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Infinity: Ruthlessness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vanilla Ice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riza Rakija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakija is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rakija. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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167 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vanilla Ice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Riza Rakija!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakija gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ice is trying to push Rakija away but Rakija has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Our sources have told us that Ice has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rakija keeps control of Ice as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rakija misses with a punch to the body.
Ice manages to break the clinch.
Rakija avoids the body shot from Ice.
Ice fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rakija looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ice tries to keep at a distance but Rakija has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rakija takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rakija tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ice wants to break free but Rakija has control.
Rakija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rakija fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ice, pushing him back against the cage.
Ice is looking to break free of the clinch but Rakija has double underhooks.
Ice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rakija's elbow.
Ice wants to break the clinch but can't.
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.
Ice is trying to force a seperation but Rakija has the dominant position.
Rakija breaks from the clinch.
Ice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ice is looking to clinch.
Rakija is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some bone on bone action there as Rakija checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Rakija.
Rakija clinches up against the cage.
Rakija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ice really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rakija rushes Ice and presses him up against the cage.
Rakija manages to break the clinch.
Vanilla Ice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakija has closed the distance and engaged Ice in a clinch.
Rakija misses with a body punch.
Rakija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakija closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ice wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rakija has him pressed against the cage.
Ice wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rakija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakija just misses with a punch to the body.
Ice lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rakija circles away quickly and effectively.
Ice lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice throws a wild body kick that Rakija sees coming a mile off.
Rakija tries to counter with a clinch but Ice shakes him off and moves away.
Rakija has closed the distance and engaged Ice in a clinch.
Rakija is struggling to control the position.
The referee calls for Rakija to work.
Come on Rakija - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rakija receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ice wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riza Rakija dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rakija closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ice manages to break the clinch.
Ice gets tackled into the cage by Rakija. Rakija maintains the clinch.
Ice is trying to break the clinch but Rakija has him pressed against the cage.
Ice lands a shoulder strike.
Rakija manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Ice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakija moves in looking to clinch but Ice pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ice.
Rakija clinches up against the cage.
Rakija prevents Ice from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ice is trying to break the clinch but Rakija is controlling him.
Ice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rakija lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ice backwards.
Ice dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rakija's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ice tries to circle away but Rakija has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ice misses with a body punch.
Ice is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ice struggles to land a body shot inside as Rakija controls his hands.
Ice wants to break free but Rakija has control.
Ice tries to break free but Rakija pushes him back against the cage.
Rakija tries to work over Ice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rakija on the inside.
Rakija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rakija forces Ice back against the cage and clinches.
Rakija breaks the clinch.
Rakija is looking to clinch.
Ice misses with a wild combination.
Rakija throws a nice looking combination but Ice bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ice is looking for a counter combo.
Rakija moves into the clinch.
Ice misses with a punch to the body.
Rakija's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ice lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ice misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Rakija's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rakija doesn't manage to clinch there - Ice circles away.
Rakija tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ice counters with an outside leg kick.
Ice instigates a clinch.
Rakija breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Rakija has managed to clinch.
Ice is trying to push Rakija away but Rakija has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rakija prevents Ice from breaking the clinch.
Ice is trying to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riza Rakija showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Rakija thumps Ice with a low kick.
Rakija throws a combination. Ice tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ice looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakija is just out of range.
Rakija is looking to clinch.
Rakija swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rakija rushes Ice and presses him up against the cage.
Ice is looking to control Rakija's arms but Rakija gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ice has his back to the cage.
Ice can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ice taking a breather.
Rakija lands a hook that snaps the head of Ice backwards.
Rakija breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ice tries to keep at a distance but Rakija has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rakija lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Rakija.
Rakija prevents a body shot from Ice.
A frustrated look appears on Ice's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ice is trying to break the clinch but Rakija has him pressed against the cage.
Rakija breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Rakija.
Rakija ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ice keeps the fight on the outside.
Ice swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ice tries to keep at a distance but Rakija has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rakija pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ice looks to land a right hand but Rakija moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Rakija on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rakija has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ice looks to land a combination but Rakija avoids it well.
Rakija throws a right hand that Ice ducks under and follows up with a left that Ice also avoids with ease.
Ice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ice looks to score with a jab to the body but Rakija is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakija moves in looking to clinch but Ice pushes him off.
Ice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ice sets himself, and Rakija steps forward looking for the clinch! Ice avoids it this time.
Ice punishes Rakija's body with a nice straight punch.
Ice throws a lazy uppercut
and Rakija decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ice's guard.
Rakija postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rakija trying to control but Ice is working from the bottom.
Rakija tries to free his leg and advance position but Ice is retaining full guard.
Rakija is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ice wants to stand up but Rakija is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakija is stalling in the full guard.
Vanilla Ice has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ice preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rakija takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rakija stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ice with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rakija connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riza Rakija is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ice throws a low kick but Rakija moves out of range easily.
Rakija lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rakija takes the fight into the clinch.
Ice is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rakija is defending well for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Riza Rakija comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rakija winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Riza Rakija!
Our winner, Riza Rakija, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank McDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusev Hungary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rusev Hungary will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank McDougal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rusev Hungary!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hungary blocks the body kick.
Hungary throws a series of strikes that have McDougal backpedaling.
McDougal dodges the punch combination from Hungary.
Hungary throws a nice looking combination but McDougal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDougal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hungary pinned against the cage. Hungary gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hungary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDougal circles away quickly and effectively.
Rusev Hungary seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hungary but Hungary pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hungary displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hungary's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hungary duly obliges.
McDougal shoots in and drives through. Hungary sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank McDougal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hungary leaves McDougal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hungary closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hungary is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougal slips a jab and a cross from Hungary.
Hungary throws a nice looking combination but McDougal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDougal is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDougal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hungary is fending him off so far but McDougal persists. Nope, Hungary circles away and we're back to standing.
Hungary forces McDougal back against the cage and clinches.
McDougal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hungary's efforts to push away.
McDougal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hungary prevents it.
Hungary working hard to break the clinch.
McDougal tries to pull guard but Hungary forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hungary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Hungary.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hungary shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDougal sprawls well. McDougal wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hungary gets slowly back to his feet.
McDougal tries to clinch up but Hungary circles away and keeps his distance.
Hungary closes the distance and clinches.
Hungary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McDougal doesn't manage to clinch there - Hungary circles away.
Hungary is working the combinations to good effect here.
McDougal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hungary circles away.
McDougal fails to land the takedown.
Hungary shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDougal eats them both and turns towards Hungary to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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!
McDougal decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hungary manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDougal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Hungary looks winded!
Hungary is looking to break free of the clinch but McDougal has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McDougal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hungary smiles and moves away.
Hungary goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDougal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hungary's waist but Hungary gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDougal off to one side.
Hungary misses with a double jab.
Hungary fails to land with a series of punches.
McDougal seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McDougal throws a head kick that half lands.
Hungary is rocked!
Hungary wants to slow McDougal down by chopping away at his legs.
Hungary is still on wobbly legs! Can McDougal finish him?
McDougal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hungary rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDougal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hungary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDougal tries for a takedown but Hungary sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hungary slaps away a takedown attempt from McDougal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hungary lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hungary.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hungary throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hungary misses with the combination.
Hungary clinches up against the cage.
McDougal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hungary avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDougal tries to pull guard but Hungary holds him up against the cage and eventually McDougal drops back down to his feet.
Hungary seems to have recovered his senses.
McDougal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hungary smiles and moves away.
Hungary looks to land a combination but McDougal avoids it well.
McDougal went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown but Hungary shows good takedown defense.
Hungary looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hungary rushes McDougal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McDougal is trying to maintain a safe position but Hungary gets an underhook and turns McDougal into the cage.
Hungary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDougal has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusev Hungary dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice combination there by Hungary.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt.
Hungary fails to land with a series of punches.
McDougal pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice takedown defense from Hungary. No joy for McDougal on that attempt.
McDougal throws a head kick but Hungary moves out of range.
Hungary throws a nice looking combination but McDougal bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDougal throws a head kick that misses.
Hungary wants to counter with a clinch but McDougal pushes him away.
Frank McDougal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDougal dodges the punch combination from Hungary.
McDougal appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungary lands a jab-cross combination.
Hungary misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hungary instigates a clinch.
Hungary is breathing heavily.
McDougal keeps control of Hungary as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hungary looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hungary wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDougal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank McDougal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDougal stalling in the clinch but Hungary improves position.
McDougal jumps guard but Hungary turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McDougal has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hungary is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hungary has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McDougal jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hungary throws a big elbow that misses.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hungary. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hungary trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hungary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hungary missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McDougal trying to keep a closed guard but Hungary is proving a slippery customer.
McDougal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal looking for a sweep. Not yet McDougal, not yet.
McDougal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hungary trying to control but McDougal is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hungary fails with the takedown.
Rusev Hungary seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDougal shoots in looking for a takedown. Hungary tries to sprawl out of it but McDougal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hungary manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for McDougal with that takedown attempt.
Hungary darts in and clinches McDougal up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDougal has him pressed against the cage.
Hungary wants to break free but McDougal has control.
McDougal tries to pull guard but Hungary won't allow it.
Hungary wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDougal is working for takedown but Hungary is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hungary wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDougal has him pressed against the cage.
Hungary has had enough of the clinch but McDougal keeps him there for the moment.
McDougal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hungary is keeping busy.
McDougal tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hungary avoids it.
McDougal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
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.
Hungary tries to break free but McDougal pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on McDougal's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McDougal tries to pull guard but Hungary won't allow it.
McDougal gets control of Hungary's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDougal will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDougal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hungary in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McDougal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hungary.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hungary stands and steps away. McDougal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hungary lands a two punch combo.
Hungary avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hungary pushes McDougal off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rusev Hungary 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! This is the final round!
Hungary moves into range and clinches up with McDougal.
Hungary is trying to break free.
McDougal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hungary's elbow.
Hungary is trying to break free.
McDougal is looking for a takedown.
McDougal is trying to pull guard but Hungary turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McDougal looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hungary wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDougal is looking to break free of the clinch but Hungary has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hungary managing to block the knees to the body from McDougal.
McDougal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDougal is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hungary pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank McDougal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougal stalling in the clinch but Hungary improves position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hungary working hard to break the clinch.
Hungary keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McDougal's efforts to push away.
McDougal has Hungary pressed against the cage.
Hungary wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hungary on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hungary stops a takedown attempt from McDougal.
McDougal has Hungary pressed against the cage, preventing Hungary from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hungary breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDougal tries for a takedown but Hungary sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hungary throws a series of punches but McDougal moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hungary.
Hungary throws a right hand that McDougal ducks under and follows up with a left that McDougal also avoids with ease.
Hungary feints a jab promting McDougal to slip. Hungary then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDougal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hungary rushes McDougal and presses him up against the cage.
McDougal breaks from the clinch.
Hungary's corner calls for a 1-2. Hungary obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hungary lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hungary stalks McDougal and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McDougal's face. McDougal staggers backwards, shaken.
Hungary lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDougal circles away quickly and effectively.
Hungary fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDougal shoots in and drives through. Hungary sprawls well.
McDougal fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hungary misses with a series of wild punches.
McDougal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hungary avoids it really well and circles away.
Hungary shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDougal eats them both and turns towards Hungary to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDougal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hungary.
Hungary slaps away a takedown attempt from McDougal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hungary feints a jab promting McDougal to slip. Hungary then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McDougal slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hungary throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hungary misses with a two punch combination.
McDougal tries to bum rush Hungary with a series of wild strikes but Hungary uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDougal jabs Hungary to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hungary shoots in for a double leg but McDougal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hungary wants to slow McDougal down by chopping away at his legs.
McDougal tries to clinch but Hungary is having none of it.
McDougal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDougal throws a big right hand that misses.
Hungary uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McDougal is looking to clinch but Hungary is avoiding it.
Hungary scores with a three punch combo!
Frank McDougal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDougal throws a sloppy head kick and Hungary moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rusev Hungary comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hungary has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rusev Hungary!
A pretty intense looking Rusev Hungary took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Whiteside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pasi Pulkannaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkannaru is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Judas Priest - Pain Killer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
148 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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30
162 lbs
3 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Whiteside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pulkannaru!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkannaru displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiteside throws out the jab.
Pulkannaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whiteside misses with a straight right.
Pulkannaru throws a body kick that misses.
Pulkannaru looking to score a takedown here. Whiteside is defending well but Pulkannaru drives through and ends up in Whiteside's guard.
Pulkannaru makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pulkannaru trying to control the position from guard on top but Whiteside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiteside is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkannaru controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pulkannaru wants to control from the top but Whiteside keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Whiteside is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pulkannaru is trying to stand up here but Whiteside is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pulkannaru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiteside thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulkannaru's head.
Whiteside throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Whiteside not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkannaru is not content to let Whiteside control the position.
Whiteside wants to pass to mount but Pulkannaru is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiteside lands with a punch from half guard.
Pulkannaru is trying to get back to full guard.
Whiteside missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pulkannaru trying to control from the bottom.
Whiteside scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Whiteside is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pulkannaru is not content to let Whiteside control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Whiteside prevents Pulkannaru from improving his position.
Whiteside passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pulkannaru!
Whiteside throws some wild stikes that Pulkannaru manages to avoid easily.
Pulkannaru holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Whiteside tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulkannaru tries to hold on but Whiteside postures up.
Pulkannaru is trying to stand up.
Whiteside trying to control but Pulkannaru is having none of it.
Whiteside working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whiteside has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pulkannaru's face.
Whiteside pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Whiteside dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A big right from Whiteside misses.
Pulkannaru pushes Whiteside away with a front kick.
Pulkannaru throws a body kick that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Whiteside here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pulkannaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whiteside looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulkannaru is just out of range.
Pulkannaru blocks a jab.
Pulkannaru looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pulkannaru throws a head kick that misses.
Whiteside is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pulkannaru can do to turn this around?
Whiteside misses the shot to the body.
Pulkannaru is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pulkannaru fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiteside manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkannaru uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiteside.
Pulkannaru misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Whiteside misses the target.
Pulkannaru throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pulkannaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkannaru's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pulkannaru duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteside showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Whiteside to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulkannaru tried to score with a low kick but Whiteside checks it.
Whiteside misses with a hook.
Whiteside has Pulkannaru up against the cage in a clinch.
Whiteside breaks the clinch.
Pasi Pulkannaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pulkannaru misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkannaru scores with a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Pulkannaru.
Pulkannaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Whiteside throws a shot from downtown. Pulkannaru moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkannaru rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whiteside moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whiteside clinches up with Pulkannaru and pushes him back against the cage.
Whiteside is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pulkannaru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whiteside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkannaru is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pulkannaru using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pulkannaru is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whiteside is defending well for now.
Whiteside has Pulkannaru pressed against the cage, preventing Pulkannaru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Whiteside breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Whiteside misses.
Whiteside is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkannaru's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Whiteside moves out of range of the body kick.
Whiteside stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Whiteside wants it to stay on the feet.
Whiteside tries to counter with a takedown but Pulkannaru is quick to defend against it.
Pulkannaru ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiteside moves away.
Pulkannaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whiteside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkannaru counters with a three punch combo that has Whiteside backing up. Whiteside nods at Pulkannaru to acknowledge the strikes.
Pulkannaru throws a sloppy head kick and Whiteside moves out of range easily.
Whiteside thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiteside backing away here, and Pulkannaru unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Whiteside tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pulkannaru paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whiteside avoids the head kick by Pulkannaru.
Whiteside swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whiteside misses with a left hand
and Pulkannaru counters with a one-two to the body.
Pulkannaru throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulkannaru slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Whiteside throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkannaru's shoulder, as Pulkannaru tries to avoid the shot.
Pulkannaru let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pulkannaru throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whiteside fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pulkannaru manages to avoid it.
Pulkannaru is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside misses with an uppercut
and Pulkannaru makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pulkannaru throws a push kick but Whiteside slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Pulkannaru.
Whiteside misses with a hook
and Pulkannaru cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown attempt by Whiteside or perhaps it was just good defense by Pulkannaru, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Whiteside. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whiteside missing with a left hand there. Pulkannaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pulkannaru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkannaru!
Whiteside takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pasi Pulkannaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Whiteside throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pulkannaru misses with a head kick.
Whiteside is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Pulkannaru.
An attempted straight right counter from Whiteside misses the target.
Whiteside tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkannaru was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiteside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pulkannaru! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whiteside looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whiteside avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Whiteside was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A combination from Pulkannaru does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkannaru throws a right hand that Whiteside ducks under and follows up with a left that Whiteside also avoids with ease.
Pulkannaru avoids the body shot from Whiteside.
Pulkannaru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A head kick misses from Pulkannaru.
Whiteside avoids the head kick by Pulkannaru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteside lands with a nice combination. Pulkannaru backs away looking to recover.
Whiteside looks to land a left hand but Pulkannaru moved out of range nicely.
Whiteside shoots in and drives through. Pulkannaru sprawls well.
Whiteside doesn't manage to clinch there - Pulkannaru circles away.
Pulkannaru gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whiteside has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Whiteside trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulkannaru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whiteside stops Pulkannaru from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pulkannaru swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whiteside wants to control from the top but Pulkannaru keeps moving.
Whiteside lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pulkannaru pulls Whiteside in close to prevent any damage.
Pulkannaru working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pasi Pulkannaru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pulkannaru looks for the body kick but Whiteside saw that one coming.
Pulkannaru looks for the body kick but Whiteside saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulkannaru.
Whiteside manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pulkannaru on his heels. He'll look to pass Pulkannaru's guard now, I'm sure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pulkannaru can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pulkannaru working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whiteside.
Whiteside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkannaru wants to get back to his feet but Whiteside is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Whiteside throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulkannaru works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pulkannaru really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Whiteside. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pulkannaru is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Whiteside is controlling him.
Whiteside loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside advances position into side control!
Pulkannaru is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Whiteside are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Whiteside is staying tight to Pulkannaru's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Pulkannaru is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Whiteside is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pulkannaru is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pulkannaru wants to get back to his feet but Whiteside drags him back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Whiteside showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whiteside 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Whiteside!
A very excited looking Johnny Whiteside made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Pasi Pulkannaru was interviewed post fight and said 'Dang, the fattest dude won this time'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hessu Suihkija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suihkija has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
218 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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32
209 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hessu Suihkija!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suihkija shoots in looking for a takedown but Alvarez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suihkija's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Suihkija avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suihkija shoots in and gets a takedown into Alvarez's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez wants to stand up but Suihkija is controlling him.
Alvarez uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suihkija throws a head kick but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
And Suihkija tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Suihkija to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Suihkija just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Avila Alvarez!
Post fight, Avila Alvarez took to the microphone: 'Listen, I was knocking out 250ers up in the Super Heavyweight division. These skinny bitches don't scare me. Great fight, thanks for coming out, people.'.
Hessu Suihkija spoke after the fight, saying 'Got the number of that bus?'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clint Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiun Remo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Total Domination. 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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141 lbs
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chiun Remo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright rushes Remo and presses him up against the cage.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Remo lands a knee to the body.
Cartwright lands an uppercut.
Remo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Remo has Cartwright pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cartwright manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Remo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clint Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Cartwright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remo's elbow.
Cartwright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Remo can't break the clinch.
Cartwright scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Remo tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
Cartwright lands with a right to the head.
Cartwright avoids the elbow strike from Remo, against the cage.
Remo misses with an elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cartwright.
Remo missing with knees to the body.
Cartwright blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Cartwright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Remo backwards.
Cartwright wants the takedown. Remo is fighting it off but Cartwright persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Remo's guard against the cage.
Cartwright throws a big right hand that misses.
Cartwright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Remo's head.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Remo is trying to control the position but Cartwright postures up.
Remo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Remo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cartwright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Remo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright postures up.
Cartwright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright scoring with some ground and pound.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cartwright wants to pass the guard but Remo is keeping the position.
Cartwright working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Remo has momentary wrist control but Cartwright slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright is working Remo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cartwright passes Remo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Cartwright there.
Cartwright thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Remo's head.
Cartwright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Remo has hold of Cartwright's hands but Cartwright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Remo wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
Remo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartwright is working for a kimura but Remo is defending it quite comfortably.
Remo wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Remo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright thows a huge punch but Remo dodges it nicely.
Remo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Remo's temple.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is nestled in close to Remo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Remo is rocked!
Remo is looking to escape.
Cartwright throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cartwright working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Remo is looking for a sweep. Cartwright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cartwright trying to pass the guard but Remo defending well.
Cartwright seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Remo is still in real trouble! Can Cartwright finish him?
Cartwright drops an elbow to the side of Remo's head.
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. Cartwright connects with a nice short shot to Remo's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Remo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Remo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cartwright scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Cartwright dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cartwright clinches.
Remo seems to have recovered his senses.
Remo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cartwright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Remo backwards.
Cartwright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Remo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cartwright seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Remo can turn it around.
Remo wants a takedown but no success here.
Remo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartwright avoids the damage to the body.
Remo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cartwright has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Remo regains guard immediately.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cartwright lands a couple of decent looking shots.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cartwright here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Remo is trying to keep Cartwright in close.
Cartwright throws an elbow that misses. Remo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cartwright's guard. Nice move by Remo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Remo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright controlling the position.
Remo passes into half guard.
Cartwright actively working from the bottom here.
Cartwright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cartwright.
Cartwright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Remo postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Remo looking to pass the guard.
Cartwright is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cartwright looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Remo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Remo is refusing to be controlled, as Cartwright sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Remo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clint Cartwright!
Clint Cartwright seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Chiun Remo was interviewed post fight and said 'i cant understand this result !!! '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edu Fola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chico Sanchez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Chico Sanchez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edu Fola's chin.
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24
171 lbs
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28
165 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chico Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edu Fola!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez feints and as Fola raises his hands in defense, Sanchez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fola wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sanchez tries to free his leg and advance position but Fola is retaining full guard.
Sanchez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez stops Fola from standing up.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fola wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fola keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fola.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Fola keeps it at a distance.
Sanchez gets a takedown into half guard.
Fola wants to get back to his feet.
Sanchez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fola is trying to stand up here but Sanchez is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fola looks like he's trying to stand up.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sanchez wants to control but Fola is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez thows a huge punch but Fola dodges it nicely.
Sanchez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fola won't allow Sanchez to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fola looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fola scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez fails with the takedown
and Fola counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fola tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fola to the ground. Fola escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fola lands the left hand.
Fola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fola wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fola's waist but Fola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Fola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Fola.
Sanchez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fola avoids it really well and circles away.
Fola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fola looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fola cracks the inside of Sanchez's front leg.
Fola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sanchez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fola!
Fola is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edu Fola dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donk. Fola catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Fola throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Fola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Fola throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Fola pushes him off.
Edu Fola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fola moves out of range as Sanchez strikes.
Fola has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sanchez is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Edu Fola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Fola circles away.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Fola throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fola waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Fola sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fola throws out a counter right but Sanchez avoids it with no problem.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Fola thinks about the counter body kick.
Fola connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fola defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Fola into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fola scores with a nice head shot.
Fola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanchez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fola throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fola.
Fola looks for the body kick but Sanchez saw that one coming.
Fola scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanchez is rocked!
Fola thows a body kick. Sanchez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanchez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fola pinned against the cage. Fola gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Fola circles away easily
and Fola counters with a thumping low kick.
Sanchez seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fola. That's going to slow Sanchez down.
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!
Fola misses with a few strikes there.
Fola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fola defends it nicely.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez walks into a straight right hand from Fola.
Fola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Fola motions for Sanchez to come forward. Fola throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sanchez moves out of range as Fola throws a body kick.
Fola lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sanchez takes a step back to recover.
Chico Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fola cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Fola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanchez on the side of the head.
Fola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fola throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Fola. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez ducks straight into an uppercut from Fola and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Sanchez manages to regain guard straight away.
Fola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fola gets to his feet - Sanchez follows without any prompting.
Fola chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fola throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fola feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Sanchez crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Edu Fola!
During a confident post fight interview, Edu Fola thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Eddard (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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25
276 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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24
229 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Eddard!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Eddard enables Dollar to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Eddard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dollar throwing strikes from guard but Eddard blocks nicely.
Dollar is pushing down on Eddard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Eddard is fighting to maintain full guard but Dollar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Eddard is trying to maintain the position but Dollar is very close to passing his half guard.
Dollar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eddard's head.
Eddard preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Eddard wants to get back to full guard.
Dollar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddard trying to hold on to Dollar's head to control him but Dollar postures up.
Dollar is looking to advance position but Eddard won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dollar works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard wants to hold on but Dollar pushes him away.
Eddard is squirming around, avoiding Dollar's attempts to control the action.
Eddard wants to hold on but Dollar pushes him away.
Dollar throws some wild stikes that Eddard manages to avoid easily.
Dollar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dollar lands a big shot there that rocks Eddard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Eddard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Dollar connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Dollar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dollar wants to control the pace but Eddard is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dollar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Eddard regains half guard.
Dollar is nestled in close to Eddard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Eddard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eddard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Dollar there.
Dollar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dollar lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Eddard hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dollar tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dollar lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Eddard! Dollar sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Eddard and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Diamond Dollar!
Our winner, Diamond Dollar, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
115 lbs
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149 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rahkim Abdullah!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdullah. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet.
Fish connects with a nice looking jab.
Fish looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdullah misses the jab.
Fish stuffs the takedown attempt from Abdullah. Abdullah gets slowly back to his feet.
Abdullah misses with a jab to the body
and Fish counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Fish circles away easily
and Fish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Fish displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abdullah.
Fish appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah misses the body punch
and Fish counters with a nice uppercut.
Abdullah scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fish doesn't seem bothered though.
Fish looks to land a right hand but Abdullah moved out of range.
Abdullah is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fish sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fish or perhaps it was just good defense by Abdullah, which made it look bad.
Abdullah lands an overhand right.
Fish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fish moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Abdullah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fish swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fish throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fish misses with a two punch combination.
Abdullah swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Fish throwing a counter right hand but Abdullah manages to avoid it.
Fish lands a nice looking body shot.
Abdullah fails with the takedown.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Fish.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Fish circles away easily
and Fish counters with a three punch combo that has Abdullah backing up. Abdullah nods at Fish to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abdullah throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
Fish fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abdullah.
Abdullah throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fish counter with a right hand.
Fish moves into the clinch.
Abdullah drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fish pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fish throws a body kick that misses.
Abdullah goes for a double leg but Fish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fish continues to drive forward.
Fish attempts a counter takedown but Abdullah avoids it well and moves away.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
Abdullah looks winded!
Abdullah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fish pinned against the cage. Fish gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Abdullah backs away, Fish returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Fish shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fish wants to control from the top but Abdullah keeps moving.
Fish tries to free his leg and advance position but Abdullah is retaining full guard.
Fish loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abdullah is trying to keep Fish in close.
Fish slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fish tries for a kimura but Abdullah is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fish looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Abdullah is avoiding damage well.
Fish is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abdullah knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fish postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abdullah lands a jab-cross combination.
Fish dips to his left and cracks Abdullah with an uppercut!
Abdullah missing with a left hand there. Fish was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abdullah tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abdullah somewhat.
Rahkim Abdullah is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abdullah misses with a combination
and Fish counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Abdullah wants to get back to his feet but Fish is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fish.
Fish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abdullah can do to turn this around?
Abdullah avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abdullah is keeping the position for now.
Fish is working hard here to advance position.
Abdullah is controlling Fish's posture.
Fish is looking to work some ground and pound but Abdullah has wrist control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdullah misses with a body shot
and Fish counters with a stiff right hand.
Abdullah fails with the takedown.
Albert Fish is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt
and Fish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
Abdullah is breathing heavily.
Abdullah shoots and misses
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt - Fish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fish doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdullah circles away.
Abdullah shoots and misses
enabling Fish to counter with a crisp jab.
Fish jabs Abdullah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fish scores with a sloppy right hand. Abdullah should have avoided that one.
Fish lands with a nice combination. Abdullah backs away looking to recover.
Abdullah is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Fish as Abdullah shoots in.
Fish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Abdullah is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
Abdullah misses with a left hand
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Fish circles away easily
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fish scores with a takedown into Abdullah's guard.
Abdullah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Abdullah blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fish breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah seems to have recovered his senses.
Abdullah shoots and misses
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abdullah is defended easily by Fish.
Fish lands a glancing blow to the side of Abdullah's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Abdullah or perhaps it was just good defense by Fish, which made it look bad.
Fish stuffs the takedown.
Fish drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abdullah sprawls and moves away.
Fish lands a nice shot to the body.
Fish scores with a sloppy right hand. Abdullah should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Fish. That snapped Abdullah's head back.
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!
Fish gets a double leg takedown into Abdullah's guard.
Fish postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fish throws a big elbow that misses.
Fish passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fish throws a good cross that connects.
A left lands for Fish.
Abdullah throws a combination that misses
and Fish counters with a low kick, right behind Abdullah 's knee.
Abdullah with a poor takedown
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdullah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fish circles away quickly and effectively.
Fish stuffs the takedown.
Abdullah with a poor takedown
and Fish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Albert Fish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rahkim Abdullah.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fish.
Abdullah takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abdullah doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fish counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fish closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Abdullah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Fish throws the kick towards the body but Abdullah avoids it.
Fish clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fish jabs at Abdullah's body.
Abdullah's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abdullah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abdullah takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Abdullah is trying desperately to land a takedown but Fish is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Abdullah.
Fish uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fish fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Abdullah shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Abdullah thinking.
Abdullah swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Abdullah gets tackled into the cage by Fish. Fish maintains the clinch.
Abdullah goes for a takedown attempt but Fish pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abdullah has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt - Fish sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abdullah throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fish tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abdullah takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab by Fish.
Fish thuds a left hand into Abdullah's body.
Abdullah lands with a right hand.
Abdullah misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Fish. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt.
Fish tries to clinch up.
No luck for Fish with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish slips a jab from Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck for Abdullah with that takedown attempt.
Fish connects with the punch.
Albert Fish is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fish gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fish crunches a lovely knee into Abdullah's ribcage.
Fish lands an elbow inside.
Fish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abdullah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah has a takedown stuffed.
Fish feinted with a counter takedown.
Abdullah fails with a takedown attempt.
Fish tries to counter with a takedown but Abdullah is quick to defend against it.
Rahkim Abdullah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fish counters with a nice leg kick.
Abdullah fails with the takedown
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fish works Abdullah's body with a nice hook.
Fish thuds a left hand into Abdullah's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Abdullah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fish connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Abdullah shoots in but Fish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fish half committed to a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Albert Fish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fish has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Albert Fish made sure he mentioned VIRAL COMBAT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arne Riseman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leach comes to the cage accompanied by Wiki - Wikispeaks. Matt Leach has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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195 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
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280 lbs
34 - 29 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matt Leach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 29 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Arne Riseman!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leach checks a leg kick.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riseman fails to land with a series of punches.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Leach avoids them all with ease.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riseman throws a chopping leg kick but Leach manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Riseman swinging wildly here.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riseman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leach is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Matt Leach has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Riseman misses with a few strikes there.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leach.
Riseman throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leach.
Leach blocks a leg kick.
We've been told by Leach's head coaches at Elite Burn that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riseman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Riseman tries to work over Leach's front leg with a kick but Leach checks it.
Leach jabs at Riseman's body.
Leach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Riseman.
Riseman throws the kick towards the body but Leach avoids it.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leach counters with a two punch combo.
Riseman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leach counters with a series of strikes. Riseman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Arne Riseman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riseman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leach.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
Riseman throws a low kick but Leach avoids it.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Riseman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leach.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leach is looking to counter the offense by Riseman and move into the clinch.
Leach really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riseman thows a leg kick but Leach checks it
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.
A head kick misses from Leach.
Despite the aggression on Riseman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Riseman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Leach avoids them all with ease.
Leach swinging wildly here.
Riseman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Leach tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Riseman manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leach dodges the punch combination from Riseman.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leach slips a jab and a cross from Riseman.
Riseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
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 combination from Riseman does no damage.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Riseman misses with a right hand
and Leach counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Riseman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arne Riseman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Leach's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Leach lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A punch combination from Riseman misses.
Riseman throws a hook but Leach blocks it.
Leach tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Riseman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leach counters with a left and a right that stings Riseman.
Matt Leach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman misses with the combination.
Riseman misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Leach misses its target.
Riseman misses with a double jab
and Leach counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman connects with an inside leg kick.
Riseman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Riseman misses.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Leach avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riseman throws out a leg kick but Leach moves out of range and Riseman only half commits.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
Leach slips a straight right by Riseman.
Riseman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Riseman scores with a four punch combination!
Arne Riseman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leach showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riseman.
Leach went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Arne Riseman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leach keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riseman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Riseman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leach displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Riseman misses with a double jab
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Riseman misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leach fails with a takedown attempt.
Riseman throws a poor cross that misses
and Leach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No joy there for Leach, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riseman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leach.
Riseman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leach moves away.
Riseman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.
A nice combination there by Leach.
Leach is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Riseman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leach will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
Riseman looks to land a combination but Leach avoids it well.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
Riseman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Leach throws a big counter combination but Riseman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Riseman throws the left hand but Leach avoids the punch easily.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick from Riseman misses
and Leach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Riseman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Riseman misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Matt Leach will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Matt Leach'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. 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.
Riseman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riseman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Leach just misses with a punch to the body.
Riseman misses with a wild body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Leach.
Riseman misses with a body kick.
Riseman misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riseman misses with a body shot
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Riseman. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riseman throws a right hand that Leach ducks under and follows up with a left that Leach also avoids with ease.
Leach appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick from Riseman misses
and Leach counters with a left and a right that stings Riseman.
Riseman tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Riseman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Leach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riseman throws out the jab.
Leach seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Riseman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Leach counters with a three punch combo that has Riseman backing up. Riseman nods at Leach to acknowledge the strikes.
Riseman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leach scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Leach misses with a series of wild punches.
Riseman flicks out a counter leg kick but Leach steps away.
Riseman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riseman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Riseman misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riseman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leach somewhat.
Riseman misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Riseman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riseman thows a leg kick but Leach checks it
and Leach counters with a series of strikes. Riseman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riseman throws a leg kick
and Leach counters with a two punch combo.
Riseman is rocked!
Riseman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riseman throws a series of punches but Leach moves out of range.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riseman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Leach appears to be looking for a big counter.
Riseman throws a jab but it's blocked by Leach.
Riseman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leach.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
Leach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Riseman is fending him off so far but Leach persists. Nope, Riseman circles away and we're back to standing.
Riseman displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A bone on bone clash there as Leach blocks the leg kick.
Leach is looking for a counter combo.
Riseman throws a low kick but Leach avoids it.
Riseman throws a combination that misses
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Leach misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riseman misses with a looping right.
Leach wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Riseman is predictable there
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Riseman misses the target.
Leach is looking to wear down Riseman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leach throws a right and a left that Riseman avoids nicely.
As Leach backs off Riseman throws a huge counter combo but Leach manages to avoid it all.
Riseman blocks a head kick by Leach.
Despite the aggression on Riseman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Leach looks to land a combination but Riseman avoids it well.
Riseman throws out a leg kick but Leach moves out of range and Riseman only half commits.
As Riseman looks to move away, Leach throws a big counter combo but Riseman just gets out of the way.
Riseman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riseman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Leach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arne Riseman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Dean Rockefeller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockefeller comes to the cage accompanied by Kreator - Violent Revolution. Harris is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Du Hast. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19 - 12 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, James Dean Rockefeller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bastien Harris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockefeller clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rockefeller looks to land a left hand but Harris moved out of range nicely.
Rockefeller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bastien Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockefeller throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rockefeller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockefeller buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rockefeller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harris eats them both and turns towards Rockefeller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That kick from Rockefeller tenderised Harris's leg. Harris is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rockefeller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rockefeller works the jab nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harris.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Rockefeller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harris breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Harris has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Rockefeller staying out of range there.
Rockefeller lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rockefeller fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harris is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockefeller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harris.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller tries to counter with a takedown but Harris is quick to defend against it.
Rockefeller closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Rockefeller lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rockefeller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockefeller trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller looking to pass the guard.
Rockefeller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rockefeller won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Rockefeller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rockefeller is looking to work some ground and pound but Harris has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harris is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockefeller pulls Harris in close to prevent any damage.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rockefeller is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rockefeller stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris tries to kick Rockefeller off but Rockefeller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harris is trying to get back to full guard.
Rockefeller throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rockefeller prevents Harris from standing back up.
Rockefeller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rockefeller is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockefeller is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockefeller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rockefeller not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rockefeller thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris tries to kick Rockefeller off but Rockefeller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harris is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rockefeller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rockefeller trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Harris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rockefeller slows the pace down in half guard.
Rockefeller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Dean Rockefeller dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rockefeller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Rockefeller avoids it.
Harris throws a leg kick but Rockefeller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rockefeller throws a push kick but Harris slaps the foot to one side.
Rockefeller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harris checks a low kick from Rockefeller.
Bastien Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rockefeller.
Harris bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Harris misses with the body kick
and Rockefeller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rockefeller misses with a leg kick.
Harris lands with an uppercut that bounces Rockefeller off the cage and back into range.
Rockefeller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
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!
Rockefeller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Rockefeller throws a head kick that misses.
Harris unleashes a big counter combination but Rockefeller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Rockefeller.
Bastien Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rockefeller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rockefeller throws a leg kick
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller.
Rockefeller lands a right hand.
Harris is rocked!
Rockefeller tries to throw a body punch but Harris avoids it by throwing Rockefeller back against the cage.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Rockefeller finish him?
Rockefeller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rockefeller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Rockefeller won't allow it.
Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rockefeller.
A short right from Rockefeller.
Harris is trying to break free.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rockefeller tries a body shot but Harris blocks it.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Rockefeller is controlling the position.
Rockefeller lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Harris to his knees! Rockefeller keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Dean Rockefeller!
James Dean Rockefeller thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bastien Harris was interviewed post fight and said 'After this loss i think i will go home and hang myself now , goodbye'.
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