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Darkness Creation 135 lbs PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Vercini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luther Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Vercini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luther Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Vercini closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vercini is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vercini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercini taking a break here but Johnson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Johnson wants to control but Vercini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Vercini has control of the leg.
Johnson wants to control but Vercini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Vercini feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vercini from controlling successfully.
Vercini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vercini trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercini trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vercini trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big left from Johnson misses.
Vercini shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Vercini tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Vercini trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Vercini postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vercini preventing the sweep.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vercini looking to pass the guard.
Vercini trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vercini.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Vercini saw that one coming.
Vercini misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Vercini dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vercini scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frankie Vercini overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vercini wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson controls Vercini momentarily but Vercini frees himself.
Vercini wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson controls Vercini momentarily but Vercini frees himself.
Vercini wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
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.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Vercini tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vercini looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Vercini drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vercini from controlling successfully.
Vercini tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Vercini postures up.
Vercini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vercini from controlling successfully.
Vercini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vercini trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vercini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vercini shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vercini showed some decent athleticism there.
Vercini seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vercini trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vercini tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vercini from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Vercini stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Vercini wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vercini checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luther Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vercini stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Vercini feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Vercini from controlling successfully.
Vercini controlling from the top position.
Vercini trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Vercini dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johnson lands a jab to the head.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnson lands with a slapping head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vercini.
Vercini is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Vercini controls from the top position.
Vercini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is trying to control Vercini's posture but Vercini avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vercini is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vercini is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson thumps Vercini with a low kick.
Vercini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luther Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vercini.
Vercini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vercini throws out the jab.
Vercini throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a nice leg kick.
Vercini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Johnson!
Vercini wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Vercini is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frankie Vercini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johnson wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Frankie Vercini.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vercini, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Vercini!
After the big win, Frankie Vercini made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Darkness and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Lugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Nygma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lugo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Nygma!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nygma dodges the punch combination from Lugo.
Nygma tries to close the distance and clinch but Lugo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lugo moves into range and clinches up with Nygma.
Nygma wants to stall.
Lugo tries to pull guard but Nygma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nygma connects with a knee to the head.
Lugo avoids a wild elbow strike from Nygma.
Lugo dodges an elbow strike from Nygma.
Lugo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lugo taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nygma scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Daniel Lugo has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nygma.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lugo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nygma misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lugo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nygma misses with a knee strike.
Nygma tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lugo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nygma is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Lugo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lugo tries to score a body lock takedown but Nygma shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lugo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lugo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nygma lands a knee to the head.
Nygma tries to land a knee to the head but Lugo blocks with his arms.
Lugo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nygma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nygma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lugo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nygma avoids it.
Nygma landing knees to the body.
Nygma is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lugo is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nygma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nygma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nygma just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lugo's brow.
Nygma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lugo blocks an elbow strike from Nygma.
Nygma working Lugo over with knees to the body.
Nygma lands an elbow just above Lugo 's eye.
Lugo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nygma trying to control the position but instead, Lugo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nygma into the cage.
Lugo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nygma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lugo wants to break free but Nygma has control.
Nygma pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nygma trying to land knees to the body.
Nygma crunches a lovely knee into Lugo's ribcage.
Lugo blocks an elbow strike from Nygma.
Lugo blocks an elbow strike.
Nygma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lugo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nygma smiles and moves away.
Nygma connects with a high kick.
Nygma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Nygma has managed to clinch.
Lugo tries to break free but Nygma pushes him back against the cage.
Nygma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lugo dodges an elbow strike from Nygma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nygma tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lugo's elbow.
Nygma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nygma landing knees to the body.
Lugo blocks the elbow strike.
Nygma tries to land a knee to the head but Lugo blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lugo is trying to maintain a safe position but Nygma gets an underhook and turns Lugo into the cage.
Nygma lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lugo can't break the clinch.
Nygma lands an elbow inside that Lugo shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nygma throws an elbow but misses.
Nygma has a couple of punches blocked by Lugo.
Lugo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lugo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lugo tries to break free but Nygma pushes him back against the cage.
Nygma connects with a knee to the head.
Nygma looking to throw knees to the head but Lugo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Nygma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Lugo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Nygma enables Lugo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Nygma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lugo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lugo passes Nygma's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nygma is trying to stand.
Lugo wants to get back to his feet.
Lugo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lugo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nygma!
Lugo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lugo lands a couple of good shots and Nygma has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lugo is cranking Nygma's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Nygma! He's tightened the choke and Nygma is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Daniel Lugo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arthas Menethil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Naum Valentin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menethil's entrance music is Arthas - Let it go. A fine choice. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arthas Menethil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Naum Valentin!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentin cracks Menethil with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Menethil blocks a low kick nicely.
Valentin misses with a straight left.
A cross from Valentin lands.
Valentin connects with a nice looking jab.
Valentin digs a good body shot into Menethil's ribs.
Valentin blocks a jab.
Valentin throws a leg kick but Menethil checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentin misses the jab.
Menethil throws a head kick that misses.
Valentin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Valentin gets caught napping as Menethil dives in and scores a takedown. Valentin manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menethil passes Valentin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Menethil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Valentin is just riding it out for now. Menethil eventually gives up the hold.
Still in half guard, Menethil seems content to control.
Menethil is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Valentin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arthas Menethil!
A victorious Arthas Menethil 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RL Lacoste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe comes to the cage accompanied by Deep Ocean - Island drumming. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, RL Lacoste!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Ricky Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lacoste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacoste moves into the clinch.
Monroe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Monroe is trying to stall.
Lacoste blocks an uppercut.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Lacoste is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Monroe can't fight it off and eventually Lacoste manages to take the fight to the floor. Monroe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Monroe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Lacoste controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe controlling Lacoste's posture.
Monroe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monroe controlling Lacoste's posture.
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lacoste is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lacoste looking to pass the guard.
Lacoste missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monroe throws a hook but Lacoste blocks it.
Lacoste gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacoste is working for takedown but Monroe is calmly controlling the position for now.
Monroe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lacoste wants the takedown. Monroe is fighting it off but Lacoste persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Monroe's guard against the cage.
Monroe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste stands and throws Monroe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lacoste throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lacoste working the ground and pound.
Monroe wants to control but Lacoste postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lacoste is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Monroe controls the position for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monroe struggling a bit here.
Monroe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Monroe tries to get out of the position.
Monroe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lacoste is trying to control the action in half guard but Monroe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lacoste is thwarting Monroe's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monroe is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Monroe wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RL Lacoste dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Monroe throws a jab when Lacoste was well out of range.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
Lacoste is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Lacoste clinches up against the cage.
Monroe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lacoste works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lacoste is fighting to break Monroe's control of his arms but Monroe is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lacoste chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacoste lands a couple of digs.
RL Lacoste has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lacoste is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Monroe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe pulls Lacoste in close to his closed guard and prevents Lacoste from doing any damage or advancing position.
Monroe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lacoste is one step ahead there.
Monroe is working hard here to advance position.
Lacoste trying to control the position from guard on top but Monroe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lacoste has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lacoste ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lacoste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacoste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacoste shoots in and bounces Monroe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monroe has control of Lacoste's left arm, preventing Lacoste from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste throwing strikes but missing.
Monroe controlling the position.
Monroe trying to keep a closed guard but Lacoste is proving a slippery customer.
Monroe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monroe throws a body shot but no joy.
Monroe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacoste manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lacoste moves out of range as Monroe strikes.
Monroe throws a hook but Lacoste blocks it.
Lacoste shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lacoste closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Monroe quickly recovers to half guard.
Monroe has his hands clasped together around Lacoste's back. He's all about the action.
Monroe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RL Lacoste showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Monroe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lacoste taking a breather.
Monroe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacoste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lacoste as Monroe tries to tie him up.
Lacoste has picked Monroe up - he's going for a ride! Lacoste dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe is holding on to half guard well.
Monroe is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacoste not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Monroe is trying to get back to full guard.
Lacoste is thwarting Monroe's attempts to control the position.
Monroe is looking to improve his position.
Lacoste content to control rather than advance.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Monroe is staying active underneath Lacoste, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monroe looks to land a left hand but Lacoste moved out of range nicely.
A swing and a miss from Monroe.
Monroe throws a body punch but Lacoste moves out of range.
Monroe goes for a double leg but Lacoste avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lacoste continues to drive forward.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Monroe.
Monroe is trying to maintain a safe position but Lacoste gets an underhook and turns Monroe into the cage.
Lacoste blocks an uppercut.
Lacoste pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacoste tries to clinch up.
Monroe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monroe was covering up waiting for the punch and Lacoste finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Monroe pulls Lacoste in close to prevent any damage.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monroe keeping moving, preventing Lacoste from controlling successfully.
Lacoste is stalling in the full guard.
Monroe trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacoste stopping the sweep attempt from Monroe.
Lacoste wants to control from the top but Monroe keeps moving.
Monroe working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lacoste is looking to clinch but Monroe is avoiding it.
Ricky Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lacoste uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monroe.
And that's the end of the fight!
RL Lacoste comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lacoste 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RL Lacoste!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julian Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bo Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jackson slips a straight right by Thompson.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Jackson pushes Thompson away with a front kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thompson's sensitive parts.
Jackson feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Jackson lands a head kick. Thompson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thompson blocks the body kick.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Thompson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson feints and then cracks Thompson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thompson down.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Thompson throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thompson throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
Jackson lands a head kick!
Thompson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Thompson looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Thompson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Thompson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jackson.
Thompson misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Jackson keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thompson's head.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thompson throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson thumps Thompson with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jackson. Thompson shrugs it off though.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jackson scores with a head kick. Thompson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thompson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thompson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thompson lunges at Jackson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jackson's hand.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
Jackson is looking to slow Thompson down with leg kicks.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thompson throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Thompson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson 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.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Thompson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jackson.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Jackson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Thompson misses.
A cross from Thompson lands.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Jackson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
Thompson misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Thompson throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Jackson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thompson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeps Thompson at a distance using the push kick.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bo Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thompson.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thompson. That did some damage!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Thompson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson scores with a push kick.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jackson, right into the meat.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bo Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson thumps Thompson with a low kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Thompson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson cracks the inside of Thompson's front leg.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson slips under a jab from Thompson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thompson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thompson moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Jackson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Thompson if he has to take too many more of those.
Thompson throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thompson misses the jab.
A big right from Thompson misses.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Jackson 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick from Jackson lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thompson takes a step back to recover.
Thompson blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thompson.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson connects with a leg kick. Thompson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whack! Jackson lands a heavy head kick that drops Thompson. The ref tackles Jackson to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Thompson was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Bo Jackson!
The defeated Julian Thompson had this to say: 'Only god forgives, one day I will get my revenge.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson has chosen John Denver - Country roads as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thompson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Thompson moves his leg out of the way.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilson enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thompson gets to his feet - Wilson follows without any prompting.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson stands up.
Johnny Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thompson has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thompson.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thompson won't allow it.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Thompson's leg but Thompson calmly moves out of range.
Thompson forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wilson to keep the fight standing.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnny Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Thompson.
Wilson being controlled against the cage.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson drags the fight down to the ground.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Thompson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilson trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is standing up over Thompson. Thompson looks to escape but Wilson dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Thompson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thompson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wilson off and has taken his back!
Wilson trying to control the hands but Thompson won't let him.
Thompson misses with a punch to the head.
Thompson is trying to stick to Wilson's back but Wilson is turning into Thompson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Thompson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Thompson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilson scores with a head kick.
Thompson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thompson trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Thompson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looking for a triangle here. Thompson is fighting it but it looks tight! Wilson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Thompson is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Johnny Wilson!
After the fight, Johnny Wilson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyle Fretwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and StorKaptajn Large (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyle Fretwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, StorKaptajn Large!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fretwell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fretwell showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Large is defending against the submission attempts here by Fretwell.
Well, if Fretwell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fretwell thows a huge punch but Large dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fretwell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fretwell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fretwell moves into full mount! Large won't be happy about that!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Large tries to control Fretwell's body but Fretwell pushes him off. Large squirms to his side and now Fretwell has his back!
Large is trapped and Fretwell is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Large trying to control the position but Fretwell manages to sink in the hooks.
Fretwell is looking to control Large but Large is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Large is trying to remain composed but Fretwell is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Fretwell working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Large is doing well to defend. Fretwell seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Large is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lyle Fretwell!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Kaboom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalervo Poutala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poutala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Katupoikien Laulu. On his way into the cage it seems that Floyd Kaboom has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Floyd Kaboom seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Floyd Kaboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalervo Poutala!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaboom digs a good hook to Poutala's body.
Kaboom darts in and clinches Poutala up against the cage.
Poutala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaboom prevents it.
Kaboom lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Kalervo Poutala has been cut.
Kaboom gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Poutala.
Kaboom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poutala drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaboom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Floyd Kaboom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalervo Poutala.
Kaboom throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaboom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poutala looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kaboom!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poutala looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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Kaboom dodges the ground and pound from Poutala.
Poutala is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kaboom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Poutala tries for a kimura but Kaboom is defending well.
Kaboom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poutala thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Poutala tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poutala has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poutala has hold of Kaboom's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kaboom seems comfortable defending it but Poutala has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kaboom is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kaboom is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Poutala couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalervo Poutala!
A victorious Kalervo Poutala thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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