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VFN 17: Larkin v. Capoeira PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anzor Azhiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Warner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anzor Azhiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jay Warner!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Azhiev gets back to half guard.
Azhiev is defending against the submission attempts here by Warner.
Warner trying to pass the guard but Azhiev defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azhiev trying to hold on to Warner's head to control him but Warner postures up.
Warner maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Azhiev could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Warner has cracked it and Azhiev is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Warner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jay Warner!
A very excited looking Jay Warner made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jayden Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jens Johansson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jayden Harrison's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jayden Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jens Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson dodges the punch combination from Harrison.
Harrison falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johansson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Harrison misses with a double jab
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrison lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jayden Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson misses the jab.
Johansson misses with a wild body shot.
Harrison lands with an overhand left.
Johansson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harrison swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harrison avoids the body shot from Johansson.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johansson.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Johansson is trying to get an arm triangle but Harrison is defending well.
Johansson trying to control the position but Harrison is working away.
Harrison is letting Johansson control him for a moment.
Johansson throws a strike aimed at the side of Harrison's head but Harrison avoids it well.
Harrison knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johansson on the ground.
Johansson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Harrison works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johansson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johansson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johansson wants to pass to mount but Harrison is defending the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johansson connects with a nice short shot to Harrison's temple.
Johansson throws a strike but Harrison avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Johansson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson seems to be working for a kimura but Harrison defends the submission attempt.
Harrison is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johansson trying to control from Harrison's half guard. Harrison has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johansson won't allow Harrison to get back to his feet.
Johansson drops back looking for a leg! Harrison is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrison manages to kick Johansson off! Johansson jumps back into Harrison's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harrison wants to stand up but Johansson is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Johansson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Johansson wants to control but Harrison is keeping him busy.
Johansson throws an elbow but Harrison slips to the side and avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson is looking to take a break and control but Harrison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johansson tries to move to full mount but Harrison actually manages to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Johansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harrison throws a combination that misses
and Johansson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Johansson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Johansson trying to mount his opponent but Harrison defends it.
Johansson is keen to just control but Harrison is a slippery customer.
Harrison blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johansson.
Johansson is keen to just control but Harrison is a slippery customer.
Johansson is pressing down on Harrison's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harrison is holding on for now.
Jens Johansson has got the better of the ground game so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Well, if Johansson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johansson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson working Harrison over with strikes here.
Johansson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Harrison is bucking up trying to escape but Johansson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johansson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Harrison tries to hold on but Johansson postures up.
Johansson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johansson with shots to the head and body - Harrison looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson wants to control but instead Harrison manages to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johansson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Johansson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harrison has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harrison is trying to stand.
Johansson thows a huge punch but Harrison dodges it nicely.
Johansson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Johansson.
Harrison is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Johansson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johansson with the ground and pound but Harrison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Johansson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johansson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Johansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johansson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Harrison looking to control.
Harrison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johansson manages to get himself to full guard.
Johansson has his hands on Harrison's head, controlling the position.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Harrison controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jens Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Harrison misses with a combination
and Johansson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harrison's guard.
Johansson throws a big elbow that misses.
Johansson trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Johanssonis looking to pass into half guard but Harrison pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harrison is in guard.
Johansson looking to control.
Johansson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Johansson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Johansson wants to control but Harrison is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harrison kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nice strikes from Johansson there.
Johansson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johansson wants to free his trapped foot but Harrison is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harrison on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johansson throwing shots but Harrison is blocking nicely.
Johansson uses his free foot to push down on Harrison's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Harrison.
Johansson working for a submission but Harrison is keeping him at bay.
Jayden Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Harrison hang on?
Harrison is squirming around, avoiding Johansson's attempts to control the action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson controlling the position easily from mount.
Harrison is squirming around, avoiding Johansson's attempts to control the action.
Johansson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Harrison's face.
Johansson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Harrison is now in Johansson's guard. A big mistake from Johansson there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control the position from guard on top but Johansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johansson is on top in guard.
Johansson passes Harrison's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johansson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Johansson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson slows the pace down in half guard.
Johansson seems to be working for a kimura but Harrison defends the submission attempt.
Johansson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harrison has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jens Johansson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jens Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johansson 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 Tarja Halkonen 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... Jens Johansson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Riiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Kilpinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Riiser could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaakko Kilpinen's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frankie Riiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaakko Kilpinen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilpinen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Riiser moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riiser shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kilpinen as he avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riiser is trying to drag Kilpinen to the mat but Kilpinen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kilpinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Riiser instigates a clinch.
Riiser tries for a takedown but Kilpinen manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Riiser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riiser jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kilpinen walks away with a smile on his face. Riiser gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kilpinen takes a swing at Riiser's ribcage but misses.
Kilpinen moves into the clinch.
Riiser's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kilpinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kilpinen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Riiser wants a takedown.
Riiser tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kilpinen gets underhooks to prevent Riiser's takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kilpinen landing knees to the head.
It looks like Frankie Riiser has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilpinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilpinen manages to break the clinch.
Riiser shoots in for a takedown but Kilpinen shows good takedown defense.
Riiser is breathing heavily.
Riiser takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kilpinen is looking to clinch.
Kilpinen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Riiser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kilpinen avoids it really well and circles away.
Kilpinen is looking to clinch but Riiser is avoiding it.
Riiser takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Crack! Kilpinen connects with the perfect overhand right and Riiser falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Kilpinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaakko Kilpinen!
Jaakko Kilpinen took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jakob Kellerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kellerman comes to the cage accompanied by When Darkness Falls. Jackson Curtis 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakob Kellerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Kellerman counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Kellerman ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kellerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis connects with a jab.
Jackson Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kellerman throws a head kick that misses.
Curtis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kellerman on the side of the head.
Kellerman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis throws a sloppy body shot
and Kellerman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kellerman manages to avoid it.
Curtis tries to score with a low kick but Kellerman moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Curtis.
Kellerman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kellerman tries to land a leg kick but Curtis saw it coming and moves away.
Curtis throws a leg kick
and Kellerman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kellerman connects with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Curtis checks the leg kick.
Curtis slaps away a takedown attempt from Kellerman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Kellerman knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kellerman.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Kellerman ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Kellerman ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kellerman manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman checks a leg kick.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Kellerman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Kellerman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Kellerman saw that one coming.
Curtis throws an off balance right hand
and Kellerman counters with a head kick. That will keep Curtis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Curtis is predictable there
and Kellerman counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Curtis is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws a lazy right hand but Kellerman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kellerman lands a jab to the nose.
Curtis throws a low kick, looking for Kellerman's leg but Kellerman calmly moves out of range.
Curtis stuffs the takedown attempt from Kellerman. Kellerman gets slowly back to his feet.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kellerman defending well as Curtis loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jackson Curtis will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kellerman tries to keep at a distance but Curtis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Curtis controlling the action here for a moment.
Curtis blocking some punches.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Kellerman.
Curtis blocks a body shot from Kellerman.
Curtis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike.
Curtis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kellerman's efforts to push away.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Kellerman avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman tries to break free but Curtis pushes him back against the cage.
Kellerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Curtis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kellermans head.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Kellerman.
Kellerman tries to break free but Curtis pushes him back against the cage.
Kellerman tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kellerman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kellerman wants a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kellerman.
Kellerman is trying to break the clinch but Curtis has him pressed against the cage.
Curtis has a couple of punches blocked by Kellerman.
Curtis slows down the pace here.
Kellerman lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kellerman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kellerman.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kellerman misses with a body punch.
Curtis tries to score a body lock takedown but Kellerman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kellerman misses with some punches.
Curtis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Curtis takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kellerman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curtis's elbow.
Kellerman slows down the pace here.
Curtis lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kellerman can't fight it off and eventually Curtis manages to take the fight to the floor. Kellerman looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curtis trying to control the position from guard on top but Kellerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Curtis postures up and lands a big shot to Kellerman's brow.
Curtis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Curtis prevents Kellerman from getting back to his feet.
Curtis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kellerman wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kellerman being controlled here, momentarily.
Kellerman wants to hit a switch here but Curtis passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kellerman there!
Curtis looking to finish Kellerman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kellerman!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Curtis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curtis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kellerman hang on?
Kellerman is rocked!
Curtis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kellerman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Curtis moves into range and clinches up with Kellerman.
Oh Kellerman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Curtis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kellerman seems to have got his legs back now.
Kellerman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Curtis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kellerman's efforts to push away.
Kellerman tries to circle away but Curtis has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curtis.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curtis.
A right handed body shot lands from Curtis.
Curtis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kellerman backwards.
Curtis lands with a light punch inside.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body.
Kellerman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kellerman can't break the clinch.
Kellerman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kellerman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kellerman throws a nice looking combination but Curtis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kellerman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kellerman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Curtis misses with a leg kick
and Kellerman counters with a thumping low kick.
Jakob Kellerman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curtis throws a jab when Kellerman was well out of range.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
and Kellerman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Curtis is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Curtis throws the left hand but Kellerman avoids the punch easily.
Curtis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jakob Kellerman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson Curtis 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.
Curtis catches Kellerman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kellerman throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kellerman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Curtis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kellerman wanted to stand there but Curtis had control of the position.
Kellerman being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jackson Curtis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice straight punches there by Curtis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Curtis.
Kellerman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Kellerman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Curtis throws a lazy uppercut
and Kellerman counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis looks to land a left hand but Kellerman moved out of range nicely.
Kellerman lands a jab-cross combination.
Kellerman misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Curtis lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jackson Curtis.
Well Curtis has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Curtis!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shirtless Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeor Mormont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shirtless Rob had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shirtless Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeor Mormont!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rob throws a series of punches but Mormont avoids them all with ease.
Mormont moves into the clinch.
Mormont is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rob pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mormont is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rob working hard to break the clinch.
Mormont is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rob gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shirtless Rob has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeor Mormont.
Mormont has Rob pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rob manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rob prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mormont can't get the takedown.
Rob gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mormont.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mormont drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rob pulls his leg out and moves away.
Rob closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rob misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Rob - just one landing.
Rob cracks Mormont with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mormont throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rob was covering up waiting for the punch and Mormont finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mormont postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two 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!
Rob preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rob is looking to stand up but Mormont isn't so interested in that idea.
Mormont trying to control the position from guard on top but Rob is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mormont passes Rob's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mormont wants to control but Rob is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rob scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mormont manages to mount him!
Mormont lands a big shot there that rocks Rob but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mormont landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mormont with shots to the head and body - Rob looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mormont with the ground and pound from mount.
Mormont is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rob is surviving well by controlling Mormont's body position as best he can.
Mormont is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rob is rocked!
Mormont looking to finish Rob with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rob!
Oh Rob is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mormont working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mormont landing shots from mount.
Mormont postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rob looks a forlorn figure.
Rob taking shots to the head.
Mormont is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mormont loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Rob scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Mormont land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Mormont stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeor Mormont!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Taylor Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Kruger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tnt. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Taylor Willams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruger closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kruger lands strikes from half guard.
Willams is looking for a sweep. Kruger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willams wants to control but Kruger is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willams actively working from the bottom here.
Kruger slows the pace down in half guard.
Willams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Willams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kruger connects with a nice short shot to Willams's temple.
Kruger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kruger keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kruger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kruger controlling the action here.
Kruger is working for a kimura but Willams is defending it quite comfortably.
Kruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kruger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kruger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kruger not doing much here.
Willams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruger working the head and body with strikes.
Willams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kruger tries to pass to full mount but Willams defends it.
Willams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruger pulls his head out easily.
Kruger sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Kruger has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Willams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kruger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kruger is looking to advance position but Willams won't allow it.
Kruger passes to side control.
Kruger scores with punches from side control.
Kruger trying to control the action but Willams is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruger tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger working away.
Willams prevents Kruger from improving position.
Kruger cracks Willams with a big elbow.
Willams is letting Kruger control him for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willams is looking for a sweep.
Willams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kruger off and has taken his back!
Kruger tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kruger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willams connects with a solid leg kick.
Willams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruger checks it well.
Kruger avoids the head kick by Willams.
Willams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kruger counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kruger.
Kruger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kruger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John Kruger has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kruger stands up from Willams's guard - Kruger perhaps looking for a knockout.
Willams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kruger counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruger in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger drops an elbow to the side of Willams's head.
Kruger landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kruger is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Willams!
Kruger with good strikes from the mount here!
BOOM! Kruger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Willams is rocked!
Kruger lands a big elbow - Willams is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Willams is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). John Kruger!
An out of breath John Kruger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Matsuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigoriev Maxim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maxim has chosen Dolphin feat Stella - Eyes as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hiro Matsuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Grigoriev Maxim!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maxim swivels and escapes.
Maxim is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matsuka's half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Matsuka gets back to full guard.
Maxim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matsuka is keeping the position for now.
Maxim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Matsuka working for a triangle but Maxim defends it easily.
Maxim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maxim throws a sloppy strike and Matsuka has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Maxim is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Matsuka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hiro Matsuka!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Barris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dingo Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen deftones-simple man as his entrance music. Dingo Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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144 lbs
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27
143 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Barris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dingo Penn!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barris misses with a takedown attempt - Penn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barris manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Penn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barris's guard.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Barris defends it.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dingo Penn hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Barris shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barris is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dingo Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Barris napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
You can see the frustration on Barris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Penn controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
You can see the frustration on Barris's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Let's hope that Penn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo Penn has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Barris or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Barris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Penn dives in and scores a takedown into Barris's guard.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Barris trying to control the position.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Barris trying to control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dingo Penn wasn't active enough on the ground.
Penn looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Barris!
Barris is trying desperately to improve position.
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!
Penn controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn prevents Barris from getting the reversal.
Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Penn raining down hammerfists from mount.
Penn controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barris is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dingo Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Penn bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Barris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Penn tries to roll over but Barris keeps him under control.
Barris is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Penn reverses the position - he's now on top in Barris's guard.
Dingo Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn stays in close to Barris's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barris looking for a triangle here. Penn is fighting it but it looks tight! Barris pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Penn is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Barris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Fredrikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Sissoko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Johan Fredrikson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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175 lbs
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182 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johan Fredrikson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mohammed Sissoko!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredrikson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oooooh!!! Fredrikson has knocked Sissoko down with a huge combo! Fredrikson steps away and waves a wobbly Sissoko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sissoko is rocked!
It looks like Mohammed Sissoko has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrikson lands a slapping body shot.
Sissoko is still on wobbly legs! Can Fredrikson finish him?
Fredrikson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fredrikson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Sissoko tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Fredrikson wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johan Fredrikson!
Johan Fredrikson retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Larkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafinha Capoeira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larkin comes into the arena with Hollywood Undead blaring out of the sound system. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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25
161 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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178 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart |
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Decent wrestler
Decent knees
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steven Larkin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rafinha Capoeira!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capoeira moves into range and clinches up with Larkin.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Larkin fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Capoeira crunches a lovely knee into Larkin's ribcage.
Larkin is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capoeira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Larkin's face.
It looks like Steven Larkin has been cut.
Capoeira drops Larkin with a big knee straight up the middle! Larkin is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Larkin is rocked!
Capoeira has closed the distance and engaged Larkin in a clinch.
Oh Larkin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capoeira working Larkin over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Capoeira obliges.
Capoeira scores a nice knee to the body.
Capoeira landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Capoeira lands a nice knee to the body.
Larkin seems to have got his legs back now.
Capoeira unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Capoeira scores with a knee to the head.
Larkin takes a knee right on the jaw!
Capoeira with a knee to the head.
Capoeira lands a big knee to the head and Larkin goes down! Capoeira pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafinha Capoeira!
Rafinha Capoeira is the new lightweight champion!
Rafinha Capoeira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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