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REZDOG 38: Farniev vs. Boswell PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Nagy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Nagy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thomas Nagy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nagy shoots in for a double leg but Astakhov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nagy misses with a lunging right hand
and Astakhov counters with a takedown into side control.
Nagy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Astakhov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nagy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nagy actively working from the bottom here.
Nagy wants to control but Astakhov is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astakhov wants to work for an arm triangle but Nagy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Astakhov working Nagy over with strikes.
Astakhov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nagy is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagy is refusing to be controlled, as Astakhov sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nagy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nagy is trying to control but can't.
Nagy actively working from the bottom here.
Astakhov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nagy keeps working.
Astakhov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nagy wants to control but Astakhov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Astakhov trying to control from half guard but Nagy is working away.
Nagy trying to control here.
Nagy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Astakhov working over Nagy with some ground and pound. Nagy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Astakhov trying to control from half guard but Nagy is working away.
Astakhov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nagy's head.
Astakhov is looking to take a break and control but Nagy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nagy is trying to maintain the position but Astakhov is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Astakhov prevents Nagy from improving his position.
Astakhov trying to control the action but Nagy is working from the bottom.
Nagy actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Astakhov there.
Nagy is defending against the submission attempts here by Astakhov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Astakhov working the head and body with strikes.
Astakhov seems to be working for a kimura but Nagy defends the submission attempt.
Nagy is concentrating on defense, preventing Astakhov from advancing position.
Nagy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Astakhov is working away from the top position though.
Astakhov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nagy defending well though.
Nagy trying to control from the bottom.
Nagy is controlling Astakhov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
Nagy tries to get to full guard but Astakhov has control of the leg.
Nagy is trying to maintain the position but Astakhov is very close to passing his half guard.
Astakhov is trying to control the action in half guard but Nagy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nagy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Astakhov as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice sprawl there from Astakhov as Nagy shoots in.
Shamil Astakhov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Nagy.
Nagy shoots and misses
and Astakhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Astakhov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Astakhov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nagy misses with a jab to the body
and Astakhov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nagy's guard.
Nagy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Astakhov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nagy has an active guard here but Astakhov has managed to pass into half guard.
Nagy wants to improve his position but Astakhov is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Astakhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Nagy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Astakhov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagy is not content to let Astakhov control the position.
Nagy wants to control but Astakhov passes into side.
Nagy can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagy is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Astakhov is staying active.
Nagy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Astakhov cracks Nagy with a big right hand but Nagy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Nagy is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astakhov lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Astakhov tries for a kimura but Nagy is defending well.
Astakhov landing a few strikes.
Nagy is trying to get back to half guard.
Nagy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Astakhov.
Nagy wants to control but Astakhov postures up.
Astakhov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nagy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Astakhov works to advance to full mount. Nagy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Nagy wants to hold on but Astakhov pushes him away.
Astakhov with a couple of short strikes.
Nagy wants to hold on but Astakhov pushes him away.
Nagy tries to reverse the position but Astakhov maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nagy hang on?
Astakhov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nagy can do to turn this around?
Astakhov scoring with strikes but Nagy is staying in there.
Astakhov lands a big shot there that rocks Nagy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Nagy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nagy holds of for dear life.
A nice elbow there by Astakhov.
Nagy wants to control but Astakhov is having none of it.
Astakhov controlling from the full mount.
Nagy wants to hold on but Astakhov pushes him away.
Astakhov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nagy hang on?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nagy can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagy wants to control but Astakhov is having none of it.
Nagy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astakhov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Astakhov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nagy is surviving well by controlling Astakhov's body position as best he can.
Nagy wants to hold on but Astakhov pushes him away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Astakhov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nagy hang on?
Astakhov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Astakhov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Astakhov unloading with bombs!
Nagy wants to hold on but Astakhov pushes him away.
Astakhov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamil Astakhov 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Nagy misses with a body shot
and Astakhov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Nagy!
Nagy parries the strikes from Astakhov easily there. Astakhov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nagy to escape.
Astakhov wants to control but Nagy is keeping him busy.
Astakhov misses with the ground and pound.
Astakhov working the head with strikes.
Nagy can't do much from the bottom here.
Nagy tries to bench press Astakhov off him but Astakhov keeps the position.
Astakhov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nagy wants to control but Astakhov postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagy taking a bit of punishment here - Astakhov scoring with strikes.
Astakhov in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nagy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Astakhov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astakhov is thwarting Nagy's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Astakhov.
Nagy wants to control but Astakhov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Astakhov lands strikes from half guard.
Astakhov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Astakhov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Astakhov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Astakhov lands with some strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov avoids the attempt from Nagy to control.
Astakhov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Nagy is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Nagy flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Astakhov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Nagy and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Astakhov slips an arm under Nagy chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Astakhov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Astakhov is squeezing on Nagy like an anaconda would it's prey. Nagy fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shamil Astakhov!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feliepe Masa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolaus Copernicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Feliepe Masa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nikolaus Copernicus's chin.
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265 lbs
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BJJ White 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Feliepe Masa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nikolaus Copernicus!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Masa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masa scores with a jab to the jaw.
Masa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Copernicus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oooooh!!! Masa has knocked Copernicus down with a huge combo! Masa steps away and waves a wobbly Copernicus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Copernicus is rocked!
Feliepe Masa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masa throws a nice looking combination but Copernicus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masa slaps away a takedown attempt from Copernicus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Copernicus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Copernicus blocks a jab.
Masa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Copernicus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good shot there by Masa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Copernicus moves to clinch but Masa breaks away
and Masa counters with a left right combination that sends Copernicus crashing to the mat - Masa wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Copernicus out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feliepe Masa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ada Peri (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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gordon Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ada Peri!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peri will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Peri looks to move away, Ramsey throws a big counter combo bu Peri just gets out of the way.
Ramsey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peri misses with a body kick.
Ramsey throws a hook but Peri avoids it easily.
Peri walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ramsey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Ramsey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peri defending well as Ramsey loads up on a big left hand.
Peri doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramsey circles away.
Peri misses with a few strikes there.
A jab from Ramsey misses.
Peri with the counter takedown but Ramsey avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Peri.
Ramsey throws a nice looking combination but Peri bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ramsey drops Peri with a beautiful combination! Peri stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ramsey is looking for the KO!
It looks like Ada Peri has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsey drops Peri with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ramsey follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Ramsey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Howlingate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Big Bob 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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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Howlingate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Bob!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob lands a nice shot that snaps Howlingate's head back.
Bob throws a looping overhand right but Howlingate ducks down to avoid it.
Bob misses with a combination
and Howlingate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Howlingate has closed the distance and engaged Bob in a clinch.
Howlingate avoiding damage.
A short left from Howlingate.
Howlingate digs a right hand into Bob's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bob's gas tank.
Bob drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Howlingate lands with a left to the head.
Howlingate pushes Bob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Howlingate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bob is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Howlingate pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlingate.
Bob fails to pull guard.
Henry Howlingate has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob.
Howlingate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Howlingate gets underhooks to prevent Bob's takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlingate.
Bob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Howlingate walks away with a smile on his face. Bob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bob gets tackled into the cage by Howlingate. Howlingate maintains the clinch.
Howlingate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Howlingate will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bob up against the cage.
Howlingate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Bob is rocked!
Howlingate has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Howlingate lands with a left to the head.
Bob is still on wobbly legs! Can Howlingate finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Howlingate fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob wants to take the fight to the mat but Howlingate manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Howlingate taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bob tries to pull guard but Howlingate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Howlingate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bob seems to have recovered his senses.
Howlingate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much 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!
Howlingate pushes Bob against the cage. Howlingate is working some dirty boxing. Howlingate pushes off with a quick right hook! Bob goes down! Bob tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Howlingate moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Howlingate!
Post fight, Henry Howlingate stared into the camera and said 'Oh yea bitches'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Muzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ibario Leonit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonit has chosen Chinese Rap as his entrance music. Ibario Leonit is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Muzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ibario Leonit!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muzi looks to land a combination but Leonit avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Leonit.
Muzi throws a series of punches but Leonit moves out of range.
Muzi dodges the punch combination from Leonit.
A telegraphed right hand from Muzi misses the target.
Muzi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Leonit circles away quickly and effectively.
Leonit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonit lands with a straight right. Muzi didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Carlos Muzi has been cut.
Leonit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muzi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Muzi throws a combination that misses
and Leonit counters with a crisp one two that drops Muzi! Leonit thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Muzi to his feet! Muzi is in big trouble!
Muzi is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muzi misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muzi misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Muzi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Leonit lands a big right hand that sends Muzi crashing to the mat! Leonit stays standing though and waves Muzi back to his feet!
Muzi misses with a straight right.
Leonit let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Leonit lands a big right hand that sends Muzi crashing to the mat! Leonit stays standing though and waves Muzi back to his feet!
Oh Muzi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carlos Muzi's cut is getting worse.
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!
Leonit lands a brutal uppercut that launches Muzi off his feet! Muzi tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ibario Leonit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Radas Meis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stannis Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Radas Meis has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Radas Meis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stannis Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Meis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Meis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilcox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilcox thows a huge punch but Meis dodges it nicely.
Meis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilcox.
Meis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Meis tries to get out of the position.
Wilcox throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilcox lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox throwing shots but Meis is blocking nicely.
Wilcox is looking to take a break and control but Meis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilcox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Meis to regain full guard.
Wilcox postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilcox prevents Meis from getting back to his feet.
Meis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meis looks to land a right hand but Wilcox moved out of range.
Meis drives through and clinches with Wilcox against the cage.
Wilcox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meis after a bit of a struggle.
Meis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Meis is trying to keep an underhook but Wilcox manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wilcox thows a huge punch but Meis dodges it nicely.
Meis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilcox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilcox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilcox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilcox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meis defending well though.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meis is breathing heavily.
Meis tries to kick Wilcox off but Wilcox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilcox on the ground.
Meis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilcox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilcox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meis defending well though.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilcox.
Wilcox working over Meis with some ground and pound. Meis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Meis tries to kick Wilcox off but Wilcox keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wilcox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilcox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilcox thows a huge punch but Meis dodges it nicely.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilcox tries to bum rush Meis with a series of wild strikes but Meis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilcox punishes Meis's body with a nice straight punch.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Wilcox knocks Meis out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stannis Wilcox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leboj Jedan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ji Lu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leboj Jedan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leboj Jedan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ji Lu!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jedan or perhaps it was just good defense by Lu, which made it look bad.
Lu lands a nice hook to Jedan's body. Jedan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lu throws a looping overhand right but Jedan ducks down to avoid it.
Jedan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lu.
Lu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jedan.
Lu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jedan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Lu misses its intended target.
A jab from Lu misses.
Jedan tries to counter with a takedown but Lu is quick to defend against it.
Lu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jedan.
Jedan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jedan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jedan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lu tries to buck Jedan off but Jedan is having none of it.
Lu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lu is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Jedan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Lu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jedan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lu managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jedan.
Jedan trying to control the action but Lu is working from the bottom.
Lu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jedan working away.
Lu is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lu tries to bench press Jedan off him but Jedan keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lu manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jedan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jedan is looking for a sweep. Lu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jedan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lu.
Jedan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jedan wants to improve his position but Lu is controlling well.
Lu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jedan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jedan is refusing to be controlled, as Lu sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jedan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lu seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lu is looking to advance position but Jedan won't allow it.
Lu is trying to control. Jedan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jedan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lu chips away with some ground and pound.
Lu trying to control but Jedan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ji Lu will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jedan manages to avoid it.
Jedan has a takedown stuffed.
Leboj Jedan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jedan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jedan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lu is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jedan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lu jabs Jedan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jedan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lu drops Jedan with a beautiful combination! Jedan stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lu is looking for the KO!
It looks like Leboj Jedan has been cut.
Ji Lu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lu ducks under a wild hook from Jedan.
Lu lands a big right hand that sends Jedan crashing to the mat! Lu stays standing though and waves Jedan back to his feet!
Jedan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leboj Jedan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jedan throws out the jab.
Lu cracks Jedan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lu has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Jedan to stand back up!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jedan bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Lu comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jedan falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jedan was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ji Lu!
Ji Lu took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'BOOM! Gotcha.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Brink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Filip Wera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Brink!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Filip Wera!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Wera looks to score with a jab to the body but Brink is just out of range.
Wera closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Brink's guard.
Brink is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Wera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brink. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wera throws an elbow that misses. Brink uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wera's guard. Nice move by Brink!
Brink missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brink sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brink trying to control but Wera is working from the bottom.
Brink showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wera trying to keep a closed guard but Brink is proving a slippery customer.
Brink is stalling in the full guard.
Brink has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wera is trying to keep Brink in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wera can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brink wants to control from the top but Wera keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Filip Wera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Wera with a poor takedown
and Brink counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brink trying to control the position from guard on top but Wera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brink looking to sit in guard and control but Wera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wera accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wera with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wera sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brink lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Wera throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brink sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wera's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brink blocks the strikes from Wera.
Brink is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wera is just riding it out for now. Brink eventually gives up the hold.
Brink is looking for a kimura here.
Brink wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wera keeps working.
Brink throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Wera tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Brink blocks the strikes from Wera.
Brink trying to control the pace.
Wera trying to control but Brink postures up.
Brink seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wera is positioning himself well to prevent Brink advancing to mount.
Wera trying to hold on to Brink's head to control him but Brink postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brink trying to control from half guard but Wera is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Brink dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brink feinted with a counter takedown.
Wera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brink counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brink counters with a nice uppercut.
Niklas Brink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Wera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brink connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brink moves into full guard.
Wera wants to control from the top but Brink keeps moving.
Wera won't allow Brink to get back to his feet.
Wera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wera is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brink controls Wera momentarily but Wera frees himself.
Wera wants to pass the guard but Brink is keeping the position.
Wera postures up in Brink's guard and throws a big left but Brink blocks it.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
Wera throws a big elbow that misses.
Wera throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brink works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wera wants to control from the top but Brink keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brink trying to control the position.
Brink wants to get back to his feet but Wera is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wera has his takedown stuffed
and Brink counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wera!
Wera takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Brink wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wera keeps working.
Brink tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Brink has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Brink moves into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brink can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wera is looking to escape.
Brink blocks Wera's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brink takes Wera's back.
Niklas Brink overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wera trying to control the action but Brink just sinks the hooks in.
Wera wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Brink dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wera shoots in for a takedown but Brink shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Wera tries to get set, Brink tries to push him back and clinch up but Wera manages to avoid the attempt.
Wera tries for a takedown but Brink circles away easily
and Brink counters with a nice uppercut.
Wera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brink counters with a single leg into guard. Wera didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera striking off his back but it's not causing Brink any problems.
Brink sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brink with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wera wants to sweep here but Brink controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brink is fighting to break Wera's control of his arms but Wera is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brink is one step ahead there.
Wera keeping moving, preventing Brink from controlling successfully.
Wera is trying to keep Brink in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wera tries to land a front kick but Brink steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brink changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Brink as Wera shoots in.
Niklas Brink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Wera.
Brink displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wera.
Brink half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice sprawl there from Brink as Wera shoots in.
Wera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brink defends well and Wera ends up having to push Brink into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brink changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wera shoots and misses
and Brink counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wera!
Wera sneaks back into half guard.
Brink looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wera is staying active underneath Brink, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brink looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brink is keen to just control but Wera is a slippery customer.
Wera missing with punches from the bottom.
Brink is trying to control. Wera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four 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.
Wera wants to control but Brink is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wera is in trouble now - Brink has advanced to mount!
Brink tries to control but Wera wriggling away.
Brink blocks Wera's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Wera wants to hold on but Brink pushes him away.
Brink has hold of Wera's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wera manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brink looking to control but Wera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Niklas Brink clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wera darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Brink keeping hold of Wera's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brink moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wera throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brink lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brink sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brink pushes down on Wera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wera flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brink is keen to just control but Wera is a slippery customer.
Brink prevents Wera from improving his position.
Wera trying to control here.
Brink is trying to work for a kimura but Wera is defending well.
Brink thows a huge punch but Wera dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brink lands a nice short elbow.
Brink throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brink sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wera defending well though.
Brink passes to full mount!
Wera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wera can't escape the position.
Brink with a couple of short strikes.
Wera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brink tries to control but Wera wriggling away.
Wera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Brink takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brink can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wera is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brink breaks from Wera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Brink is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wera is surviving well by controlling Brink's body position as best he can.
Brink is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Brink trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wera tries to lock up and control but Brink gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Brink trying to control but Wera is having none of it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wera tries to lock up and control but Brink gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Brink had his way with Filip Wera in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wera shoots for a takedown but Brink saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Brink misses the target.
Wera shoots in but Brink avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wera shoots in and drives through. Brink sprawls well.
Brink half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niklas Brink has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Wera.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wera shoots and misses
and Brink counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brink.
Brink is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wera can do to turn this around?
Wera is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wera is looking for a takedown.
Wera is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brink tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wera has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Brink is trying to keep an underhook but Wera manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Brink regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wera.
Brink manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wera manages to get himself to full guard.
Brink lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Brink forces his way into half guard.
Brink wants to control but Wera is keeping him busy.
Brink is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brink is working for a submission of some sort.
Brink wants to take a breather but Wera is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wera is defending against the submission attempts here by Brink.
Brink thows a huge punch but Wera dodges it nicely.
Wera is trying to control but can't.
Brink passes the guard and advances to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brink not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wera throws an elbow that misses. Brink uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wera's guard. Nice move by Brink!
Brink trying to control but Wera is working from the bottom.
Brink is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brink is pushing down on Wera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wera is fighting to maintain full guard but Brink has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brink seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brink scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brink is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wera sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brink moves into full mount! Wera won't be happy about that!
Wera tries to lock up and control but Brink gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wera working to try and regain half guard.
Wera is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wera is squirming around, avoiding Brink's attempts to control the action.
Brink is really struggling to control Wera but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brink lands a couple of good shots and Wera has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Filip Wera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niklas Brink is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brink has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Wera! Can he survive? No! He's out! Brink gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Niklas Brink!
Niklas Brink retains his bantamweight title!
Niklas Brink thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeny Morgoslepov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edinger Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edinger Nucleus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeny Morgoslepov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Edinger Nucleus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nucleus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nucleus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Morgoslepov swinging wildly here.
Nucleus steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nucleus moves into the clinch.
Morgoslepov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nucleus is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Morgoslepov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nucleus after a bit of a struggle.
Nucleus landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Nucleus.
Morgoslepov is trying to break the clinch but Nucleus is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nucleus missing with knees to the body.
Nucleus slowing the pace effectively.
Nucleus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Morgoslepov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Morgoslepov is breathing heavily.
Nucleus misses with a knee to the head.
Morgoslepov prevents a body shot from Nucleus.
Nucleus stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucleus using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nucleus taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Nucleus gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Evgeny Morgoslepov has been cut.
Nucleus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgoslepov backwards.
Nucleus with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nucleus effectively controlling the action here.
Nucleus scores with a hook to the body.
Nucleus lands a hook that snaps the head of Morgoslepov backwards.
Nucleus missing with knees to the body.
Morgoslepov is looking to control Nucleus's arms but Nucleus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morgoslepov has his back to the cage.
Nucleus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nucleus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Morgoslepov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nucleus can turn it around.
Nucleus is leaning against Morgoslepov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nucleus works on Morgoslepov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nucleus misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus scores with a shoulder strike.
Nucleus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Morgoslepov.
Nucleus tries to land a knee to the head but Morgoslepov blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morgoslepov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nucleus tries to throw a body punch but Morgoslepov avoids it by throwing Nucleus back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Morgoslepov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nucleus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Morgoslepov avoids it.
Nucleus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgoslepov's efforts to push away.
Nucleus lands a nice shot to the body.
Nucleus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgoslepov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgoslepov cracks Nucleus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nucleus lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morgoslepov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgoslepov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some wild striking there from Morgoslepov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Nucleus - that's a beauty! Morgoslepov is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Nucleus can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Edinger Nucleus!
An out of breath Edinger Nucleus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Evgeny Morgoslepov spoke after the fight, saying 'Sorry, Russia'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Batraz Farniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Boswell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boswell has chosen The Trammps - Disco Inferno as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Batraz Farniev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garrett Boswell!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boswell throws an off balance right hand
and Farniev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farniev throwing strikes from guard but Boswell blocks nicely.
Farniev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boswell wants to stand and escape but Farniev is having none of it.
Boswell has his feet on Farniev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boswell tries to close the distance and clinch but Farniev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farniev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boswell connects with a looping right hand.
Boswell goes for a double leg but Farniev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Farniev continues to drive forward.
Farniev is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Boswell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Farniev.
Farniev misses with an uppercut.
Boswell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Farniev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Boswell won't be happy with that.
Farniev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boswell tries to escape but Farniev is in control.
Boswell defending against the ground and pound.
Boswell parries the strikes from Farniev easily there. Farniev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Boswell to escape.
Boswell defending against the ground and pound.
Farniev in side control, throwing shots but Boswell defends.
Boswell is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farniev fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Farniev are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Boswell defending against the ground and pound.
Farniev trying to control the position but Boswell is working away.
Farniev in side control, throwing shots but Boswell defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farniev tries to score with some ground and pound. Boswell controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Farniev is looking to take a break and control but Boswell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Farniev tries to advance to mount but Boswell denies him.
Farniev lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Boswell down.
Farniev working the ground and pound but Boswell is defending the strikes.
Farniev throwing strikes but Boswell manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Farniev is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farniev is trying to control Boswell's posture but Boswell avoids it.
Farniev regains half guard.
Farniev gets full guard.
Boswell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boswell throws a big right hand that misses.
Boswell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Farniev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boswell throws an elbow that misses. Farniev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boswell's guard. Nice move by Farniev!
Boswell is looking to stand up but Farniev isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batraz Farniev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Farniev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Boswell's waist but Boswell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farniev off to one side.
No luck for Farniev with that takedown attempt.
Boswell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Boswell misses.
Boswell throws an overhand right that lands on Farniev's shoulder, as Farniev tries to avoid the shot.
Farniev closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Farniev misses with a head shot. Boswell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Farniev throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farniev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boswell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farniev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boswell is keeping the position for now.
Farniev throws an elbow that misses. Boswell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farniev's guard. Nice move by Boswell!
Boswell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Boswell trying to control but Farniev is working from the bottom.
Boswell looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boswell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Farniev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Farniev wants to sweep here but Boswell controlling him for the moment.
Farniev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boswell. Farniev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farniev misses with an uppercut. Boswell saw that one coming.
Boswell looks to score with a jab to the body but Farniev is just out of range.
Boswell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Farniev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boswell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farniev misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boswell defending against the ground and pound.
Boswell tries to escape but Farniev is in control.
Farniev sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Boswell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boswell wants to get back to his feet.
Farniev is trying to ground and pound but Boswell uses the momentary lack of control by Farniev to regain half guard.
Boswell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farniev.
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.
Farniev working over Boswell with some ground and pound. Boswell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Farniev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boswell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farniev working the head and body with strikes.
Farniev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boswell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Farniev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boswell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farniev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farniev is keen to just control but Boswell is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Farniev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batraz Farniev dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boswell lands a jab to the head.
Farniev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Boswell with a nice cross.
Boswell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Farniev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Boswell does no damage.
Boswell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farniev feinted with a counter takedown.
Farniev moves away from the strike by Boswell.
Farniev feinted with a counter takedown.
Farniev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boswell defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farniev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boswell.
Farniev attempts a counter takedown but Boswell avoids it well and moves away.
Boswell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boswell misses with a wild combination.
Boswell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Farniev looks to land a left hand but Boswell moved out of range nicely.
Boswell darts in looking for a takedown but Farniev gets double underhooks and turns Boswell into the cage.
Boswell connects with a jab.
Farniev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boswell pinned against the cage. Boswell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A combination from Boswell does no damage.
Boswell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farniev was well out of range. Poor timing from Boswell.
Garrett Boswell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farniev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boswell throws a jab but it's blocked by Farniev.
Garrett Boswell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farniev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boswell.
Farniev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Boswell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Farniev connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boswell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Farniev manages to avoid it.
Farniev shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Batraz Farniev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farniev looks to score with a jab to the body but Boswell is just out of range.
Boswell misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Farniev counters with a right hand to the body.
Boswell missing with a left hand there. Farniev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Farniev slips under a jab.
Farniev changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Farniev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boswell tries to bum rush Farniev with a series of wild strikes but Farniev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boswell tries to sprawl but Farniev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Farniev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boswell defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boswell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Farniev.
Farniev is pressing down on Boswell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boswell is holding on for now.
Farniev with the ground and pound but Boswell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Farniev postures up and lands a big shot to Boswell's brow.
Farniev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Farniev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boswell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boswell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farniev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farniev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boswell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farniev controlling from the top position.
Farniev is looking to work some ground and pound but Boswell has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boswell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farniev counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boswell!
Farniev grinds an elbow into Boswell's temple.
Farniev throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boswell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Farniev is controlling him well.
Farniev working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garrett Boswell.
I think Farniev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Batraz Farniev!
Batraz Farniev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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