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BS:H 36 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phillip McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dariusz Wilczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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152 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Phillip McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dariusz Wilczewski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilczewski's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGee.
Wilczewski scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McGee sneaks out the side door and pushes Wilczewski away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
McGee gets caught flat footed, as Wilczewski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McGee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wilczewski has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics McGee uses from the top position.
McGee forces his way into half guard.
Wilczewski actively working from the bottom here.
Wilczewski is trying to stand up here but McGee is controlling him well.
Still in half guard, McGee seems content to control.
McGee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilczewski is staying active underneath McGee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McGee is looking to take a break and control but Wilczewski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilczewski is trying to stand back up but McGee is controlling him
McGee stalling.
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.
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. McGee connects with a nice short shot to Wilczewski's temple.
Wilczewski trying to control here.
McGee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McGee 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.
McGee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Phillip McGee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGee counters with a thumping low kick.
McGee throws a series of strikes that have Wilczewski backpedaling.
McGee cracks a nice hook into Wilczewski's ribs.
Wilczewski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McGee cracks a nice hook into Wilczewski's ribs.
Wilczewski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilczewski doesn't seem bothered though.
McGee works Wilczewski's body with a nice hook.
Wilczewski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from McGee does it's job there.
McGee jabs Wilczewski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilczewski throws a combination that misses
and McGee counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilczewski wants to clinch
and McGee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McGee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wilczewski on his heels. He'll look to pass Wilczewski's guard now, I'm sure.
Wilczewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGee wants to control from the top but Wilczewski keeps moving.
McGee works over Wilczewski with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilczewski wants to improve his position but instead McGee has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilczewski throws a strike from the bottom but McGee passes into side control!
Check out the look on McGee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip McGee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilczewski looks to clinch
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilczewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilczewski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Phillip McGee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McGee throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McGee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilczewski gets a double leg takedown into McGee's guard.
McGee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wilczewski closes the distance but McGee moves to the side
and McGee counters with a nice leg kick.
McGee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilczewski swings away with a body shot that misses
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilczewski is trying to control the position but McGee postures up.
Wilczewski keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
Wilczewski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well.
Wilczewski is breathing heavily.
McGee stands up over Wilczewski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGee stays in close to Wilczewski's body and controls the position.
McGee slips nicely into half guard.
McGee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilczewski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilczewski trying to control but McGee postures up.
McGee in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Wilczewski tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McGee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phillip McGee!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Prozak - Under The Rain. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
155 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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145 lbs
13 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ben Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jordan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ben Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jordan Jones blocks a jab.
Jordan Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ben Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jordan Jones moves into the clinch.
Jordan Jones prevents Ben Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jordan Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ben Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Jordan Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jordan Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ben Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Ben Jones clinches up with Jordan Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jordan Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ben Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Jones.
Ben Jones is trying to force a seperation but Jordan Jones has the dominant position.
Jordan Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jordan Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jordan Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ben Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ben Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Jordan Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Ben Jones fights it but they end up in guard.
Ben Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jordan Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ben Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ben Jones wriggles free and stands up.
Jordan Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jordan Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into Ben Jones's guard.
Jordan Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ben Jones wants to stand up but Jordan Jones is controlling him.
Jordan Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ben Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ben Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jordan Jones is controlling him.
Jordan Jones wants to control from the top but Ben Jones keeps moving.
Ben Jones wants to get back to his feet but Jordan Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ben Jones is breathing heavily.
Jordan Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan Jones cracks Ben Jones with a solid left hand.
Jordan Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ben Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jordan Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ben Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jordan Jones stands up over Ben Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jordan Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ben Jones has wrist control.
Ben Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Ben Jones, not yet.
Ben Jones keeping moving, preventing Jordan Jones from controlling successfully.
Ben Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ben Jones has momentary wrist control but Jordan Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Jordan Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Jordan Jones thows a big elbow that misses.
Jordan Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ben Jones's head.
Ben Jones wants to get back to his feet but Jordan Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jordan Jones landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben Jones has momentary wrist control but Jordan Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jordan Jones stops Ben Jones from standing up.
Jordan Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jordan Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jordan Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Ben Jones has momentary wrist control but Jordan Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordan Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jordan Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jordan Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jordan Jones working some strikes from top position.
Jordan Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben Jones has momentary wrist control but Jordan Jones slips an elbow through the middle.
Ben Jones wants to stand but Jordan Jones is controlling the position.
Jordan Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ben Jones's head.
Jordan Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ben Jones wants to stand and escape but Jordan Jones is having none of it.
Jordan Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jordan Jones is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ben Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jordan Jones is one step ahead there.
Ben Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan Jones gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Jones dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jordan Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ben Jones is looking to escape.
Jordan Jones has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ben Jones defend it? Jordan Jones steps over the head and cranks it - Ben Jones is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Jordan Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jordan Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rueso Bear Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hayao Miyazaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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197 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 Las Vegas, Rueso Bear Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Hayao Miyazaki!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear Junior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Miyazaki.
Miyazaki swings for the body but Bear Junior moves out of range.
Miyazaki throws a body punch but Bear Junior moves out of range.
Miyazaki takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bear Junior moves out of range as Miyazaki strikes.
Bear Junior scores with a leg kick.
Miyazaki misses with a combination
and Bear Junior counters with a nice uppercut.
Miyazaki throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bear Junior makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Miyazaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bear Junior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Hayao Miyazaki has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Bear Junior. Beautiful body shot.
Miyazaki looks gassed!
Bear Junior lands a left and a right that send Miyazaki crashing to the mat, dazed. Bear Junior thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Miyazaki is rocked!
Miyazaki connects with a looping right hand.
Bear Junior forces Miyazaki back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bear Junior.
Miyazaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Bear Junior finish him?
Nice body punch from Bear Junior - that landed with a thud.
Miyazaki seems to have recovered his senses.
Bear Junior scores with a shot to the side of Miyazaki's head.
Bear Junior is working for takedown but Miyazaki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bear Junior is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Miyazaki gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bear Junior breaks the clinch.
Bear Junior moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bear Junior rushes Miyazaki and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear Junior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bear Junior instigates a clinch.
Bear Junior softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bear Junior breaks the clinch.
Bear Junior lands a nice hook to Miyazaki's body. Miyazaki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bear Junior lands a big head kick that sends Miyazaki tumbling to the mat! Bear Junior takes a step backwards and waves Miyazaki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bear Junior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Bear Junior! Miyazaki is out on his feet! Bear Junior rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Miyazaki is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Miyazaki is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rueso Bear Junior!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vitor the Phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vitor the Phenom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Phenom misses with a hook.
Emelianenko throws an off balance right hand
and the Phenom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
the Phenom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
the Phenom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
the Phenom missing with a left hand there. Emelianenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Emelianenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping the Phenom under the eye.
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and the Phenom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Emelianenko misses with a hook
and the Phenom counters with a crisp one two that drops Emelianenko! the Phenom thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Emelianenko to his feet! Emelianenko is in big trouble!
Emelianenko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Emelianenko misses with a left hand
and the Phenom counters with a huge left! Emelianenko is in big trouble! He's backing up but the Phenom isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Emelianenko from any more damage. A dominating finish by the Phenom!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vitor the Phenom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Beastly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiro Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beastly comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang Clan - Protect ya neck!. Hiro Sakurai told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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207 lbs
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203 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bam Bam Beastly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiro Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakurai misses with a jab to the body
and Beastly counters with a straight right hand.
Sakurai scores with a nice head shot.
Sakurai stuffs the takedown attempt from Beastly. Beastly gets slowly back to his feet.
Sakurai swings widly with a right hand
enabling Beastly to counter with a crisp jab.
Beastly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sakurai.
Sakurai lands with a right hand.
Sakurai lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beastly is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Sakurai misses.
Beastly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sakurai misses with a jab to the body
and Beastly counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai is looking to improve his position.
Sakurai gets full guard.
Sakurai is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sakurai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sakurai preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Beastly trying to control the position from guard on top but Sakurai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beastly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sakurai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Beastly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sakurai looks to throw the jab but Beastly is out of range.
Sakurai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Bam Bam Beastly has been cut.
Sakurai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sakurai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beastly blocks a jab.
Sakurai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beastly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sakurai throws a poor cross that misses
and Beastly counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Beastly has time to react.
Hiro Sakurai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sakurai.
Sakurai tries to land a front kick but Beastly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sakurai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sakurai misses with a right hand
and Beastly counters with a left to the body.
Sakurai changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beastly looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beastly tries to improve position but can't.
Sakurai wants to control but Beastly is keeping him busy.
Beastly gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Sakurai is trying to control. Beastly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Still in half guard, Sakurai seems content to control.
Beastly is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakurai controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Beastly tries to roll over but Sakurai keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hiro Sakurai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bam Bam Beastly's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Beastly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sakurai counters with a nice uppercut.
Sakurai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beastly was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakurai.
Sakurai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beastly stuffs the takedown attempt from Sakurai. Sakurai gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice jab there from Sakurai.
Sakurai misses with a right hand
enabling Beastly to counter with a crisp jab.
Beastly throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakurai counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai fails to land with a series of punches.
Beastly checks a low kick from Sakurai.
Sakurai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sakurai just misses with a punch to the body.
Sakurai moves forwards but Beastly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sakurai motions for Beastly to come forward. Sakurai throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sakurai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beastly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Sakurai lands a heavy head kick that drops Beastly. The ref tackles Sakurai to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Beastly was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hiro Sakurai!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Carl Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramos's entrance music is Blur - Song 2. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Holgersson's choice of entrance music: Peukaloisen retket. Carl Ramos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nils Holgersson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Holgersson misses with a head kick.
Holgersson avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Holgersson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Holgersson tries to work over Ramos's front leg with a kick but Ramos checks it.
Holgersson misses with a low kick.
Holgersson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ramos.
Holgersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Holgersson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ramos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ramos lands a really nice looking cross but Holgersson seems unphased.
Ramos lands with a right hand.
Holgersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Holgersson throws a leg kick that misses.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick.
Holgersson is looking to land body kicks.
Holgersson throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Holgersson is out of range.
Ramos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Holgersson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a low kick but Ramos moves out of range easily.
Holgersson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Holgersson misses the target.
Holgersson works the jab nicely.
Holgersson misses with a low kick.
A big left from Holgersson misses.
Holgersson throws a hook but Ramos blocks it.
Ramos jabs at Holgersson's body.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holgersson can pounce on him.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Ramos moves out of range easily.
Ramos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Holgersson.
Holgersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Holgersson throws a low kick, looking for Ramos's leg but Ramos calmly moves out of range.
Holgersson misses with a kick to the body
and Ramos counters with a nice body shot.
Holgersson tries to move into range but Ramos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Ramos catches Holgersson right on the button with a cross.
Holgersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Holgersson misses with a few strikes there.
Ramos avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with a head kick.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Holgersson looks gassed!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ramos checks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Holgersson.
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.
Holgersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ramos, as that shot connected.
Holgersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holgersson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Ramos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramos lands a really nice looking cross but Holgersson seems unphased.
Holgersson swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a straight right hand.
Holgersson misses with a head kick.
Holgersson tries to land a front kick but Ramos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos scores with a punch to the head.
Ramos works the jab nicely.
Ramos tests Holgersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramos throws out a powerful jab.
Ramos scores with a shot to the body.
Holgersson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ramos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.
Ramos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holgersson's head backwards.
Ramos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holgersson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Ramos. Beautiful body shot.
Ramos cracks a nice hook into Holgersson's ribs.
Ramos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holgersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ramos checks a low kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramos looks to throw the jab but Holgersson is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos lands with a nice body punch.
Holgersson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ramos slips a straight right by Holgersson.
Ramos avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Holgersson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Holgersson scores with a head kick. Ramos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holgersson swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Ramos finds it's way through Holgersson's defenses.
Ramos thuds a left hand into Holgersson's body.
Ramos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
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!
Ramos scores with a nice head shot.
Holgersson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holgersson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A leg kick checked by Ramos.
Jab from Ramos.
Holgersson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ramos punishes Holgersson's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Carl Ramos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ramos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holgersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramos.
Ramos takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Holgersson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ramos scores with a hook.
Ramos swings for the body but Holgersson moves out of range.
Ramos lands a lovely overhand right.
Holgersson connects with a nice looking jab.
Ramos scores with a punch to the head.
Holgersson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ramos finds it's way round the side to connect with Holgersson's head.
Ramos with a hook.
Holgersson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holgersson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ramos throws a lazy right hand but Holgersson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Holgersson.
Jab by Ramos.
Holgersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Holgersson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ramos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Holgersson's hands.
Holgersson lands a body shot.
Holgersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson is looking to score with low kicks.
Holgersson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holgersson.
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
Ramos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Holgersson. Holgersson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ramos checks a low kick from Holgersson.
Nils Holgersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Holgersson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ramos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ramos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holgersson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holgersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ramos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holgersson.
Ramos checks a leg kick.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Holgersson throws the left hand but Ramos avoids the punch easily.
Ramos looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Ramos lands a jab to the head.
A right-left combo lands from Ramos.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson misses with a straight right.
Ramos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Holgersson throws the kick towards the body but Ramos avoids it.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holgersson.
Ramos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ramos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Holgersson misses with a right hand
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramos lands the left hand.
Holgersson throws a head kick but Ramos moves out of range.
Holgersson tries a low kick but Ramos avoids it.
Holgersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramos tries for a takedown but Holgersson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Holgersson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Holgersson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Holgersson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ramos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Holgersson scrambles back to his feet.
Ramos swings for the body but Holgersson moves out of range.
Ramos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Holgersson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with a kick to the body.
Ramos tests Holgersson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloppy strikes from Holgersson. Those never looked like landing.
Holgersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramos moves away.
Holgersson throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Ramos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Holgersson is looking to score with low kicks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ramos.
Holgersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holgersson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos cracks Holgersson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Ramos does it's job there.
Ramos slips a straight right by Holgersson.
Ramos moves out of range of the body kick from Holgersson.
Holgersson misses with a left hand
and Ramos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ramos lands a really nice looking cross but Holgersson seems unphased.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Holgersson walks into a straight right hand from Ramos.
The crowd cheers as Holgersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ramos doesn't seem phased though.
Holgersson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Holgersson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holgersson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Holgersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
A head kick misses from Holgersson.
Ramos connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Holgersson throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Ramos counter with a right hand.
Nils Holgersson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holgersson misses the body punch
and Ramos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holgersson thinking.
Ramos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A clash of legs there as Ramos blocks the low kick.
Holgersson avoids the body shot from Ramos.
Ramos lands with a shot to the body.
Ramos misses with a takedown attempt - Holgersson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holgersson works over Ramos's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice jab there from Ramos.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Ramos throws a right hand that misses
and Holgersson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ramos really felt that one!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice sprawl there from Holgersson as Ramos shoots in.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holgersson throws a hook but Ramos avoids it easily.
Ramos lands a body shot.
Holgersson throws a leg kick
enabling Ramos to counter with a crisp jab.
Holgersson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ramos's sensitive parts.
Holgersson moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ramos.
Holgersson misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Holgersson.
Ramos blocks a head kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Holgersson lands a leg kick that knocks Ramos off balance momentarily.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Holgersson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ramos.
Ramos throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson swings widly with a right hand
and Ramos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Holgersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Holgersson throws a leg kick
and Ramos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos misses the shot to the body.
Ramos jabs Holgersson right on the nose. Holgersson blinks but takes it well.
Holgersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ramos looks to land a combination. Holgersson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice shot by Ramos.
Ramos throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Ramos misses.
Ramos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ramos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Holgersson is looking to land body kicks.
Ramos takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ramos connects with a crisp jab.
Ramos misses with a wild body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A good leg kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Holgersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Holgersson is looking to land body kicks.
Ramos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holgersson throws a body punch but Ramos moves out of range.
Ramos lands with a shot to the body.
Ramos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Holgersson.
Ramos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Holgersson takes a swing at Ramos's ribcage but misses.
Ramos scores with a one two! Holgersson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses
and Ramos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ramos avoids the head kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson takes one to the side of the head.
Ramos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holgersson ducks under a wild hook from Ramos.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but Ramos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ramos tries to bum rush Holgersson with a series of wild strikes but Holgersson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ramos catches Holgersson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Holgersson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramos.
Holgersson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holgersson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ramos's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramos. That snapped Holgersson's head back.
Ramos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Ramos wants to clinch.
Ramos jabs at Holgersson's body.
Ramos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holgersson.
A low kick from Holgersson misses
and Ramos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Holgersson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holgersson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Holgersson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miki Thron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan St Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miki Thron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
185 lbs
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170 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miki Thron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan St Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Pierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Thron is pressing down on St Pierre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
St Pierre is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as St Pierre accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
St Pierre trying to control but Thron is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thron is on top in guard.
Thron wants to pass the guard but St Pierre is keeping the position.
Thron got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thron has managed to get both his arms back between St Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Thron drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thron jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
St Pierre is trying to keep Thron in close.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Pierre trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
St Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Pierre looking for subs off his back but Thron has passed one foot through into half guard.
St Pierre punching from the bottom.
St Pierre is looking to improve his position.
St Pierre trying to hold on to Thron's head to control him but Thron postures up.
Thron is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Thron trying to control the action but St Pierre is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thron lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thron is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thron lands with a punch from half guard.
St Pierre tries to roll over but Thron keeps him under control.
St Pierre is in trouble now - Thron has advanced to mount!
St Pierre is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Thron.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if St Pierre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thron is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. St Pierre can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
St Pierre can't escape the position.
Thron putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
St Pierre is trying to escape the mount.
Thron connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thron throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! St Pierre has his hands clasped together but Thron breaks the hold and St Pierre is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Thron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miki Thron!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Bojanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Surfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bojanski's entrance music is N.E.R.D - Rockstar. A fine choice. Mirko Bojanski has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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176 lbs
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26
185 lbs
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mirko Bojanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Silver Surfer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Surfer throws a right hand that Bojanski ducks under and follows up with a left that Bojanski also avoids with ease.
Bojanski wants to clinch
and Surfer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bojanski blocks a jab.
Surfer swings for the body but Bojanski moves out of range.
Bojanski looks to clinch
and Surfer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Surfer.
Bojanski trying to land knees to the body.
Bojanski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bojanski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bojanski lands a big knee to the head and Surfer goes down! Bojanski is looking to finish!
It looks like Silver Surfer has been cut.
Bojanski sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Surfer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Surfer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bojanski.
Bojanski working the ground and pound.
Bojanski advances to full mount.
Surfer tries to hold on but Bojanski postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bojanski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Surfer wants to control but Bojanski is having none of it.
Bojanski postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Surfer looks a forlorn figure.
Surfer is rocked!
Surfer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Surfer is still in real trouble! Can Bojanski finish him?
Surfer seems to have recovered his senses.
Bojanski looking to control but Surfer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Surfer tries to reverse the position but Bojanski maintains control.
Bojanski loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Surfer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bojanski land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bojanski stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Bojanski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Champ Bombada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Calzaghe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calzaghe has chosen The Pride of Wales as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Champ Bombada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Calzaghe!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bombada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calzaghe counters with a nice uppercut.
Calzaghe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bombada.
Bombada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bombada looks to throw the jab but Calzaghe is out of range.
Calzaghe scores with a one two! Bombada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bombada misses with a double jab
and Calzaghe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bombada moves away from the strike by Calzaghe.
Bombada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calzaghe.
Bombada throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Calzaghe counter with a right hand.
Calzaghe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bombada.
Calzaghe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
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!
Bombada takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Calzaghe lands with a shot to the body.
Calzaghe looks to land a left hand but Bombada moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombada walks into a straight right hand from Calzaghe.
Bombada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calzaghe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bombada is breathing heavily.
Calzaghe lands with a straight right. Bombada didn't see that one coming.
Calzaghe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bombada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bombada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Calzaghe works Bombada's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombada takes one on the button.
Bombada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bombada drops his hands momentarily and Calzaghe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calzaghe throws a good cross that connects.
Bombada is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bombada walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombada was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe clobbers Bombada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Calzaghe thuds his right hand into Bombada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Calzaghe misses with an uppercut
and Bombada counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bombada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Bombada misses the target.
Calzaghe tests Bombada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Calzaghe scores with a body shot.
Calzaghe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bombada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calzaghe lands with a cross.
Bombada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Calzaghe misses.
Calzaghe lands a nice shot that snaps Bombada's head back.
Bombada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe catches Bombada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calzaghe connects with a nice looking jab.
Calzaghe lands a nice shot to the body.
Calzaghe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Calzaghe.
Nice uppercut lands for Calzaghe. That snapped Bombada's head back.
Calzaghe lands with a cross.
Bombada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calzaghe cracks Bombada with an open hand slap.
Calzaghe cracks Bombada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calzaghe connects with a crisp jab.
Calzaghe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bombadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bombada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Calzaghe lands a head shot.
Calzaghe works Bombada's body with a nice hook.
Calzaghe lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calzaghe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Calzaghe throws a big shot that misses.
Calzaghe lands a jab.
Bombada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Calzaghe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bombada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Calzaghe.
Bombada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bombada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calzaghe lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calzaghe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Calzaghe lands a nice looking body shot.
Calzaghe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Calzaghe misses the shot to the body.
Bombada has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Calzaghe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Calzaghe misses the target.
Calzaghe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bombada misses with a combination
and Calzaghe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bombada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bombada takes one to the chin there.
Champ Bombada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calzaghe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
Bombada throws a poor cross that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a nice uppercut.
Bombada throws a combination that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bombada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Calzaghe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bombada backs up against the cage.
Bombada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Calzaghe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzaghe scores with the left hand. Bombada knows he should have avoided that one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calzaghe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bombada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe counters with a nice body shot.
Bombada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe counters with a two punch combo.
Calzaghe with a jab.
Calzaghe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Calzaghe.
Calzaghe misses with a few strikes there.
Bombada staying out of range there.
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombada moves away.
Bombada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calzaghe throws out the jab.
Calzaghe takes a swing at Bombada's ribcage but misses.
Calzaghe lands with an overhand left.
Bombada misses with a wild combination.
Calzaghe tests Bombada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bombada defending well as Calzaghe loads up on a big left hand.
Bombada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calzaghe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bombada throws a combination that misses
and Calzaghe counters with a left to the body.
Bombada misses with a combination
and Calzaghe counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe lands a nice hook to Bombada's body. Bombada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bombada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calzaghe counters with a left to the body.
Bombada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calzaghe lands with an overhand left.
Calzaghe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Good exchange - Calzaghe coming out on top.
Calzaghe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bombada has time to react.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bombada throws a hook to the side of Calzaghe's head but Calzaghe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe Calzaghe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calzaghe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Calzaghe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bombada.
Bombada uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Calzaghe.
Bombada walks into a jab.
Calzaghe works over Bombada's head and body with a nice combination.
Calzaghe connects with a single shot there.
Bombada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Calzaghe.
Bombada avoids the body shot from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe catches Bombada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bombada throws a big shot that misses.
Calzaghe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Calzaghe throws a shot from downtown. Bombada moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Bombada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calzaghe punishes Bombada's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bombada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bombada might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bombada misses with a looping right.
Bombada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Calzaghe circles away quickly and effectively.
Bombada throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzaghe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Calzaghe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bombada manages to avoid it.
Calzaghe punishes Bombada's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calzaghe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bombada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calzaghe counters with a nice uppercut.
Calzaghe scores with a nice head shot.
Calzaghe thuds a left hand into Bombada's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bombada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Calzaghe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bombada was well out of range. Poor timing from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bombada walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Calzaghe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bombada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Calzaghe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bombada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bombada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Calzaghe.
Nice shot by Calzaghe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Calzaghe, as that shot connected.
Calzaghe connects with the punch.
Bombada is rocked!
Bombada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Calzaghe cracks Bombada with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Calzaghe cracks a nice hook into Bombada's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bombada throws the left hand but Calzaghe avoids the punch easily.
Calzaghe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Calzaghe connects with a right hand. Bombada shakes it off.
Bombada defending well as Calzaghe loads up on a big left hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calzaghe swings widly with a right hand
and Bombada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bombada misses with a double jab
and Calzaghe counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bombada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calzaghe.
Nice body punch from Calzaghe.
Calzaghe looks to throw the jab but Bombada is out of range.
Calzaghe swings for the body but Bombada moves out of range.
Bombada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calzaghe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Calzaghe sizes up Bombada with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bombada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bombada defending well as Calzaghe loads up on a big left hand.
Calzaghe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calzaghe misses the shot to the body.
Calzaghe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bombada. Bombada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bombada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Calzaghe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calzaghe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Calzaghe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe connects with the punch.
Oh Bombada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calzaghe throws an overhand right that lands on Bombada's shoulder, as Bombada tries to avoid the shot.
Bombada seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab, jab by Calzaghe - just one landing.
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!
Calzaghe looks to score with a jab to the body but Bombada is just out of range.
Calzaghe thows a body shot but no joy.
Bombada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bombada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bombada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bombada connects with a jab.
Bombada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Calzaghe lands.
Bombada tries to bum rush Calzaghe with a series of wild strikes but Calzaghe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Calzaghe throws a right hand that misses
letting Bombada counter with a right hand.
Calzaghe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bombada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bombada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Calzaghe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bombada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Calzaghe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Calzaghe misses the target.
Bombada misses with a double jab
enabling Calzaghe to counter with a crisp jab.
Champ Bombada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calzaghe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Calzaghe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Calzaghe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Calzaghe lands a lovely overhand right.
Calzaghe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bombada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Calzaghe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzaghe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Decent striking displayed by Calzaghe there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Bombada does no damage.
Calzaghe throws a lazy right hand but Bombada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bombada misses with a combination
and Calzaghe counters with a left to the body.
Calzaghe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bombada in his tracks.
Bombada throws a poor cross that misses
letting Calzaghe counter with a right hand.
Bombada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Calzaghe misses with a straight right.
Calzaghe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calzaghe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bombada moves away.
Calzaghe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bombada. Bombada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bombada avoids the body shot from Calzaghe.
Bombada misses with a double jab
and Calzaghe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Calzaghe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calzaghe 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Calzaghe!
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