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IMMA 69: Flay vs Ramirez PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jubal Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarret Slertys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jubal Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarret Slertys!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett darts in and clinches Slertys up against the cage.
Sackett throws a knee to the head but misses.
Slertys takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sackett landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Slertys takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sackett lands a knee to the head.
Slertys is rocked!
It looks like Jarret Slertys has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slertys struggles to land a body shot inside as Sackett controls his hands.
Slertys is still on wobbly legs! Can Sackett finish him?
Slertys working hard to break the clinch.
Slertys seems to have recovered his senses.
Slertys takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sackett obliges.
Slertys looks gassed!
Sackett throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Slertys blocks it with crossed arms.
Sackett connects with a nasty looking knee right to Slertys's face.
Sackett keeps control of Slertys as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sackett throws an elbow that misses.
Slertys wants to take the fight to the mat but Sackett manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sackett landing knees to the head.
Sackett drops Slertys with a big knee straight up the middle! Slertys is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sackett connects with a leg kick. Slertys looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett closes the distance and pushes Slertys back into the cage.
Sackett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sackett jerks Slertys's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Slertys drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Sackett goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Sackett because Slertys was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jubal Sackett!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stick Ytick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monkey Luffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stick Ytick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monkey Luffy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luffy jabs at Ytick's body.
Luffy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ytick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ytick tries to score a power double leg takedown but Luffy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ytick somewhat.
Luffy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Luffy connects with a body shot.
Luffy loads up on a big right hand but Ytick slips the punch.
Luffy thumps Ytick with a low kick.
Luffy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey Luffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Luffy swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ytick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stick Ytick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luffy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Luffy scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters circling a little - Luffy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Luffy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ytick.
Ytick throws a sloppy head kick
and Luffy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Ytick or perhaps it was just good defense by Luffy which made him look bad.
Ytick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ytick shoots in for a double leg but Luffy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luffy cracks the inside of Ytick's front leg.
Ytick misses with a jab to the body
and Luffy counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luffy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ytick looks for a takedown but Luffy sprawls well.
No luck for Ytick with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ytick chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luffy can pounce on him.
Luffy scores with a hook to the body. Ytick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luffy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ytick at a distance.
Luffy lands with a shot to the body.
Luffy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ytick has time to react.
Ytick misses with a takedown attempt - Luffy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Luffy misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ytick slips a jab from Luffy.
Luffy looks to land a left hand but Ytick moved out of range nicely.
Ytick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luffy tries to avoid it but Ytick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luffy to the ground. Luffy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Luffy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luffy throws a shot to the body.
Monkey Luffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luffy thows a body shot but no joy.
Luffy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monkey Luffy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ytick takes one on the button.
Luffy sizes up Ytick with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luffy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ytick takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Luffy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Luffy scores with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ytick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ytick ducks under a wild hook from Luffy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ytick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Luffy.
Luffy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Luffy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ytick.
Danga de danga de dang - Luffy scores with a four punch combination!
Nice jab there from Luffy.
Some wild striking there from Ytick.
Luffy leaves Ytick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luffy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luffy.
Luffy misses with a straight left.
Luffy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luffy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ytick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luffy tries to avoid it but Ytick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luffy to the ground. Luffy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stick Ytick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luffy is looking to slow Ytick down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luffy throws a jab but it's blocked by Ytick.
Luffy lands a jab to the head.
Ytick shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Luffy trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ytick lands a heavy elbow.
Ytick landing strikes from the mount and Luffy is in trouble!
Luffy is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ytick punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ytick with a couple of short strikes.
Ytick landing shots from mount.
Ytick lands a heavy elbow.
Ytick landing strikes from the mount and Luffy is in trouble!
Ytick with good strikes from the mount here!
Ytick controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Luffy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Monkey Luffy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ytick stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luffy.
Good leg kick by Luffy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luffy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ytick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Monkey Luffy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ytick takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luffy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ytick is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luffy lands a right hook to the body.
Luffy misses with a hook. Ytick ducked under it nicely.
Luffy throws the left hand but Ytick avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luffy slaps away a takedown attempt from Ytick, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ytick uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luffy.
Ytick is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luffy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ytick takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ytick gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ytick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ytick tries to land a leg kick but Luffy saw it coming and moves away.
Stick Ytick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monkey Luffy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luffy.
Luffy stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stick Ytick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luffy stuffs the takedown.
Ytick changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luffy tries to avoid it but Ytick manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luffy to the ground. Luffy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luffy connects with an inside leg kick.
Ytick takes one to the chin there.
Luffy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ytick on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ytick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Luffy avoids it really well and circles away.
Luffy lunges at Ytick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ytick's hand.
Luffy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ytick will feel that in the morning.
Nice body kick from Luffy.
Luffy moves out of range as Ytick throws a body kick.
Luffy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ytick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luffy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ytick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luffy lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Luffy.
A good leg kick by Luffy.
Luffy scores with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ytick misses with an uppercut
and Luffy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ytick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Monkey Luffy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luffy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monkey Luffy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigorio Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grigorio Escobar will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good kicks
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigorio Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar cracks Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar instigates a clinch.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira jumps guard but Escobar turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oliveira pulls Escobar into guard.
Escobar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Escobar wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Escobar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Escobar defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira is working for a kimura but Escobar is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliveira stalling away here and it's allowed Escobar to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Escobar keeps moving.
Oliveira advances position into side control!
Oliveira tries for a kimura but Escobar is defending well.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Escobar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Escobar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oliveira tries for a kimura but Escobar is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliveira swings around for an armbar but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Escobar pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Escobar manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Escobar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oliveira has Escobar in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Escobar is keeping the position.
Escobar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oliveira gets to his feet. Escobar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Escobar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobar misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters circling a little - Oliveira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira slips a jab from Escobar.
Escobar lands with a nice combination. Oliveira backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Escobar moves out of range.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Escobar moved out of range.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Escobar's shoulder, as Escobar tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira lands with a nice combination. Escobar backs away looking to recover.
Escobar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira throws a chopping leg kick but Escobar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliveira. That snapped Escobar's head back.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Oliveira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobar.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira darts in and clinches Escobar up against the cage.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Escobar walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Escobar.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Escobar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Escobar won't allow it.
Escobar digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Escobar fails to land.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Escobar holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Escobar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Escobar tries to tie him up.
Escobar misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Escobar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar lands a right hand.
Escobar is trying to stall.
Oliveira decides to pull guard.
Escobar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Escobar defends it easily.
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charles Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobar is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Escobar slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oliveira trying to control but Escobar postures up.
Oliveira is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is taking a breather. Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Escobar is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveira gets full guard.
Oliveira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Escobar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Oliveira has tightened it up now! Escobar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Charles Oliveira!
A relieved looking Charles Oliveira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Juan Gonzalez enters the cage!
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130 lbs
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150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juan Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a takedown but Kurze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gonzalez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Kurze. That snapped Gonzalez's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Kurze there.
Kurze lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzalez's head back.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Kurze scores with a jab.
Gonzalez is still on wobbly legs! Can Kurze finish him?
Kurze stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kurze wants it to stay on the feet.
Kurze lands a jab to Gonzalez's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kurze lands a nice shot that snaps Gonzalez's head back.
Kurze fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kurze dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurze ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gonzalez looks gassed!
Kurze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kurze connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.
Oooooh!!! Kurze has knocked Gonzalez down with a huge combo! Kurze steps away and waves a wobbly Gonzalez back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Kurze moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez drops his hands for a split second and Kurze immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Gonzalez face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Kurze follows up with a right hand that knocks Gonzalez into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Konrad Kurze!
Konrad Kurze really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Miles Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miles Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kong King!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Brand to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Brand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brand working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of King's head.
King looking for a sweep. Not yet King, not yet.
Brand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
King preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brand throws a strike but King rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
King throws a sloppy strike and Brand has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! King is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Brand!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miles Brand!
Miles Brand was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zophiel Furfur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green has chosen yes as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zophiel Furfur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Green!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furfur misses with a looping left.
Green lands with a hook. Furfur tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Furfur defends it nicely.
Furfur tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Green manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Furfur looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
Furfur blocks a jab.
Green keeps the fight on the outside.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Mr Green has been cut.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
and Furfur counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Furfur was well out of range. Poor timing from Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Green digs a good hook to Furfur's body.
Furfur takes one to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Green checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Furfur throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Furfur getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Furfur throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
and Furfur counters with a nice low kick that buckles Green's knee momentarily.
Green slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Furfur.
Furfur throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furfur misses with a body shot.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Furfur but Furfur pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Furfur tries a head kick but it misses.
Furfur scores with a head kick.
Furfur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Green throws a right hand that misses
and Furfur counters with a nice body kick.
Green tries to land a leg kick but Furfur saw it coming and moves away.
Furfur scoring well with a low kick there.
Furfur buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Furfur lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furfur just misses with a punch to the body.
Furfur pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Furfur tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Furfur wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Green lands an overhand right.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Furfur looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Furfur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Furfur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Furfur - that will leave a mark!
Furfur throws a head kick that Green semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Furfur 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.
Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Furfur checks a low kick from Green.
Furfur throws a right hand that misses
and Green counters with a nice body shot.
Green throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Furfur.
Furfur walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Green on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Furfur. Furfur obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Furfur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Furfur tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Zophiel Furfur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zophiel Furfur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Green's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Green lunges at Furfur with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Furfur's hand.
Furfur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Green misses with a right hand
and Furfur counters with a head kick.
Furfur misses with a hook.
Furfur throws a low kick but it's checked well by Green.
Furfur throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Green's head.
Green is rocked!
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furfur scores with a kick to the body.
Green shoots for a takedown but Furfur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Furfur connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur misses with a head kick.
Furfur cracks Green with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Furfur looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Furfur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Furfur lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Green takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Green connects with a right hand. Furfur shakes it off.
Furfur goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Green walks into a straight right hand from Furfur.
Green looks to throw the jab but Furfur is out of range.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Furfur clinches up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Furfur finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Furfur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Green.
Green seems to have recovered his senses.
Green lands a right hand.
Furfur stalling in the clinch but Green improves position.
Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Furfur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Green.
Furfur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Green controls Furfur momentarily but Furfur frees himself.
Furfur trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Furfur doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Furfur manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furfur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Furfur escapes and throws Green's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Furfur working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green pushes Furfur away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Furfur gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green regains full guard. Nicely done.
Green has his foot on Furfur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Furfur works his way back into a safe position though.
Green looking for subs off his back but Furfur has passed one foot through into half guard.
Green slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green keeping full guard, as Furfur tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green controlling Furfur's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mr Green will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mr Green's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Green misses.
Furfur connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Furfur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furfur shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Furfur 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.
Green jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Furfur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur clinches.
Green misses with some punches.
Furfur working aggressively here.
Furfur lands with a short shot to the head.
Green lands a takedown into guard.
Furfur has a closed guard, preventing Green from standing up.
Green throws a strike but Furfur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Green working for a triangle but Furfur defends it easily.
Furfur knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Green on the ground.
Green is working an open guard so Furfur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green throws out a loose jab but Furfur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Furfur lets loose with a powerful body kick. Green will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Furfur displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Furfur 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 Green has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Green and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Furfur is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Furfur checks a low kick from Green.
Furfur lands a head kick!
Green avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Furfur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Furfur looks to score with a jab to the body but Green is just out of range.
Green shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Furfur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Green misses with a looping left.
Green moves away from the strike by Furfur.
Green keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Furfur moves away and avoids it.
Furfur throws a nice outside leg kick.
Furfur cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Furfur tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Furfur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Green throws out a loose jab but Furfur uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Furfur.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Furfur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Furfur.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Furfur throws a body punch but Green moves out of range.
Furfur steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green.
Furfur just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zophiel Furfur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Green'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.
Green swats away the attempt to clinch by Furfur.
Furfur throws a head kick that misses.
Furfur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Furfur cracks Green with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Furfur feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Furfur tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Furfur lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand.
Furfur dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Green. That did some damage!
Furfur misses with an uppercut. Green saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furfur lands with a right hand.
Green looks to land a left hand but Furfur moved out of range nicely.
Zophiel Furfur is winning the standup battle so far.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Furfur sizes up Green with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zophiel Furfur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Furfur takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green avoids the head kick by Furfur.
Furfur scores with a nice right hand.
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Furfur did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Green wants to pass to mount but Furfur is defending the position.
Furfur pushes Green off looking to stand but Green dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to advance position but Furfur won't allow it.
Green is thwarting Furfur's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Furfur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Green not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Furfur tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Green is trying to control the action in half guard but Furfur is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Green lands a nice short elbow.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Furfur defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green works his foot free and advances to mount.
Green working Furfur over with strikes here.
Furfur is working to get back to half guard.
Green lands a nice shot to the head.
Green breaks from Furfur's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Green unloads with some shots from mount but Furfur bucks and avoids them well.
Green with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green with good strikes from the mount here!
Green lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green raining down hammerfists from mount.
Furfur is rocked!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Green lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Furfur is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Furfur in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Green looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Furfur covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Green!
Mr Green is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Green thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Howell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lester Howell!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Howell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Howell with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gold counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Howell.
Gold avoids the head kick by Howell.
Howell tests Gold's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Howell connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gold misses the target.
Howell misses with a low kick as Gold jumps back.
Howell lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Howell throws a leg kick but Gold sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gold fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Howell manages to avoid it.
Howell takes one on the button.
It looks like Lester Howell has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gold misses with a series of wild punches.
Howell shoots in but no luck this time.
Mr Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Howell.
Howell throws a push kick but Gold slaps the foot to one side.
Howell throws a sloppy head kick and Gold moves out of range easily.
A jab from Howell finds it's way through Gold's defenses.
Howell connects with a solid leg kick.
Lester Howell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howell scores with a nice head shot.
Howell lands a head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Howell tenderised Gold's leg. Gold is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Howell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Howell.
Howell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Howell feints and then cracks Gold's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gold down.
Howell connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Gold checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crunch! Howell slams his shin into Gold's torso.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Howell.
Howell scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gold taking punishment in the form of punches.
Howell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gold is letting Howell control him for a moment.
Howell looks up at the clock and then as Gold takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Howell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gold sneaks back into half guard.
Howell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gold is refusing to be controlled, as Howell sits in half guard.
Howell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Howell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Howell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Howell trying to control the action but Gold is working from the bottom.
Howell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Gold tries to roll over but Howell keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gold is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howell pulls his head out easily.
Gold gets back to full guard.
Howell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Howell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gold has his foot on Howell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howell works his way back into a safe position though.
Howell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gold wants to sweep but no luck.
Howell lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Howell stands up over Gold, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gold throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Howell escapes and throws Gold's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Howell wants to control but Gold is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Howell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lester Howell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Howell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Howell throws a hook but Gold avoids it easily.
Howell throws the kick towards the body but Gold avoids it.
Gold feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Howell's calf.
Gold blocks a head kick by Howell.
Howell misses with a body kick.
Gold tries a head kick but it misses.
Howell connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gold's hands.
Howell throws a leg kick but Gold moved away.
Gold fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Howell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Howell is defended easily by Gold.
Gold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Howell.
Howell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Howell slips a jab and a cross from Gold.
Gold throws an off balance right hand
and Howell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Howell throws a head kick that misses.
Howell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Howell sizes up Gold with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Howell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Howell.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Howell.
Gold misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Howell.
Gold slips a straight right by Howell.
Gold on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Howell. Howell obviously looking to wear him down.
Howell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Howell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gold is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Howell.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howell. Gold does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Howell there.
Gold blocks a head kick by Howell.
Howell scores with a head kick. Gold tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Mr Gold has been cut.
Howell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gold tries to avoid it but Howell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gold to the ground. Gold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Howell throws a head kick that misses.
Howell swings for the body but Gold moves out of range.
Gold blocks a head kick by Howell.
Nice cross by Gold.
Gold blocks a head kick by Howell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howell throws a hook to the side of Gold's head but Gold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold throws a nice looking combination but Howell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gold blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Howell misses.
Lester Howell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Howell misses with a low kick.
Gold finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Howell lands a head kick!
Howell misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold checks a low kick from Howell.
Howell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mr Gold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lester Howell.
Gold looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Howell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Gold moves out of range of the body kick.
Gold checks a leg kick.
Howell walks into a straight right hand from Gold.
Howell connects with a nice looking jab.
Howell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gold checks a leg kick nicely.
Gold scores with a crisp jab that stopped Howell in his tracks.
Gold with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Howell to score with a decent uppercut.
Gold avoids the head kick by Howell.
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!
Gold throws a solid leg kick but Howell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gold.
Gold will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Howell connects with a jab.
Howell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Howell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gold.
Howell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Howell tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Howell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Howell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Howell throws a push kick but Gold slaps the foot to one side.
Howell scoring well with a low kick there.
Gold throws a lazy uppercut
letting Howell counter with a right hand.
Gold looks to land a combination but Howell avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gold doesn't seem bothered though.
Gold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Howell landing with the ground and pound.
Howell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Howell wants to control from the top but Gold keeps moving.
Howell working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gold's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gold is on top in guard.
Lester Howell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lester Howell has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howell keeping full guard, as Gold tries to pass.
Howell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Howell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gold throwing strikes but missing.
Gold pushes down on Howell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gold drops an elbow to the side of Howell's head.
Gold trying to mount his opponent but Howell defends it.
Gold tries to stand but can't do so whilst Howell controls his leg.
Mr Gold has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Howell is looking for a sweep. Gold is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Howell's head.
Gold wants to free his trapped foot but Howell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Howell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Gold there.
Gold looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gold missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gold is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howell has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Howell is trying to maintain the position but Gold is very close to passing his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lester Howell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Howell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lester Howell!
Lester Howell made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Congo Ashantie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gigantor Ubereem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashantie comes to the cage accompanied by Congo Ashanti. Ubereem is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by -. Congo Ashantie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Congo Ashantie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gigantor Ubereem!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ubereem shoots in and gets a takedown into Ashantie's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ubereem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ubereem is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ubereem wants to control from the top but Ashantie keeps moving.
Ashantie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ashantie wants to sweep but no luck.
Ashantie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ubereem looking to pass the guard.
Ubereem is looking to advance position but Ashantie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Ubereem is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem wants to hold on but Ashantie pushes him away.
Ubereem is desperately trying to improve his position but Ashantie has a good base and remains in mount.
Ashantie avoids the attempt from Ubereem to control.
Ashantie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ubereem is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie content just to control the position here.
Ubereem tries to hold on but Ashantie pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Good work by Ashantie as he checks the leg kick.
Ashantie connects with a body shot that sends Ubereem's belly button to the back.
Ubereem misses with an uppercut
and Ashantie counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Ashantie there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ashantie is looking to land body kicks.
Gigantor Ubereem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ubereem tries to clinch but Ashantie moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ashantie, as that shot connected.
It looks like Gigantor Ubereem has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ubereem tries to clinch but Ashantie moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashantie blocks a jab.
Ubereem scores with a leg kick.
Ubereem moves out of range as Ashantie strikes.
Ashantie blocks a head kick by Ubereem.
Ashantie throws a looping overhand right but Ubereem ducks down to avoid it.
Ashantie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ubereem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashantie.
Ubereem blocks the body kick.
Ubereem tries to move into range but Ashantie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ubereem throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ashantie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ubereem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ubereem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ashantie. Ubereem shrugs it off though.
Ubereem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ashantie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Congo Ashantie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gigantor Ubereem's cut.
That's time! Ashantie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ubereem jabs at Ashantie's body.
Ubereem motions for Ashantie to come forward. Ubereem throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ubereem throws a right and a left that Ashantie avoids nicely.
Ashantie throws out a leg kick but Ubereem moves out of range and Ashantie only half commits.
Ashantie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ashantie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ubereem attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ashantie.
Ubereem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Congo Ashantie is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Ashantie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ubereem was well out of range. Poor timing from Ashantie.
Ubereem avoids the body shot from Ashantie.
Ubereem tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ashantie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ashantie scores with a nice right hand.
Ubereem checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Ashantie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ubereem lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ashantie will feel that in the morning.
Ubereem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ashantie.
Ubereem tries to close the distance and clinch but Ashantie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ubereem slips a straight right by Ashantie.
Ashantie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ubereem lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Ashantie.
Ubereem is breathing heavily.
Ashantie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ubereem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ashantie.
Ashantie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ubereem fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ashantie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ubereem wants to clinch.
Ubereem misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ashantie blocks the body kick.
Congo Ashantie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ubereem uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ashantie.
Ubereem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ubereem looks to land a right hand but Ashantie moved out of range.
Ashantie throws a jab but it's blocked by Ubereem.
Ashantie throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ubereem counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ashantie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ubereem misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Ubereem.
Ubereem shoots in but no luck this time.
Congo Ashantie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gigantor Ubereem.
Ashantie lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ubereem throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Ubereem.
Ubereem moves forwards but Ashantie connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ubereem.
Ubereem misses with a kick to the body.
Ashantie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ubereem has time to react.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ashantie here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ashantie throws a looping overhand right but Ubereem ducks down to avoid it.
Ashantie connects with a looping right hand.
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!
Ashantie connects with a leg kick. Ubereem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ubereem throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Ashantie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ashantie.
Ashantie misses with the body kick
and Ubereem counters with a good low kick that Ashantie was not able to check.
Ubereem throws a body punch but Ashantie moves out of range.
Ashantie tries a head kick but it misses.
Ashantie checks a leg kick.
Ubereem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ubereem tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ashantie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ashantie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ashantie.
Ashantie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ubereem uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ashantie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ashantie.
Ubereem throws a solid leg kick but Ashantie takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ubereem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Congo Ashantie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gigantor Ubereem's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ashantie.
No joy there for Ubereem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ashantie lands a big head kick that sends Ubereem tumbling to the mat! Ashantie takes a step backwards and waves Ubereem back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ubereem is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ubereem fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ashantie checks it well.
Ashantie rushes Ubereem with punches - Ubereem moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ubereem goes down! Ashantie follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Congo Ashantie!
Congo Ashantie spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moacyr Domingos De Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Matos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kick Ass. Steele has chosen Freak On A Leash as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Matos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Steele throws a leg kick but De Matos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Matos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Matos.
Steele connects with a high kick.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Matos.
De Matos misses with a kick to the body.
Steele misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele throws a leg kick that misses.
De Matos throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
De Matos blocks a leg kick.
Steele throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steele needs to keep his hands up - De Matos had a free shot at his head there.
De Matos throws a nice head kick!
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steele darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele punishes De Matos's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from De Matos.
Steele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steele lands a big head kick that sends De Matos tumbling to the mat! Steele takes a step backwards and waves De Matos back to his feet - he wants the finish!
De Matos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oh De Matos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
De Matos has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
De Matos seems to have got his legs back now.
Steele digs a right hand into De Matos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on De Matos's gas tank.
Steele tries to work over De Matos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for De Matos.
De Matos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steele lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from De Matos.
De Matos misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Steele scores with a shot to the side of De Matos's head.
Steele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steele looking to throw knees to the head but De Matos is blocking nicely.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by De Matos.
De Matos lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from De Matos.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but De Matos blocks with his arms.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Matos backwards.
Steele lands an elbow that stopped De Matos in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Moacyr Domingos De Matos has been cut.
Steele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Matos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Matos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Matos throws a chopping leg kick but Steele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
De Matos swings for the body but Steele moves out of range.
De Matos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Matos.
De Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steele throws a front kick aimed at De Matos's knee but De Matos avoids it well.
Steele moves out of range of the body kick.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. De Matos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele slips a straight right by De Matos.
De Matos sizes up Steele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
De Matos circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Matos throws a leg kick but Steele sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Matos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. De Matos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Matos thows a body shot but no joy.
De Matos ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
De Matos tries a low kick but Steele avoids it.
Steele throws a sloppy body shot
and De Matos counters with a solid body kick.
Steele throws a looping overhand right but De Matos ducks down to avoid it.
De Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Matos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Matos is looking to wear down Steele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
De Matos punishes Steele's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Steele will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. De Matos moves away and avoids it.
De Matos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Matos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steele doesn't seem bothered though.
Steele throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Matos counters with a thumping low kick.
De Matos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Steele.
De Matos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Matos.
De Matos tries a head kick but it misses.
De Matos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Matos slips a straight right by Steele.
De Matos avoids the head kick by Steele.
Steele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos misses with a hook to the body
and Steele counters with a leg kick.
A jab from De Matos finds it's way through Steele's defenses.
Steele walks forward, straight into a front kick from De Matos.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Steele walks into a stiff left hand from De Matos.
De Matos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
De Matos misses with a head kick.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by De Matos.
Steele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Matos scores with a nice right hand.
De Matos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steele is able to avoid easily.
De Matos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That has opened up George Steele's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from De Matos misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
De Matos scoring well with a low kick there.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos is winning the standup battle so far.
De Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Matos.
De Matos avoids a punch combination nicely.
De Matos scores with a sloppy right hand. Steele should have avoided that one.
Steele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Matos.
De Matos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steele tries to clinch up but De Matos circles away and keeps his distance.
De Matos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Matos misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
De Matos misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Matos cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Matos 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.
Steele throws a right and a left that De Matos avoids nicely.
De Matos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
De Matos lands with a straight right. Steele didn't see that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Matos. That's going to slow Steele down.
De Matos misses with a leg kick.
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Matos can pounce on him.
The crowd cheers as Steele lands an impressive looking overhand right. De Matos doesn't seem phased though.
De Matos throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Matos throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele thows a body shot but no joy.
De Matos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Steele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Matos at a distance.
Steele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The cut above George Steele's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Steele avoids the head kick by De Matos.
De Matos looks to land a right hand but Steele moved out of range.
De Matos just misses with a punch to the body.
De Matos throws a head kick but Steele moves out of range.
De Matos slips a jab and a cross from Steele.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
De Matos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele avoids the body shot from De Matos.
Steele moves out of range as De Matos throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
De Matos lands a head kick!
De Matos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from De Matos.
De Matos tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steele looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steele walks into a left hand.
Steele lands a jab.
Steele fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but De Matos is out of range.
De Matos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Matos throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Matos can pounce on him.
Steele throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Matos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by De Matos.
De Matos scores with a nice right hand.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but De Matos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele looks to land a left hand but De Matos moved out of range nicely.
Steele throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Matos counters with an inside leg kick.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Matos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Steele missing with a left hand there. De Matos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from De Matos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whack! De Matos lands a heavy head kick that drops Steele. The ref tackles De Matos to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Steele was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
A relieved looking Moacyr Domingos De Matos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanley Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, .. Ramirez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Take it in Blood -- Nas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bobby Flay had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 172.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
31 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Bobby Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hanley Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ramirez.
An inside leg kick lands from Flay.
Ramirez lands a nice hook to Flay's body. Flay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ramirez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Flay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramirez is able to avoid easily.
Flay misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez tests Flay's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ramirez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ramirez rushes Flay and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Flay misses with a punch on the inside.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Flay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ramirez misses with a body punch.
Flay wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Flay.
Flay pushes Ramirez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Flay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Still in the clinch, Flay scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Flay fails to land.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flay wants a takedown.
Flay misses with a punch to the body.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Flay controls his hands.
Flay blocks an uppercut.
Flay lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flay has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
A head punch on the inside from Flay fails to land.
Flay is trying to trip Ramirez. He has hold of a leg but Ramirez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Flay persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ramirez managing to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez wants to stand but Flay is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramirez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flay being controlled here momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Hanley Ramirez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Ramirez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bobby Flay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flay swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ramirez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with the left hand. Flay knows he should have avoided that one.
Flay takes the fight into the clinch.
Ramirez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Flay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ramirez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Flay backwards.
Flay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flay misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flay goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ramirez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramirez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flay is defending well for now.
Ramirez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flay is defending well for now.
Flay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
Flay working aggressively here.
Flay tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Flay misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flay blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Flay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Flay misses with the head strike.
Flay lands an uppercut.
Flay tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Flay back against the cage.
Flay tries for a takedown. No joy.
Flay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks an uppercut.
Ramirez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flay has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Flay working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramirez lands with a short shot to the head.
Ramirez gets through Flay's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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 Bobby Flay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Flay chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ramirez misses the shot to the body.
Ramirez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Flay.
Ramirez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Flay swings widly with a right hand
and Flay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ramirez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Flay thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Flay.
Flay swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
A slow jab from Flay misses its intended target.
Flay buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramirez takes a swing at Flay's ribcage but misses.
Ramirez keeps Flay at a distance using the push kick.
Ramirez wants to clinch up but Flay keeps it at a distance.
Flay with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ramirez to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Ramirez tenderised Flay's leg. Flay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Flay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Flay.
Hanley Ramirez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez tries to clinch but Flay is having none of it.
Ramirez slips a jab from Flay.
Flay takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ramirez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ramirez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Flay controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Flay.
A shot in the inside from Flay.
Flay lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
A hook to the body from Flay.
Ramirez tries to work over Flay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Flay.
Flay misses with a short punch on the inside.
Flay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flay has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramirez.
Ramirez can't find room to land a body shot as Flay controls the action.
Flay prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez takes a shot to the head.
Ramirez misses with a knee to the head.
Ramirez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ramirez scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Flay fails to land.
Ramirez lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Ramirez.
Flay struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Good body shot from Ramirez.
Ramirez prevents a body shot from Flay.
Ramirez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flay tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to work over Flay's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ramirez trying to land knees to the body.
Ramirez struggles to land a body shot inside as Flay controls his hands.
Flay misses with the head strike.
Flay throws a head punch that misses.
Ramirez throws a punch but it's blocked by Flay.
Ramirez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Flay.
Flay prevents a body shot from Ramirez.
Flay misses with a body punch.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ramirez.
Ramirez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramirez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Flay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez just misses with a punch to the body.
Flay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramirez.
Flay tries a low kick but Ramirez avoids it.
Flay misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Flay.
Ramirez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flay is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Ramirez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flay throws a low kick but Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Ramirez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flay throws an off balance right hand
and Ramirez counters with an outside leg kick.
Ramirez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flay slips under a jab.
Flay tries to clinch up but Ramirez circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hanley Ramirez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Flay. Those never looked like landing.
Flay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Ramirez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Ramirez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ramirez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Flay attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Ramirez tenderised Flay's leg. Flay is trying to keep his angry face on.
A lazy left from Flay finds it's target.
Ramirez throws a body kick that misses.
Ramirez will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ramirez. That's going to slow Flay down.
Flay connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Flay circles away.
Ramirez jabs Flay right on the nose. Flay blinks but takes it well.
Flay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ramirez is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez scores with a jab.
Flay misses with an uppercut. Ramirez saw that one coming.
Flay misses with a low kick.
Flay scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice jab there from Ramirez.
An inside leg kick lands from Ramirez.
Ramirez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Flay takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hanley Ramirez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ramirez tries to clinch up.
Ramirez throws out a loose jab but Flay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flay moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ramirez tries to clinch there but Flay circles away.
Flay rushes Ramirez and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramirez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bobby Flay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramirez lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Ramirez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Flay is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ramirez is defending well.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flay avoids it.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramirez tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Flay avoids it.
Flay misses with some punches.
Flay is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ramirez swings wildly with an uppercut but Flay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flay blocks an elbow strike.
Ramirez wants to get back to striking at distance but Flay won't allow it.
Flay fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Flay lands a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ramirez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Flay sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ramirez thows a huge punch but Flay dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ramirez.
Ramirez wants to pass to mount but Flay is defending the position.
Flay moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ramirez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flay works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ramirez lands a couple of digs.
Flay trying to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flay is really struggling to control Ramirez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Flay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flay managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hanley Ramirez.
I think Ramirez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hanley Ramirez!
Hanley Ramirez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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