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FEN 027 Ponting vs Alvarez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Buffel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Hofmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thomas Buffel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Todd Hofmann!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hofmann throws the kick towards the body but Buffel avoids it.
It looked like Buffel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hofmann takes the fight into the clinch.
Hofmann drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buffel avoiding damage as Hofmann throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann controlling the action here for a moment.
Hofmann breaks the clinch.
Hofmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann fails with the takedown
and Buffel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hofmann won't be happy with that.
Buffel tries for a kimura but Hofmann is defending well.
Buffel lands some shots froms side control.
Buffel wants to control but Hofmann is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here.
Hofmann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buffel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buffel trying to control the action but Hofmann is working from the bottom.
Buffel tries to stand but Hofmann is controlling his head.
Hofmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Buffel not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffel is looking to take a break and control but Hofmann is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hofmann wants to get back to his feet.
Hofmann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Buffel scores with a couple of nice shots.
Buffel trying to control the action but Hofmann is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buffel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hofmann is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hofmann is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hofmann.
Buffel is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hofmann.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Hofmann.
Hofmann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buffel as he avoids it easily.
Buffel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hofmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Hofmann closes the distance and pushes Buffel back into the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hofmann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Buffel avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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 Thomas Buffel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hofmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buffel throws a quick counter head kick but Hofmann was just out of range.
Hofmann throws a low kick, looking for Buffel's leg but Buffel calmly moves out of range.
Buffel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thomas Buffel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hofmann has his takedown stuffed
and Buffel counters with a nice uppercut.
Hofmann fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Buffel checks it well.
Hofmann shoots in and gets a takedown into Buffel's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Buffel pulls Hofmann in close to prevent any damage.
Buffel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hofmann passes into half guard.
Buffel trying to control here.
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.
Ground and pound from Hofmann.
Buffel is looking to improve his position.
Buffel looking for submissions off his back.
Hofmann wants to take a breather but Buffel is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buffel gets full guard.
Thomas Buffel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Buffel is looking to stand up but Hofmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Buffel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Buffel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hofmann!
Buffel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hofmann is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffel has hold of Hofmann's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hofmann manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Buffel tries to control but Hofmann wriggling away.
Hofmann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Buffel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hofmann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Buffel is trying to take his opponent's back.
Hofmann is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hofmann can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buffel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hofmann because Buffel loaded up on that one.
Hofmann tries to hold on but Buffel postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buffel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hofmann to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hofmann shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Buffel dominated that second round.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hofmann.
Buffel wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hofmann throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buffel's waist but Buffel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hofmann off to one side.
Hofmann throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Buffel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hofmann shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Buffel is trying to defend but Hofmann finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Buffel regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buffel has Hofmann pulled in close to control his posture.
Hofmann won't allow Buffel to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buffel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hofmann manages to get himself to full guard.
Hofmann has a closed guard, preventing Buffel from standing up.
Buffel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hofmann is retaining full guard.
Buffel looking to sit in guard and control but Hofmann gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hofmann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hofmann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Buffel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann scoring with some ground and pound.
Buffel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Buffel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hofmann trying to control the position from guard on top but Buffel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buffel looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buffel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hofmann is one step ahead there.
Buffel trying to control the position.
Buffel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Buffel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hofmann shoots in but Buffel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas Buffel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Hofmann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hofmann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buffel swivels and escapes.
Hofmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Buffel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hofmann.
Hofmann gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Todd Hofmann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buffel gets underhooks to prevent Hofmann's takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Thomas Buffel.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Buffel, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Buffel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Klemens Czerwinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Beats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tony Beats was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
140 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Klemens Czerwinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tony Beats!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beats will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beats has a takedown stuffed.
Czerwinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beats tries to clinch but Czerwinski moves away
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Beats will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Beats does no damage.
Beats clinches up with Czerwinski and pushes him back against the cage.
Czerwinski tries to pull guard but Beats forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats tries for a takedown but Czerwinski manages to get underhooks.
Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Beats.
Czerwinski tries to throw a body punch but Beats avoids it by throwing Czerwinski back against the cage.
Beats tries to pull guard but Czerwinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Beats drops back down to his feet.
Czerwinski looking to throw knees to the head but Beats is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Czerwinski wants a takedown but no success here.
Beats gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Czerwinski.
Czerwinski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Beats looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beats throws a head kick that misses
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beats misses with a hook
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Beats.
Beats misses with a double jab
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beats gets a double leg takedown into Czerwinski's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beats sitting in guard here, content to control.
Czerwinski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Czerwinski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beats must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beats's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beats is working Czerwinski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Beats controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Czerwinski controls Beats momentarily but Beats frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Beats shoots in but Czerwinski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beats will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Beats throws a left and a right that both miss
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Beats backing up. Beats nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Beats darts in and clinches Czerwinski up against the cage.
Czerwinski goes for a takedown attempt but Beats pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Beats doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Beats backing up. Beats nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czerwinski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Beats with a lazy takedown attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beats darts in trying to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Beats will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Beats with a poor takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Beats backing up. Beats nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Beats looks winded!
Beats throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Czerwinski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Beats is in Czerwinski's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klemens Czerwinski dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Beats closes the distance looking to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Beats backing up. Beats nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Beats throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Czerwinski's waist but Czerwinski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beats off to one side.
Beats tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Czerwinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beats fails to land the takedown.
Czerwinski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats moves into range and clinches up with Czerwinski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beats misses with a knee strike.
Beats keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Czerwinski's efforts to push away.
Czerwinski has clasped his hands together around Beats's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beats is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Czerwinski's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Czerwinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beats does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Beats tries to get to full guard but Czerwinski has control of the leg.
Czerwinski wants to take a breather but Beats is having none of it.
Beats avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Czerwinski.
Czerwinski wants to work for an arm triangle but Beats is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beats is positioning himself well to prevent Czerwinski advancing to mount.
Still in half guard, Czerwinski seems content to control.
Beats has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Czerwinski is working away from the top position though.
Beats blocking the ground and pound attempt from Czerwinski.
Czerwinski trying to mount his opponent but Beats defends it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beats can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beats missing with punches from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beats throws a sloppy head kick and Czerwinski moves out of range easily.
Beats shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Czerwinski sprawls well. Czerwinski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beats gets slowly back to his feet.
Czerwinski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Beats.
Beats drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Czerwinski is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Czerwinski is trying to control Beats's posture but Beats avoids it.
Beats trying to control the position but Czerwinski is working away.
Czerwinski takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czerwinski can't do much from the bottom here.
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 Klemens Czerwinski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Czerwinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Beats misses with a takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Beats.
Beats shoots and misses
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Beats.
Czerwinski stuffs the takedown.
Czerwinski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Klemens Czerwinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Beats.
Beats tries for a takedown but Czerwinski circles away easily
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beats throws a left and a right that both miss
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Beats will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beats tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beats takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beats misses with a combination
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
Beats shoots and misses
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Beats.
Beats throws a leg kick that is checked
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Beats.
Beats with a poor takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
Beats moves to clinch but Czerwinski breaks away
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beats has his takedown stuffed
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Beats will be more careful next time no doubt.
Czerwinski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Beats.
Czerwinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beats can do to turn this around?
Beats closes the distance but Czerwinski moves to the side
and Czerwinski counters with a series of strikes. Beats will be more careful next time no doubt.
Beats with a lazy takedown attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Beats backing up. Beats nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Beats gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Beats backing up. Beats nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beats throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Czerwinski counters with a two punch combo.
Czerwinski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Beats misses with a takedown attempt
and Czerwinski counters with a one-two to the body.
Beats tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combo that has Beats backing up. Beats nods at Czerwinski to acknowledge the strikes.
Beats with a poor takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Beats.
Beats fails with the takedown
and Czerwinski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beats is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beats closes the distance looking to clinch
and Czerwinski counters with a left and a right that stings Beats.
Beats is still on wobbly legs! Can Czerwinski finish him?
Tony Beats seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beats tries to land a body kick
and Czerwinski counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Beats! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Czerwinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klemens Czerwinski!
A very excited looking Klemens Czerwinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Hold Us. Bradley Johnson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Bradley Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Saber misses.
Saber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
Saber is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saber is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson gets to mount! Saber was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the pace for now.
Saber tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Saber keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Saber looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Johnson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Saber trying to control but not successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saber can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber trying to control but not successfully.
Johnson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Saber doesn't escape.
Saber wants to get back to his feet.
Saber rolls, trying to escape but Johnson keeps control of the position.
Johnson is riding his opponent, not letting Saber buck him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Johnson is not going to allow Saber to sit and survive in this position.
Johnson controls the action.
Saber tries to roll but Johnson sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bradley Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saber looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber misses with a looping left.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber misses with a head kick.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saber. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saber throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Saber misses.
Cameron Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saber throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Saber misses with a straight left.
Saber throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Saber misses with a looping right.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cameron Saber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saber!
Saber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saber looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saber misses the jab.
Johnson slips a straight right by Saber.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saber jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Saber avoids it well and moves away.
Saber misses with a body shot.
Saber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saber throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saber can pounce on him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saber looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saber throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cameron Saber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Saber throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Saber.
Saber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saber throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saber throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saber misses the shot to the body.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saber misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Saber misses with a wild body shot.
Saber takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Saber throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Cameron Saber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Saber throws a big shot that misses.
Saber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Saber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saber throws out the jab.
Johnson tries to counter with a takedown but Saber is quick to defend against it.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saber throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saber.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saber sprawls and moves away.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Saber.
Saber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Saber misses with a body punch
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Saber's guard.
Saber is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Saber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right from Saber.
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!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Saber lands a hook that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Saber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saber manages to break the clinch.
Saber misses the jab.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saber scores with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saber thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cameron Saber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cameron Saber!
Cameron Saber gave a mention to 95% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Eaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eaton comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Berzerk. 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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161 lbs
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180 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ashton Eaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Perry!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry scores with a jab. Eaton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A left lands for Eaton.
Perry rushes Eaton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perry misses with the head strike.
Eaton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perry missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Eaton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Still in the clinch, Eaton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Eaton lands a shoulder strike.
The referee calls for Eaton to work.
Perry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Eaton has him pressed against the cage.
Eaton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Perry can't fight it off and eventually Eaton manages to take the fight to the floor. Perry looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perry is looking to stand back up but Eaton counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Perry.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Eaton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Eaton connects with a nice short shot to Perry's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eaton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eaton not doing much here.
Eaton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Perry wants to control but Eaton is keeping busy.
Eaton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Perry tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Eaton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ashton Eaton!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Jane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasiliy Khrapov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khrapov has chosen Rocky road to Dublin (RUS) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Patrick Jane has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Patrick Jane seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
48 - 21 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Jane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vasiliy Khrapov!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
Khrapov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jane. Jane gets slowly back to his feet.
Jane looks to score with a jab to the body but Khrapov is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Jane.
Khrapov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Khrapov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jane throws a head kick that half lands.
Khrapov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jane at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov stuffs the takedown.
Khrapov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jane at a distance.
Khrapov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It seemed like Khrapov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jane fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jane dives in for a single leg takedown but Khrapov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khrapov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Patrick Jane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jane falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khrapov counters with a thumping low kick.
Khrapov keeps Jane at a distance using the push kick.
Jane takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jane avoids the body shot from Khrapov.
Khrapov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vasiliy Khrapov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khrapov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khrapov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jane on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khrapov throws a jab when Jane was well out of range.
Khrapov misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Jane misses its target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jane goes for a double leg but Khrapov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khrapov continues to drive forward.
Nice body punch from Khrapov.
Khrapov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khrapov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Khrapov connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jane. Khrapov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jane defending well as Khrapov loads up on a big left hand.
Khrapov sizes up Jane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Khrapov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jane throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jane lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Khrapov with a nice cross.
A swing and a miss from Khrapov.
Khrapov lands with an uppercut that bounces Jane off the cage and back into range.
Jane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Khrapov leaves Jane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jane takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khrapov sprawls well. Khrapov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jane gets slowly back to his feet.
Khrapov looks to land a right hand but Jane moved out of range.
Khrapov looks to land a body kick but Jane moved away.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jane misses with a straight left.
Jane ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov.
Khrapov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khrapov throws a body punch but Jane moves out of range.
Khrapov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jane fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Khrapov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khrapov connects with a right hand. Jane shakes it off.
Vasiliy Khrapov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jane darts in trying to clinch
and Khrapov counters with a straight right hand.
Khrapov throws a big shot that misses.
Khrapov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jane.
As Khrapov looks to move away, Jane throws a big counter combo but Khrapov just gets out of the way.
Jane is looking to clinch.
Khrapov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jane might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jane moves into range and clinches up with Khrapov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jane is looking to control Khrapov's arms but Khrapov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jane has his back to the cage.
Jane blocking some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Khrapov.
Khrapov presses Jane against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khrapov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee calls for Khrapov to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jane drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khrapov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jane takes the fight into the clinch.
Khrapov throws a punch but it's blocked by Jane.
A shot in the inside from Khrapov.
Khrapov pushes Jane back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jane jumps guard but Khrapov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jane lands a knee to the body.
Khrapov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jane moves out of range of the strikes.
Jane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Khrapov as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Khrapov tries to avoid it but Jane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Khrapov to the ground. Khrapov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Khrapov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jane shoots and misses
and Khrapov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Khrapov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Khrapov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jane's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khrapov stuffs the takedown.
A nice side step and Khrapov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Khrapov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some bone on bone action there as Jane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jane has a takedown stuffed.
Jane is looking to wear down Khrapov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Khrapov throws a shot to the body.
Jane misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Khrapov there.
Khrapov throws a hook but Jane blocks it.
Khrapov scores with a nice strike.
Jane walks into a straight right hand from Khrapov.
Jane tries for a takedown but Khrapov circles away easily
and Khrapov counters with a nice uppercut.
Jane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Khrapov.
Khrapov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jane.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khrapov!
A head kick misses from Jane.
Jane tries to clinch but Khrapov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jane walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Khrapov misses with an uppercut.
Khrapov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Khrapov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Khrapov wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jane defending well as Khrapov loads up on a big left hand.
Jane is looking to counter the offense by Khrapov and move into the clinch.
Khrapov slaps away a takedown attempt from Jane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khrapov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crunch! Khrapov slams his shin into Jane's torso.
Jane lands with a shot to the body.
Jane slips a straight right by Khrapov.
Good work by Jane as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasiliy Khrapov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Khrapov thumps Jane with a low kick.
Jane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Khrapov circles away.
Jane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jane dives in and grabs Khrapov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Khrapov pushes down on Jane's head and hops out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Jane. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jane instigates a clinch.
Jane throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Khrapov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khrapov digs a right hand into Jane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jane's gas tank.
Khrapov lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jane tries to throw a body punch but Khrapov avoids it by throwing Jane back against the cage.
Khrapov just leaning against Jane, taking a breather.
Khrapov working aggressively here.
Khrapov gets through Jane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Khrapov struggles to land a body shot inside as Jane controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov is stalling here.
Jane breaks the clinch.
Jane wants to clinch.
Jab, jab by Khrapov - just one landing.
Jane ducks right into an uppercut from Khrapov.
Khrapov misses with a straight left.
Jane shoots in looking for a takedown. Khrapov tries to sprawl out of it but Jane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khrapov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Jane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good shot there by Khrapov.
Patrick Jane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jane uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khrapov.
Khrapov throws a shot from downtown. Jane moves away and avoids it.
Khrapov lands a nice shot to the body.
Jane looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jane checks a leg kick nicely.
Jane appears to be looking for a big counter.
Khrapov cracks a nice hook into Jane's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khrapov misses with a low kick as Jane jumps back.
Jane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Khrapov avoids it really well and circles away.
Khrapov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jane with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Khrapov.
Jane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jane shoots in but Khrapov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Khrapov lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov scores with a nice strike.
Jane is looking to clinch but Khrapov is avoiding it.
Jane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Khrapov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jane somewhat.
A lazy body kick from Khrapov
and Jane counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khrapov lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khrapov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jane.
Khrapov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khrapov throws out the jab.
Patrick Jane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khrapov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasiliy Khrapov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khrapov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasiliy Khrapov!
A relieved looking Vasiliy Khrapov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Speed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Bowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Speed is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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39
241 lbs
41 - 22 - 0 |
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39
210 lbs
24 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Daniel Speed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Raphael Bowie!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speed scores with a hook to the body. Bowie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Speed shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bowie's guard.
Bowie wants to stand and escape but Speed is having none of it.
Speed wanted to stand there but Bowie had control of the position.
Bowie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Speed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Speed stops Bowie from standing up.
Bowie is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowie takes one to the side of the head.
Bowie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie lands an overhand right.
Bowie throws a body punch but Speed moves out of range.
Bowie throws a right and a left that Speed avoids nicely.
Speed tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bowie only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bowie looks to land a combination but Speed avoids it well.
Bowie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bowie cracks Speed with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bowie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bowie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bowie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Speed checks a leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Speed or perhaps it was just good defense by Bowie, which made it look bad.
Speed is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bowie's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Speed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speed lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed throwing shots but Bowie is blocking nicely.
Speed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bowie defends it well.
Speed throwing shots but Bowie is blocking nicely.
Bowie pushes Speed off looking to stand but Speed dives back in and keeps control.
Speed scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bowie has hold of Speed's hands but Speed slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bowie is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed lands with a punch from half guard.
Speed throwing shots but Bowie is blocking nicely.
Speed looks to land a strike but Bowie avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Speed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Speed has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Speed connects with a couple of short punches.
Speed won't allow Bowie to get back to his feet.
Speed throws a big right hand that misses.
Speed lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Speed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowie wants to get back to his feet but Speed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Speed trying to move into half guard but instead Bowie has managed to sweep!
Bowie wants to stand and escape but instead Speed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Speed is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Bowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speed.
Speed looking to pass the guard.
Speed works over Bowie with some ground and pound from guard.
Speed is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Speed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bowie is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
Bowie is looking to stand back up but Speed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bowie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Speed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Speed scores with the left hand. Bowie knows he should have avoided that one.
Speed scores with a jab.
Bowie connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Speed momentarily.
Bowie works the jab nicely.
Bowie misses with a leg kick.
Speed feints and as Bowie raises his hands in defense, Speed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bowie is looking to stand back up but Speed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bowie.
Daniel Speed overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Speed wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowie is trying to stand up here but Speed is controlling him well.
Speed working the head and body with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Speed thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Speed throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Speed wants to work for an arm triangle but Bowie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bowie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Speed scores with a couple of nice shots.
Speed looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Speed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bowie's head.
Bowie looks like he's trying to stand up.
Speed missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Speed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bowie can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speed is looking for a kimura here.
Speed sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bowie defending well though.
Bowie is trying to stand up here but Speed is controlling him well.
Speed thows a huge punch but Bowie dodges it nicely.
Bowie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Speed with the ground and pound but Bowie uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Speed trying to control but Bowie is working from the bottom.
Speed stands and steps away. Bowie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bowie.
Speed tries a head kick but it misses.
Speed keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Speed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bowie to the ground. Speed is now in Bowie's guard.
Bowie keeping moving, preventing Speed from controlling successfully.
Speed throws a strike but Bowie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bowie wants to stand but Speed has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bowie wants to stand and escape but instead Speed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bowie wants to stand and escape but Speed is having none of it.
Speed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Speed's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Speed scoring with some ground and pound.
Speed is looking to work some ground and pound but Bowie has wrist control.
Bowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Speed working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Speed with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bowie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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!
Speed postures up in Bowie's guard and throws a big left but Bowie blocks it.
Bowie is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
Speed lands a couple of digs.
Bowie wants to get back to his feet but Speed is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Speed 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!
Speed scores with a head kick. Bowie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Speed throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bowie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Speed checks a low kick from Bowie.
Bowie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bowie avoids the head kick by Speed.
Bowie takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bowie blocks a head kick by Speed.
Bowie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Speed moves away.
Speed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Speed checks the leg kick.
Bowie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speed's calf.
Speed defending well as Bowie loads up on a big left hand.
Bowie uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Speed has time to react.
Bowie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Raphael Bowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bowie lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Speed lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bowie is rocked!
Speed fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bowie to the ground. Speed is now in Bowie's guard.
Bowie is still in real trouble! Can Speed finish him?
Bowie is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Speed.
Speed throwing strikes from guard but Bowie blocks nicely.
Bowie seems to have recovered his senses.
Speed throws an elbow that misses. Bowie uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Speed's guard. Nice move by Bowie!
Bowie wants to stand but Speed is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bowie wants to stand and escape but instead Speed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Speed throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bowie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Speed scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowie wants to stand up but Speed is controlling him.
Bowie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Speed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowie is keeping the position for now.
Bowie is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
Speed stands up over Bowie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Speed wants to control from the top but Bowie keeps moving.
Bowie is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bowie is keeping the position for now.
Speed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bowie is looking to stand up but Speed isn't so interested in that idea.
Speed throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bowie jabs Speed right on the nose. Speed blinks but takes it well.
Speed throws a wild body kick that Bowie sees coming a mile off.
Bowie appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bowie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Speed shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bowie pinned against the cage. Bowie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bowie throws out a counter right but Speed avoids it with no problem.
Bowie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Speed was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowie defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Speed.
Bowie feints a counter leg kick.
Bowie throws a head kick that half lands.
Bowie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bowie misses with a hook.
Speed looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Raphael Bowie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Speed slips under a jab.
Speed checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Speed throwing a counter right hand but Bowie manages to avoid it.
Speed ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bowie misses with a body shot.
Speed looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Speed lands a head shot.
Bowie throws a sloppy head kick and Speed moves out of range easily.
Bowie just misses with a punch to the body.
Bowie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Speed. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bowie throws the left hand but Speed avoids the punch easily.
Bowie looks to land a right hand but Speed moved out of range.
Speed fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bowie just manages to avoid it.
Bowie fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Speed is out of range.
Bowie with a jab.
Speed lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Daniel Speed.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Speed, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Speed!
A relieved looking Daniel Speed thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sick Puppy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walter Dunham had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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165 lbs
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166 lbs
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Brawler
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sick Puppy!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Puppy.
Puppy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Puppy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunham.
Dunham throws a hook but Puppy blocks it.
Dunham misses with a hook.
Puppy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Puppy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunham.
Puppy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Puppy moves away from the strike by Dunham.
Puppy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dunham shoots for a takedown but Puppy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Puppy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dunham throws a hook but Puppy avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham looks to throw the jab but Puppy is out of range.
Dunham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Puppy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunham with a body shot.
Dunham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puppy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Puppy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunham with a body shot.
Puppy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Puppy tries to avoid it but Dunham manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Puppy to the ground. Puppy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Puppy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dunham misses with a two punch combination.
Dunham throws a hook but Puppy avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Puppy misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dunham darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dunham paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dunham shoots in but no luck this time.
A countering left hand to the body from Puppy misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunham misses with a wild combination.
Dunham throws a shot to the body.
Dunham throws a hook but Puppy avoids it easily.
Puppy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dunham throws an overhand right that lands on Puppy's shoulder, as Puppy tries to avoid the shot.
Puppy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dunham with a body shot.
Puppy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puppy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunham.
Walter Dunham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham misses with a wild body shot.
Puppy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Puppy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Dunham misses.
A swing and a miss from Dunham.
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!
Dunham pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunham looks to throw the jab but Puppy is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Puppy misses.
Dunham throws a jab but it's blocked by Puppy.
Puppy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Dunham lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puppy doesn't seem phased though.
Dunham takes a swing at Puppy's ribcage but misses.
Sick Puppy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunham throws a lazy uppercut
and Puppy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Puppy manages to avoid it.
Dunham throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Puppy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dunham is in Puppy's guard.
Dunham is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Puppy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dunham is looking to defend but Puppy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dunham! Puppy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dunham taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sick Puppy!
After the fight, Sick Puppy was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Cierpka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jiri Necas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krystian Cierpka 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, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Krystian Cierpka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jiri Necas!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cierpka gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Necas wants a takedown but no success here.
Necas is trying to pull guard but Cierpka has him pressed against the cage.
Cierpka lands with a right to the head.
Cierpka has clasped his hands together around Necas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cierpka takes a little break here. Necas wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Cierpka tries for a kimura but Necas is defending well.
Cierpka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cierpka wants to control but Necas is keeping him busy.
Necas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cierpka off and has taken his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good control from Necas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cierpka trying to control the position but Necas manages to sink in the hooks.
Necas struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cierpka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cierpka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cierpka is desperately trying to improve his position but Necas has a good base and remains in mount.
Necas avoids the attempt from Cierpka to control.
Cierpka is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Necas lands a big elbow.
Cierpka slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Necas escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cierpka darts in and clinches Necas up against the cage.
Necas breaks the clinch.
Cierpka rushes Necas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Necas prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Necas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cierpka breaks from the clinch.
Cierpka pushes Necas up against the cage in a clinch.
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cierpka rushes Necas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Necas tries to break free but Cierpka pushes him back against the cage.
Cierpka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cierpka moves into the clinch.
Necas stops a takedown attempt from Cierpka.
Cierpka is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Necas can't fight it off and eventually Cierpka manages to take the fight to the floor. Necas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cierpka trying to control but Necas is working from the bottom.
Cierpka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Necas tries to bench press Cierpka off him but Cierpka keeps the position.
Cierpka wants to control but Necas is keeping him busy.
Cierpka is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Necas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cierpka staying calm.
Necas is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cierpka has hold of Necas's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Necas seems comfortable defending it but Cierpka has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Necas is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Necas is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Cierpka couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krystian Cierpka!
Krystian Cierpka retains his bantamweight title!
Krystian Cierpka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ponting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ricky Ponting!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ponting rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alvarez counters with a one-two to the body.
Alvarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ponting misses with a two punch combination.
Alvarez has Ponting up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvarez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alvarez pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ponting passes Alvarez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ponting is trying to control. Alvarez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, if Ponting is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alvarez wants to control but Ponting is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez moves into full guard.
Ponting wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Ponting loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ponting in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ponting won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Ponting is in close to Alvarez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Alvarez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ponting trying to control the position.
Ponting might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ponting looking to control.
Ponting is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ponting looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alvarez is looking to work some ground and pound but Ponting has wrist control.
Alvarez passes Ponting's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Ponting is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Ponting is defending well.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez controlling the action here.
Ponting slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ponting trying to control the position.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Ponting.
Alvarez is looking to stand up but Ponting won't let him.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Ponting keeps moving.
Ponting managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ponting rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ponting darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ponting scores with a jab.
Nick Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ponting paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ponting seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ponting shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Alvarez eats them both and turns towards Ponting to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ponting punishes Alvarez's body with a nice straight punch.
Alvarez rushes Ponting and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez moves into range and clinches up with Ponting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ponting just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez's coach down at FEN GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Alvarez's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Alvarez fails to pull guard.
Ponting is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ricky Ponting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alvarez.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Ponting has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ponting smiles and moves away.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Alvarez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch but Ponting swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nick Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez is looking to clinch but Ponting is avoiding it.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ponting paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ponting to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ponting swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ponting throws a one two combo.
Ponting takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez gets a clinch.
Ponting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez has Ponting pressed against the cage.
Ponting wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ponting is trying to force a seperation but Alvarez has the dominant position.
Ponting takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ponting uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alvarez has time to react.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvarez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ponting connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alvarez scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez clinches up against the cage.
Ponting looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Ponting's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alvarez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alvarez.
Ponting is trying to break the clinch but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Ponting.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Ponting has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alvarez in his tracks.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Ponting is having none of it.
Ponting scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Ponting to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ponting misses with a hook
and Alvarez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ponting throws out a loose jab but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nick Alvarez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ponting working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Ponting pushes him off.
Alvarez wants to clinch
letting Ponting counter with a right hand.
Alvarez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Alvarez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alvarez moves in looking to clinch but Ponting pushes him off.
Ponting is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ponting paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez tries to clinch
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricky Ponting is winning the standup battle so far.
Ponting connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alvarez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ponting fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alvarez checks it well.
Ponting scores with a nice head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ponting. Those never looked like landing.
Alvarez moves to clinch but Ponting breaks away
and Ponting counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ponting connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alvarez momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez tries to clinch up.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Ponting is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ponting misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alvarez tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Ponting to counter with a crisp jab.
Ponting misses with the combination.
Ponting is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvarez can do to turn this around?
Ponting misses with a body shot.
Alvarez feints a counter leg kick.
Alvarez tries to clinch up but Ponting circles away and keeps his distance.
Ponting avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ponting appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ponting misses with a hook.
Ponting lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alvarez is looking to clinch.
Ponting scores with a body shot.
Ponting throws a series of punches but Alvarez moves out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ponting here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Alvarez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ponting manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Ponting keeps it at a distance.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Ponting circles away.
Ponting misses with a looping right.
Alvarez forces Ponting back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Ponting dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Alvarez wants to clinch
and Ponting counters with a straight right hand.
Alvarez moves into the clinch.
Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ponting circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ponting connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ponting gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alvarez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ponting is keeping busy.
Alvarez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ponting working hard to break the clinch.
Alvarez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ponting avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but Ponting won't allow it.
Ricky Ponting has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Alvarez.
Alvarez prevents Ponting from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponting is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Ponting wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Alvarez.
Ponting wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ponting breaks the clinch.
Ponting connects with a body shot that sends Alvarez's belly button to the back.
Ponting throws a leg kick but Alvarez moved away.
Ponting waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvarez.
Ponting lunges at Alvarez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Alvarez's hand.
Alvarez takes the fight into the clinch.
Ponting wants to get back to striking at distance but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Alvarez has Ponting pressed against the cage, preventing Ponting from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ponting 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ponting has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but Ponting blocks it.
A short uppercut from Alvarez.
Ponting lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez is looking to control Ponting's arms but Ponting gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alvarez has his back to the cage.
Alvarez slows down the pace here.
Alvarez is trying to pull guard but Ponting turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ponting wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ponting's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez jumps into guard, dragging Ponting to the mat.
Alvarez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Ponting from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ponting working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alvarez is trying to control the position but Ponting postures up.
Ponting throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ponting throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alvarez managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ponting accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Ponting controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez trying to keep a closed guard but Ponting is proving a slippery customer.
Ponting is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ponting wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alvarez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ponting's guard.
Alvarez trying to control but Ponting is working from the bottom.
Ponting pulls Alvarez in close to prevent any damage.
Alvarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Ponting is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Alvarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Alvarez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
Ricky Ponting retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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