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Vicious Challengers 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Millidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebasti Rubio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millidge's entrance music is The Caravan - Words That Make You Feel Good. A fine choice. Sebasti Rubio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Millidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Rubio!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rubio connects with a leg kick. Millidge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rubio misses with a head kick.
Rubio cracks the inside of Millidge's front leg.
Rubio closes the distance and clinches.
Millidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rubio tries a knee to the head but Millidge blocks it.
Rubio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Millidge's elbow.
Millidge misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rubio.
Rubio with a knee to the head.
Rubio holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rubio blocking some punches.
Rubio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rubio is struggling to control the position.
Rubio digs a right hand underneath Millidge's ribcage. Millidge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Millidge misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Millidge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Rubio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Millidge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Millidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Millidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubio scores with a knee to the head.
Millidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubio stalling.
Rubio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Millidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rubio.
Millidge lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rubio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rubio scores with a crisp jab that stopped Millidge in his tracks.
Millidge misses with an uppercut
and Rubio makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rubio 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 Millidge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Millidge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rubio's corner calls for a 1-2. Rubio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rubio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Millidge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Millidge looks for a takedown but Rubio sprawls well.
Millidge clobbers Rubio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rubio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubio.
Millidge 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.
Rubio clobbers Millidge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Millidge moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Millidge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Millidge misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millidge lands with an overhand left.
Rubio leaves Millidge with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rubio lands a leg kick that knocks Millidge off balance momentarily.
Rubio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rubio is looking to slow Millidge down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Rubio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rubio scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid body kick from Rubio.
Rubio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rubio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Millidge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Millidge throws a jab when Rubio was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millidge connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubio throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubio stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Millidge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubio's corner calls for a 1-2. Rubio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rubio pushes Millidge away with a front kick.
Millidge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rubio. Rubio obviously looking to wear him down.
Rubio lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sebasti Rubio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rubio moves in looking to clinch but Millidge pushes him off.
Rubio misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Millidge fails to land with a series of punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Millidge. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Millidge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubio.
Rubio lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebasti Rubio dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rubio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rubio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Millidge. That did some damage!
Millidge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubio.
Rubio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubio.
Rubio lands with a cross.
Millidge is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rubio tries to clinch up.
Rubio lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rubio is looking to slow Millidge down with leg kicks.
Millidge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rubio sprawls well. Rubio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Millidge gets slowly back to his feet.
Rubio throws a push kick but Millidge slaps the foot to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubio scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Millidge doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rubio.
Rubio fakes the leg kick and cracks Millidge in the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubio lands a front kick.
Rubio throws a shot to the body.
Rubio with a nice cross.
Rubio scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rubio.
Millidge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rubio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rubio lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rubio looks for the body kick but Millidge saw that one coming.
Millidge misses with an uppercut. Rubio saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubio stuns Millidge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rubio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rubio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rubio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Millidge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubio tries a head kick but it misses.
Millidge throws the left hand but Rubio avoids the punch easily.
Millidge misses with a lunging right hand
and Rubio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Millidge misses with a straight right.
Rubio's corner calls for a 1-2. Rubio obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rubio scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubio slips under a jab from Millidge.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rubio, right into the meat.
Millidge takes a swing at Rubio's ribcage but misses.
Millidge throws a hook but Rubio avoids it easily.
Rubio keeps Millidge at a distance using the push kick.
Rubio lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Millidge is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Millidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubio moves away.
Millidge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Millidge walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rubio.
Rubio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Millidge.
Rubio tries to clinch up but Millidge circles away and keeps his distance.
Rubio looks to land a combination but Millidge avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millidge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubio has managed to clinch.
Rubio scores with a knee to the head.
Millidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rubio backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Millidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Millidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Millidge tries a body shot but Rubio blocks it.
Millidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rubio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rubio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rubio tests Millidge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rubio throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Millidge's head.
Millidge is rocked!
Millidge takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebasti Rubio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Millidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Millidge blocks a jab.
Rubio connects with a good right hand that stumbles Millidge. Millidge circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rubio tries to clinch there but Millidge circles away.
Millidge throws a hook to the side of Rubio's head but Rubio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rubio.
Millidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rubio moves away.
Rubio scores with a shot to the body.
Millidge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rubio utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Millidge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Millidge stopping the sweep attempt from Rubio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Millidge in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millidge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Millidge wants to control from the top but Rubio keeps moving.
Rubio working a defensive guard here.
Millidge slips nicely into half guard.
Millidge thows a huge punch but Rubio dodges it nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rubio controls Millidge momentarily but Millidge frees himself.
Richard Millidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Millidge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rubio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rubio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Millidge.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Millidge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Millidge.
Rubio manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Millidge manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Millidge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millidge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubio defends it easily.
Rubio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rubio throwing strikes from guard but Millidge blocks nicely.
Millidge 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.
Millidge looking for a sweep. Not yet Millidge, not yet.
Millidge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Millidge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rubio defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millidge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rubio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rubio looking to pass the guard.
Millidge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Richard Millidge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Millidge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Millidge is looking for a triangle but Rubio pushes his legs off easily.
Rubio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Millidge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Millidge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rubio is aware though and is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Millidge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rubio 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebasti Rubio!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Kosuta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Rautiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miroslav Kosuta had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miroslav Kosuta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Rautiainen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kosuta looks to land a combination but Rautiainen avoids it well.
Rautiainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kosuta got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rautiainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kosuta has managed to get both his arms back between Rautiainen's legs - danger averted.
Kosuta is posturing up here but Rautiainen has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kosuta tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kosuta has to tap! Slick submission there by Rautiainen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Rautiainen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krzysztof Podek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dunno im (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Podek comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Stronger. Dunno im has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Krzysztof Podek's chin.
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krzysztof Podek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dunno im!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podek tries to clinch up but im circles away and keeps his distance.
Podek lands with a thumping leg kick.
Podek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Podek tries for a takedown but im circles away easily
and im counters with a takedown into side control.
Podek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
im is keen to just control but Podek is a slippery customer.
im working Podek over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
im throwing shots but Podek is blocking nicely.
im landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Podek on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Podek wants to improve his position but im is controlling well.
im looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Podek with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Podek actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podek is trying to control but can't.
im is trying to work for a kimura but Podek is defending well.
im works his way into full mount!
im breaks from Podek's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Podek takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
im cracks Podek with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dunno im!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gianpaolo Cassano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gianpaolo Cassano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jefferson Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cassano misses with a two punch combination.
Cassano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thompson moves to clinch but Cassano breaks away
and Cassano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Cassano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Cassano circles away.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Cassano keeps it at a distance.
Thompson moves to clinch but Cassano breaks away
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cassano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cassano throws a hook but Thompson avoids it easily.
Cassano connects with the punch.
Thompson checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Cassano does no damage.
Thompson tries to clinch but Cassano moves out of range.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Cassano.
Cassano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Cassano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cassano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thompson is rocked!
Thompson wants to clinch up but Cassano keeps it at a distance.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassano finish him?
Cassano fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Thompson square on the jaw! Damn, Thompson is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gianpaolo Cassano!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Evil Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai McCracken (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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151 lbs
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153 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Evil Ryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryu is looking to clinch but McCracken is avoiding it.
Ryu closes the distance but McCracken moves to the side
and McCracken counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ryu's knee momentarily.
McCracken keeps the fight on the outside.
McCracken scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Ryu.
McCracken dodges the punch combination from Ryu.
Ryu scores with a shot to the body.
Ryu moves to clinch but McCracken breaks away
and McCracken counters with a head kick that drops Ryu to the mat! Ryu scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Ryu is rocked!
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!
McCracken throws a nice looking combination but Ryu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryu looks to clinch
and McCracken counters with an inside leg kick.
Ryu moves to clinch but McCracken breaks away
and McCracken makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryu throws a series of punches but McCracken avoids them all with ease.
McCracken swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Evil Ryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken throws a low kick, looking for Ryu's leg but Ryu calmly moves out of range.
McCracken jabs at Ryu's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ryu!
McCracken thows a leg kick but Ryu checks it
and Ryu counters with a two punch combo.
Ryu throws a right and a left that McCracken avoids nicely.
McCracken thows a body shot but no joy.
McCracken swings for the body but Ryu moves out of range.
McCracken misses with a head kick.
McCracken bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ryu's head backwards.
A low kick from McCracken misses
and Ryu counters with a two punch combo.
McCracken throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken throws a big shot that misses.
Ryu throws a sloppy head kick and McCracken moves out of range easily.
McCracken keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryu tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu wants to clinch
and McCracken counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryu walks straight into a right hand from McCracken - that's dropped him! McCracken jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ryu from any more punishment! Ryu complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jai McCracken!
Jai McCracken thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Frolov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Messner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frolov comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Holy War. 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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136 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Frolov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Messner!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frolov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frolov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Messner closes the distance but Frolov moves to the side
and Frolov counters with a straight right hand.
Frolov drives through with a takedown into Messner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Frolov trying to control but Messner is working from the bottom.
Messner is trying to control the position but Frolov postures up.
Frolov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frolov stops Messner from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messner keeping full guard, as Frolov tries to pass.
Messner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frolov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Messner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frolov trying to control but Messner is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frolov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Messner.
Frolov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Frolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frolov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Messner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Frolov throws a looping overhand right but Messner ducks down to avoid it.
Frolov missing with a left hand there. Messner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Frolov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Messner circles away quickly and effectively.
Frolov lands a lovely overhand right.
Messner slips under a jab from Frolov.
Messner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Messner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Messner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frolov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Messner lands a good knee to the midsection. Frolov won't want to take too many of those.
Messner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Frolov avoiding damage as Messner throws knees to the body.
Messner tries to land knees in the clinch but Frolov avoids the damage to the body.
Messner landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messner connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Messner obliges.
Messner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Frolov is defending well for now.
Messner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frolov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Messner blocks an uppercut.
Frolov is trying to drag Messner to the mat but Messner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Frolov wants to take the fight to the mat but Messner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Messner with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frolov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Messner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frolov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Messner gets underhooks to prevent Frolov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Frolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frolov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Messner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frolov.
Messner using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Messner looks winded!
Messner tries to land knees in the clinch but Frolov avoids the damage to the body.
Frolov jumps guard.
Messner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Messner passes Frolov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Frolov trying to control but Messner postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frolov moves into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frolov holds on and takes a little breather.
Frolov 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frolov is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Messner is trying to keep Frolov in close.
Frolov wants to control from the top but Messner keeps moving.
Messner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frolov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Messner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Frolov won't allow Messner to sweep him here.
Messner keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frolov won't allow Messner to sweep him here.
Messner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Frolov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Victor Frolov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Frolov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Messner doesn't manage to clinch there - Frolov circles away.
Frolov scores with a punch to the head.
Frolov looks to score with a jab to the body but Messner is just out of range.
Messner tries to clinch but Frolov moves out of range.
Messner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frolov.
Frolov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Messner defending well as Frolov loads up on a big left hand.
Messner gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frolov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Messner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frolov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Messner manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frolov has Messner in his guard.
Messner tries to free his leg and advance position but Frolov is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frolov controlling the position.
Messner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Messner throws a big elbow that misses.
Frolov keeping moving, preventing Messner from controlling successfully.
Frolov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Messner's guard.
Frolov preventing the sweep.
Messner trying to control the position.
Frolov trying to control the position from guard on top but Messner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frolov throwing strikes from guard but Messner blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messner working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Frolov sitting in guard here, content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nick Messner hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Frolov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frolov counters with a nice body shot.
Frolov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messner was well out of range. Poor timing from Frolov.
Messner wants to clinch.
Frolov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frolov takes a swing at Messner's ribcage but misses.
Frolov throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frolov scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messner tried to score with a low kick but Frolov checks it.
Messner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Messner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nick Messner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frolov avoids a kick to the body.
Messner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Messner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frolov.
Messner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frolov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frolov sizes up Messner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Messner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Messner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Messner is looking to clinch but Frolov is avoiding it.
Messner wants to clinch
and Frolov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Messner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Frolov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messner wants to clinch but Frolov slips to the side
and Frolov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Messner thinking.
Messner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Frolov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frolov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Frolov, pushing him back against the cage.
Messner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Messner tries to land knees in the clinch but Frolov avoids the damage to the body.
Frolov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Messner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frolov throws a body punch but Messner moves out of range.
Messner wants to clinch.
Nick Messner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Messner rushes Frolov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Frolov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Messner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frolov avoids it.
Frolov wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Frolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frolov.
Frolov managing to block the knees to the body from Messner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Victor Frolov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Messner rushes Frolov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Messner working Frolov over with knees to the body.
Messner is pressed up against the cage. Frolov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Messner down to the mat. Messner avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Messner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Frolov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messner throws a leg kick which misses Frolov's front leg but catches the back leg as Frolov tries to avoid it.
Messner swings for the body but Frolov moves out of range.
Messner cracks the inside of Frolov's front leg.
Messner tries to clinch but Frolov is having none of it.
Messner doesn't manage to clinch there - Frolov circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frolov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Messner tries to close the distance and clinch but Frolov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frolov throws a shot from downtown. Messner moves away and avoids it.
Messner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frolov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messner closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Messner lands a knee to the head.
Frolov avoiding damage as Messner throws knees to the body.
Messner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Messner throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frolov.
Frolov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Messner regains guard immediately.
Messner trying to keep a closed guard but Frolov is proving a slippery customer.
Messner keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
Messner is trying to control the position but Frolov postures up.
Messner keeping moving, preventing Frolov from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Frolov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Messner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frolov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Frolov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nick Messner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Frolov misses its intended target.
Messner tries to clinch up but Frolov circles away and keeps his distance.
Frolov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Messner at a distance.
Messner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Messner tries to clinch up
and Frolov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Messner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Messner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Messner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frolov throws a good cross that connects.
Frolov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Frolov scores with a jab to the body.
Messner tries to clinch but Frolov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messner moves to clinch but Frolov breaks away
and Frolov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Messner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Frolov is out of range and Messner settles back down.
Messner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Frolov takes a step back to recover.
Messner moves to clinch but Frolov breaks away
and Messner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Messner drives through and clinches with Frolov against the cage.
Messner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Frolov.
Messner using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Frolov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Messner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Frolov avoids it.
Messner unloads a knee to the mid-section. Frolov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Frolov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Messner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Messner gets underhooks to prevent Frolov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Frolov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frolov jumps into guard, dragging Messner to the mat.
Messner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frolov is keeping the position for now.
Messner throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner wants to stand but Frolov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Frolov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Messner is aware though and is defending well.
Victor Frolov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Messner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Messner is looking to work some ground and pound but Frolov has wrist control.
Messner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frolov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Messner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Frolov 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Victor Frolov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bambang Suryanto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bambang Suryanto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Hall!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall moves into the clinch successfully.
Suryanto has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hall uses from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Suryanto gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suryanto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suryanto wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suryanto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Suryanto stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Suryanto looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall can't keep his opponent in guard - Suryanto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suryanto is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suryanto is working away from the top position though.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Suryanto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suryanto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suryanto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Suryanto is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hall can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suryanto tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it.
Hall trying to control here.
Hall gets full guard.
Suryanto passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Suryanto wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hall has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suryanto is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is refusing to be controlled, as Suryanto sits in half guard.
Suryanto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Suryanto trying to control the pace.
Bambang Suryanto has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Hall shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suryanto tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Suryanto defends it well.
Suryanto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Suryanto controlling the positon.
Suryanto struggling to keep hold of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suryanto is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
What can Hall do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suryanto is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bambang Suryanto dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Suryanto gets a double leg takedown into Hall's guard.
Suryanto not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Suryanto from controlling successfully.
Suryanto looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Suryanto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall wants to control from the top but Suryanto keeps moving.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Suryanto working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Suryanto is retaining full guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but Suryanto keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Suryanto is retaining full guard.
Suryanto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall pushes down on Suryanto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suryanto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall is keen to just control but Suryanto is a slippery customer.
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Suryanto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Suryanto is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suryanto avoid being mounted?
Hall wants to take a breather but Suryanto is having none of it.
Suryanto wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Bambang Suryanto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suryanto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suryanto trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suryanto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall trying to control but Suryanto is working from the bottom.
Suryanto has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Suryanto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall wants to control but Suryanto is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suryanto wants to get back to full guard.
Hall is working for a kimura but Suryanto is defending it quite comfortably.
Hall is looking to advance position but Suryanto won't allow it.
Suryanto is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall is pressing down on Suryanto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Suryanto is holding on for now.
Suryanto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suryanto slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bambang Suryanto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hall scores with a takedown into Suryanto's guard.
Hall trying to control but Suryanto is working from the bottom.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Suryanto won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Suryanto is looking to improve his position.
Suryanto manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Suryanto is keeping the position.
Suryanto is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Suryanto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Suryanto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suryanto is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Suryanto is thwarting Hall's attempts to control the position.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suryanto trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suryanto performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Bambang Suryanto.
Hall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Suryanto quickly recovers to half guard.
Suryanto is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Suryanto is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall is looking for a kimura but Suryanto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Suryanto is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Suryanto avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall trying to control the action but Suryanto is working from the bottom.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Suryanto is defending well.
Suryanto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bambang Suryanto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suryanto is keeping the position for now.
Suryanto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Suryanto is on top in guard.
Suryanto passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Suryanto remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suryanto wants to take a breather but Hall manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Suryanto.
Hall seems keen to control Suryanto's posture.
Suryanto wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suryanto wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to David Hall.
I think Suryanto 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bambang Suryanto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zlatko Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Augusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Augusto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zlatko Horvat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miguel Augusto!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augusto swats away the attempt to clinch by Horvat.
A good leg kick by Horvat.
Good work by Augusto as he checks the leg kick.
Horvat fails with an attempt to clinch.
Augusto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horvat misses with a head kick.
Horvat throws a push kick but Augusto slaps the foot to one side.
Horvat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Augusto circles away quickly and effectively.
Horvat has managed to clinch.
Horvat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Augusto has him pressed against the cage.
Horvat working hard to break the clinch.
Horvat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zlatko Horvat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horvat manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Augusto on his heels. He'll look to pass Augusto's guard now, I'm sure.
Horvat is posturing up here but Augusto has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Horvat tries to roll out but it's too tight and Horvat has to tap! Slick submission there by Augusto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miguel Augusto!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan K (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaska Raatikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). K comes to the cage accompanied by Albatross, Albatross, Albatross. The crowd seem to be enjoying Raatikainen's choice of entrance music: Children of Bodom - Are you dead yet. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan K !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jaska Raatikainen!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
K cracks the inside of Raatikainen's front leg.
Raatikainen lands an overhand right.
Raatikainen throws out a loose jab but K uses good head movement to avoid it.
Raatikainen throws a leg kick which misses K 's front leg but catches the back leg as K tries to avoid it.
Raatikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raatikainen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Raatikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
K misses with a low kick.
K tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Raatikainen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dan K seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raatikainen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raatikainen moves out of range of the body kick.
K digs a good body shot into Raatikainen's ribs.
K throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
K throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
K attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
K slips a straight right by Raatikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
K takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Raatikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Raatikainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
K looks to land a left hand but Raatikainen moved out of range nicely.
A jab from K misses.
Raatikainen chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Raatikainen blocks the body kick.
K throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. K catches Raatikainen right on the button with a cross.
K waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raatikainen.
K swings for the body but Raatikainen moves out of range.
K dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Raatikainen tries to land a leg kick but K saw it coming and moves away.
K is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen misses the jab.
Raatikainen misses with a body shot.
K throws a jab when Raatikainen was well out of range.
Good shot there by K .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raatikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from K .
Raatikainen takes a swing at K 's ribcage but misses.
K with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Raatikainen to score with a decent uppercut.
K throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
K lands with a straight right. Raatikainen didn't see that one coming.
K is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Raatikainen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as K throws out the jab.
K fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Raatikainen on the side of the head.
K misses with a looping left.
K scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
K throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Raatikainen throws a shot from downtown. K moves away and avoids it.
K misses with a kick to the body.
K cracks Raatikainen with a good jab.
K getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raatikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before K can pounce on him.
K takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
K tries to clinch up.
Raatikainen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from K .
K throws a low kick, looking for Raatikainen's leg but Raatikainen calmly moves out of range.
Raatikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but K manages to avoid it.
K tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Raatikainen throws a body punch but K moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from K .
Raatikainen moves out of range as K strikes.
K throws a big shot that misses.
K attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
K is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
K misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
K misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raatikainen looks for the body kick but K saw that one coming.
K getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Raatikainen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down K rather than just go for the knockout.
K pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Raatikainen misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Raatikainen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from K .
K scores with a push kick.
Raatikainen lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan K dominated that round.
That's time! K 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
K thows a leg kick but Raatikainen checks it
and Raatikainen counters with a nice low kick that buckles K 's knee momentarily.
K is looking to land body kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by K .
A slapping leg kick lands for K .
K looks to land a left hand but Raatikainen moved out of range nicely.
K throws a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by K .
K looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Raatikainen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice jab there from Raatikainen.
Raatikainen throws a body kick that misses.
K throws a hook but Raatikainen avoids it easily.
K looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Raatikainen in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
K takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
K throws a leg kick but Raatikainen sees it coming and moves out of range.
K moves out of range of the body kick from Raatikainen.
K throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raatikainen on the side of the head.
K pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
K connects with a looping right hand.
K cracks a nice hook into Raatikainen's ribs.
K defending well as Raatikainen loads up on a big left hand.
Raatikainen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
K darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
K turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
K keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
K throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raatikainen keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice shot by K .
K misses with an uppercut. Raatikainen saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Raatikainen.
No joy there for Raatikainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
K throws a leg kick that is checked
and Raatikainen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
K clinches up with Raatikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from K .
K lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raatikainen can't break the clinch.
K misses with a body punch.
Raatikainen can't break the clinch.
Raatikainen breaks the clinch.
K swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raatikainen connects with a right hand. K shakes it off.
K fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raatikainen manages to avoid it.
Raatikainen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
K uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Raatikainen has time to react.
K takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Raatikainen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but K moves away.
Raatikainen steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from K . That one must have hurt.
A swing and a miss from K .
Raatikainen blocks the body kick.
K throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Raatikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
K connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Raatikainen's hands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from K . Raatikainen shrugs it off though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
K looking to land some kicks to the body here.
K walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
K looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raatikainen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raatikainen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from K .
K fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raatikainen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick there by K .
K thows a left - swing and a miss!
K checks a low kick from Raatikainen.
Raatikainen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Raatikainen avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big right from Raatikainen misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
K throws a hook but Raatikainen blocks it.
K fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan K dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Raatikainen lands with an uppercut that bounces K off the cage and back into range.
Raatikainen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from K .
K throws a jab but it's blocked by Raatikainen.
K lands a jab to the head.
K looks to score with a jab to the body but Raatikainen is just out of range.
K thows a body shot but no joy.
Raatikainen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Raatikainen throws a jab when K was well out of range.
K steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raatikainen. That one must have hurt.
Raatikainen defending well as K loads up on a big left hand.
Raatikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dan K is winning the standup battle so far.
K misses with a low kick as Raatikainen jumps back.
K is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raatikainen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Raatikainen.
K tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raatikainen was well out of range. Poor timing from K .
K misses with an attempted mid kick.
K moves into range and connects with a jab.
K throws a lazy uppercut
and Raatikainen counters with a one-two to the body.
K checks the leg kick.
Raatikainen digs a good hook to K 's body.
K fails in his attempt to clinch.
K is looking to score with low kicks.
K throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
K throws out a leg kick but Raatikainen moves out of range and K only half commits.
Raatikainen throws a looping overhand right but K ducks down to avoid it.
K swings away with a body shot that misses
and Raatikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
K looks to land a body kick but Raatikainen moved away.
K looks to land a combination but Raatikainen avoids it well.
A jab from Raatikainen does it's job there.
Raatikainen tries to bum rush K with a series of wild strikes but K uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
K connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Raatikainen throws the kick towards the body but K avoids it.
K scores with a nice right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Raatikainen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but K manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raatikainen.
K checks a leg kick.
Raatikainen staying out of range there.
K avoids a kick to the body.
Jaska Raatikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
K lands with an overhand left.
K feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Raatikainens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dan K is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
K bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Raatikainen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but K moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from K misses its intended target.
K uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for K .
A solid body kick from K .
K throws a push kick but Raatikainen slaps the foot to one side.
K lands with a thumping leg kick.
Raatikainen misses with a left hand
and K counters with a thumping low kick.
K tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raatikainen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
K lands a body shot.
Raatikainen jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Raatikainen ducks under a wild hook from K .
Jab, jab by K - just one landing.
Raatikainen lands a nice hook to K 's body. K takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
K connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Raatikainen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. K sees it coming and avoids it easily.
K turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
K lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raatikainen tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by K .
K connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan K showed his dominance in that final round.
Well K 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan K !
An out of breath Dan K thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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