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Infinity: Brute Chaos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buliwyf Christianson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vesa Asikainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christianson comes to the cage accompanied by Cradel to the Grave. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buliwyf Christianson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 18 - 1, fighting out of London, Vesa Asikainen!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asikainen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christianson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Asikainen trying to control the action but Christianson is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Asikainen.
Christianson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Asikainen is looking to take a break and control but Christianson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asikainen wants to free his trapped foot but Christianson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Asikainen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Christianson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Christianson is pressing down on Asikainen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Christianson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Asikainen is one step ahead there.
Asikainen wants to control from the top but Christianson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christianson controls Asikainen momentarily but Asikainen frees himself.
Asikainen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Asikainen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christianson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Asikainen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Asikainen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Asikainen won't allow Christianson to sweep him here.
Asikainen is pushing down on Christianson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Christianson is fighting to maintain full guard but Asikainen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Asikainen blocks the strikes from Christianson.
Christianson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asikainen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Asikainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Christianson is keeping the position for now.
Christianson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asikainen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christianson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Asikainen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Asikainen preventing the sweep.
Christianson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asikainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Asikainen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Christianson controls the pace.
Christianson wants to control from the top but Asikainen keeps moving.
Christianson won't allow Asikainen to get back to his feet.
Christianson controlling from the top position.
Christianson lands a couple of digs.
Asikainen trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Christianson passes Asikainen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Christianson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Christianson is looking to take a break and control but Asikainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Christianson working the head and body with strikes.
Christianson content to control rather than advance.
Asikainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Christianson.
Asikainen is looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Asikainen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Christianson throws a strike but Asikainen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Christianson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Christianson is pushing down on Asikainen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Asikainen is fighting to maintain full guard but Christianson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Christianson 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.
Christianson trying to control the action but Asikainen is working from the bottom.
Christianson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christianson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Christianson wants to take a breather but Asikainen is having none of it.
Asikainen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buliwyf Christianson dominated that 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.
Asikainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Christianson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Christianson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Christianson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christianson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Asikainen manages to get himself to full guard.
Asikainen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Christianson is controlling him.
Asikainen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christianson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christianson postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asikainen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Christianson wants to pass the guard but Asikainen is keeping the position.
Christianson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christianson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Asikainen can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christianson looking to pass the guard.
Christianson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Christianson lands a nice forearm strike.
Asikainen sneaks back into half guard.
Asikainen pushes Christianson off looking to stand but Christianson dives back in and keeps control.
Nice strikes from Christianson there.
Asikainen tries to roll over but Christianson keeps him under control.
Christianson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christianson drops an elbow to the side of Asikainen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asikainen is trying to stand.
Asikainen is breathing heavily.
Christianson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Christianson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Asikainen is out! Christianson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Buliwyf Christianson!
Buliwyf Christianson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Kacik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kacik is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Hydrant - Bali Bandidos. Alexander Kacik has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexander Kacik!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kacik misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Savage throws a head kick but Kacik moves out of range.
Kacik unleashes a big counter combination but Savage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kacik misses with a few strikes there.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt - Kacik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Savage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kacik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Savage moves out of range as Kacik strikes.
Savage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Savage blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kacik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage misses with a body shot
and Kacik connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kacik has closed the distance and engaged Savage in a clinch.
Savage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kacik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Savage prevents a body shot from Kacik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kacik blocks it with crossed arms.
Savage struggles to land a body shot inside as Kacik controls his hands.
Savage tries to land a knee to the head but Kacik blocks with his arms.
Savage stalling in the clinch.
Kacik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage throws a punch but it's blocked by Kacik.
Savage tries to pull guard but Kacik won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savage is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kacik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kacik thuds his right hand into Savage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Rocky Savage has been cut.
Kacik gets a clinch.
Kacik tries a body shot but Savage blocks it.
Savage tries for a takedown but Kacik manages to get underhooks.
Kacik manages to break the clinch.
Savage shoots and misses
and Kacik counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kacik gets a clinch.
Savage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Savage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kacik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kacik drives through and clinches with Savage against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kacik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kacik has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Savage is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kacik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Savage misses with a body shot.
Savage wants to clinch.
Savage instigates a clinch.
Savage throws an elbow that misses.
Kacik managing to block the knees to the body from Savage.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kacik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kacik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kacik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kacik doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kacik swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Jab by Kacik.
Kacik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kacik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alexander Kacik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kacik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Kacik misses the target.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage throws a right hand that misses
and Kacik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Savage tries to keep at a distance but Kacik has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kacik manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Kacik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savage swings for the body but Kacik moves out of range.
As Savage backs off Kacik throws a huge counter combo but Savage manages to avoid it all.
Savage throws a low kick but Kacik moves out of range easily.
Kacik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savage manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kacik circles away.
Savage is looking to wear down Kacik with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No luck for Savage with that takedown attempt.
Kacik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Savage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kacik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Savage tries to clinch but Kacik is having none of it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kacik. That snapped Savage's head back.
Savage tries to clinch up
and Kacik counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kacik dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage'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.
Savage gets a clinch.
Savage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Savage jumps guard but Kacik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kacik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kacik can't break the clinch.
Kacik struggles to land a body shot inside as Savage controls his hands.
Kacik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Savage prevents Kacik from breaking the clinch.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kacik avoids the damage to the body.
Savage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kacik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Savage is looking to clinch but Kacik is avoiding it.
Savage is looking to clinch but Kacik is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kacik forces Savage back against the cage and clinches.
Savage jumps guard but Kacik turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kacik lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Savage.
A short right from Kacik on the inside.
Savage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Kacik misses with a wild combination.
Kacik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savage throws a low kick but Kacik avoids it.
Kacik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Kacik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kacik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savage prevents a body shot from Kacik.
Kacik presses Savage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kacik is pushing Savage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Savage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kacik is defending well for now.
Kacik lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage swings wildly with an uppercut but Kacik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kacik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Savage trying to control the position but instead, Kacik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Savage into the cage.
Savage blocks a body shot from Kacik.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kacik.
Kacik breaks the clinch.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kacik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kacik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Savage misses with a wild body shot.
Kacik looks to land a combination. Savage sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kacik has taken the fight to the clinch.
Savage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kacik prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocky Savage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Savage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage can't find room to land a body shot as Kacik controls the action.
Savage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kacik has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short body shot lands from Kacik as the two fighters clinch.
Kacik throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kacik breaks from the clinch.
Savage moves to clinch but Kacik breaks away
and Kacik counters with a straight right hand.
Rocky Savage's cut is getting worse.
Kacik scores with a hook to the body. Savage takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kacik misses with a wild combination.
Savage tries to clinch but Kacik is having none of it.
Savage tries to clinch but Kacik is having none of it.
Kacik gets tackled into the cage by Savage. Savage maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kacik takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Savage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kacik backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kacik.
Savage lands a body punch.
Kacik misses with an elbow strike.
Kacik breaks the clinch.
Savage moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kacik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Savage moves into the clinch.
Kacik manages to break the clinch.
Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kacik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savage closes the distance but Kacik moves to the side
and Kacik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savage throws a right hand that Kacik ducks under and follows up with a left that Kacik also avoids with ease.
Kacik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Kacik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Savage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice shot by Kacik.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Savage misses with a two punch combination.
Kacik connects with a body shot.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kacik misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Kacik.
Kacik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kacik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Savage paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Savage appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Savage tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kacik tries to clinch but Savage moves out of range.
Kacik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Savage throwing a counter right hand but Kacik manages to avoid it.
Kacik misses with a series of wild punches.
Kacik scores with a nice strike.
Kacik tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kacik finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Savage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kacik tries to break free but Savage pushes him back against the cage.
Kacik manages to break the clinch.
Savage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kacik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savage wants to clinch up but Kacik keeps it at a distance.
Savage has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rocky Savage's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Savage moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kacik on the inside.
Savage missing with knees to the body.
Savage tries to land knees in the clinch but Kacik avoids the damage to the body.
Kacik effectively controlling the action here.
Savage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kacik scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kacik leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kacik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage moves to clinch but Kacik breaks away
and Kacik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kacik fails to land with a series of punches.
Kacik lands with a good body shot.
Rocky Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kacik tries to bum rush Savage with a series of wild strikes but Savage uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Savage tries to clinch up.
Kacik swats away the attempt to clinch by Savage.
Kacik is looking for the big counter here.
Kacik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kacik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kacik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kacik moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kacik prevents a body shot from Savage.
Savage manages to break the clinch.
Savage tries to score with a low kick but Kacik moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick lands from Kacik that sends Savage to the canvas. Savage tries to scramble back to his feet but Kacik brings him back down into side control.
Savage is rocked!
Jeez, Rocky Savage's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kacik scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Savage is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Kacik can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Kacik!
After winning the bout, Alexander Kacik thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brady Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Oró Sé do Bheath Abhaile . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brady Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier White!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns throws an off balance right hand
and White counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circle, before White throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Burns's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! White lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Xavier White!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maddox Rayborn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Easton Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maddox Rayborn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Easton Brooks!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Rayborn moved out of range.
Brooks defending well as Rayborn loads up on a big left hand.
Brooks misses with a hook. Rayborn ducked under it nicely.
Brooks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rayborn has time to react.
Rayborn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Brooks tries to get set, Rayborn tries to push him back and clinch up but Brooks manages to avoid the attempt.
Brooks scores with a nice head shot.
Rayborn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab.
Brooks throws a shot from downtown. Rayborn moves away and avoids it.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Rayborn saw that one coming.
Rayborn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Rayborn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rayborn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rayborn digs a good body shot into Brooks's ribs.
Rayborn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rayborn misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rayborn tries to move into range but Brooks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Rayborn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rayborn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rayborn is rocked!
Rayborn looks to score with a jab to the body but Brooks is just out of range.
Oh Rayborn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rayborn ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Rayborn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Rayborn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rayborn seems to have got his legs back now.
Rayborn misses with a wild body shot.
Brooks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rayborn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rayborn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rayborn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brooks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rayborn ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Brooks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rayborn.
Brooks missing with a left hand there. Rayborn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rayborn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rayborn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Rayborn tries to counter by clinching up but Brooks breaks away and moves out of range.
Easton Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rayborn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rayborn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brooks lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rayborn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks misses the jab.
Rayborn is looking to counter punch.
Rayborn lands with a nice body punch.
Brooks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Rayborn defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Rayborn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brooks has time to react.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Rayborn counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Rayborn to acknowledge the strikes.
Rayborn lands a right hook to the body.
Rayborn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brooks at a distance.
Rayborn digs a good body shot into Brooks's ribs.
Brooks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Rayborn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rayborn moves out of range of the strikes.
Rayborn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice shot by Rayborn.
Brooks is rocked!
Brooks gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Rayborn gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maddox Rayborn!
In his post fight interview, Maddox Rayborn gave a big smile as he said 'I can do it all! slam, mount, rear up, bite, stand over, sit on, bark, snarl, growl, bare their teeth and do chin-overs.
Pet me pet meeee! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minowa Fujiati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Tucker acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Minowa Fujiati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dan Tucker!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tucker swings for the body but Fujiati moves out of range.
Tucker cracks Fujiati with an open hand slap.
Fujiati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tucker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tucker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fujiati was well out of range. Poor timing from Tucker.
Tucker misses with a looping left.
Fujiati moves out of range of the strikes.
Fujiati drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tucker sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiati misses with a takedown
and Fujiati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tucker works Fujiati's body with a nice hook.
Fujiati displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tucker throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujiati bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fujiati trying to control the action but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Tucker is looking to reverse the position.
Tucker keeps trying to improve his position.
Fujiati sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Tucker is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fujiati trying to control the position but Tucker is working away.
Fujiati misses with the ground and pound.
Fujiati throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fujiati working away.
Fujiati misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker manages to get back to half guard.
Fujiati seems to be working for a kimura but Tucker defends the submission attempt.
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
Fujiati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tucker's head.
Tucker wants to get back to his feet.
Tucker is positioning himself well to prevent Fujiati advancing to mount.
Fujiati is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tucker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fujiati.
Tucker is looking for a sweep. Fujiati is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fujiati has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati drops an elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Tucker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujiati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tucker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tucker controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Fujiati is looking to take a break and control but Tucker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fujiati tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tucker knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tucker wants to improve his position but Fujiati is controlling well.
Fujiati slips a nice elbow through Tucker's hands, connecting with Tucker's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is trying to maintain the position but Fujiati is very close to passing his half guard.
Fujiati is keen to just control but Tucker is a slippery customer.
Tucker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tucker wants to get back to full guard.
Tucker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujiati.
Fujiati thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tucker's head.
Fujiati lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tucker tries to roll over but Fujiati keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Fujiati.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Tucker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fujiati.
Tucker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tucker scores with a sloppy right hand. Fujiati should have avoided that one.
Tucker lands a jab.
Fujiati shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tucker sprawls well. Tucker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fujiati gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tucker looks to land a left hand but Fujiati moved out of range nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fujiati or perhaps it was just good defense by Tucker, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minowa Fujiati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tucker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fujiati avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Fujiati dives in for a single leg takedown but Tucker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tucker misses with a right hand
and Fujiati counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tucker won't be happy with that.
Fujiati working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tucker prevents Fujiati from improving position.
Tucker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tucker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fujiati wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fujiati's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tucker tries to get to full guard but Fujiati has control of the leg.
Tucker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fujiati.
Fujiati 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.
Fujiati throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati thows a huge punch but Tucker dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tucker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fujiati with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tucker has his hands on Fujiati's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fujiati accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fujiati tries to free his leg and advance position but Tucker is retaining full guard.
Fujiati throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Minowa Fujiati overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker trying to control the position here.
Fujiati is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tucker is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tucker has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tucker defends it easily.
Fujiati looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tucker passes into half guard.
Fujiati gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fujiati looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tucker has picked Fujiati up and slammed him! Fujiati can't keep hold of the triangle and Tucker manages to pass to side control!
Fujiati manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tucker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tucker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tucker misses with a wild body shot.
Tucker misses with a looping right.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fujiati tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tucker defends well and Fujiati ends up having to push Tucker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tucker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fujiati.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujiati gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tucker counters with a nice body shot.
Tucker works the jab nicely.
Dan Tucker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tucker bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fujiati's head backwards.
Fujiati avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Fujiati changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tucker stuffs the takedown attempt from Fujiati. Fujiati gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minowa Fujiati. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Tucker finds it's target.
Fujiati takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fujiati is defended easily by Tucker.
Minowa Fujiati has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujiati misses with a takedown
and Tucker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fujiati takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tucker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fujiati dodges the punch combination from Tucker.
Tucker throws a body punch but Fujiati moves out of range.
A slow jab from Tucker misses its intended target.
Tucker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker swings for the body but Fujiati moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujiati moves away.
Fujiati keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tucker.
Fujiati appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fujiati shoots in for a double leg but Tucker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fujiati slips under a jab.
Tucker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tucker misses with a body shot.
Tucker just misses with a punch to the body.
Fujiati fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tucker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker swings for the body but Fujiati moves out of range.
Fujiati is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fujiati manages to avoid it.
Tucker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fujiati on the side of the head.
Fujiati is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tucker jabs Fujiati to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Tucker. Beautiful body shot.
Tucker lands a nice shot that snaps Fujiati's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tucker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fujiati looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Tucker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tucker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Tucker!
Dan Tucker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Dollar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Nealson (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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290 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Dollar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Nealson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dollar lands with an uppercut that bounces Nealson off the cage and back into range.
Nealson misses with a wild combination.
Nealson goes for a double leg but Dollar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dollar continues to drive forward.
Nealson shoots in for a double leg but Dollar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nealson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diamond Dollar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Nealson.
A shot to the body from Nealson misses
and Dollar counters with a thumping low kick.
Robert Nealson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nealson shoots in for a double leg but Dollar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nealson shoots in for a takedown but Dollar shows good takedown defense.
Nealson looks to throw the jab but Dollar is out of range.
Dollar scores with a spinning back kick!
Dollar gets a clinch.
Nealson jumps guard but Dollar stands there with Nealson around his waist. Nealson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dollar putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nealson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nealson looks winded!
Dollar lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Robert Nealson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dollar drops Nealson with a big knee straight up the middle! Nealson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Nealson is rocked!
Dollar connects with a solid leg kick.
Nealson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dollar finish him?
Dollar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nealson walks straight into a right hand from Dollar - that's dropped him! Dollar jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Nealson from any more punishment! Nealson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Diamond Dollar!
Diamond Dollar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Achilles Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergei Dragunov will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Achilles Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragunov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dragunov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dragunov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dragunov, right into the meat.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Dragunov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones thumps Dragunov with a low kick.
Dragunov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov throws a front kick aimed at Jones's knee but Jones avoids it well.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dragunov misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Jones tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones instigates a clinch.
Dragunov is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dragunov prevents a body shot from Jones.
Dragunov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones lands a jab to the head.
Dragunov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Dragunov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragunov misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dragunov's knee momentarily.
Jones moves away from the strike by Dragunov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Dragunov checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragunov is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Dragunov down.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dragunov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Dragunov throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Dragunov was not able to check.
Dragunov connects with a high kick.
Dragunov misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Dragunov will be more careful next time no doubt.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Dragunov got wobbled bad by a big combination! Jones presses forward with punches and knees until Dragunov stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Dragunov closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Achilles Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brady Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Young Buck, TI, The Game, & Ludacris - Stomp. 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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149 lbs
18 - 6 - 0 |
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160 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brady Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Rodrigo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barnes rushes Rodrigo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Barnes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rodrigo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Rodrigo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigo takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Barnes blocks the low kick.
As Rodrigo tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodrigo manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodrigo misses with a head kick.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Rodrigo works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses
and Rodrigo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot.
As Rodrigo tries to get set, Barnes tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodrigo manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rodrigo steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Rodrigo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes jabs at Rodrigo's body.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Rodrigo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rodrigo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Barnes - the referee stops the clock and Rodrigo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Barnes. Rodrigo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodrigo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rodrigo scores with a punch to the head.
Rodrigo tried to score with a low kick but Barnes checks it.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Rodrigo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodrigo takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a nice body kick.
Rodrigo throws a solid leg kick but Barnes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodrigo.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Rodrigo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage.
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodrigo swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes keeps control of Rodrigo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Rodrigo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rodrigo tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rodrigo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnes.
Rodrigo is trying to push Barnes away but Barnes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barnes.
A knee to the head by Barnes.
It looks like Pablo Rodrigo has been cut.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barnes misses with some punches.
Rodrigo misses with a punch to the body.
Rodrigo throws a head punch that misses.
Rodrigo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rodrigo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Barnes misses with a knee strike.
Barnes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigo avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Barnes prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo working aggressively here.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Rodrigo on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Rodrigo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rodrigo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rodrigo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pablo Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodrigo throws out a loose jab but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rodrigo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo Rodrigo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rodrigo slips a straight right by Barnes.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
Rodrigo throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Barnes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rodrigo misses with a double jab.
Pablo Rodrigo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodrigo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo connects with a nice looking jab.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodrigo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo tries a head kick but it misses.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes thinks about countering with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo connects with a body shot.
Rodrigo swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Rodrigo throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Rodrigo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
Rodrigo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Rodrigo.
A little feinted left hand from Barnes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodrigo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rodrigo!
It looks like Brady Barnes has been cut.
Rodrigo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barnes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes throws the kick towards the body but Rodrigo avoids it.
A head kick by Barnes misses
and Rodrigo counters with a right hand to the body.
Barnes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rodrigo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rodrigo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
It looked like Barnes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barnes throws an overhand right that lands on Rodrigo's shoulder, as Rodrigo tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes 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.
Rodrigo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodrigo.
Some wild striking there from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Rodrigo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Barnes moves in looking to clinch but Rodrigo pushes him off.
Rodrigo blocks a head kick by Barnes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
A nice side step and Rodrigo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodrigo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes connects with a body shot.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the body kick.
Rodrigo blocks a jab.
Rodrigo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a quick counter head kick but Rodrigo was just out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot.
Rodrigo misses the body punch
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodrigo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
Rodrigo misses with a wild combination.
Barnes looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rodrigo lands a right hook to the body.
Rodrigo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rodrigo misses with a low kick as Barnes jumps back.
Crunch! Barnes slams his shin into Rodrigo's torso.
Rodrigo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodrigo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodrigo throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo misses with a looping right.
Rodrigo moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Rodrigo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Rodrigo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a body kick that misses.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Rodrigo scores with a nice strike.
Barnes throws a head kick that Rodrigo semi-blocks.
Rodrigo works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Rodrigo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Barnes slips under a jab from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo misses with a series of wild punches.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Rodrigo throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a looping left.
Barnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodrigo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Rodrigo. Those never looked like landing.
Rodrigo throws a hook to the side of Barnes's head but Barnes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rodrigo!
Rodrigo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes lands a left and a right that send Rodrigo crashing to the mat, dazed. Barnes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Rodrigo is rocked!
Barnes swings widly with a right hand
and Rodrigo counters with a two punch combo.
Rodrigo is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Barnes sizes up Rodrigo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. Rodrigo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rodrigo seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the body from Rodrigo misses
and Barnes counters with a nice body shot.
Barnes tries to clinch there but Rodrigo circles away.
A head kick misses from Rodrigo.
Rodrigo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodrigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rodrigo.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Rodrigo throws a big counter head kick but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Rodrigo blocks the body kick.
Barnes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodrigo throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodrigo.
Barnes appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a 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!
Barnes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rodrigo at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodrigo, right into the meat.
Rodrigo misses with a shot to the body
and Barnes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Barnes has time to react.
Barnes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Brady Barnes.
I think Barnes 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johny Persecutioned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen FREE THE MADNESS as his entrance music. 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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27
199 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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182 cm
27
200 lbs
12 - 4 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johny Persecutioned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 2, fighting out of New York, Michael Carter Williams !
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned takes a swing at Williams 's ribcage but misses.
Williams is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Persecutioned.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Persecutioned checks it well.
Persecutioned cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Persecutioned. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Persecutioned lands a slapping body shot.
Persecutioned throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persecutioned checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice shot by Persecutioned.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Persecutioned blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Persecutioned.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams tries a body shot but Persecutioned blocks it.
Persecutioned 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.
Williams lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Persecutioned.
A hook to the body from Williams .
Williams tries a knee to the head but Persecutioned blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Persecutioned tries to work over Williams 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Persecutioned darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams thows a leg kick but Persecutioned checks it
letting Persecutioned counter with a right hand.
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams jabs Persecutioned to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Persecutioned misses.
Persecutioned lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Persecutioned's knee but Persecutioned avoids it well.
Persecutioned scores with a jab to the head.
Persecutioned tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Persecutioned misses its intended target.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Persecutioned throws out the jab.
Williams has Persecutioned up against the cage in a clinch.
Persecutioned breaks from the clinch.
Williams throws a hook but Persecutioned avoids it easily.
Persecutioned throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Persecutioned ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
Williams 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Persecutioned under the eye.
Persecutioned takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Persecutioned lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams cracks Persecutioned with a good jab.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Persecutioned.
Williams throws a hook but Persecutioned blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Persecutioned. Williams shrugs it off though.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Persecutioned on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body.
Persecutioned slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Persecutioned with a nice cross.
Persecutioned takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Persecutioned takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Persecutioned is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Persecutioned.
Oh Persecutioned is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Persecutioned seems to have got his legs back now.
Persecutioned scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Persecutioned staying out of range there.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Persecutioned.
Persecutioned misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a nice body shot.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Persecutioned throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams .
Persecutioned is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams .
Williams throws out a loose jab but Persecutioned uses good head movement to avoid it.
Persecutioned misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Persecutioned moves into the clinch.
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams .
Persecutioned tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams 's elbow.
Persecutioned tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Persecutioned lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Persecutioned creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Persecutioned backwards.
Persecutioned is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Persecutioned or not.
Persecutioned misses with a punch to the body.
Persecutioned swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Persecutioned's defenses.
Persecutioned throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Persecutioned dodges the punch combination from Williams .
Williams jabs at Persecutioned's body.
Persecutioned rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams .
Persecutioned trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Persecutioned into the cage.
Persecutioned goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to break free but Persecutioned has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams blocks a body shot from Persecutioned.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Persecutioned lands a left hand.
Michael Carter Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Persecutioned's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Persecutioned misses with a hook.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Persecutioned lands a nice looking body shot.
Persecutioned slips a straight right by Williams .
Persecutioned tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Williams manages to circle out of the way.
Persecutioned keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Persecutioned lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws a head kick but Persecutioned moves out of range.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Persecutioned.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Persecutioned. Persecutioned circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Persecutioned shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a left to the body.
Persecutioned looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams slips under a jab from Persecutioned.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Persecutioned, as that shot connected.
Williams throws a jab when Persecutioned was well out of range.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persecutioned throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Persecutioned displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Persecutioned throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams swings for the body but Persecutioned moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Johny Persecutioned is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams avoids the body shot from Persecutioned.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Persecutioned counters with a good low kick that Williams was not able to check.
Persecutioned misses with a body kick.
Williams moves to clinch but Persecutioned breaks away
and Persecutioned counters with a body kick.
Persecutioned throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice cross by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned fails with a takedown attempt.
Persecutioned throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands an elbow just above Persecutioned 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams .
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Persecutioned's brow.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Persecutioned's elbow.
Persecutioned escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Persecutioned slips a jab from Williams .
Good standup being displayed there by Persecutioned as he connects with a hook.
Persecutioned scores with a punch to the head.
Persecutioned avoids the head kick by Williams .
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Persecutioned is looking to counter with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Williams missing with a left hand there. Persecutioned was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams takes a swing at Persecutioned's ribcage but misses.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 Johny Persecutioned will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persecutioned at a distance.
Persecutioned throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Persecutioned saw it coming and moves away.
Persecutioned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A nice side step and Williams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Persecutioned moves away and avoids it.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Persecutioned lands a jab.
Williams jabs Persecutioned right on the nose. Persecutioned blinks but takes it well.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Persecutioned ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Persecutioned was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Persecutioned scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Persecutioned catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Persecutioned blocks a leg kick.
Persecutioned misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Persecutioned counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams blocks a leg kick.
Persecutioned throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Persecutioned tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Persecutioned checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Persecutioned with a hook.
Persecutioned looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big right from Williams misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Persecutioned keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams .
Donk. Persecutioned catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Persecutioned connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Persecutioned changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Persecutioned.
Persecutioned checks a leg kick nicely.
A quick step to the side and Persecutioned tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Persecutioned.
Williams blocks the body kick.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Persecutioned slips a jab from Williams .
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Persecutioned.
Persecutioned moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Persecutioned throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Persecutioned. Beautiful body shot.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Persecutioned has time to react.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Persecutioned's sensitive parts.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Persecutioned at a distance.
Persecutioned bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams 's head.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Persecutioned sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Persecutioned fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams throws the left hand but Persecutioned avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Persecutioned wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams lands with a cross.
Persecutioned cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams misses with a hook.
Persecutioned is looking to land body kicks.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Persecutioned counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a low kick as Persecutioned jumps back.
Williams takes a swing at Persecutioned's ribcage but misses.
Persecutioned works Williams 's body with a nice hook.
Persecutioned uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams .
Michael Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Persecutioned fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Persecutioned lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice shot lands for Persecutioned.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Persecutioned's belly button to the back.
Persecutioned is looking to clinch.
Persecutioned changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Persecutioned. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Persecutioned.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Persecutioned ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
A swing and a miss from Williams .
Persecutioned jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Johny Persecutioned.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Persecutioned, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Persecutioned!
A less than humble Johny Persecutioned misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Michael Carter Williams had this to say: 'Might have to drop down to 170 pounds!!!! 185 is just not good for my health and body!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Asbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kron Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron Vieira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Asbra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kron Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asbra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asbra lands a really nice looking cross but Vieira seems unphased.
Asbra misses with a hook.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Asbra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asbra throws a lazy body kick
and Vieira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asbra throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papa Asbra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asbra swings widly with a right hand
and Vieira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asbra definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asbra with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vieira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Asbra's guard.
Asbra is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Asbra's head.
Vieira won't allow Asbra to sweep him here.
Asbra managing to control the position.
Vieira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vieira trying to control but Asbra is working from the bottom.
Asbra is trying to control the position but Vieira postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vieira controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Asbra throws an overhand right that lands on Vieira's shoulder, as Vieira tries to avoid the shot.
Asbra takes a swing at Vieira's ribcage but misses.
Vieira with the counter takedown but Asbra avoids it easily.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Asbra counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vieira thinking.
Vieira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Asbra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
Asbra throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Asbra as Vieira shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Asbra. No joy for Vieira on that attempt.
Asbra throwing a counter right hand but Vieira manages to avoid it.
Vieira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Asbra scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Asbra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vieira somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Asbra appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Vieira.
Vieira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asbra misses with a straight right.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Asbra connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vieira. Vieira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vieira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Asbra.
Asbra throws a leg kick which misses Vieira's front leg but catches the back leg as Vieira tries to avoid it.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asbra as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Asbra makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asbra as he avoids it easily.
Asbra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asbra avoids it really well and circles away.
A jab from Asbra misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Vieira misses.
Asbra throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Asbra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vieira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Asbra connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vieira scrambles back to his feet.
Vieira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vieira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Asbra dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vieira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asbra.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Asbra counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vieira fails to land the takedown.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
Vieira with a poor takedown
and Asbra makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Asbra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Vieira needs to keep his hands up - Asbra had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Asbra's half guard.
Asbra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kron Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Asbra is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asbra desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asbra works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira preventing the sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Vieira working his ground and pound in the gym.
Vieira throws a big elbow that misses.
Asbra trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vieira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Asbra pinned against the cage. Asbra gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asbra lands a lovely overhand right.
Vieira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Asbra is trying to maintain the position but Vieira is very close to passing his half guard.
Vieira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira stalling away here and it's allowed Asbra to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Asbra wants to sweep here but Vieira controlling him for the moment.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Asbra keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Papa Asbra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Asbra circles away.
Asbra with a nice cross.
Asbra lands a head shot.
Asbra is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asbra wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asbra lands a nice looking body shot.
Asbra is looking to slow Vieira down with leg kicks.
Asbra slaps away a takedown attempt from Vieira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asbra's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vieira under the eye.
Asbra throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
Vieira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Asbra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papa Asbra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kron Vieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Asbra avoids it really well and circles away.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Asbra with a jab.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Asbra sprawls well. Asbra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vieira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira moves out of range as Asbra strikes.
Papa Asbra is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asbra lands a right hook to the body.
Asbra ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Asbra.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Asbra but Asbra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Asbra feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vieira's calf.
Asbra is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Vieira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Asbra counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Asbra lands a lovely overhand right.
Asbra ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asbra clobbers Vieira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Asbra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vieira manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asbra throws out a leg kick but Vieira moves out of range and Asbra only half commits.
Asbra scores with the left hand. Vieira knows he should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Asbra.
Vieira shoots and misses
and Asbra counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Asbra. Beautiful body shot.
Vieira takes one on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Asbra there.
Asbra lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vieira is rocked!
Asbra connects with a crisp jab.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Asbra finish him?
Asbra stuffs the takedown.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asbra looks to throw the jab but Vieira is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asbra uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vieira has time to react.
Asbra lands a big right hand that sends Vieira crashing to the mat! Asbra stays standing though and waves Vieira back to his feet!
Vieira looks up at the clock. Bad move! Asbra lands a right hand from hell, dropping Vieira. Asbra pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Papa Asbra!
Papa Asbra retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Papa Asbra thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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