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EPL4: Event Five PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McTowlie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yamamoto Takiyama (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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177 lbs
3 - 2 - 1 |
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy McTowlie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Yamamoto Takiyama!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTowlie tries to clinch there but Takiyama circles away.
McTowlie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takiyama counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McTowlie's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Takiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but McTowlie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takiyama looking to pass the guard.
McTowlie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takiyama drops back, looking for a kneebar! McTowlie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McTowlie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McTowlie!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takiyama is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiyama is trying to control McTowlie's posture but McTowlie avoids it.
Takiyama tries to buck McTowlie off but McTowlie is having none of it.
Takiyama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Takiyama gets back to full guard.
Takiyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McTowlie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takiyama working for submissions but it's allowed McTowlie to get to half guard.
McTowlie is trying to control. Takiyama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTowlie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takiyama is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McTowlie decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Takiyama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McTowlie doesn't manage to clinch there - Takiyama circles away.
McTowlie wants to clinch.
McTowlie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takiyama moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Takiyama 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 McTowlie has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McTowlie and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McTowlie tries to clinch up.
Takiyama shoots in for a takedown but McTowlie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but McTowlie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takiyama somewhat.
A clash of legs there as Takiyama blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
McTowlie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Takiyama tries a low kick but McTowlie avoids it.
McTowlie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takiyama shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McTowlie lands with a thumping leg kick.
McTowlie connects with a good right hand that stumbles Takiyama. Takiyama circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McTowlie lands a nice hook to Takiyama's body. Takiyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Takiyama swats away the attempt to clinch by McTowlie.
Takiyama shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McTowlie's guard.
McTowlie is looking to stand up but Takiyama isn't so interested in that idea.
Takiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTowlie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Takiyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McTowlie manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McTowlie trying to control the position from guard on top but Takiyama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yamamoto Takiyama will probably get the nod.
That's time! McTowlie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Takiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Takiyama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McTowlie throws a body punch but Takiyama moves out of range.
Takiyama keeps the fight on the outside.
Takiyama tries to score a power double leg takedown but McTowlie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takiyama somewhat.
McTowlie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTowlie tries to clinch up but Takiyama circles away and keeps his distance.
McTowlie leaves Takiyama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No joy there for McTowlie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McTowlie lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McTowlie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takiyama lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McTowlie circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTowlie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tommy McTowlie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTowlie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McTowlie throws a jab when Takiyama was well out of range.
Takiyama closes the distance and clinches up with McTowlie, looking for a takedown. Takiyama pushes McTowlie against the cage but McTowlie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tommy McTowlie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamamoto Takiyama.
McTowlie is looking to clinch.
McTowlie tries to clinch up but Takiyama circles away and keeps his distance.
McTowlie clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McTowlie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McTowlie is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McTowlie lands a body shot.
McTowlie wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A leg kick checked by McTowlie.
McTowlie throws a leg kick which misses Takiyama's front leg but catches the back leg as Takiyama tries to avoid it.
McTowlie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Takiyama on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McTowlie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takiyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McTowlie, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
McTowlie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Takiyama keeps control of McTowlie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McTowlie breaks the clinch.
McTowlie misses with an attempted mid kick.
McTowlie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McTowlie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takiyama has time to react.
Tommy McTowlie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McTowlie digs a good hook to Takiyama's body.
McTowlie tries to clinch up but Takiyama circles away and keeps his distance.
McTowlie is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTowlie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McTowlie tries to clinch but Takiyama is having none of it.
Takiyama misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTowlie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McTowlie moves to clinch but Takiyama breaks away
and Takiyama counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McTowlie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Takiyama wants to control from the top but McTowlie keeps moving.
Yamamoto Takiyama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Takiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but McTowlie is retaining full guard.
Takiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but McTowlie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTowlie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama trying to control but McTowlie is working from the bottom.
Yamamoto Takiyama has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Takiyama scores a takedown into full mount!
Takiyama swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McTowlie is now in Takiyama's guard. A big mistake from Takiyama there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takiyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but McTowlie is one step ahead there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takiyama has a closed guard, preventing McTowlie from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy McTowlie dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Takiyama throws a leg kick that misses.
Takiyama shoots in looking for a takedown. McTowlie tries to sprawl out of it but Takiyama keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McTowlie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McTowlie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Takiyama checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McTowlie misses with a low kick as Takiyama jumps back.
McTowlie misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut lands for McTowlie. That snapped Takiyama's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Takiyama blocks the leg kick.
McTowlie throws a front kick aimed at Takiyama's knee but Takiyama avoids it well.
Takiyama shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McTowlie as he jumps to the side.
McTowlie looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Takiyama moves out of range of the body kick.
McTowlie looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takiyama darts in and clinches McTowlie up against the cage.
McTowlie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takiyama, right into the meat.
Takiyama throws a leg kick but McTowlie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McTowlie tries to clinch up but Takiyama circles away and keeps his distance.
McTowlie throws a low kick but Takiyama moves out of range easily.
Tommy McTowlie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McTowlie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McTowlie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Takiyama checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McTowlie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Takiyama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by McTowlie. Beautiful body shot.
Takiyama throws a series of punches but McTowlie avoids them all with ease.
Takiyama misses with a two punch combination.
Takiyama takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takiyama closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McTowlie breaks the clinch.
Takiyama is trying hard to land a takedown here. McTowlie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tommy McTowlie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamamoto Takiyama.
Takiyama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McTowlie is looking to clinch.
Takiyama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McTowlie checks the leg kick.
McTowlie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McTowlie misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTowlie fails in his attempt to clinch.
A shot to the body from McTowlie misses
and Takiyama counters with a shoot takedown. McTowlie fights it but they end up in guard.
McTowlie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McTowlie keeping full guard, as Takiyama tries to pass.
Takiyama scoring with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takiyama throws a big elbow that misses.
Takiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but McTowlie is retaining full guard.
Takiyama looking to sit in guard and control but McTowlie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Takiyama is looking for a triangle but McTowlie pushes his legs off easily.
Takiyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McTowlie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takiyama looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McTowlie passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTowlie trying to pass the guard but Takiyama defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Takiyama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Takiyama looking for a sweep. Not yet Takiyama, not yet.
McTowlie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McTowlie is stalling in the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takiyama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McTowlie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamamoto Takiyama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Takiyama 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamamoto Takiyama!
Yamamoto Takiyama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Hegg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hegg has chosen Vs. The World as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
145 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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27
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Hegg!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draugovich Ii tries to clinch but Hegg is having none of it.
Hegg blocks a jab.
Draugovich Ii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Draugovich Ii sizes up Hegg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Draugovich Ii drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hegg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Draugovich Ii in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Draugovich Ii scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hegg can't do much from the bottom here.
Hegg is trying to work for a sweep but Draugovich Ii has mounted him!
Draugovich Ii has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Draugovich Ii prevents Hegg from getting the reversal.
The referee warns Hegg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draugovich Ii working Hegg over with strikes here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegg wants to control but Draugovich Ii is having none of it.
Draugovich Ii scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hegg?
Hegg is looking to improve his position but Draugovich Ii isn't that keen on the idea.
Draugovich Ii putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Draugovich Ii landing strikes, looking to finish!
Draugovich Ii looking to finish Hegg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hegg!
Draugovich Ii lands a big elbow.
Hegg really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Draugovich Ii takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Draugovich Ii lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hegg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Draugovich Ii with the ground and pound from mount.
Draugovich Ii lands a big elbow.
Hegg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Draugovich Ii looking to finish Hegg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hegg!
Draugovich Ii with a couple of short strikes.
Draugovich Ii is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hegg has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hegg!
Draugovich Ii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hegg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Draugovich Ii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hegg has managed to get both his arms back between Draugovich Ii's legs - danger averted.
Hegg wanted to stand there but Draugovich Ii had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a triangle but Hegg pushes his legs off easily.
Hegg wants to stand and escape but instead Draugovich Ii has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hegg keeping full guard, as Draugovich Ii tries to pass.
Hegg working for a triangle but Draugovich Ii defends it easily.
Hegg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hegg keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Hegg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hegg wants to stand but Draugovich Ii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hegg is pushing down on Draugovich Ii's leg trying to pass to half guard. Draugovich Ii is fighting to maintain full guard but Hegg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hegg tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Draugovich Ii.
Hegg is thwarting Draugovich Ii's attempts to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hegg tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Draugovich Ii connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hegg. Hegg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Draugovich Ii misses with a hook. Hegg ducked under it nicely.
Hegg ducks under a wild hook from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Draugovich Ii looks for the body kick but Hegg saw that one coming.
Draugovich Ii shoots in for a takedown but Hegg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hegg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Hegg misses.
Grigori Draugovich Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii moves into the clinch successfully.
Draugovich Ii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hegg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draugovich Ii tries to move into range but Hegg moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Draugovich Ii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Draugovich Ii misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Draugovich Ii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Draugovich Ii throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hegg's waist but Hegg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Draugovich Ii off to one side.
A jab from Hegg does it's job there.
An inside leg kick from Draugovich Ii misses.
Hegg checks a low kick from Draugovich Ii.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii tries to clinch
and Hegg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hegg fails to land with a series of punches.
Draugovich Ii cracks a nice hook into Hegg's ribs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Draugovich Ii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Draugovich Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draugovich Ii throws a leg kick but Hegg moved away.
Draugovich Ii throws a solid leg kick but Hegg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Draugovich Ii.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hegg misses the target.
Lars Hegg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Draugovich Ii looking to score a takedown here. Hegg is defending well but Draugovich Ii drives through and ends up in Hegg's guard.
Hegg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Draugovich Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Draugovich Ii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hegg's head.
Hegg looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Draugovich Ii passes into side control.
Hegg is trying to control Draugovich Ii's posture but Draugovich Ii avoids it.
Draugovich Ii landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii working away.
Draugovich Ii looks up at the clock and then as Hegg takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Draugovich Ii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hegg is working to avoid the ground and pound but Draugovich Ii connects with a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hegg is not content to let Draugovich Ii control the position.
Hegg pushes Draugovich Ii away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Draugovich Ii gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Draugovich Ii in side control lands a decent elbow.
Draugovich Ii wants to control for a moment but Hegg uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Hegg tries to get to full guard but Draugovich Ii has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draugovich Ii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Draugovich Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draugovich Ii with a nice cross.
Grigori Draugovich Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Hegg moves out of range as Draugovich Ii strikes.
Hegg stuns Draugovich Ii with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Draugovich Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hegg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Draugovich Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
Draugovich Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Draugovich Ii feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Heggs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Hegg misses.
Draugovich Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hegg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Draugovich Ii dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hegg. That did some damage!
Draugovich Ii throws a jab when Hegg was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Hegg.
Good leg kick by Draugovich Ii there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Draugovich Ii avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Draugovich Ii misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab lands there for Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii punishes Hegg's body with a nice straight punch.
Draugovich Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hegg 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.
Draugovich Ii looks for a takedown but Hegg sprawls well.
Draugovich Ii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Draugovich Ii doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hegg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Draugovich Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii throws a chopping leg kick but Hegg manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Draugovich Ii throws an overhand right that lands on Hegg's shoulder, as Hegg tries to avoid the shot.
Hegg throws a series of punches but Draugovich Ii moves out of range.
Draugovich Ii misses with a hook.
Draugovich Ii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Draugovich Ii scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Draugovich Ii misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Draugovich Ii misses.
Draugovich Ii lands with a shot to the body.
Draugovich Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Hegg is just out of range.
Draugovich Ii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hegg manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii throws a leg kick
and Hegg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Draugovich Ii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Draugovich Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hegg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Draugovich Ii shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Draugovich Ii is keen to just control but Hegg is a slippery customer.
Draugovich Ii wants to advance to full mount but Hegg doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hegg keeping full guard, as Draugovich Ii tries to pass.
Hegg is trying to control the position but Draugovich Ii postures up.
Draugovich Ii looking to pass the guard.
Hegg looking to control but Draugovich Ii passes into half guard.
Draugovich Ii prevents Hegg from standing back up.
Grigori Draugovich Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hegg defending well though.
Hegg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draugovich Ii pulls his head out easily.
Hegg wants to improve his position but Draugovich Ii is controlling well.
Draugovich Ii scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hegg tries to roll over but Draugovich Ii keeps him under control.
Hegg is positioning himself well to prevent Draugovich Ii advancing to mount.
Hegg is looking to improve his position.
Hegg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Draugovich Ii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hegg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draugovich Ii pulls his head out easily.
Hegg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hegg is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii working Hegg over with strikes.
Hegg is not content to let Draugovich Ii control the position.
Draugovich Ii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hegg's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hegg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draugovich Ii preventing the sweep.
Hegg keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Draugovich Ii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hegg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hegg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Draugovich Ii defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hegg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draugovich Ii connects with a couple of short punches.
Draugovich Ii lands a couple of digs.
Hegg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Draugovich Ii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hegg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Hegg is working from the bottom.
Draugovich Ii is working Hegg over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Hegg is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Draugovich Ii stands up over Hegg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Draugovich Ii wants to control from the top but Hegg keeps moving.
Hegg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Draugovich Ii distracts Hegg with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Draugovich Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Hegg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Draugovich Ii wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hegg is now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Draugovich Ii is looking for a sweep. Hegg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grigori Draugovich Ii had his way with Lars Hegg in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hegg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Draugovich Ii.
A jab lands there for Hegg.
Draugovich Ii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hegg on the side of the head.
Draugovich Ii throws the left hand but Hegg avoids the punch easily.
Hegg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Draugovich Ii just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hegg throws a nice looking combination but Draugovich Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Draugovich Ii gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hegg counters with a straight right hand.
Hegg throws the left hand but Draugovich Ii avoids the punch easily.
Draugovich Ii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hegg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hegg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigori Draugovich Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draugovich Ii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grigori Draugovich Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Draugovich Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Draugovich Ii throws a lazy right hand but Hegg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Draugovich Ii shoots in for a takedown but Hegg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Draugovich Ii misses.
Lars Hegg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Draugovich Ii scores with a punch to the head.
Draugovich Ii fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hegg checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hegg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii lands with a nice body punch.
Draugovich Ii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hegg.
Draugovich Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hegg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Draugovich Ii thows a body shot but no joy.
Draugovich Ii darts in trying to clinch
enabling Hegg to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii blocks a jab.
Hegg might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Draugovich Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and Hegg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hegg misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hegg. Draugovich Ii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Draugovich Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Draugovich Ii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Grigori Draugovich Ii.
Well Draugovich Ii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:45
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Draugovich Ii!
Grigori Draugovich Ii is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Syezd Kepe Eses (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and High Voltage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kepe Eses has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Syezd Kepe Eses has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Syezd Kepe Eses!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, High Voltage!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voltage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Syezd Kepe Eses has been cut.
A jab from Voltage finds it's way through Kepe Eses's defenses.
Voltage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kepe Eses moves away.
Voltage cracks Kepe Eses with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voltage misses with a two punch combination.
Kepe Eses slips under a jab.
Voltage fakes the leg kick and cracks Kepe Eses in the body.
Kepe Eses is breathing heavily.
Voltage scores with a kick to the midsection.
Voltage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Voltage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kepe Eses moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Voltage moves out of range of the strikes.
Voltage connects with a solid leg kick.
Voltage looks for the body kick but Kepe Eses saw that one coming.
Voltage lands a leg kick that knocks Kepe Eses off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voltage looks for the body kick but Kepe Eses saw that one coming.
Voltage throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kepe Eses moves out of range as Voltage strikes.
Voltage misses with a straight right.
Voltage misses the jab.
Voltage lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy left from Voltage finds it's target.
Kepe Eses ducks right into an uppercut from Voltage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kepe Eses blocks the body kick.
Voltage misses with a body kick.
Kepe Eses avoids the head kick by Voltage.
Voltage throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voltage throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kepe Eses on the side of the head.
Kepe Eses uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Voltage.
High Voltage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kepe Eses on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Voltage bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Voltage cracks Kepe Eses with a hook to the temple - Kepe Eses is on wobbly legs here! Voltage swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kepe Eses falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Voltage wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). High Voltage!
As High Voltage got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: McDermot was robbed!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Ives (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Poncho Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ives comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Remember the Name. Villa has chosen In One Ear as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ives has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 3, fighting out of London, Johnny Ives!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poncho Villa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ives is breathing heavily.
Villa passes Ives's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ives on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Villa works his way into side control.
Ives wants to get back to his feet.
Villa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Villa has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ives is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Villa yanks on the arm and Ives is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Villa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Poncho Villa!
Our winner, Poncho Villa, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cookie Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Dignam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monster comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie Monster Eating Cookie. Dignam comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Ruler's Back kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Monster is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Tyler Dignam will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cookie Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Dignam!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster dodges the punch combination from Dignam.
Monster is breathing heavily.
Dignam 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.
It looks like Cookie Monster has been cut.
Monster moves out of range as Dignam throws a body kick.
Dignam swings for the body but Monster moves out of range.
Dignam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monster.
Dignam throws a low kick, looking for Monster's leg but Monster calmly moves out of range.
Dignam lands a big uppercut and Monster crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Monster looks OK. Dignam waves Monster back to his feet!
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!
Dignam lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Monster walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Dignam! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyler Dignam!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyler Dignam thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel York (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). York comes to the cage accompanied by British Grenadiers Song. Ryan has chosen Girlfriend as his entrance music. York has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nigel York!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 2, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
York tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from York.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as York throws out the jab.
York avoids the body shot from Ryan.
Ryan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Ryan both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
York ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ryan missing with a left hand there. York was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
York throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryan counters with an outside leg kick.
York connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
York is breathing heavily.
Ryan lands with a straight right. York didn't see that one coming.
York moves forwards but Ryan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
York misses with a body shot.
York swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan works York's body with a nice hook.
Ryan lands with an overhand left.
York 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.
Ryan connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Ryan.
York is rocked!
York chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Ryan throws an overhand right that has York reeling! Ryan follows up with more punches and York is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jake Ryan!
Jake Ryan gave a mention to RAW Nutrition Recovery *159 : 60$ * in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viljo Laine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bomb is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name. James Bomb is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Viljo Laine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 14 - 6, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Laine misses with a straight right.
Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Laine.
Bomb connects with a solid leg kick.
Laine rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bomb clinches up against the cage.
Bomb wants to stall.
Bomb manages to break the clinch.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine checks a leg kick.
Laine tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bomb throws a leg kick but Laine checks it.
Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laine moves away.
Laine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomb.
Laine lands with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Laine.
Bomb drops Laine with a beautiful combination! Laine stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bomb is looking for the KO!
It looks like Viljo Laine has been cut.
Laine drops his hands momentarily and Bomb needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Laine just on the top of the head. Laine drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Laine - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). James Bomb!
James Bomb thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz comes into the arena with I am a real American blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying McGregor's choice of entrance music: Bloc Party - Flux. 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 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Randy Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlie McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ortiz.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGregor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ortiz at a distance.
McGregor misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ortiz to counter with a crisp jab.
McGregor lands a leg kick that knocks Ortiz off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ortiz avoids the body shot from McGregor.
Ortiz misses with a double jab.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
No joy there for Ortiz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
McGregor lands a right hook to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick but Ortiz moves out of range.
McGregor throws a leg kick
and Ortiz counters with a thumping low kick.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGregor. Ortiz does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ortiz moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGregor.
Ortiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McGregor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGregor misses with a hook.
McGregor thows a body shot but no joy.
Charlie McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGregor tries to land a leg kick but Ortiz saw it coming and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ortiz, right into the meat.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortiz misses the target.
McGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ortiz rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ortiz connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from Ortiz finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
Ortiz throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
Ortiz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ortiz lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
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!
McGregor misses with a body shot.
McGregor throws an off balance right hand
and Ortiz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ortiz misses with a leg kick.
McGregor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ortiz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
Ortiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ortiz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Ortiz throws a solid leg kick but McGregor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ortiz.
Ortiz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Ortiz misses.
Ortiz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor misses with an uppercut.
Ortiz throws a leg kick but McGregor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ortiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Ortiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from McGregor.
Nice body punch from Ortiz.
Ortiz thuds a left hand into McGregor's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ortiz. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ortiz shoots in for a double leg but McGregor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGregor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ortiz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ortiz tries to land a leg kick but McGregor saw it coming and moves away.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut.
McGregor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ortiz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor checks a leg kick.
Randy Ortiz is winning the standup battle so far.
McGregor staying out of range there.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Ortiz.
Ortiz misses with a low kick as McGregor jumps back.
McGregor connects with a jab.
Ortiz throws a right hand that misses
and McGregor counters with a right hand to the body.
Ortiz looks to land a body kick but McGregor moved away.
Ortiz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ortiz jabs McGregor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz cracks McGregor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ortiz.
McGregor shoots for a double leg takedown but Ortiz sprawls well. He's pushed McGregor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Randy Ortiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie McGregor.
Nice cross by McGregor.
Ortiz tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McGregor looks to score with a jab to the body but Ortiz is just out of range.
No luck for McGregor with that takedown attempt.
McGregor wants to land a leg kick but Ortiz is out of range.
McGregor misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Ortiz.
The crowd cheers as Ortiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. McGregor doesn't seem phased though.
McGregor blocks a head kick by Ortiz.
Ortiz scores with a jab to the head.
Charlie McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor moves away from the strike by Ortiz.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor. That's going to slow Ortiz down.
McGregor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGregor shoots in for a takedown but Ortiz shows good takedown defense.
Ortiz missing with a left hand there. McGregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz misses with a left hand
so McGregor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ortiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ortiz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McGregor!
McGregor wants to control but Ortiz is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Ortiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ortiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 20:18
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 20:18
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy Ortiz!
Randy Ortiz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Trayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McAlister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Duncan McAlister enters the cage!
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colton Trayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duncan McAlister!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from McAlister.
A low kick from Trayne misses
and McAlister counters with a nice body kick.
Trayne lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McAlister backs up against the cage.
Trayne rushes McAlister and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAlister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by McAlister there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Trayne moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McAlister.
McAlister takes a swing at Trayne's ribcage but misses.
Trayne instigates a clinch.
McAlister manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Trayne gets to his feet - McAlister follows without any prompting.
McAlister throws a lazy uppercut
and Trayne counters with an outside leg kick.
McAlister throws a wild body kick that Trayne sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from McAlister.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trayne takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McAlister misses the shot to the body.
McAlister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McAlister paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McAlister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trayne.
The crowd cheers as Trayne lands an impressive looking overhand right. McAlister doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick from McAlister misses.
Trayne scores with a punch to the head.
McAlister throws a lazy right hand but Trayne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trayne tries to score with a low kick but McAlister moves his leg out of the way.
Colton Trayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McAlister throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trayne counters by moving into the clinch.
Trayne lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McAlister has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Trayne uses from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trayne content to stall in guard here.
Trayne is looking to stand up but McAlister won't let him.
McAlister throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trayne has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Trayne being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAlister wants to sweep but no luck.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Colton Trayne just wasn't active enough.
Trayne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trayne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Trayne using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McAlister has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trayne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Trayne fails to land.
Trayne stalling the fight.
Trayne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McAlister's elbow.
Trayne lands a hook to the side of the head.
McAlister blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAlister fails to pull guard.
McAlister jumps guard and drags Trayne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McAlister wants to stand and escape but Trayne is having none of it.
McAlister looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trayne passes into half guard.
McAlister taking some punishment here, with Trayne in his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAlister is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan McAlister will probably get the nod.
That's time! Trayne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McAlister thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trayne throws a push kick but McAlister slaps the foot to one side.
McAlister throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trayne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McAlister misses with a right hand
and Trayne counters with a thumping low kick.
Duncan McAlister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trayne lands a really nice looking cross but McAlister seems unphased.
Trayne checks a low kick from McAlister.
Trayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McAlister throws a lazy uppercut
and Trayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trayne lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McAlister slips a straight right by Trayne.
Trayne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McAlister has time to react.
Trayne connects with the punch.
Trayne avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McAlister. Trayne shrugs it off though.
Trayne rushes McAlister and presses him up against the cage.
McAlister jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trayne walks away with a smile on his face. McAlister gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trayne is looking to score with low kicks.
McAlister throws a right and a left that both miss.
McAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trayne slips a jab and a cross from McAlister.
Trayne throws a low kick but it's checked well by McAlister.
That kick from Trayne tenderised McAlister's leg. McAlister is trying to keep his angry face on.
Trayne fails in his attempt to clinch.
McAlister throws a sloppy head kick and Trayne moves out of range easily.
McAlister walks into a straight right hand from Trayne.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trayne wants to clinch.
Colton Trayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trayne will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Duncan McAlister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McAlister tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McAlister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Trayne's corner calls for a 1-2. Trayne obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McAlister misses with a shot to the body
and Trayne counters with a series of strikes. McAlister will be more careful next time no doubt.
Trayne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McAlister is breathing heavily.
McAlister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Trayne lands a brutal head kick. McAlister looks out on his feet and Trayne throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Colton Trayne!
A relieved looking Colton Trayne 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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