strikes there.
Black Bear swings for the body but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Black Bear throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Black Bear misses
and Dragoslav counters with a low kick, right behind Black Bear 's knee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black Bear throws a sloppy body shot
and Dragoslav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black Bear won't be happy with that.
Dragoslav thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Black Bear is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Dragoslav dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Black Bear's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Black Bear swings and misses with a shot to the body
so Dragoslav counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dragoslav trying to control but Black Bear is working from the bottom.
Black Bear is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Black Bear working a defensive guard here.
Dragoslav trying to move into half guard but instead Black Bear has managed to sweep!
Dragoslav wriggles free and stands up.
Dragoslav drives through and clinches with Black Bear against the cage.
A short right from Dragoslav on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragoslav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Black Bear's efforts to push away.
Black Bear wants to get back to striking at distance but Dragoslav won't allow it.
Dragoslav breaks from the clinch.
Black Bear slips a straight right by Dragoslav.
Black Bear is looking to wear down Dragoslav with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragoslav buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dragoslav feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dragoslav stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dragoslav wants to clinch.
Dragoslav moves into the clinch.
Black Bear being controlled against the cage.
Dragoslav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black Bear swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dragoslav counters with a nice body shot.
Black Bear thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav tries to clinch up but Black Bear circles away and keeps his distance.
Black Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dragoslav closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dragoslav decides to stand and escape the position.
Black Bear lands a jab to Dragoslav's midsection.
Nikola Dragoslav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Dragoslav scores with a four punch combination!
Black Bear throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dragoslav counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dragoslav.
Black Bear bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dragoslav's guard.
Black Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dragoslav can't keep his opponent in guard - Black Bear advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dragoslav is trying to stand back up but Black Bear is controlling him
Nikola Dragoslav has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dragoslav is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black Bear decides to return to a standing position.
Dragoslav looks for the body kick but Black Bear saw that one coming.
Black Bear with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Black Bear misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dragoslav counters by moving into the clinch.
Dragoslav stalling the fight.
Dragoslav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Black Bear's efforts to push away.
Dragoslav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragoslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragoslav moves into the clinch.
Black Bear tries to break free but Dragoslav pushes him back against the cage.
Black Bear is trying to break the clinch but Dragoslav is controlling him.
Dragoslav breaks from the clinch.
Dragoslav thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black Bear misses with a body shot
and Dragoslav counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Black Bear!
Black Bear is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Dragoslav looking to control but Black Bear is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Black Bear working to try and regain half guard.
Dragoslav controlling from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikola Dragoslav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Black Bear's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Dragoslav fails in his attempt to clinch.
Black Bear throws a body punch but Dragoslav moves out of range.
Rich Black Bear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragoslav throws a head kick but Black Bear moves out of range.
Black Bear misses with a hook to the body
and Dragoslav counters with a leg kick.
Dragoslav misses with a body shot
and Black Bear counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dragoslav thinking.
Black Bear misses with a shot to the body
and Dragoslav counters by clinching up.
Dragoslav dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Dragoslav has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black Bear is trying to stall.
Black Bear wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Black Bear's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dragoslav stalling the fight.
Dragoslav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragoslav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dragoslav pushes Black Bear up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black Bear looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Black Bear wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dragoslav pressing his opponent against the cage.
Black Bear wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dragoslav has him pressed against the cage.
Black Bear is trying to break the clinch but Dragoslav is controlling him.
Dragoslav breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Black Bear thows a body shot but no joy.
Black Bear misses with a hook to the body
and Dragoslav counters with a head kick.
Dragoslav tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Black Bear paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dragoslav takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dragoslav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Black Bear misses the shot to the body.
Black Bear tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dragoslav was well out of range. Poor timing from Black Bear.
Dragoslav tries to clinch there but Black Bear circles away.
Black Bear misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav moves into range and clinches up with Black Bear.
Black Bear has had enough of the clinch but Dragoslav keeps him there for the moment.
Dragoslav's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dragoslav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dragoslav looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dragoslav feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dragoslav trying to control but Black Bear is working from the bottom.
Dragoslav slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dragoslav wanted to stand there but Black Bear had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav stands and steps away. Black Bear gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dragoslav connects with a body shot.
Dragoslav wants to clinch up but Black Bear keeps it at a distance.
Black Bear looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragoslav is just out of range.
Dragoslav gets a clinch.
Dragoslav content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Black Bear on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragoslav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dragoslav instigates a clinch.
Black Bear is trying to force a seperation but Dragoslav has the dominant position.
Dragoslav is stalling here.
Dragoslav keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Black Bear's efforts to push away.
Black Bear can't break the clinch.
Black Bear is trying to force a seperation but Dragoslav has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragoslav lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Black Bear backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Dragoslav.
Dragoslav receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Dragoslav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Black Bear circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dragoslav looks to score with a jab to the body but Black Bear is just out of range.
Black Bear swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dragoslav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dragoslav uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Black Bear.
Nikola Dragoslav is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Black Bear misses with a hook to the body
and Dragoslav counters with a nice double leg into side control. Black Bear won't be happy with that.
Black Bear is looking for a sweep.
Black Bear wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragoslav slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikola Dragoslav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dragoslav has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikola Dragoslav!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Turmoil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowland Edwards (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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21
178 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dante Turmoil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rowland Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turmoil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edwards.
Edwards slaps away a takedown attempt from Turmoil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turmoil misses with a combination
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Horrible takedown by Turmoil or perhaps it was just good defense by Edwards which made him look bad.
Turmoil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Turmoil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Turmoil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turmoil takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turmoil.
Turmoil jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Turmoil throws a predictable looking body shot
and Edwards counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Turmoil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Edwards avoids it really well and circles away.
Edwards scores with a head kick. Turmoil tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil shoots and misses
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Rowland Edwards is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A shot to the body from Turmoil misses
and Edwards counters with a thumping low kick.
Turmoil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice sprawl there from Edwards as Turmoil shoots in.
Edwards connects with a leg kick. Turmoil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Edwards uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turmoil has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil swinging wildly here.
Edwards lands a head kick!
Turmoil shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
Turmoil gets a double leg takedown into Edwards's guard.
Turmoil drops back, looking for a kneebar! Edwards looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Edwards looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Edwards!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Turmoil tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Edwards is looking to take a break and control but Turmoil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowland Edwards 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.
Turmoil takes a swing at Edwards's ribcage but misses.
Turmoil throws a left and a right that both miss
and Edwards counters with a head kick.
Turmoil shoots in and drives through. Edwards sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turmoil shoots in for a takedown but Edwards shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Turmoil shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dante Turmoil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turmoil throws a hook but Edwards avoids it easily.
Turmoil with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
No luck for Turmoil with that takedown attempt.
Dante Turmoil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards is looking to slow Turmoil down with leg kicks.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turmoil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Edwards can pounce on him.
Turmoil avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Nice sprawl there from Edwards as Turmoil shoots in.
Turmoil dives in and grabs Edwards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Edwards pushes down on Turmoil's head and hops out.
Turmoil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Edwards lands a nice shot to the body.
Turmoil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Edwards counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Turmoil shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edwards as he avoids it easily.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rowland Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turmoil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edwards's waist but Edwards gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Turmoil off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turmoil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Turmoil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Turmoil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edwards throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards slips a jab from Turmoil.
Turmoil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edwards circles away.
Turmoil missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowland Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Edwards lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Edwards connects with a solid leg kick.
Turmoil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edwards. Edwards obviously looking to wear him down.
Edwards explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Turmoil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turmoil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Edwards.
Edwards is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turmoil rather than just go for the knockout.
Edwards lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turmoil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Turmoil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Edwards connects with an inside leg kick.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil shoots in for a double leg but Edwards sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Edwards with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turmoil looks to score with a jab to the body but Edwards is just out of range.
Turmoil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Sloppy strikes from Turmoil. Those never looked like landing.
Turmoil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Edwards looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil shoots for a double leg takedown but Edwards sprawls well. He's pushed Turmoil'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 Dante Turmoil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edwards lands a high kick!
Edwards throws a nice head kick!
Turmoil throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turmoil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Turmoil is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Edwards's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Edwards lands a front kick.
Dante Turmoil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edwards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turmoil fails with a takedown attempt.
Edwards scores with a head kick.
Turmoil misses with a combination
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards lands a slapping body shot.
Rowland Edwards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Edwards thuds his shin into the meat of Turmoil's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rowland Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edwards 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowland Edwards!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Cano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tron McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disembodied. McFly has chosen I Disappear by Metalica as his entrance music. Arturo Cano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
175 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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25
180 lbs
12 - 9 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arturo Cano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tron McFly!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFly tries to clinch
and Cano counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McFly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cano 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.
Cano has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McFly is desperately trying to improve his position but Cano has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cano tries to control but McFly wriggling away.
Cano goes for an armbar but McFly turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McFly.
Cano lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McFly!
Cano trying to control but McFly is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cano avoids the attempt from McFly to control.
Cano trying to control but McFly is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFly tries to control the position but Cano now has his back.
Cano sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! McFly taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arturo Cano!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Damian Maya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Male Nurse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maya comes into the arena with Razor blaring out of the sound system. Male Nurse has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
203 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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20
201 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Damian Maya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Male Nurse!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nurse takes a swing at Maya's ribcage but misses.
Maya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nurse counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maya manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Maya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nurse tries to free his leg and advance position but Maya is retaining full guard.
Maya avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Maya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurse stopping the sweep attempt from Maya.
Maya preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nurse trying to control the position from guard on top but Maya 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.
Nurse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Maya looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nurse throws and elbow that misses. Maya uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nurse's guard. Nice move by Maya!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurse looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurse, not yet.
Maya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nurse looking to control.
Nurse wants to stand and escape but Maya is having none of it.
Nurse trying to control the position.
Maya connects with a couple of short punches.
Nurse looking for a guillotine here but Maya defends easily.
Maya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maya working some strikes from top position.
Maya drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maya jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maya tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurse is retaining full guard.
Nurse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maya.
Maya trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maya preventing the sweep.
Maya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maya trying to control but Nurse is working from the bottom.
Nurse looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maya is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Maya postures up.
Nurse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maya keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurse's head.
Nurse looking for a triangle here. Maya is fighting it but it looks tight! Nurse pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Maya is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Male Nurse!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamey Mills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Gusmao (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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27
179 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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22
182 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jamey Mills!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luiz Gusmao!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusmao misses with a lunging right hand
and Mills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mills closes the distance and clinches.
Mills softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mills is trying to drag Gusmao to the mat but Gusmao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mills tries to score a body lock takedown but Gusmao shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mills drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gusmao pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamey Mills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills looks to land a right hand but Gusmao moved out of range.
Gusmao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gusmao pinned against the cage. Gusmao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gusmao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mills looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gusmao in side control, throwing shots but Mills defends.
Mills tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Gusmao easily slips into full mount!
Mills wants to control but Gusmao is having none of it.
Mills can't escape the position.
Mills is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusmao putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Gusmao connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mills is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gusmao misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mills blocking the ground and pound.
Gusmao working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Mills is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gusmao postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mills bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Gusmao and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luiz Gusmao!
Luiz Gusmao is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Newman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "For Whom The Bell Tolls" by Metallica. The crowd seem to be enjoying Holmes's choice of entrance music: All of the Lights. Rodney Holmes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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22
213 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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221 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newman connects with a jab.
Newman misses with a hook
and Holmes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Newman throws a poor cross that misses
and Holmes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newman thinking.
Newman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes.
Newman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newman misses with a double jab
and Holmes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes jabs Newman right on the nose. Newman blinks but takes it well.
Newman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes scores with a shot to the side of Newman's head.
A body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Holmes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holmes digs a right hand into Newman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Newman's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Newman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Holmes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Holmes - that landed with a thud.
Newman working hard to break the clinch.
Newman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmes has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Newman is trying to force a seperation but Holmes has the dominant position.
Good body shot from Holmes.
Holmes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Holmes slowing the pace effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Newman prevents a body shot from Holmes.
Holmes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes throws a head punch that misses.
Holmes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Holmes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
Newman takes a shot to the head.
Holmes keeps control of Newman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Holmes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
Newman tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Holmes scores with a shot to the side of Newman's head.
Holmes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Newman's elbow.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Newman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newman tries to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling the position.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws a leg kick
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holmes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Newman lands a jab-cross combination.
Newman dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Holmes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newman misses with an uppercut
and Holmes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newman misses with a right hand
and Newman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Newman.
Newman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Holmes counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newman misses with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Holmes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Newman had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Newman misses with a hook
and Holmes counters with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Newman misses with a wild body shot.
Holmes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newman.
Newman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Eric Newman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holmes 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.
Holmes looks to land a right hand but Newman moved out of range.
Holmes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newman swings widly with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Holmes.
Newman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes misses with an uppercut
and Newman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Newman misses with an uppercut
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Holmes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newman gets tackled into the cage by Holmes. Holmes maintains the clinch.
Newman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Newman throws an off balance right hand
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newman misses with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newman connects with a jab.
Holmes misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes moves into the clinch.
Holmes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holmes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Newman controls the action.
Holmes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Newman blocking some punches.
Newman working hard to break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Newman is trying to break free.
Holmes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes lands a body punch.
Newman is trying to break free.
Holmes swings wildly with an uppercut but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Newman can't break the clinch.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Newman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Holmes lands a shot to the body.
Holmes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Holmes lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
A short left from Holmes.
Newman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes gets through Newman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
Holmes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newman.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rodney Holmes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Holmes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Holmes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Holmes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holmes pushes Newman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes.
Holmes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Good body shot from Holmes.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Holmes on the inside.
Holmes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Holmes.
Newman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holmes lands with a light punch inside.
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike.
Newman can't break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Holmes.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Holmes fails to land.
Holmes misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holmes.
Newman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Holmes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Holmes darts in and clinches Newman up against the cage.
Newman is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
Holmes presses Newman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes lands a shoulder strike.
Holmes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Newman tries to break free but Holmes pushes him back against the cage.
Holmes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holmes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Holmes lands a body punch.
Holmes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Holmes has a couple of punches blocked by Newman.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Holmes lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Newman avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Holmes gets through Newman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newman up against the cage.
Holmes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Newman misses with a hook
and Holmes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newman thinking.
Newman misses with a hook
and Holmes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Newman thinking.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Holmes. Those never looked like landing.
Holmes checks a low kick from Newman.
Holmes needs to keep his hands up - Newman had a free shot at his head there.
Newman misses with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Holmes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Newman misses with a left hand
and Holmes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newman throws a sloppy body shot
letting Holmes counter with a right hand.
Newman scores with a nice right hand.
Newman misses with a hook
and Holmes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holmes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newman throws a right hand that misses
and Holmes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Newman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes misses the body punch
and Newman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holmes thinking.
Newman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Holmes.
Holmes throws a body kick that misses.
Newman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Newman throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Holmes to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes avoids the body shot from Newman.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holmes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Newman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newman misses with a right hand
and Holmes counters with a right hand to the body.
Newman takes one to the side of the head.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newman manages to avoid it.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes misses with a straight right.
Newman throws a lazy uppercut
and Holmes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Newman.
Eric Newman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Holmes.
Newman misses with a left hand
and Holmes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holmes.
Holmes misses with the head strike.
Holmes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Newman blocks an uppercut.
Holmes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newman looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Newman prevents a body shot from Holmes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Holmes.
Holmes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newman backwards.
Holmes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Newman's efforts to push away.
Holmes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike.
Newman works on Holmes's body with a couple of short punches.
Newman tries to throw a body punch but Holmes avoids it by throwing Newman back against the cage.
A short right from Holmes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Newman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Newman is looking to break free of the clinch but Holmes has double underhooks.
Holmes misses with a punch on the inside.
Newman is trying to break the clinch but Holmes is controlling him.
Newman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Holmes's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodney Holmes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holmes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodney Holmes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Uzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Cheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uzi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I want to keep my belt... . Charles Cheng acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Uzi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Cheng!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheng throws a low kick but Uzi avoids it.
Uzi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cheng throws out a loose jab but Uzi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Uzi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cheng pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Uzi back to the cage. Cheng follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Terry Uzi has been cut.
Cheng fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Uzi tries to clinch
and Cheng counters with a stiff right hand.
Charles Cheng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body kick from Cheng.
Cheng scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Uzi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cheng counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Cheng lands with a kick to the ribs.
Cheng misses with a body punch
and Uzi counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cheng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheng is looking to sweep but instead, Uzi has passed into half guard.
Uzi works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheng tries to hold on but Uzi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cheng keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cheng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheng tries to control Uzi's body but Uzi pushes him off. Cheng squirms to his side and now Uzi has his back!
Uzi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cheng trying to control the position but Uzi manages to sink in the hooks.
Cheng rolls, trying to escape but Uzi keeps control of the position.
Uzi doesn't have the hooks in and Cheng manages to turn into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cheng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uzi looking to control but Cheng passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Cheng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Terry Uzi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cheng lands a jab to the head.
Cheng misses with a low kick.
Cheng cracks Uzi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cheng throws out a leg kick but Uzi moves out of range and Cheng only half commits.
Cheng throws a hook but Uzi avoids it easily.
Cheng digs a good body shot into Uzi's ribs.
Uzi wants to clinch
and Cheng counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uzi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cheng makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Uzi really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Cheng.
Cheng fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Uzi.
Cheng scores with a hook.
Charles Cheng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheng lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Terry Uzi's cut is getting worse.
A good leg kick by Cheng.
Crunch! Cheng slams his shin into Uzi's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheng is looking to slow Uzi down with leg kicks.
Uzi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cheng dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cheng thuds his shin into the meat of Uzi's side.
Cheng connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cheng lands a jab.
Cheng drops Uzi with a beautiful combination! Uzi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Cheng is looking for the KO!
Uzi is rocked!
Terry Uzi's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cheng has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Cheng! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Charles Cheng!
Charles Cheng is the new light heavyweight champion!
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