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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Glen Danzig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danzig comes to the cage accompanied by The Misfits- Night of the Living Dead. Rubin has chosen AQUILES PRIESTER el mejor baterista del mundo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
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155 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Glen Danzig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danzig blocks a jab.
Rubin dodges the punch combination from Danzig.
Danzig moves into range and connects with a jab.
Danzig takes a swing at Rubin's ribcage but misses.
Rubin clinches with his opponent.
Rubin is stalling here.
Rubin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Danzig gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Danzig goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Danzig prevents the takedown attempt.
Danzig doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubin is struggling to control the position.
Rubin manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danzig preventing the sweep.
Rubin working a defensive guard but Danzig passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rubin trying to control here.
Danzig knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubin on the ground.
Danzig tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Danzig takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Danzig scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rubin doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Danzig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubin closes the distance and pushes Danzig back into the cage.
Rubin blocks an uppercut.
Danzig throws a punch but it's blocked by Rubin.
Rubin manages to pull guard.
Rubin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Danzig is aware though and is defending well.
Rubin looking for a sweep. Not yet Rubin, not yet.
Rubin pulls Danzig in close to prevent any damage.
Rubin trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin managing to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Danzig wants to get up but he can't break Rubin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Danzig throws a hook but Rubin blocks it.
Danzig swings for the body but Rubin moves out of range.
Danzig gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rubin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Danzig wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Danzig.
Rubin moves out of range as Danzig strikes.
Danzig works Rubin's body with a nice hook.
Glen Danzig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Danzig's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rubin under the eye.
Rubin is looking to clinch.
Rubin looks for a takedown but Danzig sprawls well.
Glen Danzig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Rubin.
Rubin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Danzig quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin is looking for a kimura here.
Rubin seems to be looking for submissions.
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 Glen Danzig will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Danzig throws a poor cross that misses
and Rubin counters with a three punch combo that has Danzig backing up. Danzig nods at Rubin to acknowledge the strikes.
Danzig throws out a loose jab but Rubin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rubin showed some decent athleticism there.
Rubin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzig keeps working.
Danzig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rubin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin content to control rather than advance.
Rubin is keen to just control but Danzig is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rubin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Rubin.
Rubin wants to pass to mount but Danzig is defending the position.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Danzig is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Danzig lands a really nice looking cross but Rubin seems unphased.
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.
Danzig misses with a few strikes there.
Rubin with the counter takedown but Danzig avoids it easily.
Danzig scores with a jab. Rubin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rubin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Danzig counters with a left to the body.
Rubin punishes Danzig's body with a nice straight punch.
Maxwell Rubin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danzig thuds his right hand into Rubin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Danzig misses.
Rubin dives in for a single leg takedown but Danzig sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danzig turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Danzig throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rubin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danzig looks to score with a jab to the body but Rubin is just out of range.
Rubin shoots in but no luck this time.
Glen Danzig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maxwell Rubin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Danzig.
Rubin throws a sloppy head kick
and Danzig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Danzig.
Rubin takes the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rubin lands a takedown into guard.
Danzig is working an open guard so Rubin takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rubin closes the distance but Danzig moves to the side
and Danzig counters with a nice uppercut.
Danzig is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rubin defending well as Danzig loads up on a big left hand.
Danzig thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rubin blocks a low kick nicely.
Danzig walks into a straight right hand from Rubin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rubin clinches up with Danzig and pushes him back against the cage.
Danzig blocks a body shot from Rubin.
Danzig gets through Rubin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rubin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rubin successfully pulls guard.
Rubin working a defensive guard here.
Rubin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Danzig has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Glen Danzig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Rubin moves into the clinch.
Rubin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Danzig walks away with a smile on his face. Rubin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rubin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Danzig counter with a right hand.
Danzig misses the shot to the body.
Danzig is looking to chop away at Rubin's legs.
Rubin throws a leg kick but Danzig sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rubin rushes Danzig and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danzig tries a body shot but Rubin blocks it.
Danzig misses with a punch to the body.
Danzig stalling.
Rubin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Danzig has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rubin is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Danzig wants to get back to his feet but Rubin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Danzig keeping moving, preventing Rubin from controlling successfully.
Rubin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rubin stands up from Danzig's guard - Rubin perhaps looking for a knockout.
A cross from Danzig lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Danzig as Rubin shoots in.
Rubin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Danzig is trying to defend but Rubin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rubin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maxwell Rubin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danzig wants to get back to his feet.
Rubin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rubin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danzig controlling the position well.
Nice strikes from Rubin there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rubin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danzig defending well though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rubin tries to clinch but Danzig moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Rubin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Danzig 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Danzig!
Glen Danzig was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keijo Kerjalainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Green (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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131 lbs
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150 lbs
27 - 19 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keijo Kerjalainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lester Green!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerjalainen tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kerjalainen. That did some damage!
Kerjalainen moves out of range of the body kick from Green.
Kerjalainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Green tries to score with a low kick but Kerjalainen moves his leg out of the way.
Kerjalainen is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kerjalainen, as that shot connected.
Green staying out of range there.
Kerjalainen misses with a straight right.
Kerjalainen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kerjalainen misses with an uppercut
and Green counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kerjalainen!
Green throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Green takes a little break here. Kerjalainen wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kerjalainen is looking for a sweep.
Green wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kerjalainen, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen parries the strikes from Green easily there. Green is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kerjalainen to escape.
Kerjalainen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kerjalainen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kerjalainen trying to control here.
Kerjalainen preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kerjalainen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
Green is working for a kimura but Kerjalainen is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Green is trying to control. Kerjalainen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerjalainen dives in and scores a takedown into Green's guard.
Kerjalainen controlling from the top position.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerjalainen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green working a defensive guard here.
Kerjalainen controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green controlling the position.
Kerjalainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kerjalainen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four 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.
Kerjalainen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Green manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kerjalainen on his heels. He'll look to pass Kerjalainen's guard now, I'm sure.
Kerjalainen trying to keep a closed guard but Green is proving a slippery customer.
Green works over Kerjalainen with some ground and pound from guard.
Green trying to control but Kerjalainen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Green postures up in Kerjalainen's guard and throws a big left but Kerjalainen blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Green dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kerjalainen misses with a kick to the body.
Kerjalainen throws a leg kick but Green sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kerjalainen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerjalainen scores with a takedown into Green's guard.
Green is looking for a triangle but Kerjalainen pushes his legs off easily.
Green looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerjalainen is one step ahead there.
Green lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is looking to work some ground and pound but Kerjalainen has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green slips nicely into half guard.
Kerjalainen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kerjalainen keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Kerjalainen controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green misses with a head kick.
Green blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Green.
Kerjalainen tries to clinch up but Green circles away and keeps his distance.
Green blocks a jab.
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.
Kerjalainen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Green buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Green lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Green misses with an attempted mid kick.
Green drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kerjalainen is trying to control Green's posture but Green avoids it.
Green controls the position from side control.
Green is trying to get an arm triangle but Kerjalainen is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kerjalainen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Green goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kerjalainen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Green but great work by Kerjalainen.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kerjalainen is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kerjalainen wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kerjalainen throws a head kick that misses.
Kerjalainen lands an overhand right.
That's four 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.
Green scores with a sloppy right hand. Kerjalainen should have avoided that one.
Green tries to move into range but Kerjalainen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Green throws the kick towards the body but Kerjalainen avoids it.
Kerjalainen blocks the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Kerjalainen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kerjalainen.
Green misses with a kick to the body
and Kerjalainen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Green is looking to score with low kicks.
Kerjalainen with a jab.
Kerjalainen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kerjalainen showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Green is concentrating on defense, preventing Kerjalainen from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keijo Kerjalainen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Keijo Kerjalainen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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.
Kerjalainen throws out a powerful jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Green.
Green throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kerjalainen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Green is trying to defend but Kerjalainen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kerjalainen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lester Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Green is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerjalainen working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Green's thigh. Green counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kerjalainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerjalainen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green is trying to keep Kerjalainen in close.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
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.
Green looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kerjalainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Green looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Green ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Green scores with a jab to the head.
Green uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kerjalainen closes the distance and clinches.
Green throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green jumps guard but Kerjalainen stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Kerjalainen.
Kerjalainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green manages to break the clinch.
Kerjalainen drives through with a takedown into Green's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Green wants to sweep here but Kerjalainen controlling him for the moment.
Green is looking for a triangle here but Kerjalainen uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is trying to improve his position.
Green manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kerjalainen's best efforts.
Green tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kerjalainen has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kerjalainen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Keijo Kerjalainen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kerjalainen 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keijo Kerjalainen!
In his post fight interview, Keijo Kerjalainen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steamboat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roberto Blanco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Steamboat!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco. Steamboat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanco misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Blanco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steamboat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blanco doesn't seem bothered though.
Blanco loads up on a big right hand but Steamboat slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Blanco misses the target.
Steamboat lands a jab to Blanco's midsection.
Blanco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands with a nice body punch.
Blanco has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steamboat.
Blanco lands a really nice looking cross but Steamboat seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat lands a high kick!
Blanco takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Blanco misses with a body shot.
Roberto Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blanco throws a jab but it's blocked by Steamboat.
Steamboat rushes Blanco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Steamboat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Steamboat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steamboat.
Steamboat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blanco's elbow.
Steamboat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Steamboat lands an elbow inside that Blanco shrugs off.
Steamboat lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blanco.
Steamboat lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Steamboat lands with a right to the head.
Blanco misses with the head strike.
Steamboat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Steamboat.
A hook to the body from Steamboat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steamboat gets through Blanco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Steamboat lands with a left to the head.
Steamboat pushes Blanco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steamboat gets through Blanco's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blanco blocks a body shot from Steamboat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blanco.
Steamboat can't find room to land a body shot as Blanco controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steamboat.
Steamboat digs a right hand into Blanco's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blanco's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steamboat.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steamboat.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steamboat misses with a body punch.
Steamboat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steamboat lands a shoulder strike.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Steamboat.
Steamboat scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steamboat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steamboat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steamboat lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blanco.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steamboat.
Blanco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steamboat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Steamboat pushes Blanco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steamboat lands an elbow just above Blanco 's eye.
Steamboat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a left hand.
Steamboat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steamboat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blanco backwards.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Steamboat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steamboat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Blanco up against the cage.
Steamboat lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat is leaning against Blanco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Blanco is trying to break the clinch but Steamboat is controlling him.
Blanco has a couple of punches blocked by Steamboat.
A body shot lands from Steamboat.
Steamboat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steamboat.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steamboat lands an elbow inside.
Roberto Blanco's cut is getting worse.
Steamboat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steamboat is working Blanco over against the cage.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steamboat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Steamboat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Steamboat.
Steamboat stalls.
Good body shot from Steamboat.
Steamboat pushes Blanco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steamboat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roberto Blanco's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steamboat lands with a nice combination. Blanco backs away looking to recover.
Steamboat smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blanco is rocked!
Steamboat swinging wildly here.
Steamboat slips a jab from Blanco.
Blanco looks to score with a jab to the body but Steamboat is just out of range.
Steamboat lands with a slapping head kick.
Steamboat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blanco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blanco just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steamboat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steamboat lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Blanco misses with a straight left.
Steamboat changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steamboat paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steamboat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blanco manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steamboat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blanco rather than just go for the knockout.
Blanco swings widly with a right hand
and Steamboat counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Blanco blocks a body shot from Steamboat.
Blanco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath Blanco's ribcage. Blanco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blanco.
A head punch on the inside from Blanco fails to land.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath Blanco's ribcage. Blanco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steamboat pushes Blanco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steamboat can't find room to land a body shot as Blanco controls the action.
Steamboat lands with a right to the head.
Steamboat lands an elbow inside.
Steamboat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanco throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath Blanco's ribcage. Blanco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steamboat lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanco has a couple of punches blocked by Steamboat.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steamboat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steamboat digs a right hand underneath Blanco's ribcage. Blanco let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steamboat presses Blanco against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blanco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steamboat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blanco working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blanco.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Steamboat.
A head punch on the inside from Blanco fails to land.
Steamboat lands an elbow that stopped Blanco in his tracks for a moment.
Blanco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steamboat lands an elbow inside.
Roberto Blanco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steamboat.
Steamboat misses with a punch to the body.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Steamboat.
Blanco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steamboat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blanco backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Steamboat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blanco misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco throws a punch but it's blocked by Steamboat.
Steamboat lands a nice uppercut.
Steamboat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steamboat lands a shoulder strike.
Blanco takes an elbow to the forehead.
Steamboat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blanco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steamboat slowing the pace effectively.
Steamboat lands a right hand.
Steamboat lands with a light punch inside.
Jeez, Roberto Blanco's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Steamboat.
Blanco has a couple of punches blocked by Steamboat.
Steamboat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blanco misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steamboat tries to throw a body punch but Blanco avoids it by throwing Steamboat back against the cage.
Steamboat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Steamboat blocks an uppercut.
Blanco takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roberto Blanco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat gave a mention to Museum of Monsters & Madmen in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hiranuka Stakanu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hiranuka Stakanu enters the cage!
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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
27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 28 - 2, fighting out of New York, Hiranuka Stakanu!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alighieri misses with a hook.
Stakanu throws a series of punches but Alighieri avoids them all with ease.
Alighieri with a hook.
Stakanu misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Stakanu. Beautiful body shot.
Stakanu throws an overhand right that lands on Alighieri's shoulder, as Alighieri tries to avoid the shot.
Alighieri misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stakanu counter with a right hand.
Stakanu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alighieri pinned against the cage. Alighieri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stakanu cracks Alighieri with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stakanu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Alighieri moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Alighieri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stakanu did well to prevent Alighieri getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alighieri not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri trying to control the action but Stakanu is working from the bottom.
Alighieri looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Stakanu has hold of Alighieri's hands but Alighieri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Stakanu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Alighieri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stakanu working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Alighieri has passed into half guard!
Alighieri lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stakanu wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alighieri is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stakanu defends it well.
Stakanu tries to roll over but Alighieri keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stakanu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stakanu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alighieri got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stakanu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Alighieri has managed to get both his arms back between Stakanu's legs - danger averted.
Alighieri cracks Stakanu with a solid left hand.
Stakanu looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alighieri puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stakanu looking for submissions off his back.
Stakanu taking some punishment here, with Alighieri in his half guard.
Alighieri lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alighieri connects with a nice short shot to Stakanu's temple.
Alighieri is trying to work for a kimura but Stakanu is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stakanu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Alighieri has latched onto it... Big trouble! Alighieri pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Stakanu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Alighieri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tristan Alighieri!
In his post fight interview, Tristan Alighieri gave a big smile as he said 'Through me you enter into the city of woes.
Through me you enter into eternal pain.
Through me you enter the population of loss.
Abandon all hope, you who enter here.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Vargas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner comes to the cage accompanied by Champions. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 24 - 4, fighting out of London, Zak Drezner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Vargas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Drezner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Vargas throws a hook but Drezner avoids it easily.
Drezner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vargas tests Drezner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drezner misses with a hook.
Vargas swings for the body but Drezner moves out of range.
Drezner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Drezner misses the target.
Vargas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Drezner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alex Vargas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vargas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drezner finds it's way round the side to connect with Vargas's head.
Vargas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vargas thows a leg kick but Drezner checks it
and Drezner counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas throws a hook but Drezner avoids it easily.
Vargas tries to keep at a distance but Drezner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Drezner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vargas throws a sloppy head kick and Drezner moves out of range easily.
Vargas misses with a lunging right hand
and Drezner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vargas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drezner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Drezner misses with a combination
and Vargas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Drezner's sensitive parts.
Drezner throws a hook to the side of Vargas's head but Vargas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Drezner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Vargas cracks the inside of Drezner's front leg.
Drezner connects with a high kick.
Vargas tries to clinch there but Drezner circles away.
Vargas looks to land a left hand but Drezner moved out of range nicely.
Vargas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Drezner has closed the distance and engaged Vargas in a clinch.
Drezner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drezner has Vargas up against the cage in a clinch.
Vargas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drezner backwards.
Vargas breaks the clinch.
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!
Drezner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drezner checks a low kick from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner tries to land a front kick but Vargas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vargas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice uppercut there from Drezner.
Drezner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drezner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Drezner misses with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vargas. Drezner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drezner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Vargas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vargas checks a low kick from Drezner.
Drezner blocks a low kick nicely.
Drezner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vargas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas misses with a leg kick.
Drezner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vargas just manages to avoid it.
Drezner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vargas.
Drezner seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vargas throws a leg kick but Drezner moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas loads up on a big right hand but Drezner slips the punch.
Drezner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drezner misses with a two punch combination.
Drezner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vargas misses with an uppercut. Drezner saw that one coming.
Drezner throws a sloppy head kick and Vargas moves out of range easily.
Vargas flicks out a counter leg kick but Drezner steps away.
Drezner cracks the inside of Vargas's front leg.
Drezner throws a right and a left that Vargas avoids nicely.
Drezner misses with a right hand
and Vargas counters with a nice body kick.
Drezner throws a solid leg kick but Vargas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Drezner.
Vargas throws a head kick but Drezner moves out of range.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drezner blocks a jab.
Vargas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drezner throws a lazy right hand but Vargas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vargas.
Drezner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drezner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vargas throws a big counter head kick but Drezner avoids it with no problem.
Drezner instigates a clinch.
Vargas is struggling to control the position.
Drezner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drezner throws an overhand right that lands on Vargas's shoulder, as Vargas tries to avoid the shot.
Drezner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Vargas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drezner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vargas.
Drezner fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vargas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drezner is out of range and Vargas settles back down.
Jab from Vargas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drezner cracks Vargas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Drezner scores with a three punch combo!
Vargas tests Drezner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drezner throws a front kick aimed at Vargas's knee but Vargas avoids it well.
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 Zak Drezner will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Drezner defending well as Vargas loads up on a big left hand.
Vargas takes a swing at Drezner's ribcage but misses.
Drezner attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Drezner slips a jab from Vargas.
Vargas checks a low kick from Drezner.
Vargas lands a right hook to the body.
Drezner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vargas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alex Vargas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vargas lands a jab.
Vargas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drezner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vargas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drezner's head.
Drezner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vargas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Drezner misses the target.
Vargas scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drezner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vargas scrambles back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drezner.
Drezner throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Drezner.
Drezner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vargas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vargas slips under a jab from Drezner.
Vargas tries to score with a low kick but Drezner moves his leg out of the way.
Vargas connects with a crisp jab.
Drezner throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drezner throws a jab when Vargas was well out of range.
Crunch! Vargas slams his shin into Drezner's torso.
Vargas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drezner counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas throws a chopping leg kick but Drezner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vargas blocks a low kick nicely.
Vargas connects with a leg kick. Drezner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Vargas defending well as Drezner loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vargas keeps the fight on the outside.
Vargas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vargas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Drezner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vargas throws a head kick but Drezner moves out of range.
It looked like Drezner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Drezner.
Drezner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vargas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drezner scrambles back to his feet.
Vargas throws a combination that misses
and Drezner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vargas slips a straight right by Drezner.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Drezner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vargas. That one must have hurt.
Vargas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drezner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drezner moves out of range of the body kick.
Vargas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Drezner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drezner scores with a sloppy right hand. Vargas should have avoided that one.
Vargas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vargas takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vargas throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drezner.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner misses the shot to the body.
Vargas is looking to chop away at Drezner's legs.
Vargas throws a head kick that misses.
Drezner throws a counter high kick but Vargas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drezner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vargas.
Drezner takes a swing at Vargas's ribcage but misses.
Drezner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vargas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Drezner counters with a quick kick to the body but Vargas blocks it.
Vargas throws a head kick but Drezner moves out of range.
Drezner walks into a left hand.
Drezner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vargas thuds a left hand into Drezner's body.
Drezner tries to clinch up.
Vargas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Drezner misses with a head kick.
Vargas counters with a body kick.
Drezner looks to throw the jab but Vargas is out of range.
Vargas gets a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Vargas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drezner tries to break free but Vargas pushes him back against the cage.
Vargas is struggling to control the position.
Vargas swings wildly with an uppercut but Drezner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vargas misses with a punch on the inside.
Drezner breaks the clinch.
Vargas needs to keep his hands up - Drezner had a free shot at his head there.
Drezner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vargas.
Drezner throws a head kick but Vargas moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vargas thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Drezner misses its intended target.
Vargas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vargas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Drezner blocks it well.
Vargas slips under a jab from Drezner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Vargas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vargas throws a series of punches but Drezner avoids them all with ease.
Vargas slips under a jab from Drezner.
Vargas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drezner.
Drezner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vargas feints and then cracks Drezner's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drezner down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vargas.
Vargas walks into a stiff left hand from Drezner.
Vargas throws a body kick that misses.
Drezner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Drezner.
Drezner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice defenses there by Drezner.
Drezner moves into range and clinches up with Vargas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drezner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drezner throws a right hand that Vargas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vargas also avoids with ease.
Drezner moves out of range of the body kick.
Drezner avoids the head kick by Vargas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Vargas is predictable there
and Drezner counters with a stiff right hand.
Vargas throws a shot from downtown. Drezner moves away and avoids it.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drezner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vargas misses with a low kick.
Vargas throws a leg kick that misses.
Vargas tries to keep at a distance but Drezner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vargas breaks from the clinch.
Vargas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vargas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drezner checks the leg kick.
Drezner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vargas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Vargas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vargas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Drezner tries a head kick but it misses.
Drezner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vargas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vargas blocks a jab.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch but Vargas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Drezner catches Vargas right on the button with a cross.
Drezner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Drezner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vargas.
A big right from Drezner misses.
Vargas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A low kick from Vargas is predictable there
letting Drezner counter with a right hand.
Vargas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drezner.
A lazy left from Drezner finds it's target.
Drezner scores with the left hand. Vargas knows he should have avoided that one.
Drezner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drezner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A chopping leg kick lands by Vargas.
Vargas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Drezner connects with a body shot.
Vargas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drezner. Vargas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vargas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Drezner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vargas moves away.
Vargas takes one to the chin there.
Drezner clinches with his opponent.
Vargas tries to stall but Drezner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Vargas lands an uppercut.
Vargas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Drezner has had enough of the clinch but Vargas keeps him there for the moment.
Vargas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zak Drezner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vargas has Drezner pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner breaks from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drezner throws a nice looking combination but Vargas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Vargas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Drezner misses the shot to the body.
Drezner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drezner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vargas.
A good leg kick by Drezner.
Drezner looks to land a left hand but Vargas moved out of range nicely.
Vargas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vargas throws a jab but it's blocked by Drezner.
A left and a right from Vargas both land. Nice combination.
Vargas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vargas tries to land a front kick but Drezner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Drezner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drezner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vargas throws a front kick aimed at Drezner's knee but Drezner avoids it well.
Drezner is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zak Drezner.
I think Drezner 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 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zak Drezner!
Zak Drezner got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiroy Parayan (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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32
213 lbs
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35
205 lbs
13 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jiroy Parayan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parayan slips under a jab from Washington.
Parayan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Parayan manages to avoid it.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Parayan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Jab, jab by Washington - just one landing.
Jiroy Parayan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parayan misses with a low kick.
It looked like Washington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington scores with a jab. Parayan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Parayan misses with a double jab.
Nice defenses there by Parayan.
Parayan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parayan with a jab.
Parayan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parayan avoids the body shot from Washington.
Washington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parayan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Parayan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Parayan.
Washington throws a good cross that connects.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Parayan.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington clobbers Parayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Parayan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parayan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
A little feinted left hand from Washington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Parayan misses with a head kick.
Parayan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parayan moves away from the strike by Washington.
Parayan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Washington.
Parayan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parayan throws a low kick but Washington moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Parayan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Washington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Parayans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Washington is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Parayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Parayan scores with a hook.
A big right from Washington misses.
Good exchange - Washington coming out on top.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Parayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Parayan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Parayan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Washington counter with a right hand.
Parayan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Parayan misses with a straight left.
Parayan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Washington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington loads up on a big right hand but Parayan slips the punch.
Parayan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Parayan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Washington misses.
Parayan throws a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Washington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Parayan misses the shot to the body.
Parayan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Washington misses with a looping right.
Washington fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Washington misses with a straight left.
A low kick from Parayan is predictable there
and Washington counters with a stiff right hand.
Parayan forces Washington back against the cage and clinches.
Parayan manages to break the clinch.
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!
Washington misses with an uppercut. Parayan saw that one coming.
Washington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parayan misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parayan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Parayan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Parayan. Those never looked like landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Parayan misses the target.
Washington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Washington misses with a double jab
and Parayan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Washington managing to control the position.
Parayan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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 Gabriel Washington will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parayan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Parayan walks into a jab.
Parayan ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Parayan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parayan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Washington is out of range and Parayan settles back down.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Parayan tries a low kick but Washington avoids it.
Parayan throws a lazy head kick
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Parayan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Washington.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Parayan has closed the distance and engaged Washington in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Washington misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parayan.
Washington tries a body shot but Parayan blocks it.
Parayan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parayan breaks from the clinch.
Parayan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Washington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Parayan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gabriel Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Washington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab, jab by Parayan - just one landing.
Washington thuds a left hand into Parayan's body.
Washington moves out of range of the body kick.
Parayan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Washington finds it's way round the side to connect with Parayan's head.
Washington moves into the clinch.
Parayan manages to break the clinch.
Parayan rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington is looking to control Parayan's arms but Parayan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Washington has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington stalling the fight.
Washington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Parayan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Washington is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Parayan is keeping busy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parayan.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parayan blocks an uppercut.
Parayan blocks an uppercut.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Parayan.
Parayan is trying to break free.
Washington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Washington working aggressively here.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Parayan smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Parayan.
Washington throws a shot from downtown. Parayan moves away and avoids it.
Washington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Parayan punishes Washington's body with a nice straight punch.
Jiroy Parayan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parayan throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Parayan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Washington's head backwards.
Parayan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Parayan ducks under a wild hook from Washington.
Parayan misses with a straight right.
Parayan throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Washington is looking to clinch.
Parayan misses with a body punch
and Parayan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Parayan catches Washington right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parayan throws a good cross that connects.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Parayan saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington.
Washington checks a low kick from Parayan.
Parayan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Washington misses with an uppercut. Parayan saw that one coming.
Parayan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Parayan throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Parayan misses with a low kick as Washington jumps back.
Washington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parayan rushes Washington and presses him up against the cage.
Parayan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington jumps guard but Parayan stands there with Washington around his waist. Washington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Parayan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Parayan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gabriel Washington will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Parayan throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parayan.
Parayan feints the counter takedown.
Washington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Washington throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Washington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Parayan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Parayan slips under a jab from Washington.
Parayan dips to his left and cracks Washington with an uppercut!
Washington lands a jab to the head.
Parayan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Parayan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parayan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Washington at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Washington throws an overhand right that lands on Parayan's shoulder, as Parayan tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington clobbers Parayan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Washington connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parayan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Washington scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left and a right from Parayan both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Gabriel Washington has been cut.
Parayan throws a leg kick but Washington sees it coming and moves out of range.
Parayan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parayan scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
An inside leg kick from Parayan misses.
Parayan drops Washington with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Washington looks back up at him and smiles so Parayan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Washington is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington lands an overhand right.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Parayan closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Washington out cold! Washington corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jiroy Parayan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Batraz Farniev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (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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22
215 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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32
218 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite throws a looping overhand right but Farniev ducks down to avoid it.
Farniev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Iron fight team in the buildup to the fight.
Dynamite throws out a leg kick but Farniev moves out of range and Dynamite only half commits.
Farniev throwing a counter right hand but Dynamite manages to avoid it.
Dynamite wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farniev lands with a slapping head kick.
That has opened up Black Dynamite's cut even more.
Farniev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dynamite moves away.
A good leg kick by Farniev.
Farniev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Farniev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dynamite throws a solid leg kick but Farniev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dynamite.
Farniev works the jab nicely.
Dynamite misses with a right hand
and Farniev counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Farniev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farniev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farniev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farniev stopping the sweep attempt from Dynamite.
Farniev trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farniev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farniev lands a couple of elbows.
Dynamite looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farniev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Farniev stopping the sweep attempt from Dynamite.
Dynamite is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Farniev throws a leg kick which misses Dynamite's front leg but catches the back leg as Dynamite tries to avoid 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.
Farniev is looking to chop away at Dynamite's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dynamite.
Dynamite throws out a leg kick but Farniev moves out of range and Dynamite only half commits.
Black Dynamite is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farniev shoots in and bounces Dynamite off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dynamite working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farniev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dynamite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Farniev looking to sit in guard and control but Dynamite gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Farniev keeping moving, preventing Dynamite from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farniev is pulling down on Dynamite's head to control his posture.
Dynamite trying to control but Farniev is working from the bottom.
Dynamite controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dynamite scores with a nice right hand.
Farniev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dynamite.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dynamite walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Farniev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Farniev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A shot to the body from Farniev misses
and Farniev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farniev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dynamite's guard.
Dynamite trying to control the position.
Farniev distracts Dynamite with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dynamite keeping moving, preventing Farniev from controlling successfully.
Dynamite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Farniev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dynamite avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batraz Farniev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Dynamite's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dynamite. That's going to slow Farniev down.
Farniev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dynamite can do to turn this around?
Excellent takedown into side control there by Farniev.
The ground and pound from Farniev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dynamite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farniev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Farniev tries to score with some ground and pound. Dynamite controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Dynamite is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The cut above Black Dynamite's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dynamite defending against the ground and pound.
Farniev cracks Dynamite with a big elbow.
Black Dynamite's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Black Dynamite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Batraz Farniev!
Batraz Farniev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Black Dynamite was interviewed post fight and said 'you mothafuckaz...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spotted Cow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merik Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Comfortably Numb. Spotted Cow is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Spotted Cow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 28 - 0, fighting out of London, Merik Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt connects with the punch.
Cow wants to land a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt swinging wildly here.
Hunt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hunt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cow tries to roll over but Hunt keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cow blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hunt.
Hunt trying to control the action but Cow is working from the bottom.
Cow is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is stalling here. Cow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hunt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Cow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Cow swings around for an armbar but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cow's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunt tries to work over Cow's front leg with a kick but Cow checks it.
Cow looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cow shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cow.
Cow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cow checks a leg kick.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Cow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cow.
Cow attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunt.
Cow takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cow throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Cow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hunt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hunt misses with a lunging right hand
and Cow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cow.
Cow misses with a low kick as Hunt jumps back.
Hunt looks to throw the jab but Cow is out of range.
Hunt swings for the body but Cow moves out of range.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cow moves away.
The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cow gets caught napping as Hunt dives in and scores a takedown. Cow manages to retain guard.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Cow keeps moving.
Hunt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
Cow utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hunt lands a couple of elbows.
Hunt postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hunt throws a strike but Cow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cow throws a strike but Hunt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hunt misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Hunt misses.
Jab, jab by Hunt - just one landing.
Hunt moves out of range of the leg kick from Cow.
Cow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with an uppercut.
Cow tries for a takedown but Hunt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Cow.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Cow seems unphased.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt throws an off balance right hand
and Cow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
As Hunt tries to get set, Cow tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cow bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hunt is looking to reverse the position.
Cow trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt tries to bench press Cow off him but Cow keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hunt misses with a hook.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Cow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and Cow counters with a good low kick that Hunt was not able to check.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Cow's head but Cow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Hunt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cow defends it well.
Cow swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Cow cracks the inside of Hunt's front leg.
Hunt lands a slapping body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt moves out of range as Cow throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cow throws a low kick, looking for Hunt's leg but Hunt calmly moves out of range.
Cow ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Cow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Cow looks for a takedown but Hunt sprawls well.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cow connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A right-left combo lands from Hunt.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Hunt lands.
Cow throws a series of strikes that have Hunt backpedaling.
Hunt clobbers Cow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cow.
Cow tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Cow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cow lands a lovely overhand right.
Merik Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cow tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Some bone on bone action there as Cow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cow is looking to counter punch.
Cow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cow.
Hunt lands a glancing blow to the side of Cow's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Hunt.
Spotted Cow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a jab to Cow's midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Cow has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cow and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cow misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Cow 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hunt connects with a leg kick. Cow looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hunt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cow on the side of the head.
Hunt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hunt scores with a jab.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cow. Cow circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cow lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Cow sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cow misses the target.
Hunt misses with a combination
and Cow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cow ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a wild combination.
Cow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Cow's head but Cow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt blocks a leg kick.
Cow tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot lands for Cow.
Cow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Cow throws a solid leg kick but Hunt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cow.
Hunt tries to work over Cow's front leg with a kick but Cow checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Cow misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cow was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Cow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cow misses the shot to the body.
Hunt thumps Cow with a low kick.
Cow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hunt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cow is out of range.
Hunt throws a one two combo.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Cow moved out of range.
Cow tries to score with a low kick but Hunt moves his leg out of the way.
Hunt avoids the head kick by Cow.
Cow shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hunt as he avoids it easily.
Cow missing with a left hand there. Hunt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merik Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
Cow scores with a hook.
Hunt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunt drops his hands momentarily and Cow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hunt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cow slips a jab from Hunt.
Cow fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Cow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cow scores with a decent looking hook.
Cow throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cow.
Hunt is looking to chop away at Cow's legs.
A big right from Cow misses.
A jab lands there for Hunt.
Hunt defending well as Cow loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt lands a head shot.
Cow avoids a kick to the body.
Hunt tries to bum rush Cow with a series of wild strikes but Cow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cow blocks a jab.
Cow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunt.
Cow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hunt on the side of the head.
Cow lands a jab to the head.
Hunt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hunt's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hunt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Cow.
Cow throws a body shot but no joy.
Good shot there by Hunt.
Cow throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Cow swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cow misses with an uppercut.
And Hunt tries to counter it with a takedown but Cow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cow tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hunt throws a leg kick but Cow sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cow tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Cow looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hunt has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cow.
Hunt blocks a head kick by Cow.
Hunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cow.
Hunt checks the leg kick.
Hunt works Cow's body with a nice hook.
Hunt throws a nice looking combination but Cow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cow fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hunt just manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Cow does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunt closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hunt lands in his opponent's guard.
Cow has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hunt is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Merik Hunt 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt blocks a body shot from Cow.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Cow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cow ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cow connects with a jab.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Cow moved out of range.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cow connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hunt tries to keep at a distance but Cow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spotted Cow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Merik Hunt.
I've got Hunt 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merik Hunt!
A victorious Merik Hunt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hildebrand Coenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
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32
183 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hildebrand Coenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo throws a jab but it's blocked by Coenan.
Coenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coenan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coenan prevents a body shot from Congo.
Coenan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coenan's elbow.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Congo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coenan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Coenan looking for a takedown.
Coenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Coenan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coenan lands a hook that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Nice body punch from Coenan - that landed with a thud.
Congo looks winded!
Coenan digs a right hand into Congo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Congo's gas tank.
Coenan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Congo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Coenan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Congo, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coenan misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coenan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coenan misses with the head strike.
Coenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Coenan tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo misses with some punches.
Coenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
Coenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Congos head.
Coenan dodges an elbow strike from Congo.
Coenan lands a right hand.
Coenan stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Coenan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coenan lands with a left to the head.
Coenan misses with a punch to the body.
Coenan lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coenan can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hildebrand Coenan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Coenan - that landed with a thud.
Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Coenan controls the action.
Congo misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coenan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Coenan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Congo backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Coenan.
Congo is rocked!
A short left from Coenan.
Congo is still on wobbly legs! Can Coenan finish him?
Coenan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Congo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Coenan is unloading with more strikes now! Congo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hildebrand Coenan!
Hildebrand Coenan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robinson Crusoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrien Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into a darkened arena with his song building. DJ Khalil - China kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
25 - 4 - 0 |
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32
215 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
25 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robinson Crusoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrien Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusoe gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva cracks Crusoe with a solid left hand.
Silva stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Crusoe has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Silva manages to get his head free but now Crusoe has transitioned to an armbar! Silva grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Crusoe! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robinson Crusoe!
A relieved looking Robinson Crusoe thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Adrien Silva spoke after the fight, saying 'I have failed...'.
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