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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Timo Skottilaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Brigg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timo Skottilaine has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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152 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Timo Skottilaine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Brigg!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skottilaine lands with a slapping head kick.
A lazy body kick from Skottilaine
and Brigg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Skottilaine won't be happy with that.
Brigg landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Skottilaine tries to buck Brigg off but Brigg is having none of it.
Skottilaine taking a bit of punishment here - Brigg scoring with strikes.
Skottilaine is looking to regain half guard here but Brigg keeps moving and retains side control.
Skottilaine is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brigg connects with a decent elbow.
Skottilaine manages to get back to half guard.
Brigg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brigg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skottilaine is rocked!
Brigg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Skottilaine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brigg is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Skottilaine is hurt! He's hurt bad - Brigg fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Skottilaine from any more punishment! Congratulations to Brigg! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Brigg!
In defeat, Timo Skottilaine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Vittusaatanaperkele!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Faflatas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marius Gladius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nick Faflatas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nick Faflatas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marius Gladius!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faflatas shoots in looking for a takedown. Gladius tries to sprawl out of it but Faflatas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gladius manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Faflatas with that takedown attempt.
Gladius darts in looking for a takedown but Faflatas gets double underhooks and turns Gladius into the cage.
Faflatas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gladius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faflatas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gladius.
It looked like Faflatas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nick Faflatas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marius Gladius.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Faflatas as Gladius shoots in.
Gladius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gladius wants it to stay on the feet.
Faflatas throws a body shot but no joy.
Faflatas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gladius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladius wants to pass the guard but Faflatas is keeping the position.
Faflatas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gladius has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gladius jumps guard but Faflatas stands there with Gladius around his waist. Gladius gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gladius tries to throw a body punch but Faflatas avoids it by throwing Gladius back against the cage.
Gladius fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gladius wants to take the fight to the mat but Faflatas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Faflatas lands a body shot.
Faflatas throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladius just leaning against Faflatas, taking a breather.
Faflatas has Gladius pressed against the cage, preventing Gladius from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Our sources have told us that Faflatas has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Faflatas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gladius.
Gladius's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gladius as he avoids it easily.
Faflatas has Gladius up against the cage in a clinch.
Gladius effectively controlling the action here.
Gladius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gladius looks for a takedown but Faflatas sprawls well.
Gladius shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Faflatas as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faflatas moves into range and clinches up with Gladius.
Gladius is trying to force a seperation but Faflatas has the dominant position.
Faflatas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Faflatas missing with knees to the body.
Faflatas works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gladius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gladius blocks a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas tries to land knees in the clinch but Gladius avoids the damage to the body.
Faflatas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Faflatas crunches a lovely knee into Gladius's ribcage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faflatas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gladius jumps guard but Faflatas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Faflatas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gladius tries to pull guard but Faflatas won't allow it.
Gladius looking to slow down the pace here.
Gladius takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gladius is trying to push Faflatas away but Faflatas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Faflatas tries a body shot but Gladius blocks it.
Faflatas tries to land a knee to the head but Gladius blocks with his arms.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gladius prevents a body shot from Faflatas.
Faflatas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faflatas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Faflatas dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faflatas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gladius.
Gladius slaps away a takedown attempt from Faflatas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gladius changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That kick from Faflatas tenderised Gladius's leg. Gladius is trying to keep his angry face on.
Faflatas misses with a wild combination.
Gladius shoots for a double leg takedown but Faflatas sprawls well. He's pushed Gladius's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faflatas shoots in for a takedown but Gladius shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Faflatas swinging wildly here.
Gladius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Faflatas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gladius can do to turn this around?
Gladius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Faflatas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladius working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faflatas is looking to get back to his feet here but Gladius is keeping cool and he's managed to take Faflatas's back.
Gladius has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Faflatas is in real trouble here. Gladius gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Faflatas is tapping out! Gladius wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marius Gladius!
Marius Gladius bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luciano Maciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlon Jogos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Maciel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marlon Jogos!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maciel misses with a hook.
Jogos shoots in looking for a takedown but Maciel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jogos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maciel throws a hook but Jogos blocks it.
Jogos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maciel stuffs the takedown attempt from Jogos. Jogos gets slowly back to his feet.
Luciano Maciel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marlon Jogos.
Maciel scores with a nice head shot.
Maciel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jogos is trying to defend but Maciel finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Maciel there.
Jogos is rocked!
Maciel lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jogos! More strikes land and this one is all over! Maciel jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luciano Maciel!
An out of breath Luciano Maciel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Diego Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alora Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henry has chosen stomp as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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180 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carlos Diego Ferreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alora Henry !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira shoots in but no luck this time.
Ferreira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ferreira is trying to control the action in half guard but Henry is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henry looking for submissions off his back.
Ferreira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henry is just riding it out for now. Ferreira eventually gives up the hold.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Henry .
Henry escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferreira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Henry is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ferreira is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira looking to pass the guard.
Ferreira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ferreira prevents Henry from improving his position.
Ferreira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Henry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira pulls his head out easily.
Ferreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira.
Ferreira has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ferreira wants to take a breather but Henry is having none of it.
Ferreira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura here.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Henry defends it well.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry sees it coming and defends easily.
Henry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira pulls his head out easily.
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry looking for submissions off his back.
Henry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Henry has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ferreira is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Henry .
Ferreira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henry is trying to improve his position.
Henry tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ferreira presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira tries to control but Henry wriggling away.
Ferreira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henry to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henry shrugs it off.
Ferreira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is squirming around, avoiding Ferreira's attempts to control the action.
Ferreira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Henry manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ferreira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henry has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Henry regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry actively working from the bottom here.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura here.
Henry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diego Ferreira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Henry stuffs the takedown.
Ferreira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferreira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Henry is looking to regain half guard here but Ferreira keeps moving and retains side control.
Henry gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry won't allow Ferreira to pass to mount.
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Henry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferreira pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry actively working from the bottom here.
Henry is looking for a sweep. Ferreira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Henry is in trouble now - Ferreira has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to take his opponent's back but Henry doesn't allow it.
Henry is desperately trying to improve his position but Ferreira has a good base and remains in mount.
Henry is still trying to improve position.
Ferreira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Henry to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Henry shrugs it off.
Henry gets back to half guard.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferreira is working for a kimura but Henry is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura but Henry is defending well.
Henry moves into full guard.
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Henry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos Diego Ferreira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Henry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferreira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Henry has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferreira has managed to get both his arms back between Henry 's legs - danger averted.
Henry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ferreira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Ferreira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henry can do to turn this around?
Ferreira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ferreira trying to control but Henry is working from the bottom.
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Henry is keeping the position.
Ferreira wants to control from the top but Henry keeps moving.
Henry can't keep his opponent in guard - Ferreira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Henry wants to improve his position but Ferreira is controlling well.
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.
Ferreira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Henry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferreira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henry sees it coming and defends easily.
Ferreira trying to control from half guard but Henry is working away.
Ferreira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Henry gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Diego Ferreira dominated that second round.
That's time! Ferreira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Henry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferreira tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Henry is in Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ferreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Henry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Henry works his way into full mount!
Henry is working for a guillotine from mount but Ferreira frees his head quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ferreira tries to lock up and control but Henry gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ferreira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Henry is trying to take his opponent's back.
Ferreira gets back to half guard.
Henry is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferreira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ferreira.
Henry is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ferreira has his foot on Henry 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Henry works his way back into a safe position though.
Henry drops back looking for a leg! Ferreira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferreira manages to kick Henry off! Henry jumps back into Ferreira's guard.
Ferreira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Henry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Henry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henry is working for a kimura but Ferreira is defending it quite comfortably.
Ferreira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Henry 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Henry 's back!
Ferreira is hanging on to Henry 's back as he tries to escape.
Ferreira has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ferreira controlling well, preventing Henry from escaping the position.
Ferreira working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry tries to roll but Ferreira sticks to his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ferreira is working for a guillotine from mount but Henry frees his head quite easily.
Henry regains half guard.
Henry looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ferreira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ferreira is trying to control. Henry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Henry looking for submissions off his back.
Henry actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry wants to get back to full guard.
Ferreira seems to be working for a kimura but Henry defends the submission attempt.
Ferreira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henry doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ferreira.
Ferreira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henry is refusing to be controlled, as Ferreira sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alora Henry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ferreira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Diego Ferreira!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sione Witika (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ohto Alanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Witika's entrance music is Slice of Heaven. A fine choice. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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243 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sione Witika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ohto Alanko!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alanko has Witika up against the cage in a clinch.
Alanko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Witika backwards.
Alanko digs a right hand into Witika's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Witika's gas tank.
Witika breaks from the clinch.
Alanko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Alanko takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Ohto Alanko has been cut.
Alanko thows a leg kick but Witika checks it
and Witika counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alanko closes the distance and clinches.
Alanko throws a punch but it's blocked by Witika.
Alanko avoids a wild elbow strike from Witika.
Alanko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Witika letting Alanko take a breather here.
Alanko leaning against his opponent.
Witika lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alanko pushes Witika back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Witika letting Alanko take a breather here.
Alanko lands a body shot in the clinch.
Alanko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witika trying to control the position but instead, Alanko has worked for underhooks and has pushed Witika into the cage.
Come on Alanko - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alanko prevents a body shot from Witika.
Alanko avoids a wild elbow strike from Witika.
Alanko lands with a left to the head.
Witika misses with an elbow strike.
Alanko is pushing Witika up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Alanko avoids the elbow strike from Witika, against the cage.
Alanko content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Witika misses with an elbow strike.
Witika misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alanko will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Witika up against the cage.
Alanko'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.
Alanko continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alanko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Alanko.
Witika looking to slow down the pace here.
Alanko taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Alanko.
Witika pushes off an throws an elbow but Alanko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Witika.
Witika lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Ohto Alanko's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alanko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Witika backwards.
Witika misses with an elbow over the top.
Alanko pressing his opponent against the cage.
Alanko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Witika throws an elbow but misses.
Witika is trying to maintain a safe position but Alanko gets an underhook and turns Witika into the cage.
Alanko lands with a short shot to the head.
Alanko blocks an elbow strike.
Witika takes a shot to the head.
Witika cracks Alanko with a nice body shot.
Witika looking to slow down the pace here.
Alanko effectively controlling the action here.
Witika pushes off an throws an elbow but Alanko leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alanko blocks the elbow strike.
Alanko stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Witika tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alanko's elbow.
Alanko displaying some good clinch control by pressing Witika up against the cage.
Alanko blocks an elbow strike from Witika.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alanko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Witika tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Alanko lands a nice uppercut.
Alanko blocks an elbow strike from Witika.
Alanko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alanko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alanko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Witika backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alanko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Witika backwards.
Alanko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Witika.
Alanko lands a right hand.
Alanko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Witika is rocked!
Alanko dips a shoulder and cracks Witika with a mighty uppercut! Witika falls back against the cage and Alanko unloads with a barrage of strikes! Witika is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Alanko screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ohto Alanko!
A very excited looking Ohto Alanko 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Julio Cesar Chavez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andy Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cesar Chavez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cesar Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cesar Chavez missing with a left hand there. Fitzgerald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cesar Chavez .
Fitzgerald throws a body shot but no joy.
Cesar Chavez is looking for the big counter here.
Fitzgerald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cesar Chavez in his tracks.
Fitzgerald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fitzgerald throws a punch but it's blocked by Cesar Chavez .
Fitzgerald missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Chavez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fitzgerald tries a body shot but Cesar Chavez blocks it.
Cesar Chavez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fitzgerald has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
Cesar Chavez fails to pull guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cesar Chavez jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fitzgerald.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fitzgerald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald'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.
A short body shot lands from Fitzgerald as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cesar Chavez or not.
Fitzgerald slowing the pace effectively.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cesar Chavez s head.
Fitzgerald scores with a shot to the side of Cesar Chavez 's head.
Fitzgerald digs a right hand into Cesar Chavez 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cesar Chavez 's gas tank.
A hook to the body from Fitzgerald.
A right hand to the body from Fitzgerald.
Cesar Chavez looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fitzgerald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cesar Chavez is rocked!
A short right from Fitzgerald.
Cesar Chavez is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fitzgerald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cesar Chavez s head.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cesar Chavez s head.
Fitzgerald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cesar Chavez s head.
Fitzgerald lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cesar Chavez to his knees! Fitzgerald keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Fitzgerald!
Andy Fitzgerald managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Piana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ding Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rich Piana!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong pushes Piana up against the cage in a clinch.
Piana prevents a body shot from Dong.
Piana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Piana backwards.
Dong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Piana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
Piana swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Piana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong lands a hook that snaps the head of Piana backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Piana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Piana.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Piana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piana misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Piana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Piana.
Piana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piana working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Piana.
Piana tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Piana back against the cage.
Dong lands with a short shot to the head.
Piana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Piana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Piana misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Dong.
Piana lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Piana lands a body punch.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Piana just leaning against Dong, taking a breather.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Piana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Piana tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
Dong misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Piana.
Piana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong avoids the body shot from Piana.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Piana moves away.
Piana looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong moves away from the strike by Piana.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Piana's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Piana's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Piana swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Piana thinking.
Dong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Piana forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Piana.
Dong throws a punch but it's blocked by Piana.
Piana working aggressively here.
Dong lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Piana - that landed with a thud.
Piana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Piana's efforts to push away.
Piana digs a right hand into Dong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dong's gas tank.
Piana scores with a shoulder strike.
Piana can't find room to land a body shot as Dong controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Dong.
Piana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piana misses with a punch to the body.
Dong prevents a body shot from Piana.
Piana misses with some punches.
Piana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Piana jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dong swings for the body but Piana moves out of range.
Piana with a hook.
Piana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piana misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Piana does it's job there.
Dong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Piana's head.
A jab from Piana misses.
Oooooh!!! Piana has knocked Dong down with a huge combo! Piana steps away and waves a wobbly Dong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dong is rocked!
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Dong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Piana cracks Dong with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rich Piana!
An out of breath Rich Piana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouko Viljanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Sloan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jouko Viljanen!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Viljanen tries to work over Sloan's front leg with a kick but Sloan checks it.
Sloan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloan checks a low kick from Viljanen.
A leg kick checked by Sloan.
Sloan misses with a looping right.
Viljanen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Viljanen looks to land a left hand but Sloan moved out of range nicely.
Viljanen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sloan misses with a straight right.
Sloan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Viljanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Tom Sloan has been cut.
Viljanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Viljanen dips to his left and cracks Sloan with an uppercut!
Sloan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Good exchange - Sloan coming out on top.
Viljanen slips a jab and a cross from Sloan.
Viljanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sloan.
Sloan lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viljanen takes a swing at Sloan's ribcage but misses.
Sloan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Viljanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sloan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sloan avoids the body shot from Viljanen.
Sloan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viljanen loads up on a big right hand but Sloan slips the punch.
Sloan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljanen defending well as Sloan loads up on a big left hand.
Viljanen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sloan.
Sloan throws a hook but Viljanen avoids it easily.
Sloan misses with a straight left.
Sloan misses with a looping left.
Viljanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sloan moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice defenses there by Sloan.
Nice uppercut there from Viljanen.
Sloan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Sloan.
Sloan scores with a hook.
Sloan ducks under a wild hook from Viljanen.
Sloan throws out a loose jab but Viljanen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viljanen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viljanen throws a looping overhand right but Sloan ducks down to avoid it.
Viljanen slips a jab and a cross from Sloan.
Sloan throws a wild body kick that Viljanen sees coming a mile off.
Viljanen throws the kick towards the body but Sloan avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan swings for the body but Viljanen moves out of range.
Sloan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloan throws a good cross that connects.
Viljanen throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Viljanen tenderised Sloan's leg. Sloan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sloan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Viljanen's hands.
Viljanen tries to clinch but Sloan moves out of range.
Viljanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sloan.
Viljanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloan throws a right hand that misses
and Viljanen counters with a leg kick.
Viljanen cracks a nice hook into Sloan's ribs.
Sloan looks to throw the jab but Viljanen is out of range.
Sloan lands a really nice looking cross but Viljanen seems unphased.
Sloan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Viljanen.
Sloan throws an off balance right hand
and Viljanen counters with a straight right hand.
Sloan throws a body kick that misses
and Viljanen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Viljanen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sloan to score with a decent uppercut.
Sloan moves out of range of the strikes.
Viljanen moves away from the strike by Sloan.
Viljanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sloan checks it well.
Sloan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljanen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Viljanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sloan manages to avoid it.
Viljanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloan defending well as Viljanen loads up on a big left hand.
Viljanen throws a low kick but Sloan avoids it.
A low kick from Sloan is predictable there
and Viljanen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sloan's knee momentarily.
Sloan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloan jabs at Viljanen's body.
Sloan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Viljanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloan looks to score with a jab to the body but Viljanen is just out of range.
Sloan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viljanen.
Viljanen tries to clinch there but Sloan circles away.
Viljanen throws a lazy right hand but Sloan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Sloan misses the target.
Viljanen takes a swing at Sloan's ribcage but misses.
Tom Sloan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viljanen wants to land a leg kick but Sloan is out of range.
A big left from Viljanen misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Viljanen.
Viljanen throws a jab when Sloan was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viljanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sloan counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viljanen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viljanen blocks a jab.
Viljanen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Viljanen clinches up with Sloan and pushes him back against the cage.
Viljanen manages to break the clinch.
Viljanen connects with a solid leg kick.
Sloan misses with a looping right.
That kick from Viljanen tenderised Sloan's leg. Sloan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Viljanen scoring well with a low kick there.
Sloan misses with the combination.
Sloan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Viljanen misses.
Sloan misses the shot to the body.
Viljanen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sloan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloan lands an overhand right.
Viljanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Viljanen tries to land a front kick but Sloan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Sloan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Viljanen throws a poor cross that misses
letting Sloan counter with a right hand.
Viljanen slips a straight right by Sloan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jouko Viljanen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Sloan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Viljanen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Viljanen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Sloan fails to land.
A body shot lands from Sloan.
Viljanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sloan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viljanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Sloan.
Viljanen is working Sloan over against the cage.
Viljanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sloan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sloan tries a body shot but Viljanen blocks it.
Sloan blocks a body shot from Viljanen.
Viljanen scores with a shoulder strike.
Viljanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viljanen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sloan or not.
Sloan has a couple of punches blocked by Viljanen.
Sloan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sloan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viljanen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sloan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan has a couple of punches blocked by Viljanen.
Sloan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viljanen working aggressively here.
Viljanen can't find room to land a body shot as Sloan controls the action.
Viljanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sloan has a couple of punches blocked by Viljanen.
Viljanen has a couple of punches blocked by Sloan.
Jouko Viljanen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Viljanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viljanen blocking some punches.
Sloan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sloan misses with a punch to the body.
Viljanen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloan 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.
Viljanen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Viljanen misses the shot to the body.
Sloan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Viljanen throws a hook but Sloan avoids it easily.
Sloan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viljanen moves away.
Sloan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viljanen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan blocks a jab.
Viljanen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Viljanen throws a jab when Sloan was well out of range.
Sloan throws a sloppy head kick and Viljanen moves out of range easily.
Viljanen lands a really nice looking cross but Sloan seems unphased.
Viljanen swings widly with a right hand
and Sloan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloan is looking to chop away at Viljanen's legs.
Viljanen lands with a right hand.
Viljanen misses with a shot to the body
and Sloan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jouko Viljanen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Viljanen.
Good exchange - Viljanen coming out on top.
Viljanen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Viljanen moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloan moves out of range of the leg kick from Viljanen.
Sloan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Viljanen.
Sloan throws an overhand right that lands on Viljanen's shoulder, as Viljanen tries to avoid the shot.
Viljanen misses with an uppercut. Sloan saw that one coming.
Sloan lands a nice shot that snaps Viljanen's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljanen throws a front kick aimed at Sloan's knee but Sloan avoids it well.
Viljanen throws a hook but Sloan avoids it easily.
Sloan jabs Viljanen right on the nose. Viljanen blinks but takes it well.
Sloan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Viljanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloan throws a right hand that misses
and Viljanen counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloan throws a body kick that misses
and Viljanen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloan is rocked!
A jab from Sloan misses.
Oh Sloan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Viljanen throws a head kick but Sloan moves out of range.
Sloan misses with a left hand
and Viljanen counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Sloan misses.
Viljanen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sloan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Viljanen. Viljanen obviously looking to wear him down.
Viljanen misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Sloan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Viljanen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloan looks to land a left hand but Viljanen moved out of range nicely.
Viljanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viljanen.
Sloan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Viljanen.
Viljanen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sloan's sensitive parts.
Viljanen is looking to clinch but Sloan is avoiding it.
Sloan lands with a shot to the body.
Sloan seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan scores with a nice head shot.
Viljanen throws a hook to the side of Sloan's head but Sloan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloan ducks under a wild hook from Viljanen.
Viljanen misses the shot to the body.
Viljanen is breathing heavily.
Viljanen throws a leg kick that misses.
Viljanen swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sloan to counter with a crisp jab.
Sloan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Viljanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Viljanen blocks a jab.
Viljanen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viljanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Sloan is just out of range.
Sloan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viljanen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by Sloan.
Viljanen wants to slow Sloan down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloan slips a straight right by Viljanen.
Sloan loads up on a big right hand but Viljanen slips the punch.
Sloan throws a series of punches but Viljanen avoids them all with ease.
Sloan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viljanen.
Some wild striking there from Sloan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jouko Viljanen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Sloan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - Viljanen scores with a four punch combination!
Nice uppercut there from Sloan.
A jab from Viljanen misses.
Nice defenses there by Viljanen.
Viljanen misses with a body kick.
Sloan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sloan digs a good hook to Viljanen's body.
Sloan moves away from the strike by Viljanen.
Sloan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Viljanen.
Viljanen misses with a hook.
Sloan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sloan throws a jab but it's blocked by Viljanen.
Viljanen jabs Sloan right on the nose. Sloan blinks but takes it well.
Sloan misses the jab.
Viljanen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A jab from Viljanen misses.
Sloan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viljanen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloan connects with a looping right hand.
Viljanen looks to land a right hand but Sloan moved out of range.
Sloan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Viljanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloan is looking to counter punch.
Viljanen throws a hook but Sloan blocks it.
Viljanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sloan.
Viljanen misses with a low kick as Sloan jumps back.
Viljanen scores with a leg kick.
Viljanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viljanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sloan manages to avoid it.
Sloan throws a hook but Viljanen avoids it easily.
Sloan lands a right hook to the body.
Sloan tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloan wants to slow Viljanen down by chopping away at his legs.
Viljanen scores with a jab. Sloan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Viljanen misses with a body shot.
Viljanen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Viljanen misses with a straight left.
Sloan misses the shot to the body.
Sloan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloan misses with a left hand
and Viljanen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sloan stuns Viljanen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloan looks to land a combination but Viljanen avoids it well.
Viljanen throws a hook but Sloan avoids it easily.
Sloan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Viljanen.
Viljanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloan slips a straight right by Viljanen.
Sloan misses with a right hand
and Viljanen counters with a straight right hand.
Sloan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Viljanen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sloan tries to land a front kick but Viljanen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Viljanen throws out a counter right but Sloan avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Sloan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloan works the jab nicely.
Viljanen doesn't manage to clinch there - Sloan circles away.
Sloan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Viljanen moves out of range as Sloan strikes.
Viljanen is looking to score with low kicks.
Sloan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sloan swings for the body but Viljanen moves out of range.
Viljanen cracks Sloan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljanen throws a leg kick which misses Sloan's front leg but catches the back leg as Sloan tries to avoid it.
Sloan lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Jouko Viljanen has been cut.
Viljanen misses with a shot to the body
and Sloan counters with a straight right hand.
Sloan throws an overhand right that lands on Viljanen's shoulder, as Viljanen tries to avoid the shot.
Sloan looks to throw the jab but Viljanen is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Sloan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sloan.
Sloan throws a sloppy head kick and Viljanen moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Sloan.
A little jabbing left from Viljanen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tom Sloan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viljanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sloan.
Sloan looks to land a right hand but Viljanen moved out of range.
Sloan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viljanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Sloan.
Sloan lands a nice shot that snaps Viljanen's head back.
Viljanen lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Viljanen throws out a powerful jab.
Viljanen moves away from the strike by Sloan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloan's corner calls for a 1-2. Sloan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sloan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Viljanen throws the left hand but Sloan avoids the punch easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sloan.
Viljanen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloan tests Viljanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sloan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Viljanens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloan scores with a nice head shot.
Sloan misses with a hook.
Viljanen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jouko Viljanen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloan lands with a hook. Viljanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viljanen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sloan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sloan throws a hook but Viljanen avoids it easily.
Viljanen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sloan throws a hook to the side of Viljanen's head but Viljanen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viljanen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sloan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Sloan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Viljanen 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jouko Viljanen!
During a confident post fight interview, Jouko Viljanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaleva Vettenranta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uzziah Judah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judah has chosen We Ready as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kaleva Vettenranta could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Uzziah Judah's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaleva Vettenranta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Uzziah Judah!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Judah takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vettenranta fails with the takedown
and Vettenranta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vettenranta closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Judah did well to prevent Vettenranta getting side control.
Vettenranta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Judah wants to get back to his feet.
Vettenranta has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Judah keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judah looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vettenranta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vettenranta throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Judah is refusing to be controlled, as Vettenranta sits in half guard.
Judah avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vettenranta.
Vettenranta thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Judah's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettenranta missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vettenranta slows the pace down in half guard.
Vettenranta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vettenranta content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Judah taking some punishment here, with Vettenranta in his half guard.
Vettenranta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta is controlling the pace.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vettenranta throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Vettenranta throwing shots but Judah is blocking nicely.
Vettenranta passes to full mount!
Judah is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Judah can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vettenranta thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vettenranta landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vettenranta lands a big elbow.
Vettenranta raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vettenranta unloads with some shots from mount but Judah bucks and avoids them well.
Judah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vettenranta looking to secure an arm triangle but Judah defends it well.
Vettenranta working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Vettenranta lands a heavy elbow.
Vettenranta scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Vettenranta.
Judah is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vettenranta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Judah is looking to escape.
Judah is still in real trouble! Can Vettenranta finish him?
Vettenranta misses with a head shot.
Vettenranta landing punches.
Judah seems to have recovered his senses.
Vettenranta dominating with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Vettenranta there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Judah is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vettenranta lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Judah! Vettenranta sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Judah and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kaleva Vettenranta!
A very excited looking Kaleva Vettenranta 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Thundercunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Val Halla (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, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Thundercunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Val Halla!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halla throws a body shot but no joy.
Halla steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt moves into the clinch.
Halla blocks an uppercut.
Halla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Thundercunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thundercunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Halla or not.
Halla blocking some punches.
Thundercunt has a couple of punches blocked by Halla.
Halla misses with the head strike.
Halla tries a body shot but Thundercunt blocks it.
Halla lands a right hand.
Thundercunt tries to throw a body punch but Halla avoids it by throwing Thundercunt back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halla swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thundercunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thundercunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thundercunt digs a right hand into Halla's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Halla's gas tank.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halla misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halla blocks a body shot from Thundercunt.
Halla misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thundercunt.
Thundercunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Halla has a couple of punches blocked by Thundercunt.
Halla misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halla's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Halla's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short right from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt cracks Halla with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thundercunt.
Thundercunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thundercunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halla presses Thundercunt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halla swings wildly with an uppercut but Thundercunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thundercunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thundercunt tries to work over Halla's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thundercunt misses with a punch to the body.
Thundercunt lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thundercunt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thundercunt misses with a body punch.
Thundercunt working aggressively here.
Halla lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thundercunt as the two fighters clinch.
Halla looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Thundercunt.
Thundercunt manages to break the clinch.
Halla tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thundercunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Halla.
Thundercunt with a hook.
Halla swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thundercunt counters with a straight right hand.
Thundercunt seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Val Halla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thundercunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Halla blocks a jab.
Thundercunt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Halla throws a hook to the side of Thundercunt's head but Thundercunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thundercunt cracks Halla with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Halla tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Thundercunt pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Halla is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Theodore Thundercunt!
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