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Euro Premier League: Event 8 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Ahma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregoire Lefevre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Power - Kanye West. Lefevre is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Saliva - Ladies and Gentlemen. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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214 lbs
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218 lbs
9 - 9 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jussi Ahma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregoire Lefevre!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lefevre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ahma.
Ahma is looking to clinch.
Ahma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Ahma with that takedown attempt.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown but Lefevre shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Ahma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ahma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahma throws a hook but Lefevre avoids it easily.
A combination from Ahma does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Ahma misses its intended target.
Ahma cracks Lefevre with an open hand slap.
Gregoire Lefevre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahma misses with a right hand
and Lefevre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Lefevre.
Ahma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lefevre.
Ahma takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ahma connects with a crisp jab.
Ahma darts in trying to clinch
and Lefevre moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lefevre misses with the head strike.
Lefevre lands with a right to the head.
Ahma turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ahma manages to end up in side control.
Lefevre is trying to get back to half guard.
Ahma throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The strikes coming from Ahma are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ahma looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lefevre is avoiding damage well.
Ahma fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lefevre defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lefevre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Lefevre's face as Ahma controls the position.
Ahma 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.
Lefevre is not content to let Ahma control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ahma darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jussi Ahma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ahma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lefevre as he avoids it easily.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahma throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lefevre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ahma misses with a wild body shot.
Jussi Ahma is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lefevre slips a straight right by Ahma.
Ahma shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lefevre is squirming around, avoiding Ahma's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahma won't let Lefevre get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ahma is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ahma landing punches.
Ahma working for a guillotine from mount but Lefevre is in no mood to give up.
Lefevre tries to reverse the position but Ahma maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahma controlling the pace for now.
Ahma avoids the attempt from Lefevre to control.
Ahma scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahma lands a big shot there that rocks Lefevre but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ahma has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lefevre's face.
Jussi Ahma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lefevre wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ahma.
Ahma looking to finish with strikes here!
Lefevre tries to reverse the position but Ahma maintains control.
Gregoire Lefevre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Ahma connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ahma controlling from mount.
Ahma working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jussi Ahma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 20:18
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 20:18
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jussi Ahma!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb comes to the cage accompanied by Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. Barnes has chosen Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be as his entrance music. James Bomb could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Barnes's chin.
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225 lbs
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167 lbs
12 - 6 - 2 |
Decent wrestler
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Mike Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Barnes.
Barnes swings for the body but Bomb moves out of range.
Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bomb throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Bomb's leg but Bomb calmly moves out of range.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bomb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes tries to bum rush Bomb with a series of wild strikes but Bomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bomb throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Mike Barnes has been cut.
Bomb swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Barnes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bomb swivels and escapes.
Barnes checks the leg kick.
Barnes lands with a right hand.
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Bomb misses with a looping right.
Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Bomb tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Bomb tries to score with a low kick but Barnes moves his leg out of the way.
Mike Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bomb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Barnes gets a clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Bomb lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bomb throws a head kick that misses.
Bomb is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bomb throws a leg kick but Barnes checks it.
Bomb checks a low kick from Barnes.
Bomb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barnes. That did some damage!
Barnes misses with a double jab
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a hook but Bomb avoids it easily.
Barnes slips under a jab from Bomb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes jabs Bomb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown but Bomb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barnes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
James Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes.
A low kick from Bomb misses
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Bomb. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bomb.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bomb misses with a low kick.
Bomb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomb moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomb.
A low kick from Barnes is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Bomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Barnes'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. 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.
The crowd cheers as Barnes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bomb doesn't seem phased though.
Barnes fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bomb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bomb is looking to chop away at Barnes's legs.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Bomb checks it.
Bomb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bomb counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Barnes tries for a takedown but Bomb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Bomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Bomb.
Bomb is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bomb throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mike Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice takedown defense from Bomb. No joy for Barnes on that attempt.
Bomb throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
James Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Bomb.
Bomb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Barnes misses.
Bomb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bomb is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bomb moves out of range of the strikes.
Bomb takes one on the button.
Bomb moves away from the strike by Barnes.
Bomb rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomb dips to his left and cracks Barnes with an uppercut!
Bomb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bomb misses with a left hand
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes shoots in but no luck this time.
James Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Barnes.
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!
Bomb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb misses with a leg kick
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bomb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bomb throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes checks a low kick from Bomb.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barnes moves out of range of the leg kick from Bomb.
Barnes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bomb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomb.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bomb swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mike Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Bomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomb manages to avoid it.
Bomb lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into rage.
James Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Bomb.
I think Bomb has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 20:18
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 20:18
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Bomb!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Arne Georgsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vik Baeng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Georgsen comes into the arena with O Fortuna blaring out of the sound system. Baeng has chosen Bring the noise as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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27
212 lbs
16 - 19 - 2 |
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282 lbs
20 - 5 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 2, fighting out of London, Hans Arne Georgsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Vik Baeng!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baeng jabs at Georgsen's body.
Georgsen tries to clinch there but Baeng circles away.
Georgsen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Hans Arne Georgsen has been cut.
Georgsen glances at the clock... BAM! Baeng nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Georgsen crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Georgsen is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vik Baeng!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kung Lai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to KoRn - Twisted Transistor. Foster has chosen Friggin In The Riggin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Foster has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Jeremy Foster has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kung Lai's chin.
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208 lbs
22 - 8 - 1 |
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217 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Lai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeremy Foster!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Foster looks gassed!
Lai cracks the inside of Foster's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lai.
Foster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lai lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Lai lands a big head kick that sends Foster tumbling to the mat! Lai takes a step backwards and waves Foster back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Jeremy Foster has been cut.
Foster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lai.
Foster is rocked!
Lai dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Foster. That did some damage!
Foster is still on wobbly legs! Can Lai finish him?
Foster takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lai thumps Foster with a low kick.
Foster looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lai lands a right hand from hell, dropping Foster. Lai pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kung Lai!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Tsushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raoul Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsushima comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Till I Collapse. Duke has chosen All Along The Watchtower as his entrance music. Duke has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
20 - 6 - 2 |
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246 lbs
21 - 7 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Lewis Tsushima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Raoul Duke!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsushima digs a good body shot into Duke's ribs.
Tsushima dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duke. That did some damage!
Duke ducks right into an uppercut from Tsushima.
Duke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tsushima clinches up with Duke and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tsushima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Duke up against the cage.
Tsushima drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Tsushima.
Tsushima can't find room to land a body shot as Duke controls the action.
Tsushima content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Tsushima.
Duke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsushima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duke backwards.
Duke misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tsushima.
Tsushima is trying to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Duke fails to land.
Tsushima tries to throw a body punch but Duke avoids it by throwing Tsushima back against the cage.
Tsushima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tsushima gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Duke wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsushima is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tsushima trying to control the position from guard on top but Duke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsushima preventing the sweep.
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!
Duke is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsushima accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsushima throwing strikes but missing.
Tsushima cracks Duke with a solid left hand.
Tsushima wants to control from the top but Duke keeps moving.
Duke wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsushima postures up and lands a big shot to Duke's brow.
Duke trying to control the position here.
Duke manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tsushima manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duke content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Tsushima has locked up a guillotine! Tsushima's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Duke is holding on here and Tsushima must be using up a lot of energy. Duke has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Tsushima gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lewis Tsushima!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max McRiot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McRiot comes to the cage accompanied by None. Gracie is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: . Max McRiot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
202 lbs
20 - 13 - 1 |
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202 lbs
11 - 3 - 2 |
BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
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ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Max McRiot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcelo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRiot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McRiot tries to sprawl but Gracie drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McRiot tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McRiot looking for subs from the bottom but Gracie mounts him!
Gracie looking to control but McRiot is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McRiot is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McRiot is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McRiot wants to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McRiot is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
McRiot working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McRiot has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McRiot is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McRiot can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McRiot tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
Gracie wants to finish this one by submission but McRiot is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gracie.
Gracie trying to control but McRiot is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRiot is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie raining down hammerfists from mount.
McRiot is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie goes for an armbar but McRiot turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McRiot.
McRiot wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRiot forces his way into half guard.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McRiot.
McRiot is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
McRiot throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McRiot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
McRiot lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRiot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McRiot throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
McRiot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie tries to roll over but McRiot keeps him under control.
McRiot trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
McRiot content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRiot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcelo Gracie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McRiot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McRiot is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie regains half guard there - taking advantage of McRiot's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
McRiot winds up and cracks Gracie with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gracie is staying active underneath McRiot, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McRiot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Max McRiot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McRiot uses his free foot to push down on Gracie's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Gracie manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Gracie, under a barage of strikes from McRiot.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
McRiot trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie keeping full guard, as McRiot tries to pass.
McRiot trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Max McRiot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRiot tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
McRiot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
McRiot looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McRiot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie pushes down on McRiot's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control from half guard but McRiot is working away.
Well, if Gracie is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McRiot won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
McRiot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to control the action but McRiot is working from the bottom.
McRiot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but McRiot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but McRiot is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
McRiot is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but McRiot is keeping the position.
Gracie is posturing up here but McRiot has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gracie tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gracie has to tap! Slick submission there by McRiot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max McRiot!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41% |
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