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FF XXII: Saastala v Matthews PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ram Man Rijal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ram Man Rijal!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rijal is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Ram Man Rijal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rijal takes a swing at Blake's ribcage but misses.
Rijal tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake throws a lazy uppercut
and Rijal counters by clinching up.
Blake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rijal has Blake pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Blake.
Blake on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rijal landing knees to the head.
It looks like Jake Blake has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rijal.
A left hand lands to the body for Blake.
Blake trying to control the position but instead, Rijal has worked for underhooks and has pushed Blake into the cage.
Blake pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Rijal controls the action.
Rijal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rijal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blake's efforts to push away.
Rijal successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rijal is looking for a triangle but Blake pushes his legs off easily.
Rijal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blake advances to half guard.
Rijal preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rijal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rijal wants to get back to full guard.
Blake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rijal keeps working.
Blake is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rijal!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rijal is desperately trying to improve his position but Blake has a good base and remains in mount.
Rijal manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rijal looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rijal is looking for a sweep. Blake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rijal is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rijal avoid being mounted?
Blake seems to be working for a kimura but Rijal defends the submission attempt.
Rijal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
Rijal is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blake pulls his head out easily.
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.
Rijal is looking to improve his position.
Rijal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rijal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rijal fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jake Blake's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rijal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rijal connects with a body shot that sends Blake's belly button to the back.
Rijal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rijal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rijal showed some decent athleticism there.
Blake tries to get to full guard but Rijal has control of the leg.
Rijal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blake sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rijal is pressing down on Blake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blake is holding on for now.
Rijal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rijal is pressing down on Blake's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blake is holding on for now.
Rijal is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rijal is looking for a kimura but Blake is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rijal to get the leverage.
Blake slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rijal passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rijal wants to take a breather but Blake is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blake wants to get back to full guard.
Rijal is trying to control the action in half guard but Blake is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Blake wants to control but Rijal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rijal is trying to work for a kimura but Blake is defending well.
Blake is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Rijal is tapping! Great win for Blake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jake Blake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Sykes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford Fanning 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sanford Fanning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xavier Sykes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykes misses with the combination.
Fanning moves into the clinch successfully.
Sykes gets underhooks to prevent Fanning's takedown attempt.
Sykes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sykes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sykes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning has Sykes pressed against the cage, preventing Sykes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sykes is trying to force a seperation but Fanning has the dominant position.
Fanning has Sykes pressed against the cage, preventing Sykes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fanning manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sykes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sykes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fanning bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fanning looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning stands up and beckons Sykes to join him on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes misses with a few strikes there.
Sykes stuffs the takedown attempt from Fanning. Fanning gets slowly back to his feet.
Sykes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fanning.
The crowd cheers as Sykes lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fanning doesn't seem phased though.
Sykes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanning moves away.
Fanning has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Sykes throws a right hand that Fanning ducks under and follows up with a left that Fanning also avoids with ease.
Fanning on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fanning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sykes misses with a two punch combination.
Fanning fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanford Fanning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykes thuds his right hand into Fanning's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sykes as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sykes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sykes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fanning.
Sykes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fanning fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sykes sprawls well initially but Fanning persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fanning gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fanning smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sykes throws out a powerful jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Sykes scores with a four punch combination!
Sykes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sykes misses with a double jab.
Fanning on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sykes connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykes lands the left hand.
Sykes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Sykes cracks Fanning with a good jab.
Fanning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xavier Sykes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fanning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sykes avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanford Fanning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sykes leaves Fanning with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fanning.
Fanning stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sykes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fanning decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sykes lands a glancing blow to the side of Fanning's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fanning goes for a double leg but Sykes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sykes continues to drive forward.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sykes, as that shot connected.
Oooooh!!! Sykes has knocked Fanning down with a huge combo! Sykes steps away and waves a wobbly Fanning back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fanning is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fanning takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sykes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Sykes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sykes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fanning shoots for a takedown but Sykes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fanning doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sykes slips a straight right by Fanning.
Sykes lunges at Fanning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fanning's hand.
Sykes throws a series of punches but Fanning avoids them all with ease.
Sykes tests Fanning's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sykes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sykes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Sykes. No joy for Fanning on that attempt.
Sykes with the counter takedown but Fanning avoids it easily.
Sykes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oh Fanning is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Sykes slaps away a takedown attempt from Fanning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fanning seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sanford Fanning. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sykes throws a series of punches but Fanning avoids them all with ease.
Fanning will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sykes has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sykes cracks Fanning with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fanning. Fanning circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sykes scores with a sloppy right hand. Fanning should have avoided that one.
Fanning takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sykes lands with a right and another and another! Fanning is in big trouble! Sykes lands again and this time it's lights out for Fanning! A quality knockout there for Sykes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Xavier Sykes!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Shovkovskyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beeboy Batongbakal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Valentin Shovkovskyj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Beeboy Batongbakal!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
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.
Shovkovskyj has closed the distance and engaged Batongbakal in a clinch.
Batongbakal wants to get back to striking at distance but Shovkovskyj won't allow it.
I was talking to Shovkovskyj's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Batongbakal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shovkovskyj avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shovkovskyj wants a takedown but no success here.
Shovkovskyj can't get the takedown.
Shovkovskyj wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Shovkovskyj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shovkovskyj pulls guard.
Batongbakal wants to stand but Shovkovskyj has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shovkovskyj controls Batongbakal momentarily but Batongbakal frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Batongbakal controls the pace.
Batongbakal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shovkovskyj is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shovkovskyj is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shovkovskyj.
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.
Shovkovskyj tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Batongbakal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batongbakal but Batongbakal pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Batongbakal! But no joy.
Shovkovskyj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batongbakal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shovkovskyj fails with a takedown attempt.
Batongbakal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shovkovskyj defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Batongbakal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Batongbakal is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal wants to pass the guard but Shovkovskyj is defending well.
Shovkovskyj moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Batongbakal won't allow Shovkovskyj to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Beeboy Batongbakal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shovkovskyj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batongbakal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shovkovskyj closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shovkovskyj lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batongbakal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shovkovskyj trying to control the position from guard on top but Batongbakal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Batongbakal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shovkovskyj. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shovkovskyj drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shovkovskyj jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Shovkovskyj trying to control the position from guard on top but Batongbakal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shovkovskyj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Shovkovskyj trying to control the position from guard on top but Batongbakal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shovkovskyj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Valentin Shovkovskyj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shovkovskyj.
Shovkovskyj shoots in and drives through. Batongbakal sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Shovkovskyj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shovkovskyj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batongbakal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a takedown but Batongbakal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Batongbakal as Shovkovskyj shoots in.
Batongbakal throws a fast counter high kick but Shovkovskyj manages to duck under it in time.
Shovkovskyj fails with the takedown.
And Batongbakal tries to counter it with a takedown but Shovkovskyj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shovkovskyj is defended easily by Batongbakal.
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.
Shovkovskyj shoots in for a takedown but Batongbakal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batongbakal steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Shovkovskyj.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shovkovskyj shoots in looking for a takedown. Batongbakal tries to sprawl out of it but Shovkovskyj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batongbakal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Beeboy Batongbakal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shovkovskyj fails with a takedown attempt.
Batongbakal feints a counter leg kick.
Shovkovskyj fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Batongbakal tries to counter it with a takedown but Shovkovskyj pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shovkovskyj shoots in looking for a takedown. Batongbakal tries to sprawl out of it but Shovkovskyj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Batongbakal manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Batongbakal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Shovkovskyj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shovkovskyj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Batongbakal tries to avoid it but Shovkovskyj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Batongbakal to the ground. Batongbakal escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Batongbakal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Shovkovskyj tries for a takedown but Batongbakal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Batongbakal drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shovkovskyj defends it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shovkovskyj.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shovkovskyj throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batongbakal's waist but Batongbakal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shovkovskyj off to one side.
Valentin Shovkovskyj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shovkovskyj tries for a takedown but Batongbakal circles away easily
and Batongbakal counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal leaves Shovkovskyj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shovkovskyj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Batongbakal swivels and escapes.
Shovkovskyj darts in looking for a takedown but Batongbakal gets double underhooks and turns Shovkovskyj into the cage.
Shovkovskyj tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Batongbakal decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shovkovskyj's guard.
Beeboy Batongbakal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Batongbakal looking to pass the guard.
Batongbakal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shovkovskyj wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beeboy Batongbakal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Batongbakal winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Beeboy Batongbakal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelos Stamatis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Sinned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stamatis kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Audiomachine - Earth Shaker. Judas Sinned has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Angelos Stamatis's chin.
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelos Stamatis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Judas Sinned!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinned throws a sloppy head kick and Stamatis moves out of range easily.
Stamatis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stamatis throws a hook but Sinned avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Sinned.
Sinned looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Judas Sinned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stamatis misses with a takedown attempt - Sinned sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stamatis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Angelos Stamatis has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sinned, right into the meat.
Stamatis scores with a jab to the head.
Stamatis catches Sinned with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Judas Sinned has been cut.
Stamatis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stamatis throws a nice looking combination but Sinned bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sinned scores with a jab to the head.
Sinned lands with a cross.
BOOM! Sinned lands a beautiful left hook that drops Stamatis. Stamatis tries to recover but Sinned is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Stamatis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judas Sinned!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Milton Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Murgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jurgen Murgen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Milton Cooper's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milton Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Murgen!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper is looking to clinch but Murgen is avoiding it.
Cooper closes the distance and clinches.
Cooper trying to control the position but instead, Murgen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooper into the cage.
Murgen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Murgen takes a knee right on the jaw!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murgen controlling the action here for a moment.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the head but Murgen blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cooper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murgen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Good body shot from Murgen.
A right hand to the body from Murgen.
Murgen has Cooper pushed against the cage.
Murgen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Murgen leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Murgen has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murgen is defending well for now.
Cooper looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cooper misses with a knee to the head.
Murgen looking to slow down the pace here.
Murgen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murgen throws an elbow but it misses.
Cooper pulls guard.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Murgen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Murgen trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Murgen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Murgen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Murgen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Murgen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Murgen from controlling successfully.
Murgen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Murgen pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Murgen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cooper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch but Murgen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper darts in and clinches Murgen up against the cage.
Murgen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
A short right from Murgen.
Cooper blocks an uppercut.
Cooper scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murgen.
Murgen tries to throw a body punch but Cooper avoids it by throwing Murgen back against the cage.
Murgen lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cooper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murgen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murgen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cooper looking to throw knees to the head but Murgen is blocking nicely.
Cooper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murgen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jurgen Murgen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murgen throws a leg kick that misses.
Murgen swats away the attempt to clinch by Cooper.
Murgen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murgen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cooper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cooper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murgen just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murgen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cooper blocks an elbow strike from Murgen.
Cooper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murgen smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Murgen. Those never looked like landing.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Murgen is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Murgen pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Murgen circles away.
Cooper moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murgen struggles to land a body shot inside as Cooper controls his hands.
Cooper trying to land knees to the body.
Cooper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murgen avoids it.
Murgen wants to stall.
Murgen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cooper is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murgen stalling against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Murgen.
Cooper is trying to pull guard but Murgen has him pressed against the cage.
Cooper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murgen.
Cooper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murgen.
Cooper tries to pull guard but Murgen holds him up against the cage and eventually Cooper drops back down to his feet.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Murgen is keeping busy.
Cooper trying to control the position but instead, Murgen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cooper into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper being controlled against the cage.
Cooper pulls guard successfully.
Murgen wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Murgen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cooper works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Murgen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murgen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murgen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Murgen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cooper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murgen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murgen throws out a counter right but Cooper avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Murgen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cooper tries to clinch but Murgen moves out of range.
Milton Cooper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cooper fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murgen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cooper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Murgen pushes him off.
Cooper wants to clinch.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Murgen circles away and keeps his distance.
Murgen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some wild striking there from Murgen.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooper looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cooper looks to clinch
and Murgen counters with a three punch combo that has Cooper backing up. Cooper nods at Murgen to acknowledge the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murgen misses with a series of wild punches.
Cooper checks a leg kick.
Murgen misses with a low kick.
Murgen throws a leg kick but Cooper sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murgen throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Cooper stumbling backwards into the cage! Cooper bounces back off the cage towards Murgen, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Murgen lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Murgen celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jurgen Murgen!
In his post fight interview, Jurgen Murgen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a head kick.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
As Gracie backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Gracie manages to avoid it all.
Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Gracie scores with a nice head shot.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Smith wants to break free but Gracie has control.
Gracie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Gracie misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
We've been informed that Smith has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Gracie on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gracie is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gracie.
John Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Anderson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Anderson Gracie has been cut.
Gracie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like John Smith has been cut.
Gracie takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gracie connects with a single shot there.
Gracie clinches with his opponent.
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!
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Gracie has double underhooks.
Gracie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Gracie.
Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gracie is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gracie is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heart Cave, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gracie holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie is pulling down on Smith's head. It's preventing any offense from Smith, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gracie dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
John Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
Gracie moves into the clinch.
Gracie effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie.
Gracie wants the takedown. Smith is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Smith's guard against the cage.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gracie pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gracie trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Gracie's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gracie dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Gracie was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab from Gracie.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith throws a counter combo.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Smith's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith is looking for the big counter here.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Gracie as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie clinches.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gracie stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
John Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Gracie. Gracie maintains the clinch.
Gracie lands a shoulder strike.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Gracie keeps him there for the moment.
Smith tries to circle away but Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gracie fails to land.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gracie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Anderson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Smith tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
Gracie continues to stall.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Gracie's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gracie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Gracie!
After winning the bout, Anderson Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sabed Azbuhlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Jun Fan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sabed Azbuhlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Jun Fan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun Fan lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jun Fan.
Azbuhlev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Azbuhlev drives through and clinches with Jun Fan against the cage.
Azbuhlev is trying to maintain a safe position but Jun Fan gets an underhook and turns Azbuhlev into the cage.
Azbuhlev trying to stall but Jun Fan improves his position.
Azbuhlev throws a punch but it's blocked by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jun Fan lands a nice knee to the body.
Azbuhlev takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Sabed Azbuhlev has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Azbuhlev has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Azbuhlev has a couple of punches blocked by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Azbuhlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jun Fan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Azbuhlev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jun Fan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but Azbuhlev blocks with his arms.
Jun Fan lands a right hand.
Azbuhlev struggles to land a body shot inside as Jun Fan controls his hands.
Jun Fan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev leaning against his opponent.
Jun Fan tries to land a knee to the head but Azbuhlev blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Azbuhlev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jun Fan can turn it around.
A knee to the head by Jun Fan.
Jun Fan blocking some punches.
Azbuhlev wants to stall.
Jun Fan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Azbuhlev misses with some punches.
Jun Fan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Azbuhlev backwards.
Jun Fan with a knee to the head.
Azbuhlev misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jun Fan avoids a wild elbow strike from Azbuhlev.
Jun Fan lands a left hand.
Azbuhlev has a couple of punches blocked by Jun Fan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev misses with the head strike.
Jun Fan lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jun Fan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jun Fan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Azbuhlev's face.
Azbuhlev is rocked!
Jun Fan blocks the elbow strike.
Oh Azbuhlev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jun Fan lands with a right to the head.
Azbuhlev working aggressively here.
Jun Fan gets through Azbuhlev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jun Fan scores a nice knee to the body.
Jun Fan lands a knee to the head.
Jun Fan pushes Azbuhlev back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Azbuhlev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jun Fan scores with a shoulder strike.
Jun Fan lands a big knee to the head and Azbuhlev goes down! Jun Fan pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Jun Fan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murdo Murchison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James DeGale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murdo Murchison had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Murchison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James DeGale!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murchison shoots and misses
and DeGale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Murchison swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murchison lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like James DeGale has been cut.
Murchison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeGale swivels and escapes.
DeGale lands a nice hook to Murchison's body. Murchison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice sprawl there from DeGale as Murchison shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Murdo Murchison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murchison shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DeGale but DeGale pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murchison misses with a series of wild punches.
Murchison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeGale.
DeGale throws a poor cross that misses
and Murchison counters with a one-two to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murchison fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murchison swings for the body but DeGale moves out of range.
Murchison avoids the body shot from DeGale.
Murchison tries for a takedown but DeGale sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murchison throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. DeGale tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Murchison is in DeGale's guard.
Murchison chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if DeGale can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeGale is trying to keep Murchison in close.
DeGale is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Murchison trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Murchison won't allow DeGale to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Murchison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Murchison throws a big elbow that misses.
DeGale working a defensive guard here.
Murchison wants to control from the top but DeGale keeps moving.
Murchison throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
DeGale pulls Murchison in to control the position.
Murchison throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
DeGale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeGale gets a clinch.
A hook to the body from DeGale.
DeGale prevents the takedown attempt.
DeGale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murchison backwards.
A short right from DeGale.
DeGale lands a good knee to the midsection. Murchison won't want to take too many of those.
DeGale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murchison's face.
DeGale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murchison is breathing heavily.
DeGale gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murchison.
A quick uppercut on the inside from DeGale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeGale pushes Murchison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeGale scores with a knee to the head.
DeGale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murchison or not.
Murchison takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by DeGale.
DeGale controlling the action here for a moment.
DeGale lands a left hand.
DeGale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murchison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeGale cracks Murchison with a nice body shot.
DeGale with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from DeGale.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeGale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeGale pushes Murchison back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeGale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeGale utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murchison has DeGale pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DeGale manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
DeGale lands a body shot in the clinch.
DeGale lands with a short shot to the head.
DeGale lands a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeGale presses Murchison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A knee to the head by DeGale.
Murchison takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for DeGale.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DeGale.
DeGale crunches a lovely knee into Murchison's ribcage.
DeGale lands a hook to the side of the head.
DeGale scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murchison takes a knee right on the jaw!
DeGale lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from DeGale as the two fighters clinch.
DeGale connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murchison's face.
Murchison is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James DeGale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James DeGale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
DeGale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DeGale fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murchison has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murchison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Murdo Murchison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from DeGale.
That kick from DeGale tenderised Murchison's leg. Murchison is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeGale sends Murchison crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! DeGale is motioning to the referee to let Murchison up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Murchison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeGale looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murchison throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murchison seems to have got his legs back now.
DeGale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
DeGale scores with a knee to the head.
DeGale creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Murchison with a big uppercut! Murchison tries to clinch up but DeGale pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Murchison to the mat! Murchison covers up and DeGale unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). James DeGale!
After winning the bout, James DeGale thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonni Saastala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saastala comes to the cage accompanied by Nyrkillä naamaan - Look at your ugly mug from mirror.. Sean Matthews acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonni Saastala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saastala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saastala backwards.
A short uppercut from Matthews.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saastala looking to stall.
Matthews breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saastala swings for the body but Matthews moves out of range.
Saastala defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Saastala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Saastala throws a hook to the side of Matthews's head but Matthews sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthews lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Matthews there.
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Saastala's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews throws a combination that misses
and Saastala makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Matthews moves out of range as Saastala throws a body kick.
Saastala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saastala throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews connects with a nice looking jab.
Sean Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saastala tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthews's elbow.
Matthews tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saastala.
Saastala swings wildly with an uppercut but Matthews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matthews swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Matthews is trying to force a seperation but Saastala has the dominant position.
Saastala digs a right hand into Matthews's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matthews's gas tank.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Saastala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saastala doesn't manage to clinch there - Matthews circles away.
Matthews looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saastala dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Matthews lands with an uppercut that bounces Saastala off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matthews.
A jab lands there for Saastala.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Saastala tried to counter with a leg kick but Matthews avoided it.
Matthews with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Matthews. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews takes a swing at Saastala's ribcage but misses.
Saastala throws a wild body kick that Matthews sees coming a mile off.
Saastala misses with a hook. Matthews ducked under it nicely.
Matthews lands a really nice looking cross but Saastala seems unphased.
Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saastala.
Matthews checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saastala throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Matthews is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saastala had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saastala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Matthews throws a chopping leg kick but Saastala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saastala misses with a looping right.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saastala walks into a stiff left hand from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a leg kick.
Saastala feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws a body punch but Saastala moves out of range.
Saastala misses with a leg kick.
Saastala ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saastala was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Saastala throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saastala misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saastala walks into a stiff left hand from Matthews.
Saastala moves out of range of the body kick.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saastala.
Matthews scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saastala takes a swing at Matthews's ribcage but misses.
Saastala connects with a right hand. Matthews shakes it off.
Saastala thows a body kick. Matthews tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Matthews keeps Saastala at a distance using the push kick.
Saastala tries to clinch up but Matthews circles away and keeps his distance.
Saastala avoids the body shot from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saastala is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Matthews misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands the left hand.
Saastala is rocked!
Matthews has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Matthews fakes the body blow, causing Saastala to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Saastala goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Matthews!
A very excited looking Sean Matthews made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jonni Saastala had this to say: 'Yea yea, this happends.. what ever loosers!'.
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