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EFC 37: Briggs vs Abbott PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Frederiksen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fred Frederiksen enters the cage!
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238 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fred Frederiksen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frederiksen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Anthony napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Anthony is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Frederiksen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Frederiksen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Frederiksen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Anthony's shoulder. That is not cool.
Frederiksen grinds an elbow into Anthony's temple.
Anthony is rocked!
Frederiksen lands a big left to the face of Anthony, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Frederiksen and another - Anthony is out! Frederiksen stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fred Frederiksen!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Konna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pancho Villa (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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277 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Konna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pancho Villa!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Antti Konna has been cut.
Konna fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konna misses with a left hand
and Villa counters by moving into the clinch.
Villa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Konna is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konna.
Villa lands an uppercut.
Oh Konna is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Villa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villa swings wildly with an uppercut but Konna uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Villa.
Villa misses with the head strike.
Villa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Konna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Villa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Villa.
Villa throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Villa misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Villa fails to land.
Villa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Villa misses with some punches.
Villa throws a punch but it's blocked by Konna.
Villa misses with a punch on the inside.
Villa misses with a punch on the inside.
Villa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Konna is trying to break the clinch but Villa has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Konna.
Villa misses with a punch on the inside.
Villa working aggressively here.
Villa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Villa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Villa misses with a punch on the inside.
Konna blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Konna is trying to break free.
Villa has a couple of punches blocked by Konna.
Konna seems to have got his legs back now.
Villa creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Konna's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Konna drops to his knees and Villa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pancho Villa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eugene Sandov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Latcherd Mayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eugene Sandov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Likes comics |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eugene Sandov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Latcherd Mayes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayes was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sandov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sandov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mayes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sandov chips away with some ground and pound.
Mayes looks winded!
Mayes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandov postures up and lands a big shot to Mayes's brow.
Sandov chips away with some ground and pound.
Sandov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sandov in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayes struggling a bit here.
Mayes is being controlled here.
Sandov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mayes for as long as he can get away with.
Sandov is chipping away with strikes.
Sandov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mayes told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Sandov lands an elbow.
Mayes is rocked!
Sandov taking a breather here.
Mayes is still in real trouble! Can Sandov finish him?
Sandov cracks Mayes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd goes nuts as Sandov knocks Mayes out cold with a massive hammerfist! Sandov Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eugene Sandov!
Eugene Sandov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willum Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pig Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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280 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Willum Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pig Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Destroyer cracks Reed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
It looks like Willum Reed has been cut.
Destroyer throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Reed saw that one coming.
Reed displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Destroyer throws out the jab.
Reed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reed throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
Reed is trying hard to land a takedown here. Destroyer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Destroyer lands a slapping body shot.
Reed is breathing heavily.
Reed looks to land a combination but Destroyer avoids it well.
Pig Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Destroyer.
Destroyer throws a leg kick but Reed checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer with a nice cross.
Destroyer cracks Reed with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Destroyer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Reed to stand back up!
Reed is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Destroyer fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Reed square on the jaw! Damn, Reed is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pig Destroyer!
Our winner, Pig Destroyer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sin Cara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinton Jackson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sin Cara's chin.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sin Cara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cara's guard.
Jackson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cara looking to control.
Cara keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson is looking to pass into half guard but Cara pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cara is in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cara trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cara is fighting to break Jackson's control of his arms but Jackson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cara preventing the sweep.
Cara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson controls Cara momentarily but Cara frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jackson is pulling down on Cara's head. It's preventing any offense from Cara, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cara throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Cara tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cara looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jackson controlling the position.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cara keeps working.
Jackson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cara to see if he's OK.
Jackson working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jackson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cara tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Cara is breathing heavily.
Cara is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cara to get to his feet.
That's four 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.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Cara gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson trying to control but Cara is working from the bottom.
Cara can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jackson controls the pace.
Cara wants to control but Jackson passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson uses his free foot to push down on Cara's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cara.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cara tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jackson trying to control the position but Cara is working away.
Cara prevents Jackson from moving into mount.
Jackson tries to stand but Cara is controlling his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson working the ground and pound.
Cara is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Quinton Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cara is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Cara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is chipping away with strikes.
Jackson working away.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson is staying tight to Cara's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
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.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cara, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cara has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Cara is rocked!
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Cara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oh Cara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson lands a few punches from side control.
Jackson trying to control the position but Cara is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a kimura but Cara is defending well.
Jackson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Jackson trying to control the action but Cara is working from the bottom.
Jackson controlling the position from side mount.
Cara seems to have got his legs back now.
Cara tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Cara is defending well.
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.
Cara trying to remain calm as Jackson controls from the top position.
Jackson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cara was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cara. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cara is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Jackson 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!
Jackson lands with a big right hook that stumbles Cara - he's out on his feet here! Jackson follows up with another monster hook that separates Cara from consciousness! Cara falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Jackson stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Quinton Jackson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Korobeikin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Victors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Victors's choice of entrance music: Simba. Pyotr Korobeikin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pyotr Korobeikin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Victors!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korobeikin moves forwards but Victors connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Korobeikin shoots in but Victors avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Victors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Korobeikin.
Korobeikin misses with a straight right.
Pyotr Korobeikin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victors throws a series of punches but Korobeikin avoids them all with ease.
Korobeikin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Victors sprawls well initially but Korobeikin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Korobeikin wants to pass the guard but Victors is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korobeikin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Korobeikin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korobeikin passes to side control.
Victors is trying to get back to his feet.
Korobeikin slows the pace down.
Korobeikin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Victors is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Korobeikin moves into full mount!
Korobeikin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Korobeikin has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Victors is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pyotr Korobeikin!
During a confident post fight interview, Pyotr Korobeikin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ketaro Furukawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ketaro Furukawa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ketaro Furukawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes gets a clinch.
Furukawa manages to break the clinch.
Furukawa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grimes's sensitive parts.
Furukawa thows a body kick. Grimes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Furukawa connects with a leg kick. Grimes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Furukawa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Grimes shoots in but Furukawa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grimes blocks a head kick by Furukawa.
Furukawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimes fails with a takedown attempt.
Grimes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Furukawa avoids it really well and circles away.
Ketaro Furukawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl Grimes.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Furukawa but Furukawa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Furukawa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grimes's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Furukawa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grimes has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Furukawa doesn't defend quickly enough and Grimes has managed to lock this one up! Can Furukawa escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Grimes on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Carl Grimes!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carl Grimes made sure he mentioned Dissolution Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Abbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Abbott told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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142 lbs
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292 lbs
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Briggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, David Abbott!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Briggs with that takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Briggs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Abbott lands with a good body shot.
Abbott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Briggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Briggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abbott misses with the combination.
Nice cross by Abbott.
Briggs misses with a body shot.
Briggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Abbott swivels and escapes.
Abbott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Briggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbott misses with a series of wild punches.
Briggs shoots in for a double leg but Abbott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Briggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abbott looks to land a right hand but Briggs moved out of range.
Briggs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abbott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abbott sprawls well. Abbott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Briggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Abbott lands a jab to Briggs's midsection.
Abbott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Briggs.
Abbott lands a big uppercut and Briggs crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Briggs looks OK. Abbott waves Briggs back to his feet!
Briggs is rocked!
It looks like James Briggs has been cut.
Briggs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abbott counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Abbott!
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