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NGF 124 Fantastic vs Taticzek PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hannibal Butrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neeyo Collin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collin has chosen Bagsakan - Collaboration as his entrance music. Neeyo Collin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Butrovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neeyo Collin!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butrovic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Butrovic won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Collin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Butrovic is looking for a sweep.
Collin trying to control the position but Butrovic is working away.
Collin controls the position from side control.
Collin wants to control but Butrovic is keeping him busy.
Butrovic gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic tries to get to full guard but Collin has control of the leg.
Collin passes to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Butrovic taking a bit of punishment here - Collin scoring with strikes.
Butrovic is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collin misses with the ground and pound.
Collin misses with the ground and pound.
Collin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Collin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Butrovic can't do much from the bottom here.
Butrovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Collin scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Butrovic tries to bench press Collin off him but Collin keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Butrovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Butrovic is looking to regain half guard here but Collin keeps moving and retains side control.
Collin lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Collin wants to control for a moment but Butrovic uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic has hold of Collin's hands but Collin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Butrovic is looking for a sweep. Collin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Butrovic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Max Poppers, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Butrovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Butrovic.
Collin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Collin trying to control the position from guard on top but Butrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collin throwing strikes from guard but Butrovic blocks nicely.
Collin trying to control but Butrovic is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butrovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butrovic is looking for a triangle but Collin pushes his legs off easily.
Collin is in close to Butrovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Collin trying to control the position from guard on top but Butrovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Butrovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Collin has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butrovic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Collin's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neeyo Collin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Butrovic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Collin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Collin is holding Butrovic down, trying to stall.
Butrovic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Collin is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Butrovic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Butrovic is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Collin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Collin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Butrovic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Collin, who protects the arm well.
Collin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butrovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Butrovic lands a nice short elbow.
Butrovic throwing shots but Collin is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Collin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Collin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collin is controlling Butrovic's posture.
Butrovic stands up over Collin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Collin trying to control the position here.
Butrovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Collin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Collin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butrovic is aware though and is defending well.
Butrovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Butrovic!
Collin cracks Butrovic with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Collin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Butrovic can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Butrovic can't escape the position.
Collin raining down shots from the mount!
Butrovic tries to hold on but Collin pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Butrovic is trying to control but Collin passes into side control!
Collin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butrovic keeps working.
Butrovic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Butrovic is looking for a sweep.
Collin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Butrovic is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Butrovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Butrovic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here.
Collin lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butrovic wants to control but Collin postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collin trying to control the action but Butrovic is working from the bottom.
Collin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neeyo Collin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Collin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Collin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Butrovic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Collin working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Butrovic is looking for a sweep.
Butrovic struggling a bit here.
Collin is trying to ground and pound but Butrovic uses the momentary lack of control by Collin to regain half guard.
Collin throwing shots but Butrovic is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Collin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Collin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Butrovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collin's back!
Collin is trying to break free.
Neeyo Collin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Butrovic is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Collin is defending well though. Butrovic let's go of the attempt for now.
Collin tries to escape the position.
Butrovic is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Collin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butrovic tightening his grip on Collin, looking for the choke.
Butrovic working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Collin breaks Butrovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Collin stopping the sweep attempt from Butrovic.
Collin wants to control from the top but Butrovic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collin distracts Butrovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Butrovic lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Collin!
Butrovic looking to finish Collin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Collin!
Butrovic prevents Collin from getting the reversal.
Hannibal Butrovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butrovic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Collin tries to reverse the position but Butrovic maintains control.
Poor strikes thrown by Butrovic there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Butrovic cracks Collin with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Butrovic dominating with strikes here.
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!
Collin is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collin taking shots to the head.
Butrovic working the ground and pound effectively.
Collin is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Butrovic cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Collin is rocked!
Butrovic postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Collin bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Butrovic and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Butrovic!
Hannibal Butrovic bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Kirkland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to DJ Vadim - The Terrorist. Vladimir Van Kirkland had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Van Kirkland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gabriel Rua!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Kirkland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rua pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Van Kirkland back to the cage. Rua follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Kirkland does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Van Kirkland misses with a low kick.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Van Kirkland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rua swings for the body but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Rua scores with a punch to the head.
Rua throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Kirkland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Kirkland is able to avoid easily.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Kirkland gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rua misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Van Kirkland.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Kirkland.
Rua misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Kirkland slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua punishes Van Kirkland's body with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Van Kirkland is predictable there
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Van Kirkland cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
Van Kirkland misses with a head kick.
Rua thuds a left hand into Van Kirkland's body.
Van Kirkland misses the shot to the body.
Van Kirkland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rua throws a shot to the body.
Van Kirkland lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Kirkland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Rua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua prevents a body shot from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rua prevents a body shot from Van Kirkland.
Rua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Kirkland backwards.
Van Kirkland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rua lands an elbow inside that Van Kirkland shrugs off.
Van Kirkland throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ruas head.
Van Kirkland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Kirkland misses with a punch to the body.
Van Kirkland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Van Kirkland's shoulder, as Van Kirkland tries to avoid the shot.
Rua throws a front kick aimed at Van Kirkland's knee but Van Kirkland avoids it well.
A combination from Van Kirkland does no damage.
Van Kirkland's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Van Kirkland duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Kirkland doesn't seem bothered though.
Rua throws a leg kick but Van Kirkland checks it.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick
and Rua counters with a good low kick that Van Kirkland was not able to check.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Rua thumps Van Kirkland with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Rua.
Van Kirkland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Kirkland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Kirkland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Kirkland connects with a body shot that sends Rua's belly button to the back.
Van Kirkland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Kirkland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rua. That did some damage!
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland throws a body kick that misses.
Rua connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Kirkland avoids the body shot from Rua.
Van Kirkland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua avoids the head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rua avoids the head kick by Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland wants to land a leg kick but Rua is out of range.
Rua moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rua is looking to chop away at Van Kirkland's legs.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Van Kirkland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Rua will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Kirkland ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua takes the fight into the clinch.
Rua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Kirkland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Rua comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Kirkland lands with a short shot to the head.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Kirkland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua misses with a body punch.
A short right from Van Kirkland on the inside.
Rua lands a nice uppercut.
Van Kirkland is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Van Kirkland.
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!
Rua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland wants to stall.
Van Kirkland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rua lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Kirkland tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Kirkland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rua is working away from the top position though.
Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Kirkland sees it coming and defends easily.
Van Kirkland is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
Rua is pressing down on Van Kirkland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Kirkland is holding on for now.
Van Kirkland wants to control but Rua is keeping busy.
Rua is pressing down on Van Kirkland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Kirkland is holding on for now.
Van Kirkland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Van Kirkland moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rua throws a body punch but Van Kirkland moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick that misses.
Rua misses with a leg kick.
Rua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rua clinches up with Van Kirkland and pushes him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Kirkland.
Rua trying to stall but Van Kirkland improves his position.
Rua throws a head punch that misses.
Van Kirkland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rua pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Kirkland leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Van Kirkland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Kirkland struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rua.
It looks like Vladimir Van Kirkland has been cut.
Rua presses Van Kirkland against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rua wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Kirkland manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Kirkland.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua is looking to control Van Kirkland's arms but Van Kirkland gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rua has his back to the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rua scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Van Kirkland's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rua throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Kirkland.
Rua just leaning against Van Kirkland, taking a breather.
Van Kirkland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Kirkland tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gabriel Rua will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Van Kirkland's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Van Kirkland throws a right hand that misses
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Rua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. Rua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Kirkland has time to react.
Van Kirkland connects with a high kick.
Van Kirkland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rua scores with a leg kick.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Vladimir Van Kirkland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rua lands a head shot.
Rua throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Kirkland looks to throw a body kick
and Rua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Kirkland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Kirkland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Kirkland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Van Kirkland.
A big left from Van Kirkland misses.
Van Kirkland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rua.
Van Kirkland takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Van Kirkland. Beautiful body shot.
Rua has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Van Kirkland.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Kirkland checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Van Kirkland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Kirkland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Kirkland takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Kirkland shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Kirkland throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Kirkland.
Gabriel Rua is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Kirkland. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vladimir Van Kirkland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Rua.
Van Kirkland works the jab nicely.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
Van Kirkland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Kirkland misses with a two punch combination.
Van Kirkland keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Kirkland misses with a straight right.
Van Kirkland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua misses with the combination.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Kirkland throws a chopping leg kick but Rua manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Kirkland connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to clinch but Van Kirkland is avoiding it.
Van Kirkland tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Van Kirkland's ribs.
Rua tests Van Kirkland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Kirkland misses with a double jab.
Rua moves into range and clinches up with Van Kirkland.
Van Kirkland blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rua lands with a right to the head.
Van Kirkland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rua scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rua.
Van Kirkland scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Kirkland tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Kirkland manages to break the clinch.
Van Kirkland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rua cracks the inside of Van Kirkland's front leg.
Rua lands a jab to the nose.
Van Kirkland misses with a wild combination.
Van Kirkland on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua scores with a jab to the head.
Van Kirkland throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Van Kirkland throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Kirkland throws a head kick but Rua moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Kirkland takes one on the button.
Rua thumps Van Kirkland with a low kick.
Rua digs a good body shot into Van Kirkland's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Rua.
I've got Rua winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Rua!
A determined Gabriel Rua didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Whales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash. Patrick Whales acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zoey Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick Whales!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whales scores with a decent looking hook.
Whales shoots and misses
and Malone counters by clinching up.
A short body shot lands from Whales as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whales.
Whales has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Malone clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Whales lands with a hammerfist to the side of Malone's head.
Malone 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.
Whales controlling well, preventing Malone from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Malone right now.
Malone turns into Whales and is now in his guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whales is on top in guard.
Whales won't allow Malone to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone working a defensive guard here.
Whales pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malone is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Whales is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Malone.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malone struggling a bit here.
Malone is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Whales landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Whales creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Malone tries to buck Whales off but Whales is having none of it.
Whales lands a few punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Whales is controlling him well.
Whales takes a little break here. Malone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Whales lands an elbow.
Whales has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone is not content to let Whales control the position.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales trying to control the action but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
Malone manages to work his way to half guard, despite Whales's best efforts.
Whales takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Whales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malone gets back to full guard.
Whales connects with a couple of short punches.
Malone is pulling down on Whales's head. It's preventing any offense from Whales, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whales is working Malone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Malone keeping moving, preventing Whales from controlling successfully.
Whales slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malone is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Malone takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Whales is working Malone over with some ground and pound from side control.
Whales is putting a hurting on Malone here, landing some big shots from side control.
Whales lands a few punches from side control.
Whales controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Whales throws a push kick but Malone slaps the foot to one side.
Whales lands a nice shot to the body.
Whales goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malone scores with a leg kick.
Malone connects with a leg kick. Whales looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whales lands a nice looking body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Whales. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Whales connects with a solid leg kick.
Whales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whales misses with a straight left.
Whales fails with the takedown
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whales swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Malone moves away from the strike by Whales.
Malone throws a body kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales misses with a body shot.
Whales throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whales checks a leg kick.
Malone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Whales counters with a single leg into guard. Malone didn't expect that.
Malone wants to sweep here but Whales controlling him for the moment.
Whales landing some decent shots from guard.
Whales makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Whales sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malone's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whales winds up and cracks Malone with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Whales connects with a nice short shot to Malone's temple.
Malone is looking to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whales working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Whales wants to take a breather but Malone is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales working over Malone with some ground and pound. Malone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Whales is keen to just control but Malone is a slippery customer.
Malone tries to get to full guard but Whales has control of the leg.
Whales is keen to just control but Malone is a slippery customer.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whales scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Whales lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Whales thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malone looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to improve his position but Whales is controlling well.
Whales is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Whales lands with a punch from half guard.
Whales works his way into side control.
Whales lands a few punches from side control.
Whales working the head and body with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Malone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Malone tries to improve position but can't.
Malone is letting Whales control him for a moment.
Malone tries to buck Whales off but Whales is having none of it.
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!
Whales is working Malone over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone tries to improve position but can't.
Whales landing a few strikes.
Whales working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Malone is trying to improve his position.
Whales scores with a couple of short elbows.
Whales working away.
Malone is not content to let Whales control the position.
Whales might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Patrick Whales has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Whales showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Whales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whales scores with a kick to the body.
Whales bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Malone's head backwards.
Whales shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Whales passes the guard and advances to mount!
Whales lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone is bucking up trying to escape but Whales cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Malone can't escape the position.
Whales has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whales working the ground and pound effectively.
Whales postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Malone looks a forlorn figure.
Malone bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Malone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Malone moves into full mount!
Malone wants to stand but Whales is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Whales regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Whales defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whales gets full guard.
Malone wants to get up but he can't break Whales's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Whales manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Whales with shots to the head and body - Malone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Whales raining down shots from the mount!
Whales working Malone over with strikes here.
Whales landing shots from mount.
Malone in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Malone is desperately trying to improve his position but Whales has a good base and remains in mount.
Malone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Whales unloading with bombs!
Zoey Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patrick Whales is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whales landing shots from mount.
Whales lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Whales tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
Malone is desperately trying to improve his position but Whales has a good base and remains in mount.
Whales looking to control but Malone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Malone is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Whales raining down hammerfists from mount.
Malone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whales working Malone over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Whales lands a nice short elbow.
Whales seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Whales is pressing down on Malone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malone is holding on for now.
Whales slips a nice elbow through Malone's hands, connecting with Malone's forehead.
Malone actively working from the bottom here.
Whales is pressing down on Malone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malone is holding on for now.
Whales moves nicely into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malone takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Whales scoring with punches from side control.
Malone striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Whales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whales 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Whales!
The defeated Zoey Malone had this to say: 'Damn! That sucked!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samir Oliva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nathan Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samir Oliva!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Viktor Lagutenko and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliva throws the kick towards the body but Drake avoids it.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Oliva.
Oliva throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Drake's head coaches at Grappling Pro Helsinki (14 coaches/25 fighters cap that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Oliva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake throws a hook but Oliva avoids it easily.
Drake moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliva.
Samir Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva misses with a body kick.
Oliva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Drake is out of range.
Oliva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drake closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliva's guard.
Oliva wants to get back to his feet but Drake is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to Oliva's brow.
Oliva wants to stand but Drake is controlling the position.
Drake throws a big elbow that misses.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliva is retaining full guard.
Oliva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Drake works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliva is just riding it out for now. Drake eventually gives up the hold.
Oliva trying to control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake wants to pass to mount but Oliva is defending the position.
Drake perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Drake trying to control from half guard but Oliva is working away.
Oliva wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drake lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drake not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake trying to control the action but Oliva is working from the bottom.
Drake is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Drake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Drake is out of range.
Drake cracks Oliva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drake checks a leg kick.
Oliva tried to score with a low kick but Drake checks it.
Oliva attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drake cracks Oliva with a big elbow.
Drake lands a nice forearm strike.
Drake in side control, throwing shots but Oliva defends.
Oliva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drake landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake working the ground and pound but Oliva is defending the strikes.
Drake working the ground and pound but Oliva is defending the strikes.
Drake throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Oliva works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Drake lands with a punch from half guard.
Drake is nestled in close to Oliva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Drake passes to full mount!
Drake fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Oliva looks a forlorn figure.
Oliva is rocked!
Oliva takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Drake's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Drake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Marcum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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196 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Heath Marcum!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Ivan Kurochkin and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar tries a low kick but Marcum avoids it.
Escobar throws a front kick aimed at Marcum's knee but Marcum avoids it well.
Marcum's coach down at ACME! Thai Boxing Academy 13 ELITE COACHES & SAUNA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Marcum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Escobar ducks under a wild hook from Marcum.
Marcum throws a low kick but Escobar avoids it.
Marcum doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Escobar counters with a body kick that stops Marcum in his tracks momentarily.
Marcum shoots in and bounces Escobar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Escobar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marcum is one step ahead there.
Marcum throws an elbow that misses. Escobar uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Marcum's guard. Nice move by Escobar!
Marcum is looking to sweep but instead, Escobar has passed into half guard.
Marcum wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum actively working from the bottom here.
Escobar controlling the pace.
Escobar prevents Marcum from improving his position.
Marcum is in trouble now - Escobar has advanced to mount!
Escobar controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcum is looking to get to half guard.
Escobar content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Marcum is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Escobar looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marcum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar controlling his opponent.
Escobar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Marcum is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcum really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Escobar controlling from mount.
Escobar blocks Marcum's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
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 Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marcum closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marcum lands in his opponent's guard.
Escobar is trying to keep Marcum in close.
Marcum makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Marcum is looking to work some ground and pound but Escobar has wrist control.
Marcum content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Escobar is adopting a defensive guard.
Marcum lands a couple of elbows.
Marcum throws a big elbow that misses.
Escobar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcum throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcum postures up in Escobar's guard and throws a big left but Escobar blocks it.
Heath Marcum has got the better of the ground game so far.
Marcum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Escobar is keeping the position for now.
Marcum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Escobar has control of Marcum's left arm, preventing Marcum from doing any damage.
Escobar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marcum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Marcum throwing strikes from guard but Escobar blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcum loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Escobar has Marcum pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Pablo Escobar wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Marcum shoots in and drives through. Escobar sprawls well.
Marcum misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Marcum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Escobar is fending him off so far but Marcum persists. Nope, Escobar circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcum dives in and grabs Escobar's left leg, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes down on Marcum's head and hops out.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heath Marcum.
Marcum shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcum dives in for a single leg takedown but Escobar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Marcum is breathing heavily.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Marcum trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marcum into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Marcum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marcum shoots in looking for a takedown. Escobar tries to sprawl out of it but Marcum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Escobar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Escobar scores with a hook.
It looks like Heath Marcum has been cut.
Escobar catches Marcum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Escobar closes the distance and clinches.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Escobar.
Escobar misses with some punches.
Marcum wants to take the fight to the mat but Escobar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Marcum blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcum with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Escobar lands with a light punch inside.
Marcum is rocked!
Escobar dips a shoulder and cracks Marcum with a mighty uppercut! Marcum falls back against the cage and Escobar unloads with a barrage of strikes! Marcum is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Escobar screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
A very excited looking Pablo Escobar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mads Rosenkilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rosenkilde comes to the cage accompanied by Danzig - 'Mother'. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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223 lbs
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29
206 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mads Rosenkilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Igor Prikhodko.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons looks to throw a body kick
and Rosenkilde counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lyons closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rosenkilde did well to prevent Lyons getting side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lyons is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Lyons thowing shots but they're missing.
Lyons throwing strikes here but Rosenkilde is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rosenkilde avoids a strike by Lyons and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Lyons's guard! Fantastic escape!
Lyons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lyons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rosenkilde can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lyons looking for a guillotine here but Rosenkilde defends easily.
Rosenkilde has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lyons is trying to control the position but Rosenkilde postures up.
Lyons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rosenkilde defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons looking for a sweep. Not yet Lyons, not yet.
Lyons has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lyons controls Rosenkilde momentarily but Rosenkilde frees himself.
Lyons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lyons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenkilde defends well.
Rosenkilde knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lyons on the ground.
Lyons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lyons looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lyons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lyons looking for a guillotine here but Rosenkilde defends easily.
Rosenkilde avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde stopping the sweep attempt from Lyons.
Lyons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rosenkilde got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lyons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rosenkilde has managed to get both his arms back between Lyons's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Lyons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rosenkilde throws a jab but it's blocked by Lyons.
Lyons misses with an uppercut. Rosenkilde saw that one coming.
Lyons throws a big shot that misses.
Lyons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rosenkilde sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lyons somewhat.
Lyons avoids the body shot from Rosenkilde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosenkilde has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rosenkilde there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rory Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lyons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rosenkilde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenkilde lands with a straight right. Lyons didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Rory Lyons has been cut.
Rosenkilde misses with a wild combination.
Lyons closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lyons closes the distance and clinches.
Rosenkilde tries to stall but Lyons uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lyons throws a punch but it's blocked by Rosenkilde.
Lyons misses with some punches.
Rosenkilde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lyons fails to land the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lyons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mads Rosenkilde is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mads Rosenkilde has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Lyons.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosenkilde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rosenkilde ducks under a wild hook from Lyons.
Lyons misses with a body shot.
Rosenkilde ducks under a wild hook from Lyons.
Lyons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lyons moves in looking to clinch but Rosenkilde pushes him off.
Lyons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde throws a leg kick
and Lyons counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lyons throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosenkilde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Rosenkilde.
Rosenkilde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lyons finds it's way round the side to connect with Rosenkilde's head.
Rosenkilde works over Lyons's head and body with a nice combination.
Lyons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lyons thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but Rosenkilde is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is trying to control. Rosenkilde wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rosenkilde regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lyons.
Lyons throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyons throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rosenkilde avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rosenkilde keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Rosenkilde preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Mads Rosenkilde will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rory Lyons'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 big left from Rosenkilde misses.
Rosenkilde avoids the body shot from Lyons.
Lyons looking to score a takedown here. Rosenkilde is defending well but Lyons drives through and ends up in Rosenkilde's guard.
Lyons throws a big right hand that misses.
Lyons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lyons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosenkilde swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosenkilde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rosenkilde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lyons throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rosenkilde works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lyons trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lyons is looking to work some ground and pound but Rosenkilde has wrist control.
Lyons wants to pass the guard but Rosenkilde is keeping the position.
Lyons stands up over Rosenkilde, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosenkilde utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lyons throwing strikes but missing.
Rosenkilde working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lyons.
Lyons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rosenkilde is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lyons regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lyons has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Rosenkilde doesn't defend quickly enough and Lyons has managed to lock this one up! Can Rosenkilde escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lyons on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory Lyons!
As Rory Lyons got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: It has been a privilege to share with Jules, and an honor to win this title. I would like to thank my fans, my camp, and my mom. I coming home with the gold!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rasva Jorma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vaughn Shaunessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jorma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Captain Awesome's Theme Song . Shaunessey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Die Antwoord - Enter the Ninja. 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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27
147 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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28
149 lbs
20 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rasva Jorma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vaughn Shaunessey!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorma takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Shaunessey.
Sloppy strikes from Shaunessey. Those never looked like landing.
Jorma goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Vaughn Shaunessey has been cut.
Jorma throws the kick towards the body but Shaunessey avoids it.
Jorma takes a swing at Shaunessey's ribcage but misses.
Jorma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaunessey manages to avoid it.
Shaunessey lands a leg kick that knocks Jorma off balance momentarily.
Shaunessey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shaunessey wants it to stay on the feet.
Shaunessey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shaunessey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jorma throws a shot to the body.
Jorma tries to clinch but Shaunessey moves out of range.
Jorma looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaunessey is just out of range.
Jorma is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jorma finds it's way through Shaunessey's defenses.
Shaunessey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jorma.
A big right from Shaunessey misses.
Jorma closes the distance but Shaunessey moves to the side
letting Shaunessey counter with a right hand.
A head kick from Shaunessey lands but Jorma takes it in his stride.
Jorma lands a right hook to the body.
Shaunessey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jorma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaunessey. Shaunessey obviously looking to wear him down.
Jorma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shaunessey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jorma fails to land with a series of punches.
Jorma throws out a loose jab but Shaunessey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma takes a swing at Shaunessey's ribcage but misses.
Shaunessey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaunessey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rasva Jorma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaunessey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jorma scores with a jab to the head.
Shaunessey misses with a low kick.
Shaunessey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jorma misses with a few strikes there.
Jorma misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shaunessey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Jorma throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jorma lands a head kick. Shaunessey smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaunessey moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shaunessey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jorma is out of range.
Shaunessey throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Shaunessey swats away the attempt to clinch by Jorma.
Jorma tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaunessey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jorma misses with a combination
and Jorma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Shaunessey misses the target.
Shaunessey keeps the fight on the outside.
Shaunessey circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shaunessey counters with a low kick, right behind Jorma 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Jorma lands.
Jorma scores with a hook.
Shaunessey is rocked!
Shaunessey lands a leg kick that knocks Jorma off balance momentarily.
Shaunessey is still on wobbly legs! Can Jorma finish him?
Jorma misses with a right hand
and Shaunessey counters with a right hand to the body.
Shaunessey seems to have recovered his senses.
Shaunessey tries to close the distance and clinch but Jorma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jorma throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaunessey makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorma doesn't manage to clinch there - Shaunessey circles away.
Shaunessey lands a high kick!
Shaunessey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaunessey slips under a jab from Jorma.
Shaunessey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab from Shaunessey.
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 Rasva Jorma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Shaunessey's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jorma throws a hook but Shaunessey blocks it.
Shaunessey lands a jab to the head.
Jorma takes a swing at Shaunessey's ribcage but misses.
Shaunessey slips under a jab from Jorma.
Jorma takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shaunessey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jorma finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaunessey's head.
Shaunessey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jorma walks into a left hand.
Jorma tries to clinch but Shaunessey moves out of range.
Jorma scores with a jab to the body.
Shaunessey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jorma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaunessey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jorma doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma misses with a series of wild punches.
Jorma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaunessey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jorma takes a swing at Shaunessey's ribcage but misses.
Shaunessey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shaunessey is looking to score with low kicks.
Shaunessey walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jorma.
A bone on bone clash there as Shaunessey blocks the leg kick.
Shaunessey misses with a hook.
A big left from Jorma misses.
Shaunessey throws a series of punches but Jorma moves out of range.
Jorma swings widly with a right hand
and Shaunessey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jorma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaunessey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaunessey, right into the meat.
Jorma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaunessey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jorma looks to throw the jab but Shaunessey is out of range.
Jorma keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jorma loads up on a big right hand but Shaunessey slips the punch.
Shaunessey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorma wants to clinch.
Jorma catches Shaunessey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Jorma as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorma thows a body shot but no joy.
Shaunessey misses with a body kick.
Jorma works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jorma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jorma uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jorma's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jorma duly obliges.
Jorma forces Shaunessey back against the cage and clinches.
Shaunessey is looking to control Jorma's arms but Jorma gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shaunessey has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Shaunessey.
Shaunessey with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shaunessey effectively controlling the action here.
Jorma managing to block the knees to the body from Shaunessey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shaunessey scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorma scores with a shot to the side of Shaunessey's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jorma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jorma tries to pull guard but Shaunessey won't allow it.
Shaunessey is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jorma is defending well for now.
Shaunessey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jorma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Shaunessey trying to stall but Jorma improves his position.
Shaunessey lands a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorma throws a head punch that misses.
Jorma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jorma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jorma working hard to break the clinch.
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 Rasva Jorma will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vaughn Shaunessey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Jorma is looking to clinch but Shaunessey is avoiding it.
Jorma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaunessey was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorma.
Shaunessey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jorma's sensitive parts.
Shaunessey lands an overhand right.
Jorma lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shaunessey works Jorma's body with a nice hook.
Shaunessey throws a series of punches but Jorma avoids them all with ease.
Jorma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorma takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shaunessey dips to his left and cracks Jorma with an uppercut!
Shaunessey slips under a jab from Jorma.
Jorma misses with a body shot.
Jorma connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorma connects with a crisp jab.
Jorma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jorma throws a jab but it's blocked by Shaunessey.
Jorma misses the body punch
and Shaunessey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jorma throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shaunessey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shaunessey connects with a jab.
Shaunessey cracks the inside of Jorma's front leg.
Jorma swings for the body but Shaunessey moves out of range.
Shaunessey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jorma throws a low kick, looking for Shaunessey's leg but Shaunessey calmly moves out of range.
Jorma misses with an uppercut. Shaunessey saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaunessey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaunessey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jorma in his tracks.
Jorma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shaunessey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shaunessey throws a right and a left that Jorma avoids 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!
Shaunessey misses with a kick to the body
and Jorma counters with a left and a right that stings Shaunessey.
Jorma swinging wildly here.
Jorma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Shaunessey defends well and Jorma ends up having to push Shaunessey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jorma misses with some punches.
Jorma gets through Shaunessey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jorma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorma tries to pull guard but Shaunessey holds him up against the cage and eventually Jorma drops back down to his feet.
Jorma misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jorma misses with some punches.
Shaunessey struggles to land a body shot inside as Jorma controls his hands.
Jorma ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Jorma no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Shaunessey stopping the sweep attempt from Jorma.
Shaunessey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jorma is trying to keep Shaunessey in close.
Shaunessey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jorma manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Shaunessey blocking the ground and pound.
Jorma in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vaughn Shaunessey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaunessey slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorma is taking a breather. Shaunessey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jorma with the ground and pound but Shaunessey uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Rasva Jorma is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaunessey trying to keep a closed guard but Jorma is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rasva Jorma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jorma, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rasva Jorma!
As Rasva Jorma got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Another awesome victory for captain Awesome!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lambo Murcielago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Sykloni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sykloni comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Within Temptation - Whole World Is Watching kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sami Sykloni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Lambo Murcielago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sami Sykloni!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksandr Martynov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murcielago tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sykloni. That's going to slow Murcielago down.
Sykloni lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murcielago at a distance.
Sykloni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murcielago has managed to clinch.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Sykloni avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
Sykloni tries for a takedown but Murcielago manages to get underhooks.
Sykloni blocks the elbow strike.
Sykloni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Sykloni - that landed with a thud.
Murcielago tries to work over Sykloni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murcielago throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykloni.
Sykloni misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murcielago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykloni's elbow.
Murcielago throws a punch but it's blocked by Sykloni.
Sykloni throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murcielagos head.
Sykloni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murcielago prevents a body shot from Sykloni.
Sykloni misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Sykloni - that landed with a thud.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sykloni 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.
Sykloni scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykloni prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sykloni scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Murcielago fails to land.
Sykloni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murcielago checks the leg kick.
Sykloni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murcielago throws a right hand that misses
and Sykloni counters with a shoot takedown. Murcielago fights it but they end up in guard.
Murcielago trying to control the position.
Sykloni tries to free his leg and advance position but Murcielago is retaining full guard.
Murcielago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sykloni passes Murcielago's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murcielago is looking to improve his position.
Sykloni wants to pass the guard but Murcielago is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni is looking for a kimura but Murcielago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sykloni to get the leverage.
Murcielago trying to control here.
Sykloni not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Murcielago's coaches at CEC Underdark have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Murcielago has hold of Sykloni's hands but Sykloni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Murcielago keeping control of the position.
Sykloni trying to mount his opponent but Murcielago defends it.
Sykloni missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Murcielago wants to control but Sykloni is keeping busy.
Sykloni throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago keeping control of the position.
Sykloni trying to mount his opponent but Murcielago defends it.
Murcielago is looking to control Sykloni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murcielago avoid being mounted?
Murcielago is trying to get back to full guard.
Murcielago trying to hold on to Sykloni's head to control him but Sykloni postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Lambo Murcielago wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Murcielago is looking to clinch but Sykloni is avoiding it.
Murcielago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sykloni tries to keep at a distance but Murcielago has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni throws a punch but it's blocked by Murcielago.
Murcielago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykloni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murcielago lands with a short shot to the head.
Sykloni gets through Murcielago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sykloni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sykloni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sykloni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykloni blocks a body shot from Murcielago.
Sykloni blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Murcielago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykloni misses with a punch to the body.
Murcielago blocking some punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykloni pushes Murcielago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykloni has a couple of punches blocked by Murcielago.
Sykloni tries to work over Murcielago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sykloni misses with a punch to the body.
Sykloni misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Sykloni dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Murcielago throws a sloppy body shot
and Sykloni counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Murcielago's guard now.
Murcielago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sykloni looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Murcielago is on top in guard.
Murcielago tries to free his leg and advance position but Sykloni is retaining full guard.
Sykloni manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sykloni misses with a head shot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murcielago wants to control but Sykloni is having none of it.
Sykloni punching from mount but Murcielago doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Murcielago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Murcielago looking to pass the guard.
Murcielago trying to control but Sykloni is working from the bottom.
Murcielago looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sykloni keeping moving, preventing Murcielago from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambo Murcielago has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Murcielago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sykloni throws a body kick that misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sykloni.
Sykloni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murcielago tries to clinch there but Sykloni circles away.
Murcielago thows a body shot but no joy.
Murcielago tries to clinch there but Sykloni circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykloni throws a sloppy head kick and Murcielago moves out of range easily.
Sykloni throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sykloni takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Sykloni misses.
Sykloni ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murcielago doesn't manage to clinch there - Sykloni circles away.
Sykloni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lambo Murcielago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Sykloni.
Sykloni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murcielago's half guard.
Sykloni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sykloni is looking to take a break and control but Murcielago is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Murcielago regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murcielago keeping moving, preventing Sykloni from controlling successfully.
Sykloni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sykloni has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murcielago controls Sykloni momentarily but Sykloni frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sykloni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murcielago looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago keeping full guard, as Sykloni tries to pass.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murcielago looking to control.
Sykloni throws a big right hand that misses.
Murcielago preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Murcielago manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sykloni manages to get himself to full guard.
Sykloni wants to sweep here but Murcielago controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Murcielago wants to control from the top but Sykloni keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sami Sykloni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murcielago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sykloni.
Murcielago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sykloni, pushing him back against the cage.
Sykloni working aggressively here.
Sykloni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murcielago can't find room to land a body shot as Sykloni controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Murcielago.
Sykloni lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sami Sykloni seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Murcielago.
Sykloni misses with the head strike.
Sykloni scores with a shot to the side of Murcielago's head.
Murcielago misses with a punch on the inside.
Sykloni lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykloni blocking some punches.
Murcielago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykloni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murcielago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykloni pulls guard.
Murcielago got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sykloni has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Murcielago has managed to get both his arms back between Sykloni's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murcielago trying to control but Sykloni is working from the bottom.
Sykloni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sykloni is trying to keep Murcielago in close.
Sykloni had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Murcielago defends it easily.
Murcielago stopping the sweep attempt from Sykloni.
Murcielago trying to control but Sykloni is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Murcielago stopping the sweep attempt from Sykloni.
Murcielago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sykloni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lambo Murcielago has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sykloni takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Sami Sykloni has been cut.
Murcielago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sykloni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murcielago throws a hook to the side of Sykloni's head but Sykloni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sykloni throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murcielago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murcielago throws a hook to the side of Sykloni's head but Sykloni sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murcielago misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murcielago manages to avoid it.
Murcielago scores with a jab to the body.
Sykloni shoots in for a takedown but Murcielago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murcielago avoids the head kick by Sykloni.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murcielago lands with a light punch inside.
Murcielago stalling in the clinch but Sykloni improves position.
Murcielago blocks a body shot from Sykloni.
Murcielago tries a body shot but Sykloni blocks it.
Sykloni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sykloni goes for a takedown in the clinch but Murcielago prevents it.
Sykloni throws a head punch that misses.
Sykloni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Murcielago.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sykloni.
Murcielago tries to work over Sykloni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sykloni.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murcielago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sykloni.
Murcielago struggles to land a body shot inside as Sykloni controls his hands.
Sykloni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murcielago has him pressed against the cage.
Sykloni misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sykloni prevents a body shot from Murcielago.
Murcielago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sykloni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Sykloni.
Sykloni breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murcielago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sykloni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sykloni throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murcielago has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sykloni.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sykloni takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murcielago moves out of range as Sykloni throws a body kick.
Sykloni tries a low kick but Murcielago avoids it.
Murcielago jabs Sykloni to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Sami Sykloni just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sami Sykloni's cut.
That's time! Murcielago's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sykloni connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sykloni tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murcielago defends well and Sykloni ends up having to push Murcielago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sykloni tries to throw a body punch but Murcielago avoids it by throwing Sykloni back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sykloni fails to land.
Sykloni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murcielago's elbow.
Sykloni scores with a shoulder strike.
Sykloni tries to throw a body punch but Murcielago avoids it by throwing Sykloni back against the cage.
Murcielago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sykloni's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Murcielago fails to land.
Sykloni pushes Murcielago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sykloni tries to pull guard but Murcielago won't allow it.
Sykloni blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sykloni.
Murcielago tries to throw a body punch but Sykloni avoids it by throwing Murcielago back against the cage.
Murcielago lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykloni goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sykloni scores with a shoulder strike.
Murcielago blocks a body shot from Sykloni.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sykloni.
Sykloni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murcielago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sykloni avoids it.
Sykloni pulls guard.
Sykloni is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murcielago defends well.
Murcielago wants to control from the top but Sykloni keeps moving.
Sykloni not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Murcielago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Murcielago slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Murcielago works his way into side control.
Sykloni is looking for a sweep.
Sykloni is still trying to improve position.
Sykloni trying to remain calm as Murcielago controls from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sykloni is looking to reverse the position.
Murcielago working away.
Murcielago goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sykloni rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Murcielago's guard! Nice work there by Sykloni!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni is looking to work some ground and pound but Murcielago has wrist control.
Sykloni trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murcielago is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sykloni trying to control but Murcielago is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sykloni takes a swing at Murcielago's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Sykloni misses.
Murcielago throws a combination that misses
and Sykloni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murcielago's guard.
Murcielago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Murcielago takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sykloni regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murcielago wants to pass the guard but Sykloni is keeping the position.
Sykloni keeping moving, preventing Murcielago from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Lambo Murcielago wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Good exchange - Murcielago coming out on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sykloni circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Sykloni misses.
Sykloni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murcielago's calf.
Murcielago moves in looking to clinch but Sykloni pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Sami Sykloni will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sami Sykloni's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Sykloni.
Murcielago tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sykloni ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut there from Murcielago.
Murcielago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sykloni doesn't seem bothered though.
Murcielago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sykloni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murcielago gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sykloni.
Murcielago throws a right hand that misses
and Sykloni decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Murcielago's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murcielago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Murcielago can't keep his opponent in guard - Sykloni advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sykloni is trying to control the action in half guard but Murcielago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sykloni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykloni looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murcielago wants to control but Sykloni is keeping busy.
Murcielago is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sykloni is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sykloni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sykloni trying to control from half guard but Murcielago is working away.
Sykloni trying to mount his opponent but Murcielago defends it.
Sykloni drops an elbow to the side of Murcielago's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murcielago wants to improve his position but Sykloni is controlling well.
Sykloni is trying to control. Murcielago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sykloni connects with a nice short shot to Murcielago's temple.
Murcielago has hold of Sykloni's hands but Sykloni slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sykloni is trying to control the action in half guard but Murcielago is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sykloni thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murcielago trying to control from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sykloni trying to mount his opponent but Murcielago defends it.
Sykloni prevents Murcielago from improving his position.
Sykloni slips a nice elbow through Murcielago's hands, connecting with Murcielago's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murcielago is looking to improve his position.
Sykloni wants to take a breather but Murcielago is having none of it.
Murcielago is looking to control Sykloni's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murcielago avoid being mounted?
Sykloni content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sami Sykloni has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sykloni chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sykloni feints and then cracks Murcielago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murcielago down.
Sykloni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murcielago throws a jab when Sykloni was well out of range.
Sykloni circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sykloni throws a chopping leg kick but Murcielago manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murcielago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sykloni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murcielago on the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Murcielago blocks the low kick.
Lambo Murcielago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murcielago fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sykloni on the side of the head.
Sykloni moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murcielago misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murcielago cracks Sykloni with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lambo Murcielago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Murcielago.
Murcielago misses the shot to the body.
Sykloni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murcielago's calf.
Murcielago throws a body punch but Sykloni moves out of range.
Sykloni is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murcielago rather than just go for the knockout.
Sykloni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Murcielago scores with a decent looking hook.
Sykloni fakes the leg kick and cracks Murcielago in the body.
Sykloni works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sami Sykloni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sykloni 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sami Sykloni!
A victorious Sami Sykloni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic comes to the cage accompanied by System Of A Down-Cigaro. Taticzek has chosen Feuer Frei as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Fantastic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbynek Taticzek!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Vladimir Khabensky.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taticzek scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Taticzek 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.
Fantastic swings widly with a right hand
and Taticzek counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic looks to land a right hand but Taticzek moved out of range.
Fantastic moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Johnny Fantastic has been cut.
Fantastic throws out a leg kick but Taticzek moves out of range and Fantastic only half commits.
Taticzek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fantastic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taticzek breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Taticzek.
Taticzek moves out of range of the body kick.
Fantastic misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fantastic moves away.
Taticzek loads up on a big right hand but Fantastic slips the punch.
Good work by Taticzek as he checks the leg kick.
Taticzek moves away from the strike by Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a hook
and Taticzek holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taticzek misses with a knee strike.
Fantastic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taticzek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taticzek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic thuds a left hand into Taticzek's body.
Taticzek moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taticzek pinned against the cage. Taticzek gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fantastic looks to throw the jab but Taticzek is out of range.
Taticzek tries to bum rush Fantastic with a series of wild strikes but Fantastic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fantastic misses the shot to the body.
Taticzek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fantastic manages to avoid it.
Fantastic rushes Taticzek and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taticzek backwards.
Fantastic avoiding damage as Taticzek throws knees to the body.
Fantastic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fantastic presses Taticzek against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taticzek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taticzek instigates a clinch.
Taticzek breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic cracks Taticzek with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic connects with a leg kick. Taticzek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taticzek 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.
Fantastic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnny Fantastic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taticzek misses with the combination.
Zbynek Taticzek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taticzek misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic throws a push kick but Taticzek slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taticzek misses with a double jab
letting Fantastic counter with a right hand.
Fantastic darts in and clinches Taticzek up against the cage.
Fantastic scores with a shot to the side of Taticzek's head.
Taticzek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taticzek blocks an uppercut.
Taticzek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taticzek takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fantastic feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Taticzek sprawling to the canvas! Taticzek rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fantastic finish him?!
Taticzek is rocked!
Fantastic circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Taticzek tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Fantastic wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Fantastic!
Johnny Fantastic retains his welterweight title!
Johnny Fantastic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Binzo Binzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jules Winnfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Binzo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hair of the Dog by Nazareth. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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221 lbs
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211 lbs
20 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
47 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Binzo Binzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jules Winnfield!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Ivan Kurochkin and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winnfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Binzo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Binzo throws a shot to the body.
Winnfield keeps Binzo at a distance using the push kick.
Winnfield needs to keep his hands up - Binzo had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winnfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Binzo missing with a left hand there. Winnfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Winnfield looks to throw the jab but Binzo is out of range.
Winnfield bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Binzo blocks a head kick by Winnfield.
Nice defenses there by Binzo.
Binzo slips a straight right by Winnfield.
Binzo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Binzo staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Binzo.
It looks like Jules Winnfield has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Winnfield looking to slow down the pace here.
Binzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Binzo can't find room to land a body shot as Winnfield controls the action.
Binzo throws a head punch that misses.
Winnfield breaks the clinch.
Winnfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winnfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Winnfield 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.
Winnfield swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Winnfield misses with a jab, cross combination.
Binzo throws a body punch but Winnfield moves out of range.
Binzo ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield.
Binzo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Binzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winnfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winnfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Binzo is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield misses with a hook. Binzo ducked under it nicely.
Binzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Winnfield misses with a right hand
and Binzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Winnfield thinking.
Winnfield takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jules Winnfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winnfield takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winnfield throws a sloppy head kick and Binzo moves out of range easily.
Binzo throws a chopping leg kick but Winnfield manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Winnfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Binzo.
Winnfield looks to land a combination but Binzo avoids it well.
Binzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Winnfield.
Binzo walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Winnfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Winnfield misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield connects with a looping right hand.
Binzo ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield.
Winnfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Binzo. Binzo obviously looking to wear him down.
Winnfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Binzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winnfield.
Binzo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winnfield.
Winnfield tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Binzo misses.
Winnfield throws a series of punches but Binzo avoids them all with ease.
Binzo throws a looping overhand right but Winnfield ducks down to avoid it.
Binzo misses with a wild body shot.
Winnfield misses with a looping left.
Winnfield takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield moves out of range of the strikes.
Winnfield thows a left - swing and a miss!
Binzo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Binzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winnfield takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winnfield. Binzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Binzo cracks Winnfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Binzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Binzo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winnfield.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Winnfield looks to throw the jab but Binzo is out of range.
Winnfield misses with a hook
and Binzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Winnfield wants to slow Binzo down by chopping away at his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jules Winnfield will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jules Winnfield's cut.
That's time! Binzo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Winnfield looks to land a right hand but Binzo moved out of range.
Binzo tries to work over Winnfield's front leg with a kick but Winnfield checks it.
Binzo misses the shot to the body.
Jules Winnfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winnfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winnfield walks into a jab.
Winnfield misses with a head kick.
Winnfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Binzo tries to close the distance and clinch but Winnfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Binzo throws a body punch but Winnfield moves out of range.
Binzo throws a body punch but Winnfield moves out of range.
Binzo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Binzo showed some decent athleticism there.
Binzo is working for a kimura but Winnfield is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Binzo throwing shots but Winnfield is blocking nicely.
Winnfield is trying to stand back up but Binzo is controlling him
Binzo winds up and cracks Winnfield with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winnfield is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Binzo passes to full mount!
Binzo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Binzo tries to control but Winnfield wriggling away.
Binzo unloading with bombs!
Winnfield trying desperately to get to his feet.
Binzo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice elbow there by Binzo.
That has opened up Jules Winnfield's cut even more.
Binzo unloading with bombs!
The cut above Jules Winnfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jules Winnfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Binzo Binzo!
Binzo Binzo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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