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VF 7: Turn The Lights Out PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Gil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirk comes to the cage accompanied by This Is Who I Am . Dirt McGirk had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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172 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Isaac Gil!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from McGirk does it's job there.
Gil tries to clinch up.
McGirk swats away the attempt to clinch by Gil.
McGirk looks to land a right hand but Gil moved out of range.
Gil closes the distance and clinches.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Gil is controlling him.
McGirk managing to block the knees to the body from Gil.
Gil with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for McGirk.
Gil missing with knees to the body.
McGirk blocks an elbow strike.
Gil creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gil tries to land a knee to the head but McGirk blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gil just misses with a elbow thrown towards McGirk's brow.
McGirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Gil won't allow it.
Gil connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Dirt McGirk has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gil connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGirk's face.
McGirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch but Gil keeps him there for the moment.
McGirk dodges an elbow strike from Gil.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil lands an elbow inside.
Gil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGirk is defending well for now.
McGirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gil tries to land a knee to the head but McGirk blocks with his arms.
Gil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McGirk.
Gil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGirk manages to break the clinch.
Gil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dirt McGirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGirk catches Gil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGirk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gil's hands.
McGirk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gil.
McGirk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gil is rocked!
McGirk connects with a jab.
Gil is still on wobbly legs! Can McGirk finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGirk misses with a few strikes there.
McGirk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McGirk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gil seems to have recovered his senses.
Gil slips a jab from McGirk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for McGirk.
Gil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGirk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gil.
Gil is looking to clinch.
Gil throws a leg kick but McGirk checks it.
McGirk looks to land a combination but Gil avoids it well.
Gil clinches up with McGirk and pushes him back against the cage.
Gil blocks a body shot from McGirk.
McGirk blocks the elbow strike.
McGirk takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Gil.
McGirk is breathing heavily.
McGirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gil obliges.
Gil with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gil landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gil scores a nice knee to the body.
Gil lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil lands an elbow inside that McGirk shrugs off.
Gil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gil connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGirk's face.
Gil tries a knee to the head but McGirk blocks it.
Gil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gil landing knees to the body.
Gil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gil is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gil scores with a knee to the head.
Gil misses with a knee strike.
Gil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gil.
Gil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gil landing knees to the body.
Gil lands a knee to the body.
Gil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Gil keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGirk's efforts to push away.
McGirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gil has him pressed against the cage.
Gil lands an elbow just above McGirk 's eye.
Gil landing knees to the head.
Gil lands a nice elbow.
Gil lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGirk is rocked!
McGirk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh McGirk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gil using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gil lands an elbow that stopped McGirk in his tracks for a moment.
McGirk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gil.
McGirk takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gil throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGirk blocks it with crossed arms.
McGirk takes an elbow to the temple.
Gil missing with knees to the body.
McGirk avoids the elbow strike from Gil, against the cage.
McGirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McGirk seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gil missing with knees to the body.
Gil throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGirk blocks it with crossed arms.
Gil with a knee to the head.
Gil comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Gil looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Gil dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dirt McGirk's cut.
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.
Gil tries to clinch there but McGirk circles away.
McGirk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gil's hands.
McGirk tries to keep at a distance but Gil has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gil utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Gil has him pressed against the cage.
Gil lands a damaging elbow.
Gil blocks a body shot from McGirk.
Gil misses with a knee strike.
McGirk takes a knee to the side of the body.
McGirk blocks the elbow strike.
McGirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gil has him pressed against the cage.
McGirk is trying to break free.
McGirk takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Gil.
Gil lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gil trying to land knees to the body.
Gil with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Gil.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirk tries a body shot but Gil blocks it.
McGirk is trying to push Gil away but Gil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gil has McGirk pressed against the cage, preventing McGirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGirk's defenses.
Gil using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGirk struggles to land a body shot inside as Gil controls his hands.
McGirk breaks from the clinch.
McGirk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gil.
McGirk throws a series of punches but Gil avoids them all with ease.
McGirk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from McGirk lands.
Gil wants to clinch.
Dirt McGirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gil misses with a looping right.
Gil missing with a left hand there. McGirk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gil circles away quickly and effectively.
Gil tries to clinch up but McGirk circles away and keeps his distance.
McGirk throws a jab but it's blocked by Gil.
Gil tries to clinch up but McGirk circles away and keeps his distance.
A shot to the liver by McGirk. Beautiful body shot.
Gil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGirk closes the distance and clinches.
Gil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Gil.
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!
Gil prevents McGirk from breaking the clinch.
Gil tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McGirk avoids it.
Gil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGirk is trying to break free.
McGirk blocks an elbow strike.
McGirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil lands an elbow that stopped McGirk in his tracks for a moment.
Isaac Gil seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gil blocks a body shot from McGirk.
Gil with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gil tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gil prevents McGirk from breaking the clinch.
McGirk working hard to break the clinch.
McGirk working hard to break the clinch.
McGirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gil's elbow.
Gil working McGirk over with knees to the body.
McGirk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gil tries a knee to the head but McGirk blocks it.
McGirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Gil won't allow it.
Gil working McGirk over with knees to the body.
Gil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
McGirk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gil landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gil tries a knee to the head but McGirk blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gil landing knees to the head.
Gil unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGirk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gil obliges.
Gil lands an elbow inside that McGirk shrugs off.
Gil lands a good knee to the midsection. McGirk won't want to take too many of those.
Gil connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Gil.
Gil creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGirk's defenses.
Gil with a knee to the head.
Gil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGirk is defending well for now.
Gil using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGirk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gil misses with a low kick.
McGirk cracks Gil with a good jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGirk tests Gil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Gil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dirt McGirk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McGirk lands the left hand.
McGirk lands an overhand right.
McGirk misses with an uppercut. Gil saw that one coming.
Gil tries to clinch up but McGirk circles away and keeps his distance.
McGirk throws the left hand but Gil avoids the punch easily.
McGirk misses with a wild body shot.
Gil fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gil.
Gil moves out of range as McGirk strikes.
Gil gets a clinch.
Gil throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gil using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gil lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gil lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch but Gil keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gil keeps control of McGirk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGirk working hard to break the clinch.
McGirk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gil lands a nice knee to the body.
Gil pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gil throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGirk blocks it with crossed arms.
Gil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on McGirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McGirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gil lands a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on McGirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gil trying to land knees to the body.
McGirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Gil won't allow it.
Gil working McGirk over with knees to the body.
Gil pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gil tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gil tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
McGirk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dirt McGirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gil throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Gil.
McGirk is trying to push Gil away but Gil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gil throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGirk blocks it with crossed arms.
McGirk is trying to break free.
McGirk tries to break the clinch but Gil is controlling the position.
Gil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGirk is defending well for now.
McGirk blocks an elbow strike from Gil.
McGirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McGirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Gil has double underhooks.
McGirk working hard to break the clinch.
McGirk blocks an elbow strike from Gil.
Gil with a knee to the head.
Gil has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gil has McGirk pressed against the cage, preventing McGirk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gil lands an elbow inside.
Gil lands a nice knee to the body.
Gil lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gil lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McGirk tries to break free but Gil pushes him back against the cage.
Gil with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McGirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gil missing with knees to the body.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gil has him pressed against the cage.
McGirk tries to throw a body punch but Gil avoids it by throwing McGirk back against the cage.
McGirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gil using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGirk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gil lands a nice elbow.
McGirk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gil's elbow.
Gil using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gil prevents McGirk from breaking the clinch.
Gil lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gil looking to throw knees to the head but McGirk is blocking nicely.
Gil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gil using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gil is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McGirk is defending well for now.
Gil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McGirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGirk lands a lovely overhand right.
McGirk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gil tries to clinch up but McGirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Gil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGirk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gil clinches.
McGirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
McGirk tries to circle away but Gil has him pinned against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gil lands an elbow inside.
Gil gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Gil has him pressed against the cage.
Isaac Gil is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gil lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gil misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Gil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Isaac Gil!
Isaac Gil seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between IP Freely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manfred Richvoten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richvoten has chosen Over The Rainbow as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manfred Richvoten enters the cage!
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140 lbs
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134 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, IP Freely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manfred Richvoten!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richvoten looking to score a takedown here. Freely is defending well but Richvoten drives through and ends up in Freely's guard.
Richvoten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Freely works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Richvoten got a little sloppy there for a moment and Freely has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Richvoten has managed to get both his arms back between Freely's legs - danger averted.
Richvoten postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Richvoten must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Freely looking to hit a scissor sweep but Richvoten is one step ahead there.
Richvoten working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Freely's head.
Richvoten looking to pass the guard.
Richvoten trying to control the position from guard on top but Freely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Richvoten working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Richvoten lands a couple of elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freely wants to sweep but no luck.
Richvoten trying to control the position from guard on top but Freely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richvoten missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Freely is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Richvoten pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Freely is keeping the position for now.
Richvoten stopping the sweep attempt from Freely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richvoten accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Freely is on top in guard.
Freely in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Freely tries to free his leg and advance position but Richvoten is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richvoten not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Freely stands and throws Richvoten's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Richvoten is looking for a sweep.
Freely tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Freely has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Richvoten manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richvoten takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Richvoten looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Freely with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Richvoten sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Freely defending well though.
Freely is looking for a sweep. Richvoten is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richvoten working the head and body with strikes.
Richvoten not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Freely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richvoten has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Freely is desperately trying to improve his position but Richvoten has a good base and remains in mount.
Freely is working hard here to advance position.
Richvoten lands with some strikes.
Richvoten with a couple of short strikes.
Freely tries to reverse the position but Richvoten maintains control.
Richvoten lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Richvoten cracks Freely with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Richvoten.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richvoten scoring with strikes but Freely is staying in there.
Freely tries to reverse the position but Richvoten maintains control.
Richvoten punishing his opponent with strikes.
Freely is rocked!
Richvoten landing strikes from the mount.
Oh Freely is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richvoten lands a big elbow.
Richvoten lands a big elbow - Freely is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Freely is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Manfred Richvoten!
After the big win, Manfred Richvoten made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Valhalla Q160 Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Klinkhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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210 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roberto Klinkhammer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Klinkhammer throws out the jab.
Klinkhammer misses with a looping right.
Klinkhammer lands a jab.
A jab from Anderson finds it's way through Klinkhammer's defenses.
It looks like Roberto Klinkhammer has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Klinkhammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Anderson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Klinkhammer throws a hook but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anderson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klinkhammer 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson throwing strikes from guard but Klinkhammer blocks nicely.
Anderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Klinkhammer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Anderson works over Klinkhammer with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anderson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Klinkhammer working a defensive guard here.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Klinkhammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klinkhammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klinkhammer 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.
Anderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson is in close to Klinkhammer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anderson won't allow Klinkhammer to sweep him here.
Anderson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Anderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Klinkhammer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Anderson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson throws a big elbow that misses.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Klinkhammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Klinkhammer postures up.
Klinkhammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson 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.
Klinkhammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anderson looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson has control of Klinkhammer's left arm, preventing Klinkhammer from doing any damage.
Anderson wants to sweep here but Klinkhammer controlling him for the moment.
Anderson working a defensive guard here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Anderson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Anderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Klinkhammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klinkhammer lands with a good body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Klinkhammer as Anderson shoots in.
Anderson walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson checks a leg kick nicely.
Anderson needs to keep his hands up - Klinkhammer had a free shot at his head there.
Klinkhammer lands a left and a right that send Anderson crashing to the mat, dazed. Klinkhammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Anderson is rocked!
Anderson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Klinkhammer cracks Anderson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Klinkhammer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Anderson to stand back up!
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson fails with a takedown attempt.
Klinkhammer misses with a hook. Anderson ducked under it nicely.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Klinkhammer throws a monster overhand right that drops Anderson! Klinkhammer follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Klinkhammer!
Roberto Klinkhammer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saigon The Yard Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Campbell comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. The Yard Father comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Saigon - Get Busy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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20
146 lbs
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140 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wayne Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Saigon The Yard Father!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campbell loads up on a big right hand but The Yard Father slips the punch.
The Yard Father is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Campbell's half guard.
The Yard Father is working for a kimura but Campbell is defending it quite comfortably.
The Yard Father is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Campbell to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Campbell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Yard Father on the ground.
The Yard Father thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Yard Father sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Campbell looking to control.
The Yard Father thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Yard Father stands and throws Campbell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Yard Father is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Campbell has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Yard Father swings around for an armbar but Campbell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Yard Father's guard.
The Yard Father keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
The Yard Father looking to control.
The Yard Father wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
The Yard Father looking for a guillotine here but Campbell defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
Campbell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The Yard Father working for a triangle but Campbell defends it easily.
Campbell preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Yard Father is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Yard Father looking to hit a scissor sweep but Campbell is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saigon The Yard Father dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Campbell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Yard Father gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Campbell.
The fighters circling - Campbell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wayne Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Yard Father.
The Yard Father is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Campbell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The Yard Father is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Campbell looks calm but he's in trouble here. The Yard Father gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Campbell is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! The Yard Father lets go of the hold and Campbell can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saigon The Yard Father!
After winning the bout, Saigon The Yard Father thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Wayne Campbell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey Saigon, I have a question for you...."A sphincter says what?"...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ice Lander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fincent LeBlond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lander comes to the cage accompanied by Tribute. LeBlond has chosen Kari Tapio - Olen Suomalainen as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ice Lander has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ice Lander seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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228 lbs
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240 lbs
16 - 8 - 0 |
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ice Lander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fincent LeBlond!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lander fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for LeBlond.
Lander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but LeBlond manages to avoid it.
LeBlond scores with a nice strike.
Lander throws a nice inside leg kick.
LeBlond needs to keep his hands up - Lander had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Fincent LeBlond has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lander connects with a good right hand that stumbles LeBlond. LeBlond circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LeBlond throws a shot to the body.
Lander lands a jab to LeBlond's midsection.
Lander tries to clinch up.
Lander throws a body punch but LeBlond moves out of range.
LeBlond ducks under a wild hook from Lander.
Lander throws a body punch but LeBlond moves out of range.
Lander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBlond fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lander cracks LeBlond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lander rushes LeBlond and presses him up against the cage.
Lander lands a left hand that snaps the head of LeBlond backwards.
LeBlond tries to break free but Lander pushes him back against the cage.
Lander digs a right hand underneath LeBlond's ribcage. LeBlond let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lander struggles to land a body shot inside as LeBlond controls his hands.
LeBlond misses with a knee to the head.
Lander misses with a hook to the ribs.
LeBlond blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lander.
Lander has LeBlond pressed against the cage, preventing LeBlond from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
LeBlond leaning against his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
LeBlond blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBlond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lander backwards.
LeBlond drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ice Lander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lander misses with a low kick.
LeBlond shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lander sprawls well. Lander wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. LeBlond gets slowly back to his feet.
LeBlond swats away the attempt to clinch by Lander.
Lander throws a jab but it's blocked by LeBlond.
Lander thows a body shot but no joy.
LeBlond feints and then cracks Lander's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lander down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lander lands a jab to the nose.
LeBlond moves out of range as Lander strikes.
LeBlond misses with a hook. Lander ducked under it nicely.
LeBlond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lander checks a leg kick.
LeBlond tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lander tries to clinch up but LeBlond circles away and keeps his distance.
Lander misses with an uppercut.
LeBlond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lander thows a body shot but no joy.
Lander throws a sloppy head kick and LeBlond moves out of range easily.
LeBlond's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lander connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! LeBlond scrambles back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lander throws a looping overhand right but LeBlond ducks down to avoid it.
LeBlond shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lander pinned against the cage. Lander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ice Lander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fincent LeBlond.
LeBlond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lander defends it nicely.
Lander drives through and clinches with LeBlond against the cage.
A short body shot lands from LeBlond as the two fighters clinch.
LeBlond lands an elbow inside that Lander shrugs off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lander cracks LeBlond with a nice body shot.
LeBlond blocking some punches.
LeBlond takes a knee to the side of the body.
LeBlond looks winded!
Lander lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ice Lander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fincent LeBlond's cut.
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.
Lander fails to land with a series of punches.
LeBlond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lander lunges at LeBlond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by LeBlond's hand.
That has opened up Fincent LeBlond's cut even more.
Good work by LeBlond as he checks the leg kick.
Lander throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lander fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LeBlond connects with a leg kick. Lander looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lander connects with a looping right hand.
Lander with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lander lands a jab to the head.
Lander connects with a solid leg kick.
LeBlond is breathing heavily.
Lander punishes LeBlond's body with a nice straight punch.
Lander wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lander jabs at LeBlond's body.
Lander connects with a solid leg kick.
LeBlond is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Lander Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! LeBlond is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ice Lander!
Ice Lander very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ryan O Reily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Banas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Reily kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jump Around. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
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140 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan O Reily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Artur Banas!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Reily takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Banas throws a leg kick but O Reily sees it coming and moves out of range.
O Reily shoots for a double leg takedown but Banas sprawls well. He's pushed O Reily's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
O Reily misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banas.
Banas throws a hook but O Reily blocks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Banas.
Banas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banas moves away from the strike by O Reily.
O Reily throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banas moves forwards but O Reily connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O Reily dodges the punch combination from Banas.
O Reily moves out of range of the strikes.
Banas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Banas connects with an inside leg kick.
O Reily lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
O Reily thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banas avoids the body shot from O Reily.
O Reily shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than O Reily was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
O Reily working away.
Banas avoids any damage from the ground and pound of O Reily.
O Reily trying to control the action but Banas is working from the bottom.
O Reily is trying to get an arm triangle but Banas is defending well.
Banas is looking to regain half guard here but O Reily keeps moving and retains side control.
Banas struggling a bit here.
O Reily scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Banas to see if he's OK.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
O Reily controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banas is trying to control O Reily's posture but O Reily avoids it.
Banas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Reily wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
O Reily throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banas is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banas pushes O Reily away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, O Reily gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
O Reily creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
O Reily working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banas struggling a bit here.
O Reily moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Banas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reily avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Banas.
Banas trying to control the action but O Reily is working from the bottom.
O Reily wants to improve his position but Banas is controlling well.
Banas takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
O Reily wants to control but Banas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Banas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Banas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Banas thows a huge punch but O Reily dodges it nicely.
Banas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
O Reily trying to control but Banas postures up.
O Reily gets full guard.
Banas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on O Reily's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas in side control, throwing shots but O Reily defends.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Reily manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banas's best efforts.
O Reily is trying to maintain the position but Banas is very close to passing his half guard.
O Reily is looking for a sweep. Banas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Banas wants to control but O Reily is keeping him busy.
O Reily looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Reily is staying active underneath Banas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Banas prevents O Reily from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Reily trying to hold on to Banas's head to control him but Banas postures up.
Banas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan O Reily will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
O Reily just misses with a punch to the body.
Banas fails with the takedown.
Banas moves out of range of the leg kick from O Reily.
O Reily rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Banas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Reily misses the body punch
and Banas counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Banas there.
O Reily misses the jab.
Jab by O Reily.
Banas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
O Reily scores with a hook to the body. Banas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
O Reily lands with an uppercut that bounces Banas off the cage and back into range.
O Reily misses with a looping right.
Banas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Reily.
Banas misses with a looping left.
O Reily takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reily throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Banas closes the distance and clinches.
Banas lands a nice uppercut.
Banas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Banas misses with the head strike.
Banas lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Reily backwards.
Banas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Reily blocks an uppercut.
Banas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Banas tries a body shot but O Reily blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by O Reily.
Banas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
O Reily is trying to drag Banas to the mat but Banas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Banas to work.
O Reily blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Banas fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Banas.
Banas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas stalling.
Banas breaks the clinch.
O Reily misses with a wild body shot.
O Reily throws a hook but Banas avoids it easily.
O Reily throws an overhand right that lands on Banas's shoulder, as Banas tries to avoid the shot.
Banas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banas throws a front kick aimed at O Reily's knee but O Reily avoids it well.
Banas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from O Reily finds it's way through Banas's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banas lands a high kick!
O Reily moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banas looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reily is just out of range.
O Reily lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artur Banas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O Reily throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Reily throws a hook but Banas avoids it easily.
O Reily jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banas tries to score with a low kick but O Reily moves his leg out of the way.
Ryan O Reily seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Reily misses with a body punch
and Banas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banas looks to score with a jab to the body but O Reily is just out of range.
Artur Banas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
O Reily throws a body punch but Banas moves out of range.
O Reily checks a leg kick nicely.
Banas avoids the body shot from O Reily.
Banas throws a leg kick but O Reily sees it coming and checks it nicely.
O Reily looks to land a right hand but Banas moved out of range.
O Reily dives in and grabs Banas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banas pushes down on O Reily's head and hops out.
O Reily misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banas.
O Reily connects with the punch.
Banas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Reily keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banas.
Banas cracks O Reily with an open hand slap.
Banas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
O Reily takes a swing at Banas's ribcage but misses.
O Reily misses with a straight right.
O Reily swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banas tries to bum rush O Reily with a series of wild strikes but O Reily uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banas cracks O Reily with an open hand slap.
O Reily changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Reily throws a right and a left that Banas avoids nicely.
Banas throws a body kick that misses.
O Reily thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Reily connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Banas's hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from O Reily.
The fighters circling - O Reily throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Reily waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banas.
Banas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Reily.
O Reily throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Banas lands a nice shot that snaps O Reily's head back.
O Reily lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Reily attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts O Reily, as that shot connected.
Banas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Reily.
O Reily is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banas.
O Reily swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Banas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Reily checks a leg kick.
O Reily misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Reily circles away from the clinch attempt.
Banas cracks O Reily with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banas closes the distance and pushes O Reily back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Banas.
Banas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Banas.
Banas misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Reily has a couple of punches blocked by Banas.
Banas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Reily has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banas working aggressively here.
Banas is pressed up against the cage. O Reily has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Banas down to the mat. Banas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Banas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Reily scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Reily misses with a left hand
and Banas counters with a left to the body.
Banas walks into a jab.
Banas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Reily on the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Reily looks to score with a jab to the body but Banas is just out of range.
Banas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O Reily looks to land a left hand but Banas moved out of range nicely.
O Reily avoids the body shot from Banas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Artur Banas.
I think Banas 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artur Banas!
Artur Banas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Stoned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ah Puch Nacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stoned comes into the arena with Dr. Dre - The Watcher blaring out of the sound system. Nacon has chosen Death as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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168 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Stoned!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Ah Puch Nacon!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nacon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nacon loads up on a big right hand but Stoned slips the punch.
Stoned takes a swing at Nacon's ribcage but misses.
Nacon takes one on the button.
Stoned looks to land a left hand but Nacon moved out of range nicely.
Nacon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stoned throws a body punch but Nacon moves out of range.
Oliver Stoned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoned throws a hook but Nacon avoids it easily.
Stoned throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nacon throws a hook to the side of Stoned's head but Stoned sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nacon looks for a takedown but Stoned sprawls well.
Nacon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoned.
Stoned throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nacon trying to control but Stoned is working from the bottom.
Nacon stands and throws Stoned's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Stoned is trying to control Nacon's posture but Nacon avoids it.
Nacon tries for a kimura but Stoned is defending well.
Stoned is trying to get back to half guard.
Nacon working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoned is looking for a sweep.
Stoned avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nacon.
Stoned is looking to reverse the position.
Stoned is working hard here to advance position.
The ground and pound from Nacon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nacon connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stoned some visible discomfort.
Nacon controls the position.
Nacon working the head with strikes.
Stoned wants to control but Nacon postures up.
Nacon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stoned has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nacon lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacon trying to control the position but Stoned is working away.
Stoned managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nacon.
Stoned struggling a bit here.
Nacon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stoned struggling a bit here.
Nacon is staying tight to Stoned's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Stoned gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoned slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nacon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoned is keeping the position for now.
Stoned is trying to keep Nacon in close.
Nacon trying to control the position from guard on top but Stoned is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nacon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stoned's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nacon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stoned has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stoned blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nacon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ah Puch Nacon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nacon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stoned.
Nacon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nacon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stoned.
Nacon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stoned throws a body punch but Nacon moves out of range.
Nacon shoots in but Stoned avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stoned takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stoned jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoned ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stoned gets caught flat footed, as Nacon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stoned is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nacon lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacon wants to control from the top but Stoned keeps moving.
Nacon looking to sit in guard and control but Stoned gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nacon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoned defends it easily.
Nacon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ah Puch Nacon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stoned trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stoned avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nacon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoned avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nacon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Stoned wants to control from the top but Nacon keeps moving.
Stoned trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nacon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stoned has managed to get both his arms back between Nacon's legs - danger averted.
Stoned pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nacon is keeping the position for now.
Nacon trying to control the position here.
Stoned drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stoned jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stoned working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stoned not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nacon looking for a guillotine here but Stoned defends easily.
Stoned stands and throws Nacon's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nacon prevents Stoned from moving into mount.
Nacon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stoned wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stoned misses with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoned wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nacon, who protects the arm well.
Nacon is trying to work for a sweep but Stoned has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ah Puch Nacon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stoned swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nacon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stoned!
Stoned manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nacon is doing well to control the position and prevent Stoned from advancing to side control.
Stoned is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nacon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Stoned postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nacon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nacon working for submissions but it's allowed Stoned to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoned is trying to control the action in half guard but Nacon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nacon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stoned's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stoned's back!
I really don't envy Stoned right now.
Stoned defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nacon's arms.
Nacon is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Stoned just trying to survive but Nacon is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nacon throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Stoned tries to roll but Nacon sticks to his back.
Even with his hooks in, Nacon manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Nacon has the hooks in. Stoned is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nacon has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Stoned.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stoned turns into Nacon and is now in his guard.
Nacon keeping moving, preventing Stoned from controlling successfully.
Nacon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stoned gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Stoned controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nacon wants to sweep here but Stoned controlling him for the moment.
Nacon controls Stoned momentarily but Stoned frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Stoned trying to control but Nacon is working from the bottom.
Oliver Stoned has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Stoned. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stoned.
Stoned throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nacon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stoned takes a swing at Nacon's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nacon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stoned counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoned jabs Nacon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stoned tries to work over Nacon's front leg with a kick but Nacon checks it.
Stoned lands a jab-cross combination.
Oliver Stoned is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stoned lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nacon slips a straight right by Stoned.
Stoned stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stoned wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stoned misses with an uppercut. Nacon saw that one coming.
Oliver Stoned is winning the standup battle so far.
Nacon slips a jab from Stoned.
Nacon defending well as Stoned loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Oliver Stoned did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stoned bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stoned jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stoned bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nacon's head backwards.
Stoned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nacon moves away.
Stoned connects with the punch.
Stoned misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nacon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stoned looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nacon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stoned, who protects the arm well.
Stoned is not content to let Nacon control the position.
What's Stoned going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoned is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Nacon politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nacon prefers to stall for the moment though.
Stoned is trying to control Nacon's posture but Nacon avoids it.
Nacon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Stoned's shoulder. That is not cool.
Nacon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nacon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nacon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Nacon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Stoned's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nacon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoned keeps working.
Stoned is looking to reverse the position.
Nacon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stoned keeps working.
Stoned is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Stoned's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nacon trying to control the action but Stoned is working from the bottom.
Stoned is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Nacon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stoned trying to control but Nacon postures up.
Stoned wants to get back to full guard.
Nacon wants to free his trapped foot but Stoned is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoned wants to control but Nacon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nacon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stoned wants to control but Nacon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nacon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stoned!
Stoned slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nacon trying to pass the guard but Stoned defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stoned looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Ah Puch Nacon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Stoned throws a jab when Nacon was well out of range.
Stoned misses with an uppercut. Nacon saw that one coming.
Nacon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stoned loads up on a big right hand but Nacon slips the punch.
Nacon ducks under a wild hook from Stoned.
Stoned misses with a right hand
and Nacon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stoned's guard.
Nacon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stoned is keeping the position for now.
Stoned keeping moving, preventing Nacon from controlling successfully.
Stoned preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoned is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nacon trying to control but Stoned is working from the bottom.
Stoned seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nacon pushes down on Stoned's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stoned looking for subs from the bottom but Nacon mounts him!
BOOM! Nacon connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nacon prevents Stoned from getting the reversal.
Nacon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stoned is looking to escape.
Nacon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Nacon punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoned is trying desperately to improve position.
Stoned tries to hold on but Nacon postures up.
Nacon trying to control but Stoned is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stoned keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nacon with shots to the head and body - Stoned looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nacon pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stoned is working to get back to half guard.
Stoned takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nacon lands a big shot there that rocks Stoned but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Oliver Stoned has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nacon wants to take Stoned's back here but Stoned is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Nacon prevents Stoned from getting the reversal.
Nacon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Oliver Stoned has been cut.
Nacon with shots to the head and body - Stoned looks very uncomfortable down there.
Nacon looking to finish Stoned with some ground and pound. This is bad for Stoned!
Stoned is rocked!
Stoned has given up his back.
Oh Stoned is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nacon has got one arm under Stoned's chin. This could be trouble... Stoned trying to control the other hand but Nacon gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Stoned has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ah Puch Nacon!
Ah Puch Nacon is the new lightweight champion!
Ah Puch Nacon bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fayth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjorn Borg Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fayth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Awry Decade - Aisle of Denial. Borg Jr has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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172 lbs
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175 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ray Fayth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bjorn Borg Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fayth.
Borg Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fayth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borg Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fayth looks for a takedown but Borg Jr sprawls well.
Fayth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borg Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fayth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fayth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fayth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fayth closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Borg Jr's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Borg Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Borg Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fayth is controlling him.
Fayth throws a big right hand that misses.
Fayth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borg Jr is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borg Jr is looking to stand up but Fayth isn't so interested in that idea.
Fayth is standing up over Borg Jr. Borg Jr looks to escape but Fayth dives into side control.
Borg Jr is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Fayth take his back! Uh oh - Fayth has got a rear naked choke here! Borg Jr is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray Fayth!
Ray Fayth retains his welterweight title!
Ray Fayth thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rik Spahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint. Spahn has chosen KoRn - Blind as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Mayhem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rik Spahn!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spahn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spahn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mayhem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayhem feints and then cracks Spahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spahn down.
Spahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem scores with a jab 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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spahn is defended easily by Mayhem.
John Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rik Spahn.
Spahn has his takedown stuffed
and Mayhem counters with a left to the body.
Spahn misses with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mayhem scores with a decent looking hook.
Spahn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spahn swings widly with a right hand
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spahn has his takedown stuffed
and Mayhem counters with a good low kick that Spahn was not able to check.
Spahn looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayhem.
Mayhem scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Rik Spahn has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mayhem.
The crowd cheers as Mayhem lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spahn doesn't seem phased though.
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mayhem moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mayhem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spahn is rocked!
Mayhem is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mayhem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mayhem is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mayhem throws a front kick that sends Spahn stumbling back into the cage.
Mayhem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spahn's calf.
Rik Spahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem scoring well with a low kick there.
Spahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spahn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayhem, right into the meat.
Spahn is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mayhem is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Spahn.
Spahn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mayhem lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut there from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mayhem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mayhem throws a low kick but Spahn avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem lands with a nice body kick.
Spahn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem slips a jab and a cross from Spahn.
Mayhem lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mayhem is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Spahn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mayhem, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mayhem.
Spahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayhem feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spahn's calf.
Spahn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayhem finds it's way round the side to connect with Spahn's head.
Spahn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mayhem fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Mayhem tenderised Spahn's leg. Spahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mayhem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spahn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayhem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spahn looks to land a combination but Mayhem avoids it well.
Spahn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mayhem counters with a left to the body.
Mayhem thumps Spahn with a low kick.
Spahn needs to keep his hands up - Mayhem had a free shot at his head there.
Good leg kick by Mayhem there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mayhem sends Spahn crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Mayhem is motioning to the referee to let Spahn up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Spahn is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayhem finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spahn fails to land the takedown.
Mayhem sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Spahn's defenses. It connects perfectly with Spahn's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Mayhem!
John Mayhem thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Rik Spahn spoke after the fight, saying 'I am Rik Spahn. You can not defeat me, you might have beaten me tonight but I WILL BE BACK!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edgar Hoover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoover comes to the cage accompanied by Ecstasy of Gold. Toney has chosen Wicked as his entrance music. Edgar Hoover had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Edgar Hoover!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Toney!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toney ducks right into an uppercut from Hoover.
Hoover bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hoover.
Hoover grinds an elbow into Toney's temple.
Hoover tries for a kimura but Toney is defending well.
Toney is looking for a sweep.
Hoover has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Toney is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ground and pound from Hoover seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hoover wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toney keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toney is looking to reverse the position.
Hoover lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hoover tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoover misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Toney keeps Hoover under control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover in side control, throwing shots but Toney defends.
Hoover tries to score with some ground and pound. Toney controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hoover misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Toney is not content to let Hoover control the position.
Toney is looking to reverse the position.
Hoover in side control, throwing shots but Toney defends.
Toney struggling a bit here.
Toney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoover is working Toney over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toney gets back to half guard.
Hoover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoover seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Toney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hoover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hoover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toney moves into full guard.
Hoover postures up.
Toney seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoover postures up and lands a big shot to Toney's brow.
Hoover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toney's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover trying to control but Toney is working from the bottom.
Hoover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toney is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Toney trying to control the position.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
Toney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hoover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoover is looking to work some ground and pound but Toney has wrist control.
Hoover trying to control the position from guard on top but Toney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toney pulls Hoover in close to prevent any damage.
Hoover stands up over Toney, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hoover landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoover is in close to Toney's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoover wants to pass the guard but Toney is keeping the position.
Toney utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hoover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgar Hoover dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Toney gets a clinch.
Hoover works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Toney has momentary wrist control but Hoover slips an elbow through the middle.
Hoover working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hoover wants to control from the top but Toney keeps moving.
Hoover is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hoover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hoover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toney swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hoover loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Toney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toney is still trying to improve position.
Toney is looking for a triangle but Hoover pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoover connects with a couple of short punches.
Hoover postures up in Toney's guard and throws a big left but Toney blocks it.
Toney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hoover.
Hoover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Toney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hoover postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hoover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hoover sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hoover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hoover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Toney is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hoover defends well.
Hoover pushing down on Toney's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Toney trying to control but Hoover postures up.
Hoover is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hoover is looking to take a break and control but Toney is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toney keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hoover working over Toney with some ground and pound. Toney looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Edgar Hoover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Toney tries to roll over but Hoover keeps him under control.
Hoover not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toney trying to hold on to Hoover's head to control him but Hoover postures up.
Toney throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hoover is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Toney throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hoover thows a huge punch but Toney dodges it nicely.
Toney tries to get to full guard but Hoover has control of the leg.
Toney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney wants to control but Hoover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toney is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hoover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toney trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Hoover is landing with some decent strikes but Toney is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Toney tries to lock up and control but Hoover gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hoover lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Toney hang on?
Hoover landing shots from mount.
Toney is rocked!
Toney taking shots to the head.
Toney is still in real trouble! Can Hoover finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hoover jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Toney is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Toney and Hoover has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Hoover scoring with punches and elbows.
Hoover lands a strong strike to the head of Toney. That's dazed him! Hoover looking to finish here. Toney is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Hoover lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edgar Hoover!
Edgar Hoover retains his light heavyweight title!
Edgar Hoover seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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