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CFS 31: Woods vs Lisiewicz PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Gans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Gans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kunta Kinte!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gans decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kinte looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kinte taking some punishment here, with Gans in his half guard.
Gans frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gans has hold of Kinte's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kinte manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gans in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Gans content just to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kinte is looking to get to half guard.
Gans controlling the position easily from mount.
Gans looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gans pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Gans controlling the position easily from mount.
Gans has hold of Kinte's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Kinte manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gans lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kinte hang on?
Kinte sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kinte actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gans is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gans is working for a kimura but Kinte is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gans in particular looking to stall.
Gans working Kinte over with strikes.
Gans controlling the action here.
Gans seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kinte for as long as he can get away with.
Gans tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kinte knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gans is trying for a kimura here. Kinte looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gans wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Gans!
A very excited looking Mikey Gans made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benny Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Benny Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Coco Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Bernardo is looking to land body kicks.
Coco Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bernardo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bernardo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bernardo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cobb at a distance.
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bernardo.
Bernardo misses the shot to the body.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bernardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bernardo throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Cobb closes the distance and pushes Bernardo back into the cage.
Cobb lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bernardo is trying to break free.
Cobb tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bernardo smiles and moves away.
Cobb has closed the distance and engaged Bernardo in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo can't break the clinch.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bernardo's efforts to push away.
Bernardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a knee to the head.
Bernardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bernardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cobb keeps control of Bernardo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bernardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bernardo wants to break free but Cobb has control.
Cobb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bernardo tries to circle away but Cobb has him pinned against the cage.
Bernardo misses with the head strike.
Cobb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bernardo to keep the fight standing.
Bernardo is trying to stall.
Bernardo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Bernardo is blocking nicely.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cobb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bernardo blocks the body kick.
Bernardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bernardo throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Bernardo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bernardo missing with a left hand there. Cobb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cobb uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bernardo.
Bernardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Bernardo.
Bernardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Cobb.
Nice body kick from Cobb.
Cobb lands a high kick!
Cobb doesn't manage to clinch there - Bernardo circles away.
Bernardo gets tackled into the cage by Cobb. Cobb maintains the clinch.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernardo avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bernardo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cobb prevents Bernardo from breaking the clinch.
Cobb is trying to pull guard but Bernardo has him pressed against the cage.
Benny Bernardo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Cobb.
Cobb keeps control of Bernardo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cobb scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cobb obliges.
Knees to the body from Cobb.
Bernardo is breathing heavily.
Bernardo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bernardo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bernardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernardo avoids the damage to the body.
Bernardo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cobb has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Coco Cobb dominated that round.
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.
Bernardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bernardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bernardo stuns Cobb with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bernardo throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bernardo misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bernardo 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 Cobb has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cobb and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobb misses with a body kick.
Cobb on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bernardo throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
Bernardo 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.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Bernardo.
Bernardo blocks a head kick by Cobb.
Bernardo looks to land a body kick but Cobb moved away.
Cobb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bernardo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bernardo is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cobb jumps guard but Bernardo stands there with Cobb around his waist. Cobb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bernardo can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb stalls.
The crowd are getting on Cobb's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb prevents Bernardo from breaking the clinch.
Bernardo has had enough of the clinch but Cobb keeps him there for the moment.
Bernardo tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Bernardo misses with the head strike.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Bernardo blocks it.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bernardo is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
The referee calls for Cobb to work.
Bernardo is trying to break the clinch but Cobb has him pressed against the cage.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernardo avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb pulls guard effortlessly.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cobb has his foot on Bernardo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bernardo works his way back into a safe position though.
Cobb keeping moving, preventing Bernardo from controlling successfully.
Bernardo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bernardo wanted to stand there but Cobb had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernardo preventing the sweep.
Cobb throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cobb has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bernardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bernardo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cobb is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernardo is one step ahead there.
Bernardo wants to get up but he can't break Cobb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bernardo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cobb 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.
Cobb working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernardo wanted to stand there but Cobb had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Coco Cobb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bernardo misses with a low kick as Cobb jumps back.
Cobb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bernardo's calf.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cobb wants to clinch.
Bernardo throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Cobb misses
and Bernardo counters with a solid body kick.
Nice shot lands for Bernardo.
Bernardo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cobb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bernardo.
Bernardo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bernardo is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Cobb throws a leg kick
and Bernardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bernardo.
Bernardo connects with a looping right hand.
Bernardo connects with a solid leg kick.
Cobb tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Bernardo is predictable there
and Cobb counters with an outside leg kick.
Cobb gets a clinch.
Cobb is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cobb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cobb lands a knee to the head.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Bernardo blocks with his arms.
Cobb lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Benny Bernardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Cobb with a knee to the head.
Bernardo letting Cobb take a breather here.
Bernardo tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.
Cobb misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cobb as Bernardo tries to tie him up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Benny Bernardo has been cut.
Bernardo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Bernardo can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Bernardo blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bernardo tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Bernardo back against the cage.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernardo avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Bernardo avoids the damage to the body.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Coco Cobb seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Bernardo.
Cobb with a knee to the head.
Bernardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bernardo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bernardo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Coco Cobb is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo lands a nice hook to Cobb's body. Cobb takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cobb looks to land a body kick but Bernardo moved away.
Benny Bernardo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cobb moves out of range of the body kick.
Cobb takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bernardo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bernardo throws a leg kick which misses Cobb's front leg but catches the back leg as Cobb tries to avoid it.
Cobb slips under a jab from Bernardo.
Cobb misses with a leg kick.
Bernardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Cobb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernardo looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bernardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cobb darts in and clinches Bernardo up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benny Bernardo.
I think Cobb 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Coco Cobb!
Coco Cobb decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fists Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolfgang Schlosser (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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266 lbs
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fists Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wolfgang Schlosser!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Schlosser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lightning jabs Schlosser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab-cross combination lands for Lightning and sends Schlosser crashing to the mat! Lightning follows him down to the mat - Schlosser regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Schlosser is rocked!
It looks like Wolfgang Schlosser has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lightning tries to stand but can't do so whilst Schlosser controls his leg.
Schlosser is still in real trouble! Can Lightning finish him?
Schlosser seems to have recovered his senses.
Schlosser has one foot on Lightning's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Schlosser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lightning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lightning is looking to clinch.
Lightning catches Schlosser napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Schlosser to the canvas!
Schlosser has his feet on Lightning's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
BOOM! Lightning lands a beautiful left hook that drops Schlosser. Schlosser tries to recover but Lightning is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Schlosser lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fists Lightning!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosko Dragovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bosko Dragovic is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jonny Rotten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bosko Dragovic!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotten tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dragovic swivels and escapes.
Rotten just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dragovic has closed the distance and engaged Rotten in a clinch.
Rotten works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rotten won't allow Dragovic to get back to his feet.
Dragovic keeping moving, preventing Rotten from controlling successfully.
Dragovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dragovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rotten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rotten passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dragovic is looking to regain half guard here but Rotten keeps moving and retains side control.
Dragovic pushes Rotten away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rotten gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotten wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dragovic, who protects the arm well.
Rotten is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dragovic is not content to let Rotten control the position.
Rotten in side control, throwing shots but Dragovic defends.
Rotten goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dragovic rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rotten's guard! Nice work there by Dragovic!
Dragovic wants to control from the top but Rotten keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dragovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rotten is adopting a defensive guard.
Rotten is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dragovic is aware though and is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rotten can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dragovic controls the pace.
Dragovic stopping the sweep attempt from Rotten.
Dragovic is sitting in close to Rotten's body. Rotten has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dragovic is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dragovic is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rotten.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonny Rotten!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kingsley Nasir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Risto Velttonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velttonen has chosen Ultra Bra - Hauki as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kingsley Nasir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Risto Velttonen!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velttonen moves out of range of the body kick from Nasir.
Velttonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Velttonen checks a low kick from Nasir.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nasir.
Velttonen lands a lovely overhand right.
Nasir will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nasir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Nasir.
Nasir lands a high kick!
Nasir moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Velttonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Velttonen wants it to stay on the feet.
Velttonen scores with a punch to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nasir throws a low kick but Velttonen avoids it.
Nasir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nasir fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Velttonen is out of range.
Risto Velttonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velttonen looks to land a left hand but Nasir moved out of range nicely.
Velttonen tries to bum rush Nasir with a series of wild strikes but Nasir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Velttonen throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Velttonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velttonen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nasir pushes Velttonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Velttonen tries to work over Nasir's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nasir prevents Velttonen from breaking the clinch.
Velttonen is trying to break the clinch but Nasir has him pressed against the cage.
Velttonen is trying to break the clinch but Nasir has him pressed against the cage.
Velttonen stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Velttonen tries to break free but Nasir pushes him back against the cage.
Velttonen tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nasir smiles and moves away.
Nasir throws a head kick but Velttonen moves out of range.
Nasir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nasir throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nasir looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen scores with the left hand. Nasir knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nasir uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Velttonen.
Nasir moves into the clinch successfully.
Velttonen tries a body shot but Nasir blocks it.
Velttonen tries for a takedown but Nasir manages to get underhooks.
Velttonen has a couple of punches blocked by Nasir.
Nasir effectively controlling the action here.
Velttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Velttonen goes for a takedown attempt but Nasir pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kingsley Nasir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Risto Velttonen.
Nasir fails with an attempt to clinch.
Velttonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasir slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nasir.
Velttonen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Velttonen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nasir can pounce on him.
Nasir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nasir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Velttonen.
Nasir moves out of range as Velttonen strikes.
Velttonen misses with an uppercut.
Velttonen checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab from Velttonen does it's job there.
Nasir slips under a jab.
Nasir moves away from the strike by Velttonen.
Nasir is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velttonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nasir circles away quickly and effectively.
Velttonen avoids the head kick by Nasir.
Velttonen misses with a body shot.
Velttonen connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasir dives in and grabs Velttonen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Velttonen pushes down on Nasir's head and hops out.
Nasir closes the distance and pushes Velttonen back into the cage.
Nasir blocking some punches.
Velttonen can't find room to land a body shot as Nasir controls the action.
Velttonen working aggressively here.
Velttonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Velttonen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Velttonen tries to break the clinch but Nasir is controlling the position.
Velttonen looking to slow down the pace here.
Velttonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velttonen tries a body shot but Nasir blocks it.
Velttonen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nasir letting Velttonen take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Velttonen dominated that round.
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.
Nasir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nasir displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Velttonen throws out the jab.
Velttonen moves out of range of the body kick from Nasir.
Velttonen misses with an uppercut
and Nasir counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nasir in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Velttonen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nasir wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nasir working away.
Nasir wants to control but Velttonen is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasir cracks Velttonen with a big elbow.
Velttonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nasir off and has taken his back!
Nasir is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velttonen tries to keep control of the position but Nasir is staying busy.
Velttonen is trying to stick to Nasir's back but Nasir is turning into Velttonen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Velttonen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Nasir.
Nasir trying to control but Velttonen is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Velttonen working a defensive guard here.
Velttonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nasir is aware though and is defending well.
Velttonen 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.
Velttonen trying to keep a closed guard but Nasir is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Velttonen is on top in guard.
Velttonen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Velttonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Nasir is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Velttonen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasir has control of Velttonen's left arm, preventing Velttonen from doing any damage.
Velttonen throws a big right hand that misses.
Velttonen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nasir keeping moving, preventing Velttonen from controlling successfully.
Nasir looking to control.
Velttonen postures up in Nasir's guard and throws a big left but Nasir blocks it.
Velttonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Velttonen looking to sit in guard and control but Nasir gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Velttonen pulls Nasir in close to prevent any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Velttonen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nasir is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasir postures up.
Velttonen wants to sweep but no luck.
Velttonen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nasir manages to get himself to full guard.
Velttonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Velttonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nasir is keeping the position for now.
Nasir tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Velttonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nasir 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.
Velttonen trying to control but Nasir is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nasir controls Velttonen momentarily but Velttonen frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Risto Velttonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Nasir tries a head kick but it misses.
Nasir finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
No joy there for Velttonen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Velttonen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nasir.
Nasir throws a leg kick but Velttonen checks it.
Nasir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Velttonen throws a looping overhand right but Nasir ducks down to avoid it.
Velttonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Velttonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nasir blocks a jab.
Nasir turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Velttonen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nasir.
A nice combination there by Velttonen.
Risto Velttonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Velttonen scores with a hook.
Nasir pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Velttonen misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Velttonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velttonen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Velttonen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good exchange - Velttonen coming out on top.
Velttonen throws a shot from downtown. Nasir moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Velttonen misses.
Nasir has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velttonen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nasir blocks an uppercut.
Velttonen scores with a shot to the side of Nasir's head.
Velttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Velttonen swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nasir taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Velttonen looking for a takedown.
Velttonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nasir has Velttonen pressed against the cage, preventing Velttonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nasir is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nasir is trying to maintain a safe position but Velttonen gets an underhook and turns Nasir into the cage.
Risto Velttonen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nasir is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nasir is trying to drag Velttonen to the mat but Velttonen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen tries to circle away but Nasir has him pinned against the cage.
Velttonen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nasir pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Velttonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Velttonen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Risto Velttonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Velttonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nasir.
Velttonen looks to throw the jab but Nasir is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velttonen throws the left hand but Nasir avoids the punch easily.
Velttonen jabs at Nasir's body.
Velttonen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Velttonen avoids a kick to the body.
Velttonen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nasir's head.
Velttonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nasir misses with a head kick.
Nasir throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kingsley Nasir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasir ducks under a wild hook from Velttonen.
A cross from Velttonen lands.
Nasir fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kingsley Nasir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasir is looking to score with low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Velttonen checks a leg kick.
Velttonen lands with a nice combination. Nasir backs away looking to recover.
Nasir misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nasir throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Risto Velttonen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Velttonen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Risto Velttonen!
After winning the bout, Risto Velttonen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Strasser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bregan Union (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Strasser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bregan Union!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strasser keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strasser shoots for a takedown but Union saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Union throws a big shot that misses.
Union misses with a body shot.
Union scores with a one two! Strasser had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Rashad Strasser has been cut.
Union misses with a left hand
and Strasser counters with a shoot takedown. Union fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strasser throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Union works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Strasser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Union is keeping the position for now.
Strasser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strasser throws a strike but Union rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Union looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Strasser is looking to sweep but instead, Union has passed into half guard.
Union wants to take a breather but Strasser is having none of it.
Strasser is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser wants to control but Union is keeping busy.
Union prevents Strasser from improving his position.
Strasser trying to control but Union postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Union is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Union is keen to just control but Strasser is a slippery customer.
Strasser looking for a kimura from the bottom but Union passes into side control!
Strasser tries to improve position but can't.
Strasser sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Union has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Union trying to control but Strasser is having none of it.
Strasser regains half guard.
Strasser trying to control here.
Strasser looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Union not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser wants to get back to full guard.
Strasser gets back to full guard.
Strasser pushes Union off and scrambles back to his feet.
Strasser shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Union trying to control but Strasser postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Union desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Union trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Strasser dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Strasser's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A jab from Union misses.
Union throws the left hand but Strasser avoids the punch easily.
Union lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Strasser at a distance.
Union takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Strasser takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strasser shoots for a double leg takedown but Union sprawls well. He's pushed Strasser's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rashad Strasser is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Strasser is defended easily by Union.
Some wild striking there from Union.
Union pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Union throws a jab when Strasser was well out of range.
Union throws a lazy right hand but Strasser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Union throws a right and a left that Strasser avoids nicely.
Union throws a poor cross that misses
and Strasser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bregan Union is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Union throws a lazy right hand but Strasser sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strasser clobbers Union with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Union 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.
Union misses with a combination
letting Strasser counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strasser will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Strasser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strasser slips a straight right by Union.
Bregan Union seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strasser drops his hands momentarily and Union takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Strasser takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Union throws a lazy uppercut
and Strasser counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Strasser lands some shots froms side control.
Union is trying to get back to his feet.
Strasser goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Union rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Strasser's guard! Nice work there by Union!
Union trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasser is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Strasser looking for a sweep. Not yet Strasser, not yet.
Strasser escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Union gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Union postures up.
Union would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Strasser wants to sweep here but Union controlling him for the moment.
Rashad Strasser overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Strasser is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Union is pushing down on Strasser's leg trying to pass to half guard. Strasser is fighting to maintain full guard but Union has managed to sneak the leg through.
Strasser trying to control here.
Union prevents Strasser from standing back up.
Strasser has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Union is working away from the top position though.
Strasser wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like Union is going to stand back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Strasser moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rashad Strasser dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rashad Strasser's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Union swinging wildly here.
Strasser defending well as Union loads up on a big left hand.
Strasser fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Union avoids it really well and circles away.
Union misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Union throws a jab when Strasser was well out of range.
Union looks to score with a jab to the body but Strasser is just out of range.
Union might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Union throws a right hand that misses
and Strasser counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Strasser.
Union has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Union's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Union wants to stand up but Strasser is controlling him.
Strasser passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Union managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Strasser.
Union wants to control but Strasser postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Union sneaks back into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Union pushes Strasser off looking to stand but Strasser dives back in and keeps control.
Union won't allow Strasser to pass to mount.
Strasser seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Union does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Strasser landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Strasser is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Union wants to get back to his feet.
Rashad Strasser is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strasser looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Union is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Strasser perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rashad Strasser.
Union throws a combination that misses
and Strasser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Union just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strasser throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Union's waist but Union gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strasser off to one side.
Strasser slips under a jab.
Union displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strasser throws out the jab.
Strasser shoots in for a takedown but Union shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rashad Strasser. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Union throws a good cross that connects.
Union misses with a left hand
and Strasser counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Union is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bregan Union has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strasser throws a head kick but Union moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Union's jab looks to have found its range, popping Strasser under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Union falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strasser counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rashad Strasser.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Strasser, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashad Strasser!
An out of breath Rashad Strasser thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Brett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lynch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dezarie / Most High. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Benny Brett!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brett moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.
Lynch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lynch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brett.
Brett lands a jab to the head.
Brett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lynch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch keeping moving, preventing Brett from controlling successfully.
Brett looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Brett wants to control from the top but Lynch keeps moving.
Lynch is controlling Brett's posture.
Lynch trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brett checks a leg kick.
Lynch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brett.
Brett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynch.
Brett throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brett is in Lynch's guard.
Brett is looking to pass into half guard but Lynch pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lynch is in guard.
Lynch won't allow Brett to sweep him here.
Lynch trying to control the position from guard on top but Brett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brett has his foot on Lynch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lynch works his way back into a safe position though.
Lynch works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brett tries to get to full guard but Lynch has control of the leg.
Lynch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brett is just riding it out for now. Lynch eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brett looking for submissions off his back.
Lynch is pressing down on Brett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brett is holding on for now.
Brett wants to improve his position but Lynch is controlling well.
Lynch is pressing down on Brett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brett is holding on for now.
Brett is not content to let Lynch control the position.
Lynch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying to control the action but Brett is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Joshua Lynch wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Brett defending well as Lynch loads up on a big left hand.
Jab, jab by Lynch - just one landing.
Lynch throws a leg kick but Brett checks it.
Lynch scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lynch throws an overhand right that lands on Brett's shoulder, as Brett tries to avoid the shot.
Lynch blocks a jab.
Lynch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch throws a low kick but Brett moves out of range easily.
Brett throws a right hand that misses
and Lynch counters with a big head kick but Brett shrugs it off.
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 kick from Lynch tenderised Brett's leg. Brett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brett shoots for a double leg takedown but Lynch sprawls well. He's pushed Brett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brett has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lynch.
Lynch with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lynch lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Benny Brett has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brett is defended easily by Lynch.
Lynch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lynch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Lynch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brett shoots in but Lynch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lynch avoids the body shot from Brett.
A right-left combo lands from Lynch.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. Brett looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lynch scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lynch drives through and clinches with Brett against the cage.
Lynch pushes Brett back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brett fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lynch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lynch throws a punch but it's blocked by Brett.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lynch here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brett's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brett tries to pull guard but Lynch holds him up against the cage and eventually Brett drops back down to his feet.
Joshua Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Brett.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lynch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brett jumps guard but Lynch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lynch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brett tries to pull guard but Lynch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lynch trying to control the position but instead, Brett has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lynch into the cage.
Lynch tries a body shot but Brett blocks it.
Lynch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brett backwards.
A short body shot lands from Lynch as the two fighters clinch.
Lynch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Lynch. No joy for Brett on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brett has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lynch throws a head kick that Brett semi-blocks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lynch connects with a looping right hand.
That has opened up Benny Brett's cut even more.
Lynch feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brett's calf.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lynch, right into the meat.
Brett closes the distance and clinches up with Lynch, looking for a takedown. Brett pushes Lynch against the cage but Lynch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brett is breathing heavily.
Nice shot by Lynch.
Joshua Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
Brett blocks a head kick by Lynch.
Lynch throws a head kick that misses.
Lynch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lynch.
Brett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brett shoots in for a takedown but Lynch shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Lynch tenderised Brett's leg. Brett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benny Brett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brett stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lynch.
Brett throws a body punch but Lynch moves out of range.
Lynch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brett throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lynch.
Lynch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lynch digs a good hook to Brett's body.
Lynch throws a leg kick which misses Brett's front leg but catches the back leg as Brett tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch scores with a kick to the body.
Brett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lynch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brett takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lynch.
Good leg kick by Lynch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lynch rushes Brett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lynch lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Joshua Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch closes the distance and clinches.
Lynch presses Brett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lynch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lynch breaks the clinch.
Lynch misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lynch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brett can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Lynch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Lynch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benny Brett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lynch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynch manages to avoid it.
A big left from Lynch misses.
Lynch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynch.
Lynch moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynch.
Brett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brett shoots in and drives through. Lynch sprawls well.
Lynch connects with a jab.
Brett takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lynch.
Lynch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lynch. That's going to slow Brett down.
Brett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lynch. Lynch obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brett takes a step back to recover.
Lynch throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Lynch! Brett is out on his feet! Lynch rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Brett is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Brett is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Lynch!
Joshua Lynch decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kool Keith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drille Nissen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kool Keith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Drille Nissen!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Nissen.
Keith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nissen.
Nissen misses with a left hand
and Keith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nissen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nissen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nissen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Keith takes one on the button.
Nissen misses with a body shot.
Nissen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Keith scores with the left hand. Nissen knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Drille Nissen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keith misses with a looping left.
Nissen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Nissen misses.
A big right from Nissen misses.
Keith moves in looking to clinch but Nissen pushes him off.
Keith scores with a jab to the body.
Keith takes one to the side of the head.
Nissen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keith was well out of range. Poor timing from Nissen.
Nissen swings widly with a right hand
and Keith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith struggles to land a body shot inside as Nissen controls his hands.
Keith is working Nissen over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nissen.
Nissen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keith is keeping busy.
Nissen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nissen.
Keith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nissen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Keith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nissen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keith is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Keith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Keith scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Keith.
Nissen has a couple of punches blocked by Keith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nissen backwards.
Keith stalling in the clinch.
Keith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nissen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Keith is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keith.
Keith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Keith lands with a short shot to the head.
Keith prevents Nissen from breaking the clinch.
Nissen blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Keith as Nissen tries to tie him up.
Nissen can't break the clinch.
Keith lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Keith on the inside.
Keith gets through Nissen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Keith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nissen backwards.
A short right from Keith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nissen being controlled against the cage.
Keith wants to stall.
Nissen has had enough of the clinch but Keith keeps him there for the moment.
Nissen is trying to break the clinch but Keith is controlling him.
Keith has a couple of punches blocked by Nissen.
Keith throws a punch but it's blocked by Nissen.
Keith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Keith.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keith.
Keith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keith works on Nissen's body with a couple of short punches.
Nissen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keith lands a body punch.
A short left from Keith.
Nissen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Keith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nissen stalling in the clinch but Keith improves position.
Nissen wants to get back to striking at distance but Keith won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Keith as Nissen tries to tie him up.
Keith misses with the head strike.
Keith stalling the fight.
Nissen misses with a punch to the body.
Nissen lands an uppercut.
Keith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nissen has had enough of the clinch but Keith keeps him there for the moment.
Keith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nissen backwards.
Keith lands a shot to the body.
Nissen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Keith has him pressed against the cage.
Nissen stalling in the clinch but Keith improves position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keith lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keith will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nissen up against the cage.
Keith blocks a body shot from Nissen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kool Keith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drille Nissen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Keith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Keith misses the target.
Keith uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nissen.
A telegraphed right hand from Nissen misses the target.
Keith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Keith takes a swing at Nissen's ribcage but misses.
Keith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nissen misses with a hook
and Keith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keith works on Nissen's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nissen wants to break free but Keith has control.
Keith digs a right hand underneath Nissen's ribcage. Nissen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keith pushes Nissen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nissen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Keith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keith taking a breather.
Keith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Keith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Keith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nissen up against the cage.
Kool Keith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nissen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nissen backwards.
Keith tries to work over Nissen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keith trying to control the position but instead, Nissen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Keith into the cage.
A short uppercut from Keith.
Keith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Nissen fails to land.
Keith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keith pushes Nissen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nissen blocks an uppercut.
Keith keeps control of Nissen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nissen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keith taking a breather.
Keith lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keith lands with a left to the head.
Keith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Keith lands a body punch in the clinch.
Keith tries a body shot but Nissen blocks it.
Keith prevents Nissen from breaking the clinch.
Keith lands a nice uppercut.
Nissen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nissen's elbow.
Nissen lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Keith - that landed with a thud.
Keith tries to work over Nissen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Keith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Keith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nissen backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keith works on Nissen's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Keith.
Nissen wants to stall.
Nissen is breathing heavily.
Keith cracks Nissen with a nice body shot.
Nissen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nissen misses with the head strike.
Nissen is trying to maintain a safe position but Keith gets an underhook and turns Nissen into the cage.
Nissen tries to circle away but Keith has him pinned against the cage.
Keith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nissen is trying to break the clinch but Keith has him pressed against the cage.
Nissen throws a head punch that misses.
Keith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Keith.
Keith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keith.
Keith misses with a body punch.
Keith lands with a right to the head.
Nissen leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Keith.
Keith digs a right hand underneath Nissen's ribcage. Nissen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keith displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nissen up against the cage.
Keith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nissen backwards.
Nissen throws a head punch that misses.
Nissen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nissen trying to control the position but instead, Keith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nissen into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nissen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Keith gets through Nissen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Keith digs a right hand into Nissen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nissen's gas tank.
Keith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kool Keith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drille Nissen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Keith connects with a looping right hand.
Keith looks to land a combination but Nissen avoids it well.
Nissen looks to land a left hand but Keith moved out of range nicely.
Nissen connects with a jab.
Keith closes the distance and clinches.
Keith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keith lands a nice shot to the body.
Keith scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee calls for Keith to work.
Keith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nissen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keith backwards.
Nissen misses with a punch on the inside.
Keith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nissens head.
Keith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nissen is rocked!
Nissen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nissen is still on wobbly legs! Can Keith finish him?
Keith pushes Nissen against the cage. Keith is working some dirty boxing. Keith pushes off with a quick right hook! Nissen goes down! Nissen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Keith moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kool Keith!
Kool Keith retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Kool Keith 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerzy Lisiewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lisiewicz has chosen Duran Duran - Wild Boys as his entrance music. Carl Woods has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Woods!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jerzy Lisiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods throws the left hand but Lisiewicz avoids the punch easily.
Lisiewicz shoots in looking for a takedown. Woods tries to sprawl out of it but Lisiewicz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Woods manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Woods fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lisiewicz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Woods sprawls well. Woods wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lisiewicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Lisiewicz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lisiewicz wants to take a breather but Woods manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lisiewicz.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lisiewicz won't allow Woods to get back to his feet.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Lisiewicz from controlling successfully.
Lisiewicz postures up in Woods's guard and throws a big left but Woods blocks it.
Woods knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lisiewicz on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisiewicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woods works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Woods tries to get out of the position.
Lisiewicz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lisiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Lisiewicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lisiewicz tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Woods tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lisiewicz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Woods can't keep his opponent in guard - Lisiewicz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Woods controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lisiewicz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lisiewicz's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lisiewicz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Woods works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods wants to sweep here but Lisiewicz controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods is working hard here to advance position.
Lisiewicz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woods's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisiewicz wants to free his trapped foot but Woods is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lisiewicz seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lisiewicz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Woods is just riding it out for now. Lisiewicz eventually gives up the hold.
Woods is staying active underneath Lisiewicz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisiewicz seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lisiewicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lisiewicz stands up and beckons Woods to join him on the feet.
Woods keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lisiewicz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Woods avoids it really well and circles away.
Carl Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerzy Lisiewicz.
Woods moves in looking to clinch but Lisiewicz pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lisiewicz.
Woods takes a swing at Lisiewicz's ribcage but misses.
Lisiewicz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Woods's waist but Woods gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lisiewicz off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Lisiewicz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lisiewicz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Woods.
Lisiewicz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Woods stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Woods wants it to stay on the feet.
Lisiewicz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lisiewicz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Woods is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lisiewicz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Woods, who protects the arm well.
Lisiewicz throws a strike aimed at the side of Woods's head but Woods avoids it well.
Lisiewicz lands a few punches from side control.
Woods takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisiewicz landing a few strikes.
Lisiewicz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lisiewicz trying to control the position but Woods is working away.
Lisiewicz tries to score with some ground and pound. Woods controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lisiewicz lands a nice forearm strike.
Woods struggling a bit here.
Lisiewicz advances to mount.
Lisiewicz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Woods turns into him and now he's in Lisiewicz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisiewicz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woods gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lisiewicz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lisiewicz unloading with bombs!
Lisiewicz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods is working to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Lisiewicz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lisiewicz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Woods is looking to escape.
Woods manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lisiewicz wants to pass to mount but Woods is defending the position.
Lisiewicz wants to stand but Woods has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lisiewicz.
Woods tries to get to full guard but Lisiewicz has control of the leg.
Woods keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lisiewicz seems to be looking for submissions.
Lisiewicz thows a huge punch but Woods dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods is trying to control but can't.
Lisiewicz is just content to waste time from the top position. Woods takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerzy Lisiewicz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lisiewicz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Woods swivels and escapes.
Lisiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lisiewicz misses with a two punch combination.
Woods stuffs the takedown attempt from Lisiewicz. Lisiewicz gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerzy Lisiewicz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lisiewicz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Woods as he jumps to the side.
Carl Woods has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerzy Lisiewicz.
Lisiewicz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Woods finds it's way through Lisiewicz's defenses.
Woods stuffs the takedown.
Lisiewicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Lisiewicz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Woods swivels and escapes.
Woods keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lisiewicz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisiewicz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Woods slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Woods 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.
Lisiewicz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woods wants to sweep but no luck.
Lisiewicz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lisiewicz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Woods managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods has a closed guard, preventing Lisiewicz from standing up.
Lisiewicz cracks Woods with a solid left hand.
Lisiewicz looking to pass the guard.
Lisiewicz throws an elbow that misses. Woods uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lisiewicz's guard. Nice move by Woods!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Woods stands and steps away. Lisiewicz gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lisiewicz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Woods counters with a left and a right that stings Lisiewicz.
Lisiewicz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Woods defends it nicely.
Lisiewicz closes the distance and clinches up with Woods, looking for a takedown. Lisiewicz pushes Woods against the cage but Woods circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Woods displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lisiewicz.
Lisiewicz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Woods pinned against the cage. Woods gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lisiewicz keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisiewicz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Woods.
Lisiewicz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lisiewicz shoots for a double leg takedown but Woods sprawls well. He's pushed Lisiewicz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lisiewicz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Woods swivels and escapes.
Lisiewicz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Woods is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Woods feints a jab promting Lisiewicz to slip. Woods then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lisiewicz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lisiewicz is rocked!
Woods rushes Lisiewicz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lisiewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Woods finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Woods throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lisiewiczs head.
Woods throws a big uppercut that drops Lisiewicz! More strikes from Woods and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lisiewicz lies dazed against the cage as Woods celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Woods!
Carl Woods retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Carl Woods 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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