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Infinity: Freedom vs Harris PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Conlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Conlon will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Conlon!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conlon drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Conlon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garcia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garcia looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Conlon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conlon postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Conlon landing with the ground and pound.
Conlon throwing strikes from guard but Garcia blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conlon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Garcia manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Conlon has Garcia in his guard.
Garcia is pushing down on Conlon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conlon is fighting to maintain full guard but Garcia has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conlon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia wants to free his trapped foot but Conlon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Garcia passes to side control.
Garcia working the ground and pound.
Conlon is looking for a sweep.
Garcia is trying to get an arm triangle but Conlon is defending well.
Conlon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Conlon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Garcia's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garcia passes to side control.
Conlon is looking for a sweep.
Garcia cracks Conlon with a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia decides to stand up, so the ref orders Conlon to his feet.
Conlon shoots for a double leg takedown but Garcia sprawls well. He's pushed Conlon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Conlon or perhaps it was just good defense by Garcia, which made it look bad.
As Conlon looks to move away, Garcia throws a big counter combo but Conlon just gets out of the way.
Conlon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Garcia pushes Conlon off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conlon shoots and misses
and Garcia moves into the clinch.
Joe Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Conlon.
Garcia is pressed up against the cage. Conlon has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Garcia down to the mat. Garcia avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Garcia is defended easily by Conlon.
No luck for Conlon with that takedown attempt.
As Conlon tries to get set, Garcia tries to push him back and clinch up but Conlon manages to avoid the attempt.
Conlon shoots and misses
and Garcia counters by clinching up.
Conlon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Conlon is working for takedown but Garcia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Conlon wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conlon tries for a takedown but Garcia manages to get underhooks.
Conlon looks winded!
Garcia throws a punch but it's blocked by Conlon.
Garcia lands an elbow inside.
Conlon wants to take the fight to the mat but Garcia manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Conlon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garcia scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Garcia has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Conlon!
Conlon 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.
Conlon tries to reverse the position but Garcia maintains control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Conlon tries to improve his position but Garcia has taken his back! Garcia has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Conlon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Garcia pushes Conlon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Garcia!
A pretty intense looking Joe Garcia took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pasi Pulkannaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pikku Pioneeri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulkannaru's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Judas Priest - Pain Killer. Pioneeri has chosen Lenin-setä asuu Venäjällä as his entrance music. Pasi Pulkannaru has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pasi Pulkannaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pikku Pioneeri!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pioneeri looks to throw the jab but Pulkannaru is out of range.
Pulkannaru avoids the body shot from Pioneeri.
Pioneeri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pulkannaru did well to prevent Pioneeri getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pulkannaru is refusing to be controlled, as Pioneeri sits in half guard.
Pulkannaru really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but Pulkannaru defending well.
Pioneeri is looking for a kimura but Pulkannaru is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pioneeri to get the leverage.
Pioneeri is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pulkannaru striking off his back but it's not causing Pioneeri any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pioneeri trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pioneeri won't allow Pulkannaru to get back to his feet.
Pulkannaru trying to control the position.
Pioneeri drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pulkannaru manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pioneeri has Pulkannaru in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pioneeri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pulkannaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pioneeri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulkannaru has managed to get both his arms back between Pioneeri's legs - danger averted.
Pioneeri working for a triangle but Pulkannaru defends it easily.
Pulkannaru knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pioneeri on the ground.
Pioneeri throws his legs up looking for a submission but Pulkannaru uses it to pass to side control.
Pulkannaru wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pioneeri keeps working.
Pioneeri tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pulkannaru wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pulkannaru will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pioneeri regains half guard.
Pioneeri felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pioneeri is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pulkannaru pulls his head out easily.
Pioneeri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pioneeri is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri wants to control but Pulkannaru is keeping busy.
Pulkannaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Pioneeri is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pulkannaru tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pioneeri controls his leg.
Pioneeri regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pulkannaru avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pioneeri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pulkannaru wants to control from the top but Pioneeri keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri has Pulkannaru pulled in close to control his posture.
Pulkannaru has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pioneeri is proving hard to escape from.
Pulkannaru stopping the sweep attempt from Pioneeri.
Pulkannaru got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pioneeri has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pulkannaru has managed to get both his arms back between Pioneeri's legs - danger averted.
Pioneeri has a closed guard, preventing Pulkannaru from standing up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pioneeri throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pioneeri looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikku Pioneeri dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pioneeri swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulkannaru.
No joy there for Pioneeri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pioneeri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pulkannaru misses with a series of wild punches.
Pioneeri dives in for a single leg takedown but Pulkannaru sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pulkannaru looks to land a combination but Pioneeri avoids it well.
Pioneeri swats away the attempt to clinch by Pulkannaru.
Some wild striking there from Pulkannaru.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkannaru tries to clinch but Pioneeri is having none of it.
Pulkannaru throws a right and a left that Pioneeri avoids nicely.
Pulkannaru moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPioneeri.
Pulkannaru throws a series of punches but Pioneeri moves out of range.
Pioneeri throws a counter combo.
Pulkannaru throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pioneeri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulkannaru uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pioneeri.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pulkannaru!
Pulkannaru shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pioneeri eats them both and turns towards Pulkannaru to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pulkannaru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pioneeri closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pulkannaru did well to prevent Pioneeri getting side control.
Pulkannaru on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pulkannaru tries to get out of the position.
Pioneeri is working for a submission of some sort.
Pioneeri is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pulkannaru still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pulkannaru has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pulkannaru goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pioneeri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Pulkannaru's guard! Nice work there by Pioneeri!
Pioneeri looking to sit in guard and control but Pulkannaru gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pulkannaru is aware though and is defending well.
Pioneeri is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pioneeri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pulkannaru advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pioneeri tries to buck Pulkannaru off but Pulkannaru is having none of it.
Pioneeri gets back to half guard.
Pioneeri wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pioneeri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pulkannaru trying to control but Pioneeri is working from the bottom.
Pioneeri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pulkannaru can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pulkannaru trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pulkannaru is posturing up here but Pioneeri has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pulkannaru tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pulkannaru has to tap! Slick submission there by Pioneeri!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pikku Pioneeri!
Our winner, Pikku Pioneeri, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Pasi Pulkannaru was interviewed post fight and said 'Dang, the fattest dude won this time'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Sinned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Cortez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nathan Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Judas Sinned!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sinned's waist but Sinned gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cortez off to one side.
Sinned doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sinned.
Cortez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cortez tries for a takedown but Sinned sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sinned uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cortez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Cortez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinned scores with a spinning back kick!
Sinned throws a big shot that misses.
Sinned moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cortez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheers as Sinned lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cortez doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Sinned as Cortez shoots in.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sinned scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cortez is breathing heavily.
Sinned scores with a kick to the midsection.
Sinned bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sinned.
Sinned lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cortez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sinned.
Cortez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sinned connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sinned rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cortez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sinned lands with a right hand.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sinned sprawls well. Sinned wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cortez gets slowly back to his feet.
Cortez with a poor takedown
and Sinned counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sinned but Sinned pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sinned scores with a push kick.
Cortez walks into a straight right hand from Sinned.
It looks like Nathan Cortez has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cortez.
Sinned sizes up Cortez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sinned clobbers Cortez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sinned connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sinned.
Sinned fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cortez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cortez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Cortez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cortez misses with a takedown attempt
and Sinned counters with a nice uppercut.
Cortez is rocked!
Sinned cracks Cortez with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sinned has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cortez to stand back up!
Oh Cortez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sinned connects with a stiff jab that staggers Cortez - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Judas Sinned!
Judas Sinned was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Ohmsford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Ohmsford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Blood!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ohmsford is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Blood's half guard.
Blood pushes Ohmsford off looking to stand but Ohmsford dives back in and keeps control.
Blood is pressing down on Ohmsford's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ohmsford won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Ohmsford wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Ohmsford preventing the sweep.
Blood has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood is on top in guard.
Ohmsford keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood stands up from Ohmsford's guard - Blood perhaps looking for a knockout.
Blood drives through with a takedown into Ohmsford's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ohmsford is wriggling around but Blood manages to pass to half guard.
Blood moves nicely into side control.
Blood is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ohmsford will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Blood moves into full mount!
Ohmsford tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away.
Blood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ohmsford is squirming around, avoiding Blood's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blood dominating with strikes here.
Blood scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ohmsford?
Blood is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ohmsford has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Blood wants to finish this one by submission but Ohmsford is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Blood.
Blood looking to control but Ohmsford is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ohmsford is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ohmsford definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ohmsford is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Blood wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Blood dominated that round.
That's time! Ohmsford's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ohmsford throws a series of punches but Blood avoids them all with ease.
Ohmsford shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ohmsford was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ohmsford throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ohmsford wants to stand but Blood has his arm trapped.
Ohmsford working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Blood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ohmsford off and has taken his back!
Blood scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Ohmsford is looking for a way out.
Ohmsford wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood looking for the RNC.
Ohmsford turns into Blood and is now in his guard.
Ohmsford wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Blood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohmsford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blood is tightening it up a little... Ohmsford has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Ohmsford reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Ohmsford taps out! Nice BJJ there by Blood!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Richard Blood!
Richard Blood took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bushido Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood has chosen Wardruna - Blood Eagle as his entrance music. Thor Wood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thor Wood!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ford is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wood.
Rob Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood throws a hook but Ford blocks it.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Wood misses.
Good exchange - Wood coming out on top.
Wood blocks a jab.
Wood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wood, right into the meat.
Wood clinches with his opponent.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wood comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ford throws an elbow that misses.
Ford tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
I was talking to Ford's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ford pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wood misses with an elbow strike.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Ford is blocking nicely.
Ford on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood tries a knee to the head but Ford blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Thor Wood has been cut.
Ford takes an elbow to the temple.
Wood lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ford misses with an elbow over the top.
Ford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wood gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ford lands an elbow inside.
Ford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ford is defending well for now.
Ford swings wildly with an uppercut but Wood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wood scores with a knee to the head.
Ford tries a body shot but Wood blocks it.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ford blocks it with crossed arms.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood blocks an elbow strike from Ford.
Ford misses with a punch to the body.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ford has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Ford looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood blocks an uppercut.
Ford misses with some punches.
Wood landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ford works on Wood's body with a couple of short punches.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ford tries to work over Wood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wood.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood avoids a wild elbow strike from Ford.
Ford avoids the elbow strike from Wood, against the cage.
Wood dodges an elbow strike from Ford.
Ford digs a right hand into Wood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wood's gas tank.
Ford throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ford lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wood's brow.
Ford creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ford pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ford.
That has opened up Thor Wood's cut even more.
Ford lands an elbow inside.
Ford swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Ford blocks with his arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ford just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wood's brow.
Wood avoids the elbow strike from Ford, against the cage.
Ford lands an elbow just above Wood 's eye.
Wood blocks a body shot from Ford.
Ford misses with an elbow strike.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Ford scores with a nice short uppercut.
The cut above Thor Wood's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ford lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wood backwards.
Ford pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ford blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ford throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ford.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wood avoids a wild elbow strike from Ford.
Ford throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford lands an elbow just above Wood 's eye.
Thor Wood's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wood tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ford avoids it.
Wood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ford tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wood.
Wood avoiding damage as Ford throws knees to the body.
Ford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thor Wood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rob Ford!
Rob Ford thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Iswan Dono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Iswan Dono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dono displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shaw.
Dono feinted with a counter takedown.
Dono is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dono jabs Shaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dono plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dono throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Dono avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dono misses with a double jab.
Dono throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dono throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dono.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Dono uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dono throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw unleashes a big counter combination but Dono bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the body from Dono misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iswan Dono is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dono throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw misses with a hook. Dono ducked under it nicely.
Dono is looking to chop away at Shaw's legs.
Dono moves out of range as Shaw strikes.
Dono throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shaw counters with a low kick, right behind Dono 's knee.
Dono throws a jab when Shaw was well out of range.
Dono throws a body kick that misses.
Dono looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dono lands a glancing blow to the side of Shaw's head.
Dono throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dono lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dono throws a sloppy body shot
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Dono thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shaw throws out a counter right but Dono avoids it with no problem.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dono as he avoids it easily.
Dono misses with a combination
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dono misses with a low kick.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Dono misses with a lunging right hand
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dono throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dono looks to throw a body kick
and Shaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dono thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dono throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Dono is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iswan Dono dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dono connects with the punch.
Dono is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Dono falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dono misses the jab.
Dono scores with a nice head shot.
Dono swings away with a body shot that misses
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dono lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaw checks the leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono throws a low kick, looking for Shaw's leg but Shaw calmly moves out of range.
Iswan Dono is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dono. Dono obviously looking to wear him down.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shaw might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dono has got the better of the exchanges.
Dono fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Iswan Dono seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dono misses the body punch
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Dono looks to land a left hand but Shaw moved out of range nicely.
Shaw moves forwards but Dono connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dono throws a right hand that misses
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
A jab from Shaw finds it's way through Dono's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dono misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dono really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dono throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a nice body shot.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Dono.
Shaw feints the counter takedown.
Shaw throws a right hand that Dono ducks under and follows up with a left that Dono also avoids with ease.
Dono fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Shaw was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dono connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dono throws a sloppy body shot
and Shaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a jab when Dono was well out of range.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice body kick from Dono.
Dono throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dono looks to score with a jab to the body but Shaw is just out of range.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
A low kick from Dono is predictable there
and Shaw counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dono ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shaw moves away.
Shaw checks a low kick from Dono.
Dono looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dono thows a leg kick but Shaw checks it
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shaw scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dono.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iswan Dono will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dono pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shaw appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dono scores with a jab to the head.
Dono connects with a leg kick. Shaw looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Dono backs off Shaw throws a huge counter combo but Dono manages to avoid it all.
Dono tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Dono.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dono tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shaw is able to avoid easily.
Dono misses with a hook. Shaw ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dono throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Some wild striking there from Dono.
Dono misses with a hook
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dono. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Dono avoids it with no problem.
Dono misses with a hook
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dono connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shaw scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dono cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dono lands an overhand right.
Nice cross by Dono.
Dono lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw slips a jab from Dono.
Iswan Dono is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw misses with an uppercut
and Dono counters with a right hand to the body.
Dono throws a lazy uppercut
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dono blocks the body kick.
Dono tries to counter with a takedown but Shaw is quick to defend against it.
Dono throws a hook to the side of Shaw's head but Shaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shaw throws the left hand but Dono avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Dono misses
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Dono misses with a kick to the body.
Dono misses with a looping left.
Dono lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dono is looking to slow Shaw down with leg kicks.
Dono misses with a body shot
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Dono misses with a low kick.
Shaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shaw checks a leg kick.
Shaw throws a counter combo.
Shaw throws the left hand but Dono avoids the punch easily.
Dono wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dono fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Shaw on the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dono is fending him off so far but Shaw persists. Nope, Dono circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iswan Dono showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dono 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 Tarja Halkonen 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... Iswan Dono!
Iswan Dono thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Doe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiyan Southbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Doe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saiyan Southbrook!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Southbrook fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Southbrook defending well as Doe loads up on a big left hand.
Doe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Doe looks to score with a jab to the body but Southbrook is just out of range.
Doe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Doe has a couple of punches blocked by Southbrook.
Southbrook takes a shot to the head.
Doe throws a head punch that misses.
Southbrook pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Southbrook can't find room to land a body shot as Doe controls the action.
Doe lands with a short shot to the head.
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
Southbrook effectively controlling the action here.
Doe can't find room to land a body shot as Southbrook controls the action.
Doe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Doe scores with a hook to the body.
Southbrook goes for a takedown attempt but Doe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Doe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Southbrook was well out of range. Poor timing from Doe.
Southbrook looks to land a left hand but Doe moved out of range nicely.
Southbrook checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doe lands a really nice looking cross but Southbrook seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Southbrook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Doe connects with a leg kick. Southbrook looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Southbrook throws a front kick that sends Doe stumbling back into the cage.
Joe Doe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Southbrook.
A thudding body kick lands there by Doe!
Doe throws out a leg kick but Southbrook moves out of range and Doe only half commits.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Doe.
Southbrook looks winded!
Southbrook swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Doe connects with a body shot that sends Southbrook's belly button to the back.
Doe scores with a sloppy right hand. Southbrook should have avoided that one.
Doe cracks Southbrook with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Southbrook looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Doe finish him?
Southbrook is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping body kick lands there for Doe.
Southbrook is still on wobbly legs! Can Doe finish him?
Doe keeps Southbrook at a distance using the push kick.
Doe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Southbrook gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Doe points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Southbrook wakes up just in time to hear Doe thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Doe!
After winning the bout, Joe Doe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Saiyan Southbrook spoke after the fight, saying 'to lose at my age is normal this guy is a good fighter
but lets bereal this punk wont ever be great but i will! '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Xavier White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Smith!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith gets a clinch.
White breaks the clinch.
White looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
White wants to clinch.
White tries to clinch up.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
White throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
White looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith avoids the head kick by White.
Smith is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a series of punches but White avoids them all with ease.
White was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
White wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith moves away from the strike by White.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
White wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
It looks like Xavier White has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is looking to clinch.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. White takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
White tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.
It looks like Greg Smith has been cut.
Smith wants to clinch.
White throws a head kick that misses.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and White moves into the clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from White.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but White pushes him away.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
White tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but White shrugs it off.
White moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith avoids the body shot from White.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
White misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
White keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but White won't allow it.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
White takes a shot to the head.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith clinches.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White misses with a head kick.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smith clinches.
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of White's head.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by White.
Smith raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith scores with a head kick. White tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
A head kick from Smith lands but White takes it in his stride.
White has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
White has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
White goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a straight right hand.
White tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
White sets himself, and Smith steps forward looking for the clinch! White avoids it this time.
Xavier White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smith moves into range and clinches up with White.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from White.
Greg Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
White tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
White manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from White.
Smith tries to counter with a clinch but White shakes him off and moves away.
White scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but White has him pinned against the cage.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - White looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
White gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
White throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
White breaks from the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to slow White down with leg kicks.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
White dodges an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
White misses with a body punch.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but White has him pressed against the cage.
White blocks the elbow strike.
White working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Smith.
Xavier White's cut is getting worse.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White misses with a body punch.
White is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greg Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
White prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but White is controlling the position.
White keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
White misses with a body punch.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
White breaks the clinch.
Smith moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
White manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith jabs White to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith rushes White and presses him up against the cage.
Smith tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith jabs White right on the nose. White blinks but takes it well.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Smith.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
White throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Smith closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
White tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but White paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith wants to counter with a clinch but White pushes him away.
White fails with an attempt to clinch.
White scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith clinches up with White and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith tries to break free but White pushes him back against the cage.
White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Xavier White's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
White clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
White clinches with his opponent.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
White just leaning against Smith, taking a breather.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Smith has White up against the cage in a clinch.
White avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
White landing some nice looking knees to the body.
White keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
White leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
Smith breaks the clinch.
White is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith moves into the clinch.
White tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from White.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Greg Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Smith tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White takes an elbow to the temple.
White tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
White misses with a punch to the body.
White misses with a knee to the head.
Smith lands an elbow just above White 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White looking to slow down the pace here.
White wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Xavier White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White avoids the head kick by Smith.
White misses with a combination
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Smith!
Greg Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Hawk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by FREE THE MADNESS. Hawk has chosen Deadwood as his entrance music. Michael Carter Williams had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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188 lbs
13 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 2, fighting out of New York, Michael Carter Williams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Hawk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Hawk misses
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hawk.
Hawk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk blocks a jab.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hawk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams moves out of range as Hawk throws a body kick.
Hawk swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Hawk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hawk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Hawk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams scores with a jab.
Michael Carter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Hawk ducks down to avoid it.
Hawk scores with a kick to the body.
Hawk throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hawk. Hawk obviously looking to wear him down.
Hawk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawk misses with a looping right.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams takes a swing at Hawk's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hawk throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawk dodges the punch combination from Williams .
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Hawk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hawk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams 's calf.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Hawk lands a nice looking body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Williams .
Hawk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hawk was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams .
Hawk's corner calls for a 1-2. Hawk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Michael Carter Williams has been cut.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Hawk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hawk misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Hawk misses with an uppercut
and Williams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hawk tries a low kick but Williams avoids it.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Hawk manages to avoid it.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hawk.
Hawk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hawk throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawk blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawk.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hawk throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Hawk's shoulder, as Hawk tries to avoid the shot.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Hawk scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A big right from Hawk misses.
Hawk has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Hawk there.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Hawk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawk walks into a left hand.
Michael Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hawk counters with a stiff right hand.
Hawk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawk is rocked!
Hawk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hawk.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hawk.
Some wild striking there from Williams .
Hawk misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Hawk counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Hawk had a free shot at his head there.
Hawk misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hawk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Williams throws a right hand that Hawk ducks under and follows up with a left that Hawk also avoids with ease.
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 Michael Carter Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Carter Williams 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams looks to throw the jab but Hawk is out of range.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hawk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawk is just out of range.
Williams tries to bum rush Hawk with a series of wild strikes but Hawk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Hawk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Michael Carter Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Hawk throws an overhand right that lands on Williams 's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hawk moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Hawk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams .
Hawk ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams jabs Hawk right on the nose. Hawk blinks but takes it well.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hawk moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams throws a jab when Hawk was well out of range.
Hawk is pawing at Williams , trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Williams 's nose. Williams is badly hurt! Hawk pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Williams tries desperately to hold on but Hawk is relentless in his assault! As Williams receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Hawk away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Hawk!
After the big win, Thomas Hawk made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HERITAGE! (message for laundry) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Michael Carter Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back!!!! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Freedom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoe Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freedom kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Johnny Freedom. This should be fireworks!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Johnny Freedom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoe Harris!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freedom throws a low kick but Harris moves out of range easily.
Freedom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Freedom.
Freedom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freedom.
Freedom thumps Harris with a low kick.
Freedom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harris.
Freedom moves away from the strike by Harris.
Freedom tries to counter by clinching up but Harris breaks away and moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Harris - just one landing.
Harris scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Freedom misses.
Harris tries to clinch but Freedom moves out of range.
Zoe Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Freedom slips a straight right by Harris.
As Harris tries to get set, Freedom tries to push him back and clinch up but Harris manages to avoid the attempt.
Freedom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris feints and then cracks Freedom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Freedom down.
Freedom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Harris cracks a nice hook into Freedom's ribs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harris. That's going to slow Freedom down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is looking to slow Freedom down with leg kicks.
Harris throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Freedom moves into the clinch.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Freedom misses with a body punch.
Harris misses with some punches.
Freedom throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Freedom lands with a right to the head.
It looks like Zoe Harris has been cut.
Harris lands a shot to the body.
Freedom takes a shot to the head.
Freedom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Freedom.
Freedom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Freedom scores with a shot to the side of Harris's head.
Harris throws a punch but it's blocked by Freedom.
Freedom breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freedom throws a head kick that Harris semi-blocks.
Harris moves into the clinch.
Freedom lands a left hand.
Harris is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freedom comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Harris is still on wobbly legs! Can Freedom finish him?
Harris misses with a body punch.
Harris tries to throw a body punch but Freedom avoids it by throwing Harris back against the cage.
Freedom has Harris pressed against the cage.
Freedom is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Freedom lands a good knee to the midsection. Harris won't want to take too many of those.
Harris looks winded!
Freedom lands with a short shot to the head.
Freedom crunches a lovely knee into Harris's ribcage.
Harris looking to slow down the pace here.
Freedom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Freedom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Freedom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harriss head.
Harris throws a head punch that misses.
Freedom creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Harris! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Freedom.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Freedom!
Johnny Freedom retains his super heavyweight title!
Johnny Freedom managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Museum of Monsters & Madmen, into his post fight interview.
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