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EVO 46: FOTY Day 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Geoly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Bang - By Barry Scott. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alexander Geoly was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Geoly!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geoly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A low kick from Scott is predictable there
and Geoly counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott tries to bench press Geoly off him but Geoly keeps the position.
Scott wants to control but Geoly postures up.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to control but Geoly postures up.
Geoly wants to control but Scott is keeping him busy.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
Scott looks to move to half guard but instead Geoly has passed into mount! Damn!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoly unloading with bombs!
Scott wants to control but Geoly is having none of it.
Geoly wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Geoly landing strikes from the mount and Scott is in trouble!
Geoly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Scott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to hold on to Geoly's head to control him but Geoly postures up.
Geoly prevents Scott from improving his position.
Geoly drops an elbow to the side of Scott's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Geoly is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Scott controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Geoly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Geoly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Scott is trying to control but can't.
Scott trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Scott is trying to escape the mount.
Geoly lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to hold on but Geoly pushes him away.
Scott really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Scott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Scott is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Geoly pulls his head out easily.
Scott wants to control but Geoly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Geoly stalling.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Geoly will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jab, jab by Geoly - just one landing.
Scott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Geoly is able to avoid easily.
Scott thows a leg kick but Geoly checks it
and Geoly counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
Scott wants to control but Geoly passes easily into half guard.
Geoly is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Scott tries to roll over but Geoly keeps him under control.
Geoly is trying to control the action in half guard but Scott is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Geoly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Scott trying to control but Geoly postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to roll over but Geoly keeps him under control.
Scott gets full guard.
Scott is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Geoly defends well.
Geoly preventing the sweep.
Scott working for a triangle but Geoly defends it easily.
Geoly preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott pulls Geoly in close to prevent any damage.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Geoly pushes his legs off easily.
Geoly content to stall in guard here.
Geoly trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Scott has an active guard here but Geoly has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control here.
Geoly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Scott is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Geoly's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Geoly's back!
Scott is hanging on to Geoly's back as he tries to escape.
Scott is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Geoly trying to control the position but Scott manages to sink in the hooks.
Geoly rolls, trying to escape but Scott keeps control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to keep control of the position but Geoly is staying busy.
Geoly breaks Scott's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Scott wants to control the position but Geoly says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Geoly is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.
Scott trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Geoly manages to pass to mount!
Alexander Geoly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scott wants to hold on but Geoly pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Barry Scott will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Geoly - just one landing.
Geoly with a hook.
Geoly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Scott to score with a decent uppercut.
Geoly misses with a looping right.
Geoly throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Geoly blocks the leg kick.
Geoly avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott motions for Geoly to come forward. Scott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Geoly defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Geoly misses with a head kick.
Geoly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
A bone on bone clash there as Geoly blocks the leg kick.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Geoly.
Barry Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Geoly's hands.
Scott fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Geoly is out of range.
Geoly attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geoly scores with a leg kick.
Geoly throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Geoly scores with a nice right hand.
Geoly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That kick from Scott tenderised Geoly's leg. Geoly is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scott cracks the inside of Geoly's front leg.
Geoly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Geoly is just out of range.
Geoly takes one to the side of the head.
Geoly misses with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Geoly checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Donk. Scott catches Geoly right on the button with a cross.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Geoly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott pulls Geoly in close to prevent any damage.
Scott looking to control.
Geoly stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Scott looking to control but Geoly passes into half guard.
Geoly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying to maintain the position but Geoly is very close to passing his half guard.
Scott wants to sweep but Geoly has passed to side control!
Scott struggling a bit here.
Geoly lands some shots froms side control.
Scott is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to control but Geoly postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to buck Geoly off but Geoly is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Geoly cracks Scott with a big elbow.
A control attempt from Scott but he's now mounted!
Geoly looking to control and managing it successfully.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott tries to hold on but Geoly postures up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexander Geoly.
I think Geoly 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theoran Fleury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleury comes to the cage accompanied by Oh Canada!. Bomb has chosen Casino Royale Soundtrack - You Know My Name as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theoran Fleury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
55 - 23 - 7, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bomb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fleury.
Bomb thows a leg kick but Fleury checks it
and Fleury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bomb misses with an uppercut.
Bomb throws a body punch but Fleury moves out of range.
Fleury looks to land a left hand but Bomb moved out of range nicely.
Fleury tries to land a front kick but Bomb steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Fleury.
Bomb has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fleury.
Bomb has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fleury lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bomb at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bomb throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fleury counters with a stiff right hand.
Bomb misses with a wild combination.
Bomb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fleury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bomb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bomb connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bomb can pounce on him.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fleury!
Fleury tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bomb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fleury throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fleury throws a wild body kick that Bomb sees coming a mile off.
Fleury shoots in for a double leg but Bomb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fleury lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bomb moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fleury ducks under a wild hook from Bomb.
Fleury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bomb sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fleury misses with a kick to the body.
Bomb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fleury checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fleury misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleury connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fleury connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bomb misses with a body shot.
Fleury misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theoran Fleury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bomb avoids a kick to the body.
Fleury tries a low kick but Bomb avoids it.
Fleury takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bomb throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fleury looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fleury is breathing heavily.
Fleury blocks a head kick by Bomb.
Bomb looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomb blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleury. Bomb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bomb throws a hook but Fleury blocks it.
Fleury is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bomb scores with a head kick.
Bomb 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.
Fleury is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Fleury misses
and Bomb counters with a crisp right that sends Fleury to the canvas! Bomb follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Bomb!
James Bomb decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hug Raction (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaely Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hug Raction!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Cullen with that takedown attempt.
Cullen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raction throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cullen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cullen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Raction tries to close the distance and clinch but Cullen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cullen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaely Cullen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raction misses with a hook
and Cullen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Raction. No joy for Cullen on that attempt.
Cullen has his takedown stuffed
and Raction counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Kaely Cullen has been cut.
Raction scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cullen tried to score with a low kick but Raction checks it.
Cullen throws a head kick that misses
and Raction counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raction moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cullen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kaely Cullen's cut is getting worse.
Raction has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cullen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Raction misses with a low kick.
Cullen takes a swing at Raction's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cullen has a takedown stuffed.
Cullen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Raction counters by clinching up.
Raction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raction lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cullen is breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raction.
Cullen letting Raction take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raction.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Raction.
Raction fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Raction leaning his opponent against the cage.
Raction misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raction working aggressively here.
Raction softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raction swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raction tries a body shot but Cullen blocks it.
Raction has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Raction is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Raction fails to land.
Raction with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Raction is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cullen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raction backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cullen.
Raction misses with the head strike.
Cullen letting Raction take a breather here.
Cullen misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen throws a head punch that misses.
Raction pushes Cullen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Raction misses with the head strike.
Raction throws a head punch that misses.
Raction struggles to land a body shot inside as Cullen controls his hands.
Raction misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raction misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Raction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raction working Cullen over with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raction lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raction misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hug Raction dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaely Cullen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cullen dives in and scores a takedown into Raction's guard.
Raction is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cullen dives into side control.
Cullen working the ground and pound but Raction is defending the strikes.
Cullen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Raction sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Raction is looking to get back to his feet here but Cullen is keeping cool and he's managed to take Raction's back.
Raction tries to roll but Cullen sticks to his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raction holding both Cullen 's hands and preventing any damage.
Cullen missing with strikes from the back.
Raction wants to control his opponent's hands but Cullen gets his hands free.
Cullen gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Raction is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen lands a big shot to the side of the head and Raction goes limp! He's out cold - the ref jumps in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kaely Cullen!
Kaely Cullen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Mackenzie King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siouxsie Banshees (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mackenzie King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Westside Connection - Gangsta Nation. Banshees is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cities in Dust. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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214 lbs
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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
32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, William Mackenzie King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Siouxsie Banshees!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mackenzie King. Banshees does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mackenzie King gets tackled into the cage by Banshees. Banshees maintains the clinch.
Mackenzie King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Banshees creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mackenzie King has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mackenzie King tries to pull guard but Banshees holds him up against the cage and eventually Mackenzie King drops back down to his feet.
Banshees throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mackenzie King working hard to break the clinch.
Banshees scores with a hook to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Banshees takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mackenzie King is looking for a takedown.
Banshees tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banshees trying to stall but Mackenzie King improves his position.
Banshees landing knees to the body.
Mackenzie King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Banshees backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banshees breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Banshees fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mackenzie King checks it well.
Banshees tries to close the distance and clinch but Mackenzie King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King swats away the attempt to clinch by Banshees.
Banshees avoids the body shot from Mackenzie King.
Banshees on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Banshees misses.
Banshees throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Banshees tries to score with a low kick but Mackenzie King moves his leg out of the way.
Mackenzie King lands the left hand.
Mackenzie King throws a hook but Banshees avoids it easily.
Banshees drops his hands momentarily and Mackenzie King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Siouxsie Banshees is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mackenzie King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banshees defends well and Mackenzie King ends up having to push Banshees into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Mackenzie King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banshees can't find room to land a body shot as Mackenzie King controls the action.
Mackenzie King takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banshees with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mackenzie King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mackenzie King working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackenzie King lands with a light punch inside.
Banshees can't break the clinch.
Banshees throws a knee to the head but misses.
Banshees has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mackenzie King.
Banshees keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mackenzie King's efforts to push away.
Mackenzie King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mackenzie King lands a jab to the head.
A leg kick checked by Mackenzie King.
Banshees wants to slow Mackenzie King down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Mackenzie King does it's job there.
Mackenzie King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banshees lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banshees.
Mackenzie King throws a big shot that misses.
Banshees throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Banshees tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banshees tries to land a leg kick but Mackenzie King saw it coming and moves away.
Banshees tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mackenzie King is able to avoid easily.
Mackenzie King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banshees tries to clinch up but Mackenzie King circles away and keeps his distance.
Mackenzie King throws a leg kick but Banshees sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mackenzie King has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Banshees.
Mackenzie King swings for the body but Banshees moves out of range.
Siouxsie Banshees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mackenzie King swings for the body but Banshees moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Banshees stuns Mackenzie King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banshees misses with a body kick.
Banshees scores with a leg kick.
Banshees takes a swing at Mackenzie King's ribcage but misses.
Mackenzie King lands with an overhand left.
Banshees tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Banshees checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mackenzie King on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jab from Banshees.
It looks like William Mackenzie King has been cut.
Mackenzie King sizes up Banshees with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siouxsie Banshees dominated that round.
The cut man is working on William Mackenzie King's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mackenzie King scores with a head kick. Banshees tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mackenzie King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banshees napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mackenzie King throws a strike aimed at the side of Banshees's head but Banshees avoids it well.
Mackenzie King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banshees keeps working.
Mackenzie King in side control lands a decent elbow.
Banshees prevents Mackenzie King from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Mackenzie King is trying to get an arm triangle but Banshees is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie King in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mackenzie King wants to control but Banshees is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mackenzie King working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mackenzie King throwing strikes but Banshees manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Banshees trying to control the action but Mackenzie King is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Banshees easily slips into full mount!
Mackenzie King is trying to escape the mount.
Mackenzie King is working hard here to advance position.
Banshees controlling from mount.
Mackenzie King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King regains half guard.
Banshees trying to mount his opponent but Mackenzie King defends it.
Banshees trying to control the action but Mackenzie King is working from the bottom.
Mackenzie King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banshees is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackenzie King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banshees slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Mackenzie King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on William Mackenzie King'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. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Banshees misses.
Banshees pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mackenzie King is out of range and Banshees settles back down.
Mackenzie King blocks a jab.
Mackenzie King scores with a body shot.
Banshees has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mackenzie King.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banshees.
Banshees throws a jab when Mackenzie King was well out of range.
Mackenzie King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banshees throws out the jab.
Banshees tests Mackenzie King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banshees throws a solid leg kick but Mackenzie King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Banshees.
Banshees throws a leg kick but Mackenzie King moved away.
Banshees fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mackenzie King is out of range.
Mackenzie King ducks under a wild hook from Banshees.
Mackenzie King is looking to chop away at Banshees's legs.
Mackenzie King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banshees misses with a leg kick.
Banshees throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackenzie King throws a leg kick but Banshees checks it.
Mackenzie King connects with a body shot that sends Banshees's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Banshees, right into the meat.
Mackenzie King takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mackenzie King blocks a low kick nicely.
Mackenzie King throws a head kick that misses.
Mackenzie King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Banshees lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banshees tries to land a leg kick but Mackenzie King saw it coming and moves away.
Banshees throws a front kick aimed at Mackenzie King's knee but Mackenzie King avoids it well.
Mackenzie King fails with the takedown.
Banshees connects with a body shot that sends Mackenzie King's belly button to the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banshees keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banshees walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mackenzie King checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Banshees fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mackenzie King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Banshees takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Banshees throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mackenzie King staying out of range there.
Mackenzie King tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Banshees. That's going to slow Mackenzie King down.
Banshees fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mackenzie King manages to avoid it.
Banshees checks a low kick from Mackenzie King.
Mackenzie King goes for a double leg but Banshees avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banshees continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banshees tries to throw a body punch but Mackenzie King avoids it by throwing Banshees back against the cage.
Mackenzie King is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Mackenzie King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mackenzie King takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banshees tries to land a knee to the head but Mackenzie King blocks with his arms.
Banshees pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackenzie King misses the shot to the body.
Banshees on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Banshees throws a chopping leg kick but Mackenzie King manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Banshees lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mackenzie King has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mackenzie King and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Banshees throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banshees jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banshees lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mackenzie King misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siouxsie Banshees comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banshees 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Siouxsie Banshees!
A relieved looking Siouxsie Banshees thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
William Mackenzie King was interviewed post fight and said 'While my ship has already sailed, keep your eyes open for my little brother Rhyn. Thanks for everything'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Lindel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Earnest Abe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best . Abe has chosen Uncle Sam Goddamn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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284 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mikael Lindel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Earnest Abe!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lindel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lindel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lindel somewhat.
Abe missing with a left hand there. Lindel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abe moves away from the strike by Lindel.
Lindel punishes Abe's body with a nice straight punch.
Lindel closes the distance and clinches up with Abe, looking for a takedown. Lindel pushes Abe against the cage but Abe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lindel fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lindel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Abe manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lindel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lindel pushing down on Abe's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel slips a nice elbow through Abe's hands, connecting with Abe's forehead.
Lindel is looking to take a break and control but Abe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lindel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abe is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Abe is trying to maintain the position but Lindel is very close to passing his half guard.
Lindel throws a strike but Abe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abe 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.
Lindel wants to control from the top but Abe keeps moving.
Lindel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lindel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lindel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abe's guard.
Abe on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Abe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lindel.
Lindel lands strikes from half guard.
Lindel 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lindel is looking to advance position but Abe won't allow it.
Lindel thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lindel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abe's head.
Lindel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lindel is trying to control. Abe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lindel wants to advance to full mount but Abe doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lindel connects with a couple of short punches.
Lindel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abe is keeping the position for now.
Lindel wants to control from the top but Abe keeps moving.
Abe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lindel trying to control but Abe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe trying to control the position.
Abe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lindel wants to pass the guard but Abe is keeping the position.
Lindel throws a big elbow that misses.
Lindel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abe keeping full guard, as Lindel tries to pass.
Lindel trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lindel shoots in but no luck this time.
Lindel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Abe as he jumps to the side.
Lindel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lindel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lindel's head.
Lindel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lindel here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lindel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Abe's head.
Abe is not content to let Lindel control the position.
Abe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Abe keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel is looking to advance position but Abe won't allow it.
Lindel with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lindel is stalling here. Abe is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lindel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abe has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lindel is looking to regain half guard here but Abe keeps moving and retains side control.
Abe wants to control but Lindel is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindel is trying to improve his position.
Lindel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Abe is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lindel sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lindel wants to control but Abe is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lindel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lindel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abe's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindel wants to control from the top but Abe keeps moving.
Mikael Lindel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lindel preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe working a defensive guard here.
Abe has Lindel pulled in close to control his posture.
Abe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abe keeping moving, preventing Lindel from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Lindel doesn't manage to clinch there - Abe circles away.
Lindel tries to clinch but Abe is having none of it.
Lindel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lindel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindel tries for a takedown but Abe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe throws a body punch but Lindel moves out of range.
Lindel shoots in but Abe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lindel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abe circles away.
Abe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Mikael Lindel has been cut.
Lindel goes for a double leg but Abe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abe continues to drive forward.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abe pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lindel fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lindel moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lindel goes for a double leg but Abe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abe continues to drive forward.
Lindel tries for a takedown but Abe manages to get underhooks.
Abe misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikael Lindel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Lindel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Abe stuffs the takedown attempt from Lindel. Lindel gets slowly back to his feet.
Abe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lindel.
Abe scores with a nice strike.
Lindel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lindel somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikael Lindel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lindel moves forwards but Abe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lindel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abe's waist but Abe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lindel off to one side.
Lindel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
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!
Abe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lindel looking to score a takedown here. Abe is defending well but Lindel drives through and ends up in Abe's guard.
Abe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Abe has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abe 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.
Lindel connects with a couple of short punches.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abe holds on and takes a little breather.
Lindel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lindel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lindel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lindel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lindel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe keeping moving, preventing Lindel from controlling successfully.
Abe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lindel.
Lindel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lindel throws a big right hand that misses.
Lindel passes Abe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Abe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lindel scores with a couple of nice shots.
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!
Lindel throws a strike but Abe avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Abe seems keen to control Lindel's posture.
Lindel stopping the sweep attempt from Abe.
Lindel wants to control from the top but Abe keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe looking to control.
Lindel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lindel wants to pass the guard but Abe is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lindel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lindel goes for a double leg but Abe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abe continues to drive forward.
Abe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lindel controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe lands an uppercut.
Lindel goes for a takedown attempt but Abe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lindel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Abe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Abe. No joy for Lindel on that attempt.
Mikael Lindel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abe looks to land a left hand but Lindel moved out of range nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lindel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lindel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abe throws a hook but Lindel avoids it easily.
Lindel fails with the takedown.
Lindel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lindel somewhat.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Earnest Abe.
I think Lindel has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Lindel!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mikael Lindel thanked FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Partio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Dingleberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Partio comes to the cage accompanied by Nightwish - Crimson Tide. Dingleberry comes into a darkened arena with his song building. PANTERA - F*CKING HOSTILE kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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154 lbs
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142 lbs
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World class 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
30 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Partio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Dick Dingleberry!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dingleberry rushes Partio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dingleberry is trying to break free.
Dingleberry turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Partio's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Partio tries to buck Dingleberry off but Dingleberry is having none of it.
Dingleberry is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dingleberry working away.
Partio gets back to half guard.
Partio wants to control but Dingleberry is keeping busy.
Partio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Partio trying to control here.
Dingleberry thows a huge punch but Partio dodges it nicely.
Partio tries to roll over but Dingleberry keeps him under control.
Partio might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio wants to control but Dingleberry is keeping busy.
Partio moves into full guard.
Partio wants to sweep here but Dingleberry controlling him for the moment.
Partio is trying to keep Dingleberry in close.
Dingleberry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dingleberry wants to control from the top but Partio keeps moving.
Partio 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.
Partio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dingleberry defends well.
Dingleberry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio looking for a sweep. Not yet Partio, not yet.
Dingleberry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dingleberry is working Partio over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Partio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Partio is really struggling to control Dingleberry but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dingleberry landing with the ground and pound.
Dingleberry slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Partio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dingleberry's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Partio is looking to control Dingleberry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Partio avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio gets back to full guard.
Partio keeping moving, preventing Dingleberry from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dingleberry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dingleberry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dingleberry wants to stand but Partio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Partio 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.
Partio throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dingleberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partio is trying to control the position but Dingleberry postures up.
Partio working for a triangle but Dingleberry defends it easily.
Dingleberry slips nicely into half guard.
Partio gets back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dingleberry is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dingleberry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Partio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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 Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Partio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dingleberry manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio lands a body shot.
Partio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Partio throws a sloppy head kick and Dingleberry moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Dingleberry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dingleberry gets tackled into the cage by Partio. Partio maintains the clinch.
Dingleberry has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Partio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Partio lands a body shot in the clinch.
Partio tries a body shot but Dingleberry blocks it.
Dingleberry has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Partio clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Dingleberry punches the canvas rather than the man.
Dingleberry lands shots from the back.
Partio breaks Dingleberry's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dingleberry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Partio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Partio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dingleberry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Partio scoring with some ground and pound.
Partio throwing strikes but missing.
Dingleberry is looking for a triangle here but Partio uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dingleberry tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Partio wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio trying to control the position but Dingleberry is working away.
Dingleberry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Partio is pressing down on Dingleberry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dingleberry is holding on for now.
Dingleberry actively working from the bottom here.
Dingleberry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Partio is trying to control the action in half guard but Dingleberry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Partio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dingleberry actively working from the bottom here.
Partio thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Partio tries to pass to full mount but Dingleberry defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Partio trying to control from half guard but Dingleberry is working away.
Dingleberry is pressing down on Partio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dingleberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dingleberry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Partio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dingleberry keeping full guard, as Partio tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dingleberry looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Partio cracks Dingleberry with a solid left hand.
Dingleberry can't keep his opponent in guard - Partio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dingleberry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Partio pulls his head out easily.
Partio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dingleberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Partio is pressing down on Dingleberry's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dingleberry is holding on for now.
Dingleberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kauko Partio will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dingleberry gets caught flat footed, as Partio shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Partio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Partio preventing the sweep.
Dingleberry is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Partio is controlling him.
Dingleberry looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dingleberry keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
Partio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dingleberry swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dingleberry is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dingleberry keeping moving, preventing Partio from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Partio lands a couple of digs.
Partio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dingleberry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Partio has managed to get both his arms back between Dingleberry's legs - danger averted.
Partio lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dingleberry is looking for a triangle but Partio pushes his legs off easily.
Partio stands up over Dingleberry, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Partio is working Dingleberry over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Partio wants to pass the guard but Dingleberry is keeping the position.
Partio trying to control but Dingleberry is working from the bottom.
Partio stays in close to Dingleberry's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Partio passes into half guard.
Dingleberry is staying active underneath Partio, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dingleberry is looking for a sweep. Partio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio trying to control the action but Dingleberry is working from the bottom.
Dingleberry is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Partio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dingleberry looking for submissions off his back.
Kauko Partio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dingleberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dingleberry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Partio seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partio wants to take a breather but Dingleberry is having none of it.
Dingleberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Partio is working for a submission of some sort.
Partio missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dingleberry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dingleberry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dick Dingleberry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dingleberry actively working from the bottom here.
Partio working over Dingleberry with some ground and pound. Dingleberry looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Partio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Partio with shots to the head and body - Dingleberry looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dingleberry tries to reverse the position but Partio maintains control.
Dingleberry taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dingleberry is looking to improve his position but Partio isn't that keen on the idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dingleberry throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kauko Partio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Partio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kauko Partio!
During a confident post fight interview, Kauko Partio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Suren Nazarethyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarethyan comes to the cage accompanied by Brennan Heart & Wildstylez - Lose My Mind. Miller is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Johnny Cash - Hurt. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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30
159 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Suren Nazarethyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Miller!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nazarethyan misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller works Nazarethyan's body with a nice hook.
Nazarethyan forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Nazarethyan swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller just leaning against Nazarethyan, taking a breather.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller scores with a shot to the side of Nazarethyan's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Nazarethyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Miller has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short right from Nazarethyan.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Miller.
Miller presses Nazarethyan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
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!
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
Nazarethyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Nazarethyan takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller blocks a body shot from Nazarethyan.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
Nazarethyan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nazarethyan is trying to maintain a safe position but Miller gets an underhook and turns Nazarethyan into the cage.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Nazarethyan stalls.
Nazarethyan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Miller.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miller as Nazarethyan tries to tie him up.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Nazarethyan avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Nazarethyan controls his hands.
A short right from Miller.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Nazarethyan avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
Nazarethyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nazarethyan.
A right hand to the body from Miller.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller tries to score a body lock takedown but Nazarethyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Miller.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller lands a shot to the body.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarethyans head.
Nazarethyan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan working aggressively here.
Nazarethyan blocks a body shot from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nazarethyan.
Miller pushes Nazarethyan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miller.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Nazarethyan prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nazarethyan is defending well.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nazarethyan's elbow.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Miller.
Miller lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nazarethyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazarethyan backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nazarethyan.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nazarethyan tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Nazarethyan back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nazarethyan avoiding damage as Miller throws knees to the body.
Nazarethyan is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nazarethyan down to the mat. Nazarethyan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Miller.
Nazarethyan takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Nazarethyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nazarethyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller throws a leg kick but Nazarethyan moved away.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nazarethyan checks the leg kick.
Miller connects with a looping right hand.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nazarethyan misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nazarethyan stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Miller moves away from the strike by Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller scores with a one two! Nazarethyan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nazarethyan is looking to wear down Miller with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Miller tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nazarethyan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nazarethyan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Miller.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nazarethyan moves away.
Nazarethyan takes one to the chin there.
Miller with a hook.
Nazarethyan misses with a wild body shot.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nazarethyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nazarethyan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nazarethyan misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Nazarethyan didn't expect that.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nazarethyan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller stays in close to Nazarethyan's body and controls the position.
Nazarethyan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miller won't allow Nazarethyan to sweep him here.
Miller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazarethyan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Nazarethyan controls Miller momentarily but Miller frees himself.
Miller throwing strikes from guard but Nazarethyan blocks nicely.
Nazarethyan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard.
Nazarethyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nazarethyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.
Miller wants to sweep but no luck.
Nazarethyan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Miller keeping moving, preventing Nazarethyan from controlling successfully.
Nazarethyan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Miller controlling the position.
Nazarethyan content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Suren Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nazarethyan connects with a leg kick. Miller looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller tries for a takedown but Nazarethyan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suren Nazarethyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Miller.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nazarethyan defends it nicely.
Miller jabs Nazarethyan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller cracks Nazarethyan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nazarethyan tries to score with a low kick but Miller moves his leg out of the way.
Nazarethyan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nazarethyan lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nazarethyan's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nazarethyan to regain full guard.
Miller being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nazarethyan is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Miller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Nazarethyan. That's going to slow Miller down.
Nazarethyan loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller slips under a jab.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Miller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Miller, right into the meat.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but Nazarethyan sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller avoids the body shot from Nazarethyan.
Nazarethyan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miller attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Miller throws a low kick, looking for Nazarethyan's leg but Nazarethyan calmly moves out of range.
Nazarethyan leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarethyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Miller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nazarethyan scrambles back to his feet.
Miller tries to land a front kick but Nazarethyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nazarethyan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nazarethyan throws a head kick that half lands.
Nazarethyan misses with a right hand
and Miller counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazarethyan is positioning himself well to prevent Miller advancing to mount.
Nazarethyan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarethyan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Athletic Advantage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarethyan trying to hold on to Miller's head to control him but Miller postures up.
Nazarethyan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nazarethyan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Miller is working away from the top position though.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Nazarethyan defends it.
Suren Nazarethyan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
Miller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Miller is looking to advance position but Nazarethyan won't allow it.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazarethyan keeps working.
Nazarethyan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nazarethyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan is looking to control Miller's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nazarethyan avoid being mounted?
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Nazarethyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nazarethyan wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Nazarethyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Nazarethyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarethyan wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Matt Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nazarethyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Matt Miller is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Miller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Well, if Miller is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nazarethyan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Miller.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarethyan looking for a sweep. Not yet Nazarethyan, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Miller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Miller has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moacyr Domingos De Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Public Enemy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Matos comes into the arena with Kick Ass blaring out of the sound system. Enemy has chosen (Silence) as his entrance music. Public Enemy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Public Enemy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Matos thows a body shot but no joy.
Enemy checks a leg kick.
Enemy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Matos scores with a nice right hand.
De Matos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Enemy throws a hook but De Matos blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Enemy misses the target.
De Matos drops his hands momentarily and Enemy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
De Matos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Enemy.
De Matos moves out of range of the body kick.
De Matos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Enemy misses the jab.
De Matos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Enemy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Matos throws a body punch but Enemy moves out of range.
Enemy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Matos manages to avoid it.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enemy moves out of range of the strikes.
Enemy moves away from the strike by De Matos.
De Matos misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Enemy finds it's way round the side to connect with De Matos's head.
Enemy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Matos. De Matos obviously looking to wear him down.
De Matos throws the left hand but Enemy avoids the punch easily.
De Matos misses with a low kick.
Enemy misses with an uppercut. De Matos saw that one coming.
Enemy misses with the combination.
Enemy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Enemy throws a right and a left that De Matos avoids nicely.
Enemy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Matos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Enemy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Enemy lands a nice looking body kick.
Enemy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Matos feints and then cracks Enemy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Enemy down.
De Matos throws out a loose jab but Enemy uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Matos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Enemy throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Matos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Matos scores with a nice head shot.
Enemy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Enemy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Enemy.
De Matos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A low kick from De Matos is predictable there
and Enemy counters with an outside leg kick.
De Matos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Enemy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Matos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enemy moves into range and clinches up with De Matos.
Enemy swings wildly with an uppercut but De Matos uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Matos working aggressively here.
De Matos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enemy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
An inside leg kick lands from Enemy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy misses with an uppercut.
De Matos misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Matos, as that shot connected.
De Matos just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Enemy misses.
De Matos throws a nice outside leg kick.
De Matos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Enemy.
De Matos misses with a straight right.
De Matos blocks a low kick nicely.
De Matos scores with a nice body kick.
De Matos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Enemy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Matos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Matos throws a leg kick but Enemy checks it.
Enemy throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by De Matos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy throws a lazy uppercut
letting De Matos counter with a right hand.
De Matos throws a sloppy head kick and Enemy moves out of range easily.
De Matos scores with a three punch combo!
Good leg kick by Enemy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
De Matos lands a jab to the nose.
Enemy lands with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for De Matos.
Enemy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Matos misses with a kick to the body.
Enemy swings for the body but De Matos moves out of range.
Enemy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Matos. Enemy does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enemy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Enemy lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enemy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
De Matos misses with an uppercut. Enemy saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Public Enemy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Matos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Enemy.
Enemy throws a jab but it's blocked by De Matos.
Enemy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enemy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Enemy avoids the body shot from De Matos.
Enemy takes a swing at De Matos's ribcage but misses.
Enemy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Enemy slips under a jab from De Matos.
Enemy cracks De Matos with an open hand slap.
De Matos throws a leg kick but Enemy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Matos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Enemy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Matos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Enemy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Enemy slips a straight right by De Matos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Matos lands a head kick. Enemy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Enemy moves into range and clinches up with De Matos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from De Matos.
Enemy avoiding damage.
De Matos lands a hook that snaps the head of Enemy backwards.
Enemy throws a punch but it's blocked by De Matos.
De Matos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Enemy backwards.
Enemy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The referee is keeping an eye on Enemy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Enemy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Matos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Enemy lands a left hand.
Enemy blocks a body shot from De Matos.
The referee calls for Enemy to work.
De Matos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enemy working aggressively here.
De Matos lands with a right to the head.
Enemy working aggressively here.
De Matos struggles to land a body shot inside as Enemy controls his hands.
De Matos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enemy's elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enemy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
De Matos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
De Matos lands a body punch.
Enemy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Enemy is trying to force a seperation but De Matos has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by De Matos as Enemy tries to tie him up.
Enemy is trying to break the clinch but De Matos has him pressed against the cage.
De Matos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Enemy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Matos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Enemy.
Enemy throws a head punch that misses.
De Matos scores with a nice hook to the head.
De Matos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
De Matos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Enemy to work.
Enemy swings wildly with an uppercut but De Matos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Enemy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but De Matos is keeping busy.
De Matos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Matos breaks the clinch.
De Matos slips under a jab from Enemy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for De Matos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Matos throws a leg kick which misses Enemy's front leg but catches the back leg as Enemy tries to avoid it.
De Matos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Enemy.
Enemy throws a leg kick
and De Matos counters with a nice uppercut.
Enemy throws a lazy head kick
and Enemy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Enemy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Matos.
De Matos slips a straight right by Enemy.
Enemy misses with an uppercut. De Matos saw that one coming.
De Matos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Enemy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Enemy misses its intended target.
Enemy throws the left hand but De Matos avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enemy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Matos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Enemy.
Enemy connects with a looping right hand.
De Matos connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Moacyr Domingos De Matos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
De Matos lands a nice shot that snaps Enemy's head back.
De Matos lands a lovely overhand right.
De Matos throws a head kick but Enemy moves out of range.
Enemy throws a leg kick but De Matos sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Matos jabs Enemy right on the nose. Enemy blinks but takes it well.
Enemy throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Matos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
De Matos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
De Matos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Enemy.
De Matos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Enemy moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Enemy.
De Matos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Enemy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Enemy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Enemy throws a lazy right hand but De Matos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Matos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Matos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Enemy.
Enemy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Enemy avoids the head kick by De Matos.
Moacyr Domingos De Matos is winning the standup battle so far.
Enemy throws a sloppy head kick and De Matos moves out of range easily.
De Matos stuns Enemy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
De Matos slips a jab from Enemy.
De Matos throws a hook but Enemy blocks it.
A punch combination from Enemy misses.
De Matos scores with the left hand. Enemy knows he should have avoided that one.
De Matos looks for the body kick but Enemy saw that one coming.
Enemy misses with a head kick.
Enemy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Matos.
Enemy throws a wild body kick that De Matos sees coming a mile off.
De Matos scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Matos jabs Enemy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Matos misses with an uppercut. Enemy saw that one coming.
Both fighters circling a little - Enemy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Enemy misses the target.
De Matos cracks the inside of Enemy's front leg.
A bone on bone clash there as Enemy blocks the leg kick.
De Matos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
De Matos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Matos needs to keep his hands up - Enemy had a free shot at his head there.
De Matos misses with a low kick.
Enemy throws a looping overhand right but De Matos ducks down to avoid it.
De Matos misses with an uppercut.
De Matos misses with an uppercut. Enemy saw that one coming.
Enemy connects with a looping right hand.
Enemy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Enemy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enemy is trying to stall.
Enemy throws a head punch that misses.
Enemy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Matos misses with some punches.
Enemy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head punch on the inside from Enemy fails to land.
Enemy takes a shot to the head.
De Matos lands a body punch.
Enemy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, De Matos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Enemy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by De Matos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Enemy blocks a body shot from De Matos.
De Matos lands a body shot.
De Matos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Matos manages to break the clinch.
That kick from De Matos tenderised Enemy's leg. Enemy is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enemy is looking to slow De Matos down with leg kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Enemy misses the target.
De Matos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Matos lands a jab to the nose.
De Matos lands a jab to Enemy's midsection.
De Matos looks to score with a jab to the body but Enemy is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Enemy.
De Matos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Enemy scores with a spinning back kick!
Enemy throws a head kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by De Matos as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Enemy misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from De Matos, right into the meat.
De Matos's corner calls for a 1-2. De Matos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moacyr Domingos De Matos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well De Matos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Moacyr Domingos De Matos!
A victorious Moacyr Domingos De Matos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Public Enemy had this to say: 'I dont know what to do with my life. I just keep getting these setbacks. Maybe I should fire that idiot manager of my. Mr Gutz doesnt know shit about fighting.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton comes to the cage accompanied by Samael - Baphomets Throne. Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Celebration by Kool and the Gang. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
256 lbs
22 - 2 - 0 |
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262 lbs
25 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kane Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carlton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Carlton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Kane Williams has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams looks to throw the jab but Carlton is out of range.
Williams checks a low kick from Carlton.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Carlton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carlton's sensitive parts.
Carlton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams misses with a hook.
Carlton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mugler.newyork in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Carlton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Carlton misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carlton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carlton.
Williams tries to bum rush Carlton with a series of wild strikes but Carlton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carlton is looking to score with low kicks.
Carlton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Carlton feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Carlton tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Carlton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Carlton is rocked!
It looks like Kyle Carlton has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlton throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Carlton is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams blocks a jab.
Carlton lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Carlton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Carlton on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carlton cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton lands an overhand right.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carlton checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a push kick but Carlton slaps the foot to one side.
Williams lands with a kick to the temple. Carlton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Carlton moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Carlton ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Carlton's shoulder, as Carlton tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Carlton finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Carlton thows a body shot but no joy.
Carlton throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Carlton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a leg kick but Carlton sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Carlton wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carlton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams looks winded!
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Carlton's shoulder, as Carlton tries to avoid the shot.
Carlton lands a big uppercut and Williams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Williams looks OK. Carlton waves Williams back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carlton has managed to clinch.
Carlton breaks the clinch.
Carlton lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Carlton counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Carlton lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Williams is rocked!
That has opened up Kane Williams's cut even more.
Carlton walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Kane Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carlton is able to avoid easily.
Carlton is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Carlton connects with a stiff jab that staggers Williams - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Carlton!
Kyle Carlton thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Kane Williams spoke after the fight, saying 'I got nothin to say '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling comes to the cage accompanied by Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Speed comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Amon Tobin / El Cargo kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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50 - 19 - 0 |
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234 lbs
29 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
50 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed wants to clinch
and Stehling counters with a nice double leg into side control. Speed won't be happy with that.
Speed tries to improve position but can't.
Speed seems a little lost for a moment, as Stehling dominates the positioning.
Stehling fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stehling trying to control the action but Speed is working from the bottom.
Speed manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling winds up and cracks Speed with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stehling 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.
Speed avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stehling.
Speed is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stehling wants to control but Speed is keeping him busy.
Speed is trying is best to control the position here.
Stehling throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Speed moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Speed controls Stehling momentarily but Stehling frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling trying to control but Speed is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Speed looks to clinch
and Stehling counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stehling trying to control the position from guard on top but Speed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stehling controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling looking to sit in guard and control but Speed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Speed postures up.
Stehling looking for a sweep. Not yet Stehling, not yet.
Stehling managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mitchell Stehling wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Stehling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Speed was well out of range. Poor timing from Stehling.
Speed tries to clinch but Stehling is having none of it.
Speed tries to close the distance and clinch but Stehling swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stehling moves in looking to clinch but Speed pushes him off.
Speed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stehling counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Daniel Speed has been cut.
Speed moves to clinch but Stehling breaks away
and Stehling counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stehling trying to control the pace.
Stehling wants to lay and pray for a moment but Speed keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed'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.
Speed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stehling manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Speed wants to clinch but Stehling slips to the side
and Stehling counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stehling missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Speed manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Stehling keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Stehling pushes Speed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Stehling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Speed.
Speed misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Stehling.
Stehling misses with some punches.
Speed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stehling misses with a punch on the inside.
Stehling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Speed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling throws a head punch that misses.
Speed misses with a punch on the inside.
Speed blocking some punches.
Speed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Speed wants to get back to striking at distance but Stehling won't allow it.
Stehling working aggressively here.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but Speed avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage.
Speed tries to throw a body punch but Stehling avoids it by throwing Speed back against the cage.
Stehling blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speed can't find room to land a body shot as Stehling controls the action.
Stehling lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Stehling as the two fighters clinch.
Speed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Stehling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed blocking some punches.
Speed prevents a body shot from Stehling.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but Speed avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling pushes Speed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stehling misses with the head strike.
Stehling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speed tries a body shot but Stehling blocks it.
Speed blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Speed lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as Speed controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Stehling fails to land.
Speed's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Speed misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stehling swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stehling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stehling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That has opened up Daniel Speed's cut even more.
Stehling blocks a body shot from Speed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling lands an uppercut.
Speed prevents a body shot from Stehling.
Stehling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stehling throws a punch but it's blocked by Speed.
Speed lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stehling or not.
Speed throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stehling fails to land.
Stehling misses with a short punch on the inside.
Speed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Speed is working Stehling over against the cage.
Stehling digs a right hand underneath Speed's ribcage. Speed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stehling tries a body shot but Speed blocks it.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
Mitchell Stehling has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stehling pushes Speed back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Speed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stehling tries to work over Speed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling lands an uppercut.
Speed tries to work over Stehling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Speed tries a body shot but Stehling blocks it.
Stehling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stehling lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stehling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stehling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stehling is leaning against Speed and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Speed is breathing heavily.
Stehling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stehling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Speed misses with some punches.
I was talking to Stehling's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Stehling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Speed or not.
Speed misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Speed.
Speed throws a punch but it's blocked by Stehling.
Stehling prevents Speed from breaking the clinch.
Stehling doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Speed'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Speed.
Stehling thuds his shin into the meat of Speed's side.
Speed moves into range and clinches up with Stehling.
Stehling swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Speed.
Speed prevents a body shot from Stehling.
Stehling misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stehling swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Speed.
Speed goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stehling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Speed backwards.
Speed wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stehling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Speed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling lands a body shot in the clinch.
Speed lands with a light punch inside.
Stehling misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Speed prevents a body shot from Stehling.
Good body shot from Stehling.
Speed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stehling digs a right hand underneath Speed's ribcage. Speed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
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!
Stehling is working Speed over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Stehling.
A nice left hand lands by Stehling.
Stehling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speed can do to turn this around?
Stehling throws a punch but it's blocked by Speed.
Stehling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stehling lands with a short shot to the head.
Stehling lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Stehling.
Stehling tries to throw a body punch but Speed avoids it by throwing Stehling back against the cage.
Stehling lands with a left to the head.
Mitchell Stehling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The cut above Daniel Speed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Stehling.
Speed misses with the head strike.
Stehling lands a left hand.
Daniel Speed's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Speed wants to get back to striking at distance but Stehling won't allow it.
Stehling lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Speed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stehling swings wildly with an uppercut but Speed uses good head movement to avoid it.
Speed is working for takedown but Stehling is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stehling works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Daniel Speed's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mitchell Stehling!
A very excited looking Mitchell Stehling made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Daniel Speed was interviewed post fight and said 'Stehling's manager Opa Jokinen put something to my water bottle in the locker room I swear! Should've known becouse he hoovered near our gear for some time and then came by and acted all frendly and shit. Oh well I guess if you ain't cheating you ain't trying hard enough... Lesson learned.'.
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