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Infinity: WW Title Tourn Rd 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Petrovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Petrovic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrovic moves into the clinch.
Petrovic jumps guard.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Petrovic throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrovic is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Petrovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Petrovic is on top in guard.
Petrovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Petrovic throwing strikes from guard but Sanchez blocks nicely.
Petrovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petrovic trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Petrovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Petrovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Sanchez trying to control the position here.
Petrovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Petrovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petrovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sanchez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Petrovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic throwing strikes but missing.
Sanchez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petrovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petrovic postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Petrovic in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Petrovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez has momentary wrist control but Petrovic slips an elbow through the middle.
Petrovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sanchez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez has a closed guard, preventing Petrovic from standing up.
Petrovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrovic won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Petrovic working some strikes from top position.
Petrovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petrovic lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrovic defends well.
Petrovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Petrovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanchez, not yet.
Petrovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Petrovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Petrovic lands a couple of elbows.
Petrovic throws a big right hand that misses.
Petrovic passes Sanchez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Petrovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Petrovic throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovic thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Petrovic thows a huge punch but Sanchez dodges it nicely.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Petrovic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Petrovic rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrovic manages to pull guard.
Sanchez wants to control from the top but Petrovic keeps moving.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petrovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Petrovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Petrovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control here.
Petrovic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Petrovic slips a nice elbow through Sanchez's hands, connecting with Sanchez's forehead.
Petrovic prevents Sanchez from improving his position.
Petrovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Petrovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanchez tries to roll over but Petrovic keeps him under control.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Petrovic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sanchez's head.
Petrovic drops an elbow to the side of Sanchez's head.
Sanchez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Petrovic.
Petrovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petrovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sanchez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Petrovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Petrovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Petrovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petrovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic throws an elbow that misses. Sanchez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Petrovic's guard. Nice move by Sanchez!
Petrovic trying to control the position.
Sanchez lands a couple of elbows.
Petrovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Petrovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez won't allow Petrovic to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Helsinki inform us that Petrovic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petrovic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sanchez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrovic is aware though and is defending well.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Petrovic.
Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Petrovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Petrovic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Petrovic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Petrovic throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez has an active guard here but Petrovic has managed to pass into half guard.
Petrovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Petrovic eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Petrovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Petrovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Petrovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've been told by Sanchez's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Petrovic rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Petrovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sanchez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petrovic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sanchez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back.
Scott Petrovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Petrovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrovic looks to land a strike but Sanchez avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petrovic defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrovic scoring with some ground and pound.
Petrovic postures up and lands a big shot to Sanchez's brow.
Petrovic cracks Sanchez with a solid left hand.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrovic wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Petrovic postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petrovic is one step ahead there.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petrovic with a nice head shot there.
Petrovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Petrovic from controlling successfully.
Sanchez is trying to control the position but Petrovic postures up.
Petrovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Petrovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sanchez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petrovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petrovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Petrovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Petrovic works over Sanchez with some ground and pound from guard.
Petrovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Petrovic postures up in Sanchez's guard and throws a big left but Sanchez blocks it.
Sanchez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Petrovic has picked Sanchez up and slammed him! Sanchez can't keep hold of the triangle and Petrovic manages to pass to side control!
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrovic is putting a hurting on Sanchez here, landing some big shots from side control.
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrovic in side control lands a decent elbow.
Petrovic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sanchez some visible discomfort.
Sanchez tries to improve position but can't.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Petrovic scoring with strikes.
Petrovic landing strikes.
Petrovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Petrovic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Petrovic is putting a hurting on Sanchez here, landing some big shots from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrovic in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Petrovic trying to control the position but Sanchez is working away.
Javier Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott Petrovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Petrovic lands some shots froms side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Petrovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrovic 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Petrovic!
Scott Petrovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xander Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Muse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Muse will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Muse!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Graves lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves trying to control but Muse is working from the bottom.
Muse pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Muse has wrist control.
Graves wants to control from the top but Muse keeps moving.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Muse is keeping the position.
Graves pushing down on Muse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muse is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Muse is defending well.
Graves trying to control the action but Muse is working from the bottom.
Muse is looking to escape.
Muse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Graves 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 fighters are battling for position here. Muse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves forces his way into half guard.
Muse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muse wriggles free and stands up.
Muse tries to clinch up.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Muse tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Muse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muse counters with a body kick.
Graves throws a solid leg kick but Muse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Graves.
Some bone on bone action there as Graves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Muse is quick to defend against it.
Muse wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
A head kick misses from Muse.
Graves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Muse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Muse misses
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown. Muse fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muse looking for a sweep. Not yet Muse, not yet.
Graves stops Muse from standing up.
Muse keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves controlling from the top position.
Graves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muse wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Muse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muse.
Xander Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves dives in and grabs Muse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muse pushes down on Graves's head and hops out.
Muse misses with a low kick.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muse punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Muse takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Muse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Muse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muse throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
Muse throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a takedown into side control.
Muse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Graves.
Graves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Graves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muse struggling a bit here.
Graves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse wants to control but Graves postures up.
Graves trying to control the action but Muse is working from the bottom.
Graves creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Muse's face as Graves controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Graves.
Graves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Graves trying to control the action but Muse is working from the bottom.
Muse is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muse is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Muse tries to escape but Graves is in control.
Graves in side control, throwing shots but Muse defends.
Muse bucks up and tries to throw Graves off but instead Graves has got his back!
Muse defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Graves is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Muse taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Graves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xander Graves!
An out of breath Xander Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demar Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Pioneeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pioneeri is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lenin-setä asuu Venäjällä. The key to victory for Demar Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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158 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Demar Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Pioneeri!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Pioneeri, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a three punch combo that has Pioneeri backing up. Pioneeri nods at Jones to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pioneeri slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Pioneeri moves out of range of the strikes.
Pikku Pioneeri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pioneeri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pioneeri fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pioneeri.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pioneeri scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones works Pioneeri's body with a nice hook.
Pioneeri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Pioneeri misses with a looping left.
Pioneeri moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The gym in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Pioneeri. Those never looked like landing.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pioneeri moves away.
Pioneeri cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pioneeri throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Pioneeri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Pioneeri should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pioneeri fails with the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demar Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pioneeri has his takedown stuffed
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a right and a left that Pioneeri avoids nicely.
Pioneeri tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pioneeri somewhat.
Jones throws a chopping leg kick but Pioneeri manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pioneeri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pioneeri takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pioneeri misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Pioneeri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the body from Pioneeri misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pioneeri darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pioneeri is pressing down on Jones's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones is holding on for now.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pioneeri is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pioneeri makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pioneeri tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Pioneeri from controlling successfully.
Jones is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pioneeri wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Pioneeri stops Jones from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demar Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Pioneeri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Pioneeri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Pioneeri uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Pioneeri moved out of range nicely.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pioneeri shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but Pioneeri saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pioneeri can do to turn this around?
Jones tries to bum rush Pioneeri with a series of wild strikes but Pioneeri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Demar Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Pioneeri tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones connects with a right hand. Pioneeri shakes it off.
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!
Jones throws a right hand that Pioneeri ducks under and follows up with a left that Pioneeri also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Pioneeri throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Pioneeri is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones kicks off Pioneeri and gets to his feet.
Demar Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pioneeri falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Pioneeri looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Demar Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
Pioneeri tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Pioneeri tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pioneeri closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jones's guard.
Pioneeri works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control here.
Pioneeri is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Pioneeri eventually gives up the hold.
Jones tries to kick Pioneeri off but Pioneeri keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Pioneeri keeps him under control.
Pioneeri is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pikku Pioneeri has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pioneeri's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pioneeri's back!
I would not like to be Pioneeri right now.
Jones controlling well, preventing Pioneeri from escaping the position.
Pioneeri trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Pioneeri's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Pioneeri doesn't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri tries to roll but Jones sticks to his back.
Jones is riding his opponent, not letting Pioneeri buck him off.
Jones is trying to stick to Pioneeri's back but Pioneeri is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pioneeri.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones seems keen to control Pioneeri's posture.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demar Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Pioneeri blocks a low kick nicely.
Pioneeri throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pioneeri fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
A head kick from Jones lands but Pioneeri takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheers as Jones lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pioneeri doesn't seem phased though.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pioneeri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pioneeri connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pioneeri scores with a punch to the head.
Pioneeri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
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!
Jones swinging wildly here.
Pioneeri misses with a left hand
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pioneeri fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Pioneeri was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pioneeri has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pioneeri defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Pioneeri misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a right and a left that Pioneeri avoids nicely.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Pioneeri looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pioneeri throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pioneeri misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pioneeri throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Pioneeri moves out of range of the strikes.
As Jones backs off Pioneeri throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Pikku Pioneeri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pioneeri misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Pioneeri with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Demar Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pikku Pioneeri.
Pioneeri throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pioneeri misses the target.
Pioneeri misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones feints a jab promting Pioneeri to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pioneeri slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pioneeri goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri has his takedown stuffed
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pioneeri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pioneeri fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Pioneeri persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones gets full guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Pioneeri tries to pass.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones seems keen to control Pioneeri's posture.
Pioneeri trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pioneeri has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pioneeri's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pioneeri, up you get!
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pioneeri back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Pioneeri throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pioneeri misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Pioneeri will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Pioneeri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jones counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Pioneeri is looking for the big counter here.
Pioneeri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pioneeri lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pioneeri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pioneeri throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demar Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demar Jones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chem Spaletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Razbinos Udric has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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166 lbs
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180 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chem Spaletti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razbinos Udric!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udric darts in and clinches Spaletti up against the cage.
Spaletti takes an elbow to the forehead.
Udric struggles to land a body shot inside as Spaletti controls his hands.
Udric creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Spaletti's defenses.
Spaletti prevents a body shot from Udric.
Spaletti being controlled against the cage.
Udric is pushing Spaletti up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Udric landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spaletti takes an elbow to the forehead.
A shot in the inside from Udric.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Udric no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Udric keeping moving, preventing Spaletti from controlling successfully.
Udric pulls Spaletti in close to prevent any damage.
Spaletti slips nicely into half guard.
Spaletti seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Udric is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chem Spaletti!
In defeat, Razbinos Udric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Eh??'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Poffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maddox Rayborn (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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185 lbs
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184 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Poffo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maddox Rayborn!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poffo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rayborn checks the leg kick.
Rayborn moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Rayborn.
Rayborn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poffo throws a leg kick but Rayborn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Rayborn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Rayborn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poffo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rayborn to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Poffo.
Poffo lands a head shot.
Poffo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rayborn.
Poffo misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Rayborn misses the target.
Poffo misses with a hook.
Rayborn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poffo in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poffo throws the kick towards the body but Rayborn avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rayborn! But no joy.
Poffo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rayborn.
Rayborn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo misses with a hook
and Rayborn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rayborn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poffos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poffo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rayborn throws a hook to the side of Poffo's head but Poffo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poffo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poffo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Rayborn backs away, Poffo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rayborn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Poffo staying out of range there.
Poffo connects with a leg kick. Rayborn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Poffo misses with a hook
and Rayborn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poffo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rayborn to counter with a crisp jab.
Poffo is rocked!
Rayborn circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Poffo to the canvas! Poffo doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Rayborn keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maddox Rayborn!
Maddox Rayborn took some time post fight to say the following; 'I can do it all! slam, mount, rear up, bite, stand over, sit on, bark, snarl, growl, bare their teeth and do chin-overs.
Pet me pet meeee! '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Kilkenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvan Neadue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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167 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Kilkenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvan Neadue!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neadue cracks a nice hook into Kilkenny's ribs.
Neadue's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Neadue duly obliges.
Kilkenny throws a head kick that Neadue semi-blocks.
Neadue closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neadue misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A shot to the body from Neadue misses
and Kilkenny cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Silvan Neadue has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Kilkenny. Those never looked like landing.
Kilkenny just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kilkenny backs off Neadue throws a huge counter combo but Kilkenny manages to avoid it all.
Kilkenny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neadue cracks Kilkenny with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kilkenny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neadue paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Neadue scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kilkenny throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kilkenny doesn't manage to clinch there - Neadue circles away.
Neadue shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neadue is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kilkenny defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neadue is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kilkenny is defending against the submission attempts here by Neadue.
Neadue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Neadue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kilkenny is staying active underneath Neadue, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neadue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neadue is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Neadue is looking for a kimura but Kilkenny is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Neadue to get the leverage.
Neadue seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kilkenny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neadue winds up and cracks Kilkenny with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing good reports from Kilkenny's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neadue throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neadue stops Kilkenny from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilkenny won't allow Neadue to pass to mount.
Neadue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kilkenny is just riding it out for now. Neadue eventually gives up the hold.
Neadue missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neadue wants to work for an arm triangle but Kilkenny is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Neadue is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Kilkenny still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Kilkenny has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Neadue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilkenny wants to stand but Neadue has his arm trapped.
Kilkenny is looking to take a break and control but Neadue is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neadue tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Neadue is looking to improve his position but Kilkenny isn't that keen on the idea.
Neadue is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neadue sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silvan Neadue will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Silvan Neadue's cut.
That's time! Kilkenny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kilkenny staying out of range there.
Neadue throws a body punch but Kilkenny moves out of range.
Neadue shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kilkenny has one foot on Neadue's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Neadue throws a looping overhand right but Kilkenny ducks down to avoid it.
Kilkenny lands a really nice looking cross but Neadue seems unphased.
Lance Kilkenny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Neadue misses.
Neadue takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy body kick from Kilkenny
and Neadue counters with a one-two to the body.
Neadue takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Neadue chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kilkenny can pounce on him.
Kilkenny throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kilkenny takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neadue swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kilkenny.
Neadue tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kilkenny defends well and Neadue ends up having to push Kilkenny into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kilkenny closes the distance and pushes Neadue back into the cage.
Neadue has Kilkenny pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kilkenny manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kilkenny lands a nice elbow.
Neadue takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Neadue.
Kilkenny lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Neadue is rocked!
Kilkenny has Neadue pressed against the cage. He pushes Neadue back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kilkenny throws a beautiful elbow that sends Neadue crashing to the floor! Kilkenny piles on the pressure with more strikes! Neadue is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Kilkenny!
After winning the bout, Lance Kilkenny thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eduard Melkonyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melkonyan comes to the cage accompanied by Boston – More Than A Feeling . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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29
170 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eduard Melkonyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrew Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melkonyan lands a head kick!
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Melkonyan.
Melkonyan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Melkonyan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Melkonyan throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Melkonyan did well to prevent Smith getting side control.
Melkonyan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Melkonyan tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Melkonyan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Melkonyan gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Melkonyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in close to Melkonyan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Melkonyan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Melkonyan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Melkonyan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Melkonyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Melkonyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Melkonyan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith stands up over Melkonyan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melkonyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Melkonyan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Melkonyan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Melkonyan moves into full guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Melkonyan looking for submissions off his back.
Melkonyan manages to get to full guard.
Melkonyan working a defensive guard here.
Smith won't allow Melkonyan to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Melkonyan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Melkonyan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Melkonyan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Melkonyan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Melkonyan's legs - danger averted.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Melkonyan wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Melkonyan keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eduard Melkonyan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Melkonyan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Melkonyan's head.
Melkonyan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Melkonyan has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Melkonyan pushes a forearm under Smith's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Smith is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eduard Melkonyan!
Eduard Melkonyan decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruarc Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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40
190 lbs
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218 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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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 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruarc Harris!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris moves into the clinch.
Harris leaning his opponent against the cage.
Four tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow.
Four gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Harris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Four defends it easily.
Harris wants to sweep here but Four controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Harris is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harris looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Four has picked Harris up and slammed him! Harris can't keep hold of the triangle and Four manages to pass to side control!
Four working the strikes but Harris uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Four trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Four thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Four throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Four stops Harris from getting back to his feet.
Four prevents Harris from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Four prevents Harris from improving his position.
Four misses with a head shot. Harris uses the momentum to regain guard.
Four makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Four is one step ahead there.
Four with a flurry of punches that miss.
Four content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harris is looking to stand up but Four isn't so interested in that idea.
Four 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.
Four cracks Harris with a solid left hand.
Four in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Four doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Four manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Four is defending well. Harris quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Four has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Harris celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ruarc Harris!
Post fight, Ruarc Harris stared into the camera and said 'To all the women that we love best, we love em best when there undressed. And when there dead and long forgotten, we will dig em up and screw them rotten.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hanson Recall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Angstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Recall's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Stairway to Heaven. Hanson Recall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
164 lbs
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21
161 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanson Recall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Angstrom!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recall connects with a solid leg kick.
Recall feints a jab promting Angstrom to slip. Recall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Angstrom slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Recall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Angstrom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Recall moves out of range of the strikes.
Angstrom checks a low kick from Recall.
A bone on bone clash there as Angstrom blocks the leg kick.
Angstrom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Recall motions for Angstrom to come forward. Recall throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Angstrom checks the leg kick.
Recall misses with a wild combination.
Recall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Angstrom manages to avoid it.
Angstrom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Recall but Recall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Recall is looking to counter the offense by Angstrom and move into the clinch.
Angstrom is looking to land body kicks.
Angstrom throws a hook but Recall avoids it easily.
Angstrom moves out of range of the body kick from Recall.
Recall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hanson Recall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Recall throws a series of punches but Angstrom avoids them all with ease.
Recall connects with a body shot that sends Angstrom's belly button to the back.
A punch lands to the side of Angstrom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Recall scores with a jab.
Good work by Angstrom as he checks the leg kick.
We've been told by Recall's head coaches at Heart Cave (10 elites, 3 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Angstrom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Recall manages to avoid it.
Angstrom tries a low kick but Recall avoids it.
Recall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Angstrom instigates a clinch.
Angstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Recall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Recall throws a leg kick but Angstrom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Recall as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Recall throws a leg kick but Angstrom checks it.
Recall misses with a kick to the body.
Recall moves away from the strike by Angstrom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Recall avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hanson Recall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Recall throws a body punch but Angstrom moves out of range.
Recall throws a wild body kick that Angstrom sees coming a mile off.
Angstrom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Recall throws a leg kick
and Angstrom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Recall!
Recall gets back to half guard.
Angstrom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Recall is looking to control Angstrom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Recall avoid being mounted?
Angstrom has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Angstrom wants to control but Recall is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Angstrom engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Angstrom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Angstrom landing with the ground and pound.
Recall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Angstrom escapes and throws Recall's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Angstrom looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angstrom trying to control the action but Recall is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Angstrom throws an elbow but Recall slips to the side and avoids it well.
Recall struggling a bit here.
Angstrom working the strikes but Recall uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
My spies in O'Brannigans MMA inform me that Angstrom has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Recall wants to improve his position but Angstrom is controlling well.
Angstrom wants to work for an arm triangle but Recall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson Recall dominated that round.
That's time! Recall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Angstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Recall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Angstrom takes a swing at Recall's ribcage but misses.
Recall pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Recall lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angstrom at a distance.
Angstrom dodges the punch combination from Recall.
Angstrom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Angstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angstrom tries to clinch there but Recall circles away.
Angstrom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Recall.
Angstrom is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angstrom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Recall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Angstrom.
Angstrom checks a low kick from Recall.
Angstrom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Recall rather than just go for the knockout.
Recall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Recall is looking to slow Angstrom down with leg kicks.
Angstrom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Recall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Recall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Recall throws a series of punches but Angstrom moves out of range.
A combination from Recall does no damage.
Recall looks to land a right hand but Angstrom moved out of range.
Recall throws a leg kick but Angstrom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Angstrom lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Recall throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Angstrom unleashes a big counter combination but Recall bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Recall throws a right hand that Angstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Angstrom also avoids with ease.
Recall does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Angstrom closes the distance and clinches.
Angstrom has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Recall is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Angstrom manages to break the clinch.
Recall throws a half hearted mid kick.
Recall throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recall misses with a two punch combination.
Angstrom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Recall with a body shot.
Recall throws a leg kick but Angstrom moved away.
Some wild striking there from Recall.
Angstrom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Angstrom throws a right hand that Recall ducks under and follows up with a left that Recall also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angstrom takes one to the side of the head.
Angstrom has Recall up against the cage in a clinch.
Recall prevents a body shot from Angstrom.
Angstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Recall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Recall misses the target.
Angstrom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Recall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall throws a leg kick
and Angstrom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Angstrom.
Angstrom lands a body punch.
Recall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Angstrom.
Angstrom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angstrom moves out of range of the leg kick from Recall.
Angstrom closes the distance and pushes Recall back into the cage.
Recall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angstrom can do to turn this around?
Angstrom breaks the clinch.
Angstrom needs to keep his hands up - Recall had a free shot at his head there.
Hanson Recall is winning the standup battle so far.
Angstrom is looking to clinch.
Angstrom closes the distance and pushes Recall back into the cage.
Angstrom working aggressively here.
Recall throws an elbow but it misses.
Recall is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Angstrom is defending well for now.
Angstrom is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hanson Recall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Angstrom.
Angstrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Angstrom.
Recall misses with a punch to the body.
Angstrom has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Recall after a bit of a struggle.
Angstrom blocks a body shot from Recall.
Angstrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Recall controls his hands.
Recall misses with a body punch.
Recall tries to land knees in the clinch but Angstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Angstrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angstrom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Recall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Recall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Recall cracks Angstrom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Recall misses with a hook. Angstrom ducked under it nicely.
Angstrom clinches up with Recall and pushes him back against the cage.
Recall blocks a body shot from Angstrom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hanson Recall dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Recall throws an off balance right hand
and Angstrom counters with a series of strikes. Recall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Angstrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Recall, pushing him back against the cage.
Angstrom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angstrom is stalling here.
Recall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Recall tries to work over Angstrom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Recall avoiding damage as Angstrom throws knees to the body.
Angstrom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Recall tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angstrom avoids it.
Recall stops a takedown attempt from Angstrom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Angstrom throws an elbow but misses.
Recall tries to land knees in the clinch but Angstrom avoids the damage to the body.
Angstrom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Recall just misses with a elbow thrown towards Angstrom's brow.
Angstrom tries to throw a body punch but Recall avoids it by throwing Angstrom back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angstrom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Angstrom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Recall but Recall pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Recall throws a nice looking combination but Angstrom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Angstrom misses.
A low kick from Recall is predictable there
and Angstrom decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Recall's guard.
Angstrom is looking to work some ground and pound but Recall has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Recall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Recall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angstrom slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Harry Angstrom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recall is looking for a sweep.
Recall taking a bit of punishment here - Angstrom scoring with strikes.
Angstrom tries to advance to mount but Recall denies him.
Angstrom landing a few strikes.
Angstrom swings around for an armbar but Recall sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Angstrom's guard.
Recall has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Recall tries to free his leg and advance position but Angstrom is retaining full guard.
Angstrom is looking to cinch up a triangle. Recall throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Angstrom's body to avoid the submission. Angstrom has instead reached around Recall's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Angstrom arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harry Angstrom!
Harry Angstrom was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Hanson Recall was interviewed post fight and said 'That sucked'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raven Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Knocksville Girl. On his way into the cage it seems that Raven Harris has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Raven Harris seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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31
289 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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35
193 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raven Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bunkley Iii drives through and clinches with Harris against the cage.
Bunkley Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Bunkley Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris just misses with a punch to the body.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Harris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris leaves Bunkley Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris lands a big right hand that sends Bunkley Iii crashing to the mat! Harris stays standing though and waves Bunkley Iii back to his feet!
Bunkley Iii is rocked!
It looks like Eliod Bunkley Iii has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bunkley Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harris has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bunkley Iii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bunkley Iii seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Harris is blocking nicely.
Harris tries to roll over but Bunkley Iii keeps him under control.
Bunkley Iii working the head and body with strikes.
Bunkley Iii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bunkley Iii is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Harris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harris is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunkley Iii is working for a submission of some sort.
Bunkley Iii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throws a strike but Harris avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Harris has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunkley Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris can't keep his opponent in guard - Bunkley Iii advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Harris is looking to improve his position but Bunkley Iii isn't that keen on the idea.
Harris is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Bunkley Iii misses with a head shot.
Bunkley Iii thowing shots but they're missing.
Bunkley Iii can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harris is looking to escape.
Bunkley Iii looking to ground and pound but Harris is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes but Harris bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Bunkley Iii has a closed guard, preventing Harris from standing up.
Bunkley Iii trying to control the position.
Bunkley Iii throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Harris escapes and throws Bunkley Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bunkley Iii throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Bunkley Iii is looking to reverse the position.
Bunkley Iii keeps trying to improve his position.
Harris decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bunkley Iii to his feet.
Harris is looking to clinch but Bunkley Iii is avoiding it.
Bunkley Iii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Harris pinned against the cage. Harris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raven Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii avoids the body shot from Harris.
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris blocks a body shot from Bunkley Iii.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Bunkley Iii with that takedown attempt.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harris rushes Bunkley Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
Harris pushes Bunkley Iii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bunkley Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunkley Iii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harris is keeping busy.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raven Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bunkley Iii is breathing heavily.
Bunkley Iii gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris blocks an uppercut.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Raven Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eliod Bunkley Iii.
Bunkley Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bunkley Iii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bunkley Iii gets a takedown into half guard.
Harris preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Harris wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bunkley Iii with the ground and pound but Harris uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Bunkley Iii working some strikes from top position.
Eliod Bunkley Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Bunkley Iii throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bunkley Iii's guard. Nice move by Harris!
Bunkley Iii throws his legs up looking for a submission but Harris uses it to pass to side control.
Bunkley Iii is trying to work for a sweep but Harris has mounted him!
Bunkley Iii has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harris sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bunkley Iii is looking to improve his position but Harris isn't that keen on the idea.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunkley Iii can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris blocks Bunkley Iii's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Bunkley Iii has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Harris controlling his opponent.
Bunkley Iii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bunkley Iii tries to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Bunkley Iii sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harris postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Bunkley Iii to stand up.
Bunkley Iii fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bunkley Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris throws a series of punches but Bunkley Iii avoids them all with ease.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunkley Iii in his tracks.
Bunkley Iii shoots in but Harris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris tried to counter with a leg kick but Bunkley Iii avoided it.
Raven Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Harris manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Harris pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Harris but Harris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bunkley Iii takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Harris is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Harris leaves Bunkley Iii with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Harris rushes Bunkley Iii and presses him up against the cage.
Bunkley Iii is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Harris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raven Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eliod Bunkley Iii'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. And we move into the final round!
Bunkley Iii shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harris sprawls well. Harris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bunkley Iii gets slowly back to his feet.
Harris thows a body kick. Bunkley Iii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris tests Bunkley Iii's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harris throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Harris tries to clinch there but Bunkley Iii circles away.
Harris lands a big uppercut and Bunkley Iii crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bunkley Iii looks OK. Harris waves Bunkley Iii back to his feet!
Bunkley Iii is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunkley Iii stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harris lands a body shot.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Harris feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Bunkley Iii crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Raven Harris!
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