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Infinity: Unfinished Buisness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mat Kenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mat Kenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Smith!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Kenny counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kenny is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kenny manages to get himself to full guard.
Kenny is striking but Smith is not phased and passes to half guard.
Kenny wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Kenny punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Kenny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kenny wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kenny defending well though.
Kenny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kenny has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Kenny is defending well.
Kenny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kenny trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith prevents Kenny from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenny actively working from the bottom here.
Kenny tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith is thwarting Kenny's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Kenny trying to control here.
Smith wants to control but Kenny is keeping him busy.
Smith is looking to advance position but Kenny won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenny flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kenny wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Kenny's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith gets caught napping as Kenny dives in and scores a takedown. Smith manages to retain guard.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Kenny content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kenny got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kenny has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Kenny works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Kenny trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenny looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Kenny preventing the sweep.
Kenny wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Kenny throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kenny trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenny throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kenny's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith wants to pass the guard but Kenny is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kenny is on top in guard.
Kenny working some strikes from top position.
Kenny postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Kenny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Kenny pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kenny is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Smith has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kenny is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kenny keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kenny is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Kenny has latched onto it... Big trouble! Kenny pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Smith is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Kenny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mat Kenny!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chico Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uthe Haas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Haas's choice of entrance music: 2cztery7 - Rozpoznaj. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Uthe Haas was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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109 lbs
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160 lbs
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Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chico Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Uthe Haas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez pushes Haas up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Haas managing to block the knees to the body from Sanchez.
Haas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haas is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez is controlling him.
Haas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Haas has him pinned against the cage.
Haas tries to break free but Sanchez pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanchez pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanchez lands with a left to the head.
Sanchez manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas stuns Sanchez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chico Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Haas is having none of it.
Haas feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez shoots in but Haas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Haas enables Sanchez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Haas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez preventing the sweep.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Haas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanchez is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez won't allow Haas to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Haas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Haas keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Haas can't keep his opponent in guard - Sanchez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haas wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Sanchez trying to control but Haas is working from the bottom.
Haas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sanchez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Haas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Haas circles away easily
and Haas counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Haas from controlling successfully.
Haas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
Haas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uthe Haas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Haas defends it nicely.
Haas feints the counter takedown.
Haas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haas swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Haas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Sanchez won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanchez keeps working.
Sanchez wants to control but Haas postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez is not content to let Haas control the position.
Haas throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas looking to control but instead Sanchez has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Haas is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haas to get the leverage.
Haas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Haas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haas wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haas is working for a submission of some sort.
Haas stops Sanchez from getting back to his feet.
Sanchez won't allow Haas to pass to mount.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sanchez throws a right and a left that Haas avoids nicely.
Sanchez instigates a clinch.
Haas tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez avoiding damage.
Haas can't find room to land a body shot as Sanchez controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haas's elbow.
Sanchez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haas up against the cage.
Haas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haas misses with a body punch.
Sanchez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Haas keeps it at a distance.
Haas stuffs the takedown.
Haas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanchez manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Haas keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a body shot from Haas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haas misses with some punches.
Haas misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez stuns Haas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chico Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Haas lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches.
Haas wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez blocking some punches.
Sanchez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Uthe Haas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Sanchez misses.
Haas keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Uthe Haas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Haas. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haas misses with an uppercut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Haas, right into the meat.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haas sprawls well. Haas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
Haas sizes up Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Haas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Haas lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haas trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haas is controlling him.
Sanchez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Haas looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haas trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sanchez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Haas wants to control but Sanchez is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haas is pressing down on Sanchez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanchez works over Haas with some ground and pound from guard.
Haas trying to control the position.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Haas.
Haas keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Haas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Haas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt.
Haas feints the counter takedown.
Uthe Haas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haas counters with a single leg into guard. Sanchez didn't expect that.
Uthe Haas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Haas wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Haas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Haas wants to pass the guard but Sanchez is keeping the position.
Chico Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanchez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Haas is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uthe Haas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haas 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uthe Haas!
Uthe Haas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Whiteside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). North's entrance music is Vince Staples- Norf Norf. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, George North!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Whiteside!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Whiteside throws an off balance right hand
and North counters with a two punch combo.
North looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whiteside tries to keep at a distance but North has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whiteside has picked North up - he's going for a ride! Whiteside dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
North tries to kick Whiteside off but Whiteside keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whiteside trying to pass the guard but North defending well.
Whiteside looks to land a strike but North avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
North keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
North keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. North is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
North utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Whiteside trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
Whiteside slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Whiteside lands with a right hand.
North shoots in and drives through. Whiteside sprawls well.
And Whiteside tries to counter it with a takedown but North pushes his down on his head and steps out.
North clinches with his opponent.
North is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
North is pressed up against the cage. Whiteside has hold of a leg and is looking to drag North down to the mat. North avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside works North's body with a nice hook.
Whiteside looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? North is fending him off so far but Whiteside persists. Nope, North circles away and we're back to standing.
North appears to be looking for a big counter.
Whiteside misses with a takedown attempt - North sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
George North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.
Whiteside clinches up against the cage.
A short left from North.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees to the body from North.
Whiteside tries to break the clinch but North is controlling the position.
North's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
North gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
North is defending well against a takedown attempt.
North lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Whiteside lands a takedown into guard.
North is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whiteside accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
North keeping full guard, as Whiteside tries to pass.
Whiteside trying to control but North is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whiteside prevents North from getting back to his feet.
Whiteside loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Whiteside won't allow North to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A head kick from North lands but Whiteside takes it in his stride.
Whiteside misses with a looping left.
Whiteside shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. North defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George North dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Whiteside misses with a takedown attempt - North sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Whiteside looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Whiteside looks to move away, North throws a big counter combo but Whiteside just gets out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - North looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Whiteside releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whiteside takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Whiteside throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
North steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whiteside.
North is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Whiteside can do to turn this around?
Whiteside drives through with a takedown into guard.
North keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteside wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Whiteside missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
North will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
North looking for a sweep. Not yet North, not yet.
Whiteside wants to control from the top but North keeps moving.
Whiteside throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Whiteside loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
North keeping moving, preventing Whiteside from controlling successfully.
Whiteside showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back 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.
North uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiteside.
Whiteside just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNorth.
Whiteside looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
North tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
North avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
North rushes Whiteside and presses him up against the cage.
Whiteside wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Whiteside is looking for a takedown up against the cage. North gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
George North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.
North scores with an uppercut up the middle.
North lands a shoulder strike.
North lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by North.
North manages to break the clinch.
Whiteside looks to score with a jab to the body but North is just out of range.
Whiteside throws a body punch but North moves out of range.
Whiteside takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Johnny Whiteside seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from North as Whiteside shoots in.
Whiteside is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
North moves in looking to clinch but Whiteside pushes him off.
Whiteside takes the fight into the clinch.
Whiteside is looking to take this one to the mat.
North lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice elbow from North.
North working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whiteside is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by North.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
North just leaning against Whiteside, taking a breather.
Whiteside looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
North lands with a short head shot on the inside.
North breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
North closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
North lands a left hand.
George North has scored more points in the clinch so far.
North drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Whiteside gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Whiteside is trying to force a seperation but North has the dominant position.
Whiteside drops down looking for an ankle pick but North pulls his leg out and moves away.
North lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George North dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
North avoids the body shot from Whiteside.
North throws a counter high kick but Whiteside was just alert enough to avoid it.
Whiteside throws a jab when North was well out of range.
North keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Whiteside throws a hook to the side of North's head but North sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiteside throws a hook to the side of North's head but North sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
North throws a counter high kick but Whiteside was just alert enough to avoid it.
Whiteside throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
North tries to clinch there but Whiteside circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiteside darts in looking for a takedown but North gets double underhooks and turns Whiteside into the cage.
North really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
North gets tackled into the cage by Whiteside. Whiteside maintains the clinch.
North's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Whiteside thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiteside circles away from the clinch attempt.
North fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whiteside, pushing him back against the cage.
North doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whiteside.
North breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
North is looking to clinch.
North tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiteside swats him away and circles back towards the center.
North takes one to the side of the head.
North lands a nice looking body kick.
Whiteside shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has North pinned against the cage. North gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
North tried to counter with a leg kick but Whiteside avoided it.
Johnny Whiteside has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
George North has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Whiteside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
North doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiteside circles away.
Whiteside drops down looking to force a counter takedown but North defends it well.
Whiteside ducks down and throws a hook to the body but North moves away.
Whiteside gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Whiteside is trying to break the clinch but North is controlling him.
Whiteside throws a punch but it's blocked by North.
North escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiteside looks to land a right hand but North moved out of range.
Whiteside looks to land a right hand but North moved out of range.
North tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiteside paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whiteside lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but North circles away quickly and effectively.
The fight stays on the outside here - North looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Whiteside releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? North is fending him off so far but Whiteside persists. Nope, North circles away and we're back to standing.
North throws a nice head kick!
North fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whiteside takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from North fails to land.
Whiteside is looking for a takedown.
A short uppercut from North.
Whiteside drops down looking for an ankle pick but North pulls his leg out and moves away.
Whiteside misses with an uppercut. North saw that one coming.
Whiteside slaps away a takedown attempt from North, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiteside misses with a hook
and North counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Whiteside is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Whiteside misses with an uppercut. North saw that one coming.
Whiteside fails with the takedown
enabling North to counter with a crisp jab.
George North is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whiteside gets the takedown into side control.
Whiteside takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
North struggling a bit here.
Whiteside goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, North rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Whiteside's guard! Nice work there by North!
Whiteside has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but North can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 George North.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for North, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George North!
George North thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rock Allen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
178 lbs
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rock Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Allen misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Shaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Allen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen fails with a takedown attempt.
Allen shoots in for a takedown but Shaw shows good takedown defense.
Allen closes the distance and clinches up with Shaw, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes Shaw against the cage but Shaw circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Allen misses its target.
Shaw jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Allen 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.
Shaw lands with a hook. Allen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shaw, right into the meat.
Shaw scores with a jab to the jaw.
Allen throws a lazy body kick
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Rock Allen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
Allen lands with a shot to the body.
Shaw just misses with a punch to the body.
Allen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shaw throws the left hand but Allen avoids the punch easily.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Allen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Shaw lands a nice hook to Allen's body. Allen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Shaw.
Allen misses with a kick to the body
and Shaw counters with a two punch combo.
Allen throws a leg kick but Shaw checks it.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Allen moves to clinch but Shaw breaks away
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw scoring well with a low kick there.
Shaw avoids the head kick by Allen.
Allen swinging wildly here.
Shaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shaw comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Allen lands an overhand right.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Allen.
Shaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Allen walks into a left hand.
Allen throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allen throws a body kick that misses.
Shaw let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shaw looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Allen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shaw uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Allen.
Allen tries for a takedown but Shaw circles away easily
and Shaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Allen misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Allen takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Shaw swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Allen.
Allen throws a poor cross that misses
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw throws a hook but Allen blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Shaw checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Allen misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Allen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Allen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Allen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shaw, as that shot connected.
Allen shoots in for a double leg but Shaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shaw! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen tries to land a leg kick but Shaw saw it coming and moves away.
Allen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Shaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Allen has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Shaw.
Shaw has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Shaw.
Allen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shaw misses with a straight right.
Allen walks into a stiff left hand from Shaw.
Shaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Allen throws an off balance right hand
and Shaw counters with a series of strikes. Allen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shaw dodges the punch combination from Allen.
Rock Allen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Allen shoots in looking for a takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl out of it but Allen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaw lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allen blocks a jab.
Allen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Allen or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaw, which made it look bad.
The crowd cheers as Shaw lands an impressive looking overhand right. Allen doesn't seem phased though.
Allen tries to land a front kick but Shaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Allen misses with a body shot.
Shaw throws out a counter right but Allen avoids it with no problem.
Shaw throws a series of strikes that have Allen backpedaling.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Shaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaw now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Allen misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Allen is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Allen misses the body punch
and Shaw counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Allen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaw as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaw avoids the body shot from Allen.
Allen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Allen circles away quickly and effectively.
Allen throws a wild body kick that Shaw sees coming a mile off.
Allen tries a head kick but it misses.
Shaw scores with a hook.
Allen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Allen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shaw. That's going to slow Allen down.
Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Allen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Shaw as he connects with a hook.
Shaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Allen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Allen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shaw throws out a powerful jab.
Shaw lands with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Allen misses its intended target.
Shaw fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Shaw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Allen misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen misses with a low kick as Shaw jumps back.
Allen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Allen throws a sloppy head kick
letting Shaw counter with a right hand.
Allen throws a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Allen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Shaw to counter with a crisp jab.
Shaw cracks Allen with an open hand slap.
Allen misses with a combination
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Shaw connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen misses with a takedown
and Shaw counters with a left and a right that stings Allen.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Allen throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Allen.
Allen misses with a leg kick
and Shaw counters with a three punch combo that has Allen backing up. Allen nods at Shaw to acknowledge the strikes.
Allen is rocked!
Shaw lands with a good body shot.
Oh Allen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Shaw gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Allen is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Shaw!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Shaw thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judas Sinned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
180 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
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24
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Lethal high kicks
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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Judas Sinned!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Sinned lands.
Sinned misses with a left hand
and Alves counters with a thumping low kick.
Judas Sinned seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinned misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alves. That's going to slow Sinned down.
Alves ducks under a wild hook from Sinned.
Sinned throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alves moves into the clinch.
Alves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alves just leaning against Sinned, taking a breather.
Sinned wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Alves.
Sinned is trying to break free.
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
It looks like Judas Sinned has been cut.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Alves lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sinned letting Alves take a breather here.
Alves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sinned wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
Sinned pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves is looking to clinch but Sinned is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A frustrated look appears on Sinned's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sinned avoids it.
Alves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sinned tries to circle away but Alves has him pinned against the cage.
Alves misses with an elbow over the top.
Sinned tries a body shot but Alves blocks it.
Alves has Sinned pressed against the cage, preventing Sinned from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Alves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alves is looking to control Sinned's arms but Sinned gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alves has his back to the cage.
Sinned is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
Sinned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sinned throws a sloppy head kick
and Alves counters with an outside leg kick.
Sinned misses with a right hand
and Alves counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves clinches up with Sinned and pushes him back against the cage.
Alves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sinned working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sinned is trying to force a seperation but Alves has the dominant position.
Sinned wants to get back to striking at distance but Alves won't allow it.
Sinned scores with a shoulder strike.
Alves landing knees to the body.
Sinned has had enough of the clinch but Alves keeps him there for the moment.
Alves has Sinned pressed against the cage, preventing Sinned from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Alves.
I was talking to Alves's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sinned wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Sinned is trying to break the clinch but Alves has him pressed against the cage.
Sinned breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sinned scores with a nice strike.
Sinned misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alves rushes Sinned and presses him up against the cage.
Sinned misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinned fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves lands an elbow inside.
Sinned tries to throw a body punch but Alves avoids it by throwing Sinned back against the cage.
Sinned blocks an elbow strike.
Alves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sinned looks winded!
Sinned is trying to break free.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sinned's defenses.
Alves lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Judas Sinned's cut even more.
Alves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alves leaning against his opponent.
Alves working Sinned over with knees to the body.
Alves lands an elbow just above Sinned 's eye.
Sinned is trying to push Alves away but Alves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sinned wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Alves lands a nice shot to the body.
Alves lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves slows down the pace here.
Sinned misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Sinned's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Alves.
Sinned working aggressively here.
Alves struggles to land a body shot inside as Sinned controls his hands.
Sinned is looking to break free of the clinch but Alves has double underhooks.
Alves gets through Sinned's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The cut above Judas Sinned's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sinned looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee calls for Alves to work.
Alves trying to control the position but instead, Sinned has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alves into the cage.
Alves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alves stalling in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Judas Sinned's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sinned throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Alves counters with an inside leg kick.
Sinned throws a head kick but Alves moves out of range.
Sinned buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sinned missing with a left hand there. Alves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinned misses with a body kick.
Alves half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sinned throws a solid leg kick but Alves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sinned.
Sinned misses with a lunging right hand
letting Alves counter with a right hand.
Sinned misses with a lunging right hand
and Alves counters with a low kick, right behind Sinned 's knee.
Alves slips a jab and a cross from Sinned.
Sinned avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sinned is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alves tries to clinch there but Sinned circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinned tries to land a front kick but Alves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alves has closed the distance and engaged Sinned in a clinch.
Good body shot from Alves.
Alves is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sinned can do to turn this around?
Alves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Alves lands an elbow inside that Sinned shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sinned wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinned is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Alves lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sinned takes an elbow to the temple.
Alves creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sinned's defenses.
Judas Sinned's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alves looking to slow down the pace here.
Alves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sinned backwards.
Sinned has had enough of the clinch but Alves keeps him there for the moment.
Alves stalling the fight.
Sinned breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sinned misses with a body punch
and Alves counters with a leg kick.
Alves closes the distance and pushes Sinned back into the cage.
Sinned takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alves stalling in the clinch but Sinned improves position.
Sinned tries to break the clinch but Alves is controlling the position.
Sinned is trying to break the clinch but Alves is controlling him.
Alves scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sinned is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Judas Sinned's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thiago Alves!
Thiago Alves was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Williams (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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160 lbs
7 - 3 - 1 |
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26
148 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Rodrigo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Williams!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigo lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rodrigo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've been told by Rodrigo's head coaches at Wreckshop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo lands with a slapping head kick.
Rodrigo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodrigo just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rodrigo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodrigo lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodrigo counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rodrigo wants to get back to his feet but Williams passes into half guard.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodrigo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigo is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodrigo has his hands clasped together around Williams's back. He's all about the action.
Rodrigo is not content to let Williams control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodrigo wants to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Williams working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Williams is taking a breather. Rodrigo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams is looking to advance position but Rodrigo won't allow it.
Williams moves nicely into side control.
Rodrigo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams prevents Rodrigo from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Rodrigo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rodrigo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodrigo stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Rodrigo didn't expect that.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodrigo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigo keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Rodrigo 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.
Rodrigo scores with a jab to the body.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Rodrigo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodrigo lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
A combination from Rodrigo does no damage.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodrigo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rodrigo sprawls well. Rodrigo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rodrigo defends it well.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodrigo throws a lazy head kick
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is keen to just control but Rodrigo is a slippery customer.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Rodrigo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rodrigo is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Rodrigo wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Rodrigo is trying to stand.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is thwarting Rodrigo's attempts to control the position.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodrigo is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pablo Rodrigo is winning the standup battle so far.
Rodrigo lands with a right hand.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pablo Rodrigo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Rodrigo sprawls well.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Rodrigo.
Rodrigo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rodrigo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Rodrigo misses.
Rodrigo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rodrigo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rodrigo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rodrigo lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodrigo throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodrigo finish him?
Rodrigo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The fighters circle, before Rodrigo throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Williams's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Rodrigo lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Pablo Rodrigo!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Rodrigo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rune Banchamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrik Stenberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rune Banchamek!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banchamek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stenberg.
Banchamek lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stenberg throws an overhand right that lands on Banchamek's shoulder, as Banchamek tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the body from Banchamek misses
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand.
Banchamek missing with a left hand there. Stenberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stenberg tries to counter with a takedown but Banchamek is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Stenberg dips to his left and cracks Banchamek with an uppercut!
A big left from Stenberg misses.
Banchamek looks to clinch
and Stenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Banchamek takes a swing at Stenberg's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stenberg lands with a cross.
Stenberg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Stenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Banchamek misses the body punch
and Stenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Banchamek scores with a body shot.
Stenberg lands with a nice body punch.
Stenberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banchamek.
Stenberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Banchamek was well out of range. Poor timing from Stenberg.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Stenberg moves away
and Stenberg counters with a single leg into guard. Banchamek didn't expect that.
Stenberg got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banchamek has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stenberg has managed to get both his arms back between Banchamek's legs - danger averted.
Stenberg passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stenberg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stenberg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Banchamek is being controlled here.
Banchamek is looking for a sweep.
Stenberg working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Banchamek's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stenberg grinds an elbow into Banchamek's temple.
Stenberg scores with punches from side control.
Stenberg taking a breather here.
Banchamek tries to bench press Stenberg off him but Stenberg keeps the position.
Banchamek gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Banchamek looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg trying to mount his opponent but Banchamek defends it.
Stenberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stenberg winds up and cracks Banchamek with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stenberg looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stenberg is working for a kimura but Banchamek is defending it quite comfortably.
Stenberg working Banchamek over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stenberg lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Banchamek is trying to get back to full guard.
Stenberg drops an elbow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Banchamek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Stenberg is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Banchamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banchamek throws a hook but Stenberg avoids it easily.
Stenberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Banchamek at a distance.
Banchamek lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Banchamek misses.
Stenberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banchamek sprawls and moves away.
Banchamek moves to clinch but Stenberg breaks away
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Rune Banchamek has been cut.
A big left from Banchamek misses.
Stenberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Stenberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banchamek can do to turn this around?
Decent striking displayed by Banchamek there.
Nice jab there from Stenberg.
Banchamek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banchamek punishes Stenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Banchamek scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banchamek swings for the body but Stenberg moves out of range.
Banchamek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Banchamek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Banchamek misses.
A shot to the body from Banchamek misses
and Stenberg counters with a right hand to the body.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the body
and Stenberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek catches Stenberg with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Banchamek tries to clinch but Stenberg is having none of it.
Banchamek takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Stenberg has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Banchamek moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banchamek takes one on the button.
Stenberg takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut. Banchamek saw that one coming.
Banchamek on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Stenberg lands a body shot.
Jab by Stenberg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut there from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a lazy uppercut
and Stenberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Banchamek thinking.
Stenberg cracks Banchamek with an open hand slap.
Banchamek tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Banchamek.
Stenberg misses with a looping left.
A big left from Stenberg misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Banchamek on his heels. He'll look to pass Banchamek's guard now, I'm sure.
Stenberg stands up over Banchamek, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenberg is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banchamek working for submissions but it's allowed Stenberg to get to half guard.
Banchamek wants to improve his position but Stenberg is controlling well.
Banchamek is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Stenberg working Banchamek over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Banchamek slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Banchamek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banchamek keeping moving, preventing Stenberg from controlling successfully.
Stenberg lands a couple of digs.
That's four 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.
Stenberg is in close to Banchamek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Banchamek wants to sweep but no luck.
Stenberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banchamek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banchamek has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stenberg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Banchamek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banchamek keeping full guard, as Stenberg tries to pass.
Stenberg is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rune Banchamek's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stenberg lands a glancing blow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Stenberg slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Stenberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Banchamek. Banchamek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Banchamek moves into the clinch.
Stenberg blocking some punches.
Banchamek misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Stenberg.
Banchamek takes a shot to the head.
Banchamek fails to pull guard.
Stenberg lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek can't find room to land a body shot as Stenberg controls the action.
Banchamek struggles to land a body shot inside as Stenberg controls his hands.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike.
Stenberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stenberg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stenberg scores with a jab to the head.
Stenberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek avoids the body shot from Stenberg.
Fredrik Stenberg is winning the standup battle so far.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Banchamek moves out of range.
Banchamek throws an off balance right hand
and Stenberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Stenberg misses.
Banchamek throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
Rune Banchamek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banchamek lands an overhand right.
Stenberg lands a really nice looking cross but Banchamek seems unphased.
Banchamek throws a shot from downtown. Stenberg moves away and avoids it.
Stenberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Banchamek.
Banchamek doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stenberg dips to his left and cracks Banchamek with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
Stenberg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Banchamek sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Stenberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stenberg.
Banchamek has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Banchamek wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banchamek swings widly with a right hand
and Stenberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stenberg 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Banchamek's brow.
Banchamek has an active guard here but Stenberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Stenberg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stenberg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Stenberg working over Banchamek with some ground and pound. Banchamek looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Stenberg is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Banchamek has hold of Stenberg's hands but Stenberg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fredrik Stenberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banchamek is refusing to be controlled, as Stenberg sits in half guard.
Banchamek is pressing down on Stenberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Banchamek isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stenberg stacks Banchamek on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stenberg!
Stenberg is looking to take a break and control but Banchamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Banchamek is trying to get back to half guard.
Stenberg wants to control but Banchamek is keeping him busy.
Stenberg goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Banchamek rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Stenberg's guard! Nice work there by Banchamek!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rune Banchamek'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.
Stenberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banchamek throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenberg lands a jab to the head.
Banchamek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stenberg.
Stenberg misses with a looping right.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banchamek. Stenberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Banchamek takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stenberg tries to keep at a distance but Banchamek has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stenberg breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek throws a poor cross that misses
and Stenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Banchamek takes a jab right on the kisser.
Banchamek misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenberg looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stenberg working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenberg working some strikes from top position.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Banchamek keeps moving.
Stenberg not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stenberg wants to control from the top but Banchamek keeps moving.
Banchamek is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stenberg is aware though and is defending well.
Banchamek looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stenberg passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stenberg connects with a nice short shot to Banchamek's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg drops an elbow to the side of Banchamek's head.
Stenberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Stenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banchamek looks a forlorn figure.
Banchamek tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenberg lands a big shot there that rocks Banchamek but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The referee warns Banchamek that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Stenberg takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek is squirming around, avoiding Stenberg's attempts to control the action.
Banchamek working to try and regain half guard.
Stenberg controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stenberg postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Banchamek looks a forlorn figure.
Banchamek taking shots to the head.
Stenberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Stenberg raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stenberg lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Banchamek hang on?
Banchamek is looking to get to half guard.
Stenberg is landing with some decent strikes but Banchamek is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg had his way with Rune Banchamek in that round.
The cut man is working on Rune Banchamek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Stenberg misses with an uppercut.
Stenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Banchamek.
Jab from Banchamek.
Banchamek tries to clinch but Stenberg moves out of range.
Banchamek throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenberg lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Stenberg, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Banchamek wants to counter with a clinch but Stenberg pushes him away.
Stenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banchamek misses with a wild combination.
Banchamek lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek throws a body punch but Stenberg moves out of range.
Banchamek swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand.
Stenberg connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg throws a body shot but no joy.
Banchamek throws a body punch but Stenberg moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Banchamek misses.
Stenberg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banchamek's head.
Stenberg throws a body punch but Banchamek moves out of range.
Stenberg fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banchamek wants to clinch but Stenberg slips to the side
letting Stenberg counter with a right hand.
Stenberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banchamek tries to clinch up.
Stenberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banchamek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stenberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Banchamek in his tracks.
Stenberg takes a swing at Banchamek's ribcage but misses.
Banchamek misses with a straight left.
Banchamek misses with a left hand
and Stenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Stenberg scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stenberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Banchamek doesn't seem bothered though.
Banchamek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rune Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek swings for the body but Stenberg moves out of range.
Banchamek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banchamek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stenberg finds it's way round the side to connect with Banchamek's head.
Stenberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenberg blocks a jab.
Stenberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stenberg is looking to advance position but Banchamek won't allow it.
Stenberg wants to take a breather but Banchamek is having none of it.
Stenberg lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Banchamek.
Stenberg stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Banchamek has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Stenberg manages to get his head free but now Banchamek has transitioned to an armbar! Stenberg grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Banchamek! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rune Banchamek!
Rune Banchamek is the new featherweight champion!
Rune Banchamek thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland's entrance music is Bawitdaba. A fine choice. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zander Harland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gus Pappas!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pappas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harland not doing much here.
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pappas defending well though.
Pappas is trying to get back to full guard.
Harland controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is trying to get back to full guard.
Pappas trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland wants to take a breather but Pappas is having none of it.
Pappas taking some punishment here, with Harland in his half guard.
Harland is trying to control. Pappas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pappas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harland's back!
Harland looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A lull in the action here.
Pappas biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland staying busy and making it hard for Pappas to control.
I really don't envy Harland right now.
Harland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pappas's guard. Nice work there by Harland.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harland wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
Harland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pappas is trying to control but can't.
Harland trying to control the action but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Pappas has hold of Harland's hands but Harland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harland wants to take a breather but Pappas is having none of it.
Harland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harland is pressing down on Pappas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pappas is holding on for now.
Harland is trying to control. Pappas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harland in particular looking to stall.
Harland misses with a head shot. Pappas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Harland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harland wants to control from the top but Pappas keeps moving.
Harland is looking to work some ground and pound but Pappas has wrist control.
Harland throws a strike but Pappas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Pappas looking to sit in guard and control but Harland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harland stopping the sweep attempt from Pappas.
Pappas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harland throws an elbow that misses. Pappas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harland's guard. Nice move by Pappas!
Pappas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harland managing to control the position.
Pappas wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappas being controlled here momentarily.
Harland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harland pulls Pappas in close to prevent any damage.
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Pappas is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harland is pulling down on Pappas's head. It's preventing any offense from Pappas, at least for the moment.
Pappas gets to his feet. Harland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harland tries for a takedown but Pappas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Harland.
Pappas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland 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.
Pappas pulls Harland in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harland is looking to work some ground and pound but Pappas has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland landing some decent shots from guard.
Pappas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Zander Harland will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pappas throws a front kick aimed at Harland's knee but Harland avoids it well.
Pappas misses with a low kick.
Harland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pappas can't do much from the bottom here.
Zander Harland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harland is chipping away with strikes.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is looking to improve his position.
Pappas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pappas is refusing to be controlled, as Harland sits in half guard.
Harland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pappas trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
Harland winds up and cracks Pappas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pappas defending well though.
Nice strikes from Harland there.
Harland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zander Harland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harland fails with the takedown
and Pappas counters with a big head kick but Harland shrugs it off.
Gus Pappas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harland shoots in and drives through. Pappas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappas misses with a leg kick
so Harland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Pappas is retaining full guard.
Harland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harland won't allow Pappas to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pappas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Harland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harland, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Harland!
An out of breath Zander Harland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henry Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Santiago Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palmer has chosen GSP - Not Impressed as his entrance music. 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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Molovgomedov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Molovgomedov staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Palmer! But no joy.
Palmer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've been informed that Palmer has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Molovgomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Molovgomedov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Molovgomedov is looking to clinch but Palmer is avoiding it.
Molovgomedov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Molovgomedov .
Molovgomedov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Palmer checks it well.
Palmer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Molovgomedov under the eye.
We've been told by Molovgomedov 's head coaches at Condor Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Palmer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Molovgomedov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Palmer. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Palmer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Molovgomedov 's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer wants to control from the top but Molovgomedov keeps moving.
Palmer is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Molovgomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palmer looking to sit in guard and control but Molovgomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Molovgomedov 's guard.
Molovgomedov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palmer.
Palmer trying to control but Molovgomedov is working from the bottom.
Palmer is looking to pass into half guard but Molovgomedov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Molovgomedov is in guard.
Molovgomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Palmer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Molovgomedov has passed into half guard!
Molovgomedov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Molovgomedov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Molovgomedov is trying to control. Palmer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer keeping control of the position.
Palmer wants to control but Molovgomedov is keeping busy.
Molovgomedov slips a nice elbow through Palmer's hands, connecting with Palmer's forehead.
Molovgomedov winds up and cracks Palmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmer wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Molovgomedov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Molovgomedov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Palmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Molovgomedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Molovgomedov is nestled in close to Palmer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Palmer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Molovgomedov trying to control from half guard but Palmer is working away.
Molovgomedov winds up and cracks Palmer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Molovgomedov stalling away here and it's allowed Palmer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palmer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Molovgomedov won't allow Palmer to sweep him here.
Palmer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Molovgomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molovgomedov connects with a couple of short punches.
Molovgomedov cracks Palmer with a solid left hand.
Molovgomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Molovgomedov distracts Palmer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Molovgomedov trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Molovgomedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Molovgomedov is one step ahead there.
Palmer is still trying to improve position.
Palmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Molovgomedov 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.
Molovgomedov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Molovgomedov trying to control but Palmer is working from the bottom.
Palmer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Molovgomedov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Molovgomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Palmer lands with a cross.
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Molovgomedov .
A telegraphed right hand from Palmer misses the target.
As Palmer tries to get set, Molovgomedov tries to push him back and clinch up but Palmer manages to avoid the attempt.
Palmer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Molovgomedov .
Palmer scores with a jab. Molovgomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Palmer has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Molovgomedov .
Palmer throws a good cross that connects.
Molovgomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Palmer tests Molovgomedov 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Molovgomedov scores with a spinning back kick!
Palmer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Palmer needs to keep his hands up - Molovgomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Palmer is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Molovgomedov feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Palmer collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Henry Molovgomedov !
Santiago Palmer was interviewed post fight and said 'Wow Boston you get me this time! Congrats bro!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bardo Gregorio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Montalban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gregorio might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Disturbed- Down with the Sickness. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bardo Gregorio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Montalban!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorio missing with a left hand there. Montalban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Montalban was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gregorio misses with a hook
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregorio 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.
Gregorio tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Gregorio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montalban lands with a nice body punch.
Montalban takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montalban.
Montalban thinks about the counter body kick.
Gregorio misses with a leg kick
and Montalban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Gregorio misses.
Montalban swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorio swings widly with a right hand
and Montalban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregorio throws a lazy body kick
and Montalban counters with a nice body kick.
Gregorio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gregorio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Montalban - just one landing.
Montalban avoids the body shot from Gregorio.
Despite the aggression on Montalban's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Montalban takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Montalban misses with a left hand
and Gregorio counters with an inside leg kick.
Gregorio throws a sloppy head kick
and Montalban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Gregorio misses the target.
Montalban feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Montalban moves away.
Gregorio misses with a shot to the body
and Montalban counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gregorio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Montalban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut there from Gregorio.
Montalban swings widly with a right hand
and Gregorio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregorio throws a body shot but no joy.
Montalban slips a straight right by Gregorio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Montalban is predictable there
and Gregorio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregorio is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Montalban's half guard.
Gregorio is pressing down on Montalban's thigh, looking to free his foot. Montalban is holding on for now.
Gregorio controlling the action here.
Montalban really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gregorio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gregorio is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Montalban to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio is stalling in the full guard.
Gregorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Montalban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorio drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montalban manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gregorio has Montalban in his guard.
Montalban wants to stand but Gregorio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Montalban will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gregorio swings for the body but Montalban moves out of range.
Montalban lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bardo Gregorio is winning the standup battle so far.
Gregorio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregorio throws a body punch but Montalban moves out of range.
Montalban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gregorio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gregorio tries a low kick but Montalban avoids it.
Montalban moves out of range as Gregorio throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregorio scores with a nice right hand.
Gregorio throws a head kick but Montalban moves out of range.
It seemed like Montalban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gregorio punishes Montalban's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorio misses with a low kick.
Montalban is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gregorio misses with a straight left.
Montalban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gregorio wants to slow Montalban down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice side step and Montalban releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gregorio throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregorio misses with a left hand
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gregorio misses with a takedown attempt
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Gregorio misses with a takedown attempt
and Montalban counters with a stiff right hand.
Montalban moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregorio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gregorio is rocked!
Montalban fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oh Gregorio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bardo Gregorio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gregorio throws an off balance right hand
and Montalban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gregorio misses with a hook
and Montalban counters with a nice right hand that sends Gregorio toppling to the canvas! Gregorio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Montalban finish him?!
Gregorio gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Montalban gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Montalban!
Jesus Montalban very nearly forgot to thank Bos Energy MMA159.4 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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pop
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