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SPFT11 - Myopic Hubris PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steel Clinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bull Hurley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Steel Clinch has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Steel Clinch seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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274 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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277 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Clinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bull Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinch lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hurley will feel that in the morning.
Clinch connects with a solid leg kick.
Clinch swats away the attempt to clinch by Hurley.
Clinch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hurley.
Clinch keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like Bull Hurley has been cut.
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!
Nice body kick there by Clinch.
Hurley looks winded!
Clinch lands a big head kick that sends Hurley tumbling to the mat! Clinch takes a step backwards and waves Hurley back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hurley is rocked!
Hurley wants to stay close but Clinch steps back to make room for something. Hurley seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Clinch and Hurley drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Steel Clinch!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benzi Kato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mervin Dodoy Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mervin Dodoy Ruiz will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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190 lbs
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165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Benzi Kato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mervin Dodoy Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz avoids a kick to the body.
Ruiz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kato's head backwards.
Kato shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruiz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kato counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kato.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ruiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kato is controlling him.
Kato is stalling in the full guard.
Kato landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kato 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.
Kato is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kato wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Kato content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ruiz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kato is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kato sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ruiz's guard.
Ruiz looks winded!
Kato in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ruiz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kato!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benzi Kato!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Fergleson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Analni Razderatelj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergleson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched. Analni Razderatelj is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Fergleson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Analni Razderatelj!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Razderatelj shoots in but no luck this time.
Razderatelj throws a series of punches but Fergleson moves out of range.
Fergleson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fergleson throws a sloppy body shot
and Razderatelj counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Fergleson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fergleson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fergleson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Razderatelj's waist but Razderatelj gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fergleson off to one side.
Razderatelj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fergleson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Razderatelj sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fergleson somewhat.
Razderatelj scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fergleson doesn't seem bothered though.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Razderatelj enables Fergleson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Razderatelj manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Razderatelj has his hands on Fergleson's head, controlling the position.
Fergleson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Razderatelj's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Razderatelj is looking to escape.
Razderatelj avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fergleson.
Razderatelj is looking for a sweep. Fergleson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fergleson prevents Razderatelj from standing back up.
Razderatelj strikes from the bottom but Fergleson passes into mount!
Razderatelj really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razderatelj manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fergleson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Razderatelj is just riding it out for now. Fergleson eventually gives up the hold.
Fergleson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Razderatelj scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fergleson looks for a takedown but Razderatelj sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Fergleson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fergleson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Razderatelj is fending him off so far but Fergleson persists. Nope, Razderatelj circles away and we're back to standing.
Fergleson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Razderatelj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fergleson scrambles back to his feet.
Razderatelj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Razderatelj's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Razderatelj duly obliges.
It looks like Douglas Fergleson has been cut.
Fergleson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Razderatelj defends it nicely.
Fergleson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Razderatelj misses with a two punch combination.
Razderatelj connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razderatelj swinging wildly here.
Razderatelj throws a right hand that Fergleson ducks under and follows up with a left that Fergleson also avoids with ease.
Razderatelj throws a series of punches but Fergleson avoids them all with ease.
Razderatelj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fergleson tries to clinch up but Razderatelj circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fergleson.
Fergleson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fergleson avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Razderatelj. That snapped Fergleson's head back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Analni Razderatelj dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Fergleson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Razderatelj does no damage.
Fergleson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Razderatelj, pushing him back against the cage.
Razderatelj tries to break the clinch but Fergleson is controlling the position.
Fergleson misses with a body punch.
Fergleson scores with a hook to the body.
Razderatelj letting Fergleson take a breather here.
Razderatelj wants to break the clinch but can't.
Razderatelj tries to break the clinch but Fergleson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fergleson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Razderatelj tries to free his leg and advance position but Fergleson is retaining full guard.
Razderatelj passes Fergleson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Razderatelj tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fergleson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fergleson trying to control but Razderatelj postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fergleson is pressing down on Razderatelj's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fergleson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Razderatelj trying to control but Fergleson is working from the bottom.
Razderatelj stands and steps away. Fergleson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Razderatelj swats away the attempt to clinch by Fergleson.
Razderatelj connects with a nice looking jab.
Razderatelj is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Razderatelj works over Fergleson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fergleson shoots for a double leg takedown but Razderatelj sprawls well. He's pushed Fergleson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fergleson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fergleson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fergleson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fergleson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Razderatelj sprawls well. Razderatelj wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fergleson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Fergleson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Razderatelj throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fergleson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fergleson shoots for a double leg takedown but Razderatelj sprawls well. He's pushed Fergleson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Razderatelj feints a jab promting Fergleson to slip. Razderatelj then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fergleson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Razderatelj stalks Fergleson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fergleson's face. Fergleson staggers backwards, shaken.
Razderatelj shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fergleson as he jumps to the side.
Analni Razderatelj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fergleson dodges the punch combination from Razderatelj.
Razderatelj lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Razderatelj.
Razderatelj lands with a straight right. Fergleson didn't see that one coming.
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!
Fergleson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Razderatelj lands a jab-cross combination.
Fergleson is rocked!
Razderatelj fails to land with a series of punches.
Fergleson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Razderatelj circles away.
Razderatelj with a nice cross.
Oh Fergleson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Razderatelj plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Fergleson swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Fergleson face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Analni Razderatelj!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Button (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Lundgren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lundgren comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Till I Collapse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ben Button has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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279 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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250 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Button!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dolph Lundgren!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Button tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lundgren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches up with Button, looking for a takedown. Lundgren pushes Button against the cage but Button circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Button defends it nicely.
Lundgren takes a swing at Button's ribcage but misses.
Lundgren works over Button's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Ben Button has been cut.
Button misses with a wild body shot.
Lundgren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Dolph Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren looks to score with a jab to the body but Button is just out of range.
Button scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Button wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Button looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lundgren jabs at Button's body.
Lundgren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lundgren thuds a left hand into Button's body.
Lundgren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Button rather than just go for the knockout.
Button missing with a left hand there. Lundgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Button misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Button takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Button avoids the body shot from Lundgren.
Button jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Button wants to clinch up but Lundgren keeps it at a distance.
Lundgren closes the distance and clinches.
Lundgren is trying to break the clinch but Button has him pressed against the cage.
Lundgren has Button pressed against the cage, preventing Button from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lundgren manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lundgren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lundgren not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lundgren controlling the action here.
Lundgren wants to control but Button is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren thows a huge punch but Button dodges it nicely.
Lundgren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lundgren trying to pass the guard but Button defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgren throwing shots but Button is blocking nicely.
Lundgren controlling the action here.
Button knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundgren on the ground.
Lundgren passes to side control.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Button keeps working.
Lundgren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgren lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lundgren fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lundgren working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Button avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lundgren.
Lundgren working the ground and pound from side control.
Lundgren moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Button dodges the ground and pound from Lundgren.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lundgren seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Check out the look on Lundgren's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Button avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lundgren.
Lundgren throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Button is breathing heavily.
Lundgren creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Button sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Button parries the strikes from Lundgren easily there. Lundgren is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Button to escape.
Lundgren is chipping away with strikes.
Lundgren working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Button takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lundgren trying to control the position but Button is working away.
Lundgren takes a little break here. Button wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lundgren dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Lundgren does it's job there.
Dolph Lundgren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Button takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Button stuffs the takedown.
Lundgren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Button is rocked!
A big shot lands for Lundgren! That's hurt Button! Will he recover? Lundgren fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Lundgren!
After the fight, Dolph Lundgren was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taisto Sinisalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Allister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sinisalo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jos rakastat. Taisto Sinisalo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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288 lbs
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268 lbs
12 - 14 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taisto Sinisalo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba Allister!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Allister moves into range and clinches up with Sinisalo.
Allister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sinisalo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Sinisalo.
Allister misses with the head strike.
Allister misses with a punch to the body.
Sinisalo lands a nice uppercut.
Sinisalo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Allister's face.
Allister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sinisalo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Allister is defended easily by Sinisalo.
Taisto Sinisalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Allister.
Sinisalo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sinisalo missing with knees to the body.
Sinisalo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sinisalo drops Allister with a big knee straight up the middle! Allister is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Bubba Allister has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinisalo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Allister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sinisalo blocks an uppercut.
Sinisalo lands a hook that snaps the head of Allister backwards.
Sinisalo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Allister looks winded!
Sinisalo with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Sinisalo.
Allister is rocked!
Sinisalo lands a big knee to the head and Allister goes down! Sinisalo pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taisto Sinisalo!
Taisto Sinisalo managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sys Rq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hermansson has chosen Rammstein - Ich Will! as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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152 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sys Rq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rq lands a body shot.
Hermansson shoots in looking for a takedown but Rq manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hermansson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hermansson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rq counters with a nice uppercut.
Jan Olov Hermansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hermansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rq moves away.
Hermansson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rq moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hermansson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rq counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hermansson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rq counters with a right hand to the body.
Rq lands with an overhand left.
Hermansson misses with a combination
and Rq counters with a straight right hand.
Hermansson throws a shot from downtown. Rq moves away and avoids it.
Rq jabs at Hermansson's body.
Rq looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rq sprawls well. Rq wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hermansson gets slowly back to his feet.
Sys Rq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olov Hermansson.
Hermansson looks winded!
A nice combination there by Hermansson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson throws out a loose jab but Rq uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rq misses the shot to the body.
Rq uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rq lands a jab to Hermansson's midsection.
Rq on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sys Rq is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rq lands with a good body shot.
Hermansson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rq.
Rq throws a body punch but Hermansson moves out of range.
Rq paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hermansson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hermansson throws a shot from downtown. Rq moves away and avoids it.
Rq moves out of range of the strikes.
Rq walks into a stiff left hand from Hermansson.
Rq lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Rq.
Rq scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermansson doesn't seem bothered though.
Hermansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rq.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rq lands with an overhand left.
Rq is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Hermansson misses its intended target.
Hermansson gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rq keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hermansson misses with a head shot. Rq uses the momentum to regain guard.
Hermansson trying to control but Rq is working from the bottom.
Hermansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson is looking to work some ground and pound but Rq has wrist control.
Hermansson trying to control but Rq is working from the bottom.
Rq tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hermansson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hermansson advances to half guard.
Hermansson wants to control but Rq is keeping him busy.
Hermansson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hermansson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hermansson stalling away here and it's allowed Rq to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hermansson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rq is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rq trying to keep a closed guard but Hermansson is proving a slippery customer.
Hermansson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hermansson wants to pass the guard but Rq is keeping the position.
Hermansson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rq is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rq has escaped and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermansson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jan Olov Hermansson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rq wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hermansson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hermansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rq moves away.
Rq steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hermansson.
Rq lands an overhand right.
Rq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermansson.
Rq is looking to clinch but Hermansson is avoiding it.
Hermansson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hermansson throws a combination that misses
and Rq counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hermansson keeps the fight on the outside.
Rq ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rq connects with a jab.
Hermansson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rq's waist but Rq gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hermansson off to one side.
Sys Rq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Olov Hermansson.
Hermansson is breathing heavily.
Rq uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hermansson.
Rq fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sys Rq is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermansson misses with a wild body shot.
Hermansson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rq counters with a series of strikes. Hermansson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hermansson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rq was well out of range. Poor timing from Hermansson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hermansson.
Rq lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rq's corner calls for a 1-2. Rq obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hermansson misses with a jab to the body
and Rq counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left lands for Hermansson.
Rq tries to clinch up.
Hermansson misses with a two punch combination.
Rq jabs at Hermansson's body.
A slow jab from Hermansson misses its intended target.
Hermansson lands with a nice combination. Rq backs away looking to recover.
Hermansson shoots in for a takedown but Rq shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hermansson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermansson misses with a right hand
and Rq counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rq cracks a nice hook into Hermansson's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Rq.
A big left from Hermansson misses.
A big right from Hermansson misses.
Rq wants to clinch.
Rq misses with a body shot.
Rq moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hermansson looks to land a right hand but Rq moved out of range.
Rq connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hermansson. Hermansson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rq lands with a nice body punch.
Hermansson slips under a jab.
Hermansson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hermansson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rq counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hermansson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rq lands a glancing blow to the side of Hermansson's head.
Rq is looking to wear down Hermansson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hermansson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hermansson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rq cracks Hermansson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hermansson misses the jab.
Rq has closed the distance and engaged Hermansson in a clinch.
Hermansson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rq is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hermansson misses with a punch to the body.
Hermansson misses with some punches.
Rq has a couple of punches blocked by Hermansson.
A left hand lands to the body for Rq.
Hermansson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rq uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rq creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rq lands a hook that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
Hermansson is rocked!
Rq lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hermansson backwards.
Hermansson is still on wobbly legs! Can Rq finish him?
Nice body punch from Rq - that landed with a thud.
Rq lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermansson tries a body shot but Rq blocks it.
Rq throws a big uppercut that drops Hermansson! More strikes from Rq and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hermansson lies dazed against the cage as Rq celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sys Rq!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sang Min Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwalle has chosen Max Payne theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
186 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sang Min Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oliver Schwalle!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwalle throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
Schwalle cracks Kim with an open hand slap.
Kim defending well as Schwalle loads up on a big left hand.
Schwalle keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schwalle.
Kim is rocked!
Schwalle lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Kim head around and knocks him out cold! Schwalle hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oliver Schwalle!
A relieved looking Oliver Schwalle thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bambang Ridwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hamilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridwan comes into the arena with Garuda di Dadaku-Netral blaring out of the sound system. Hamilton has chosen Brain Damage - Easy Star All-Stars as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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216 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bambang Ridwan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Hamilton!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hamilton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ridwan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hamilton avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hamilton!
It looks like Bambang Ridwan has been cut.
Hamilton misses with the combination.
Hamilton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridwan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bambang Ridwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ridwan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hamilton tries to avoid it but Ridwan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hamilton to the ground. Hamilton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hamilton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hamilton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hamilton drops Ridwan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ridwan looks back up at him and smiles so Hamilton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ridwan is rocked!
Ridwan is breathing heavily.
Hamilton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Ridwan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ridwan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bambang Ridwan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamilton jabs at Ridwan's body.
Hamilton is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Ridwan flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ridwan is out cold! Hamilton holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Hamilton!
Henry Hamilton bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Skyler Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keita Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Danger Zone. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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146 lbs
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144 lbs
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World class boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Skyler Myles!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keita Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Keita Aoki has been cut.
Aoki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Myles swings for the body but Aoki moves out of range.
Aoki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Myles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Myles stuns Aoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aoki misses with a takedown
and Myles counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myles lands with a shot to the body.
Aoki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Myles pinned against the cage. Myles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Aoki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skyler Myles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Myles. No joy for Aoki on that attempt.
Skyler Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keita Aoki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Myles circles away.
Aoki looks for a takedown but Myles sprawls well.
Myles scores with a push kick.
Aoki looks winded!
Myles lands a nice shot that snaps Aoki's head back.
Nice cross by Myles.
Aoki is rocked!
That has opened up Keita Aoki's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myles ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Aoki out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Skyler Myles!
Skyler Myles is the new bantamweight champion!
Skyler Myles decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Sirkiä (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sirkiä has chosen Thergothon - Elemental as his entrance music. Urijah Calaway has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Calaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Niko Sirkiä!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calaway connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sirkiä. Sirkiä circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sirkiä checks a low kick from Calaway.
Calaway misses with a low kick.
Calaway closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Calaway lands in his opponent's guard.
Calaway is fighting to break Sirkiä's control of his arms but Sirkiä is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sirkiä looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Calaway sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Calaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirkiä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Urijah Calaway wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Calaway throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Calaway swings for the body but Sirkiä moves out of range.
Calaway clinches up with Sirkiä and pushes him back against the cage.
Calaway tries a body shot but Sirkiä blocks it.
Sirkiä wants a takedown.
Sirkiä is trying to trip Calaway. He has hold of a leg but Calaway is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sirkiä persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä trying to control the position from guard on top but Calaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calaway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sirkiä in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirkiä trying to control but Calaway is working from the bottom.
Calaway will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Calaway pushes Sirkiä off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sirkiä.
Calaway fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sirkiä to the ground. Calaway is now in Sirkiä's guard.
Calaway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sirkiä 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.
Sirkiä is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calaway trying to control but Sirkiä is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Urijah Calaway wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sirkiä gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calaway trying to control the position from guard on top but Sirkiä is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calaway is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Calaway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sirkiä works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Calaway has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calaway being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Calaway dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Calaway tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Calaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirkiä manages to avoid it.
Calaway misses with a double jab.
Urijah Calaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calaway lands a nice shot that snaps Sirkiä's head back.
A solid body kick from Calaway.
Calaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirkiä manages to avoid it.
Calaway tries a head kick but it misses.
Calaway swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sirkiä decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Calaway's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sirkiä throws a strike but Calaway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Calaway wants to control from the top but Sirkiä keeps moving.
Sirkiä 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.
Sirkiä is pulling down on Calaway's head to control his posture.
Calaway wants to stand but Sirkiä has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway throws an elbow that misses. Sirkiä uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Calaway's guard. Nice move by Sirkiä!
Sirkiä looking to sit in guard and control but Calaway gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sirkiä looking for a guillotine here but Calaway defends easily.
Calaway slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä is trying to keep Calaway in close.
Calaway in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sirkiä wants to control the position but Calaway says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Sirkiä wants to improve his position but Calaway is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calaway missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calaway not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway is keen to just control but Sirkiä is a slippery customer.
Calaway trying to pass the guard but Sirkiä defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sirkiä keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sirkiä avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calaway.
Calaway is thwarting Sirkiä's attempts to control the position.
Sirkiä won't allow Calaway to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirkiä is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Calaway dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Calaway lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Calaway throws a sloppy head kick
and Sirkiä counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Calaway!
Sirkiä throwing strikes but Calaway manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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Calaway trying to control the action but Sirkiä is working from the bottom.
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!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway is really struggling to control Sirkiä but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sirkiä wants to control but Calaway postures up.
Calaway looking to control but instead Sirkiä has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Calaway trying to advance position but Sirkiä counters by regaining guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway trying to control but Sirkiä is working from the bottom.
Calaway is looking to advance position but Sirkiä has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Calaway is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sirkiä lands a nice shot to the head.
Sirkiä throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sirkiä trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sirkiä thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sirkiä with a couple of short strikes.
Oooh a big shot lands for Sirkiä! Calaway is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Niko Sirkiä!
Niko Sirkiä is the new heavyweight champion!
Niko Sirkiä thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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