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Infinity: Fightmaster Rd 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vasilica Petran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Petran comes to the cage accompanied by Julian Jordan - The Takedown. John Thompson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vasilica Petran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petran swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thompson counters with a nice leg kick.
Thompson throws a leg kick that misses.
Thompson misses with a kick to the body.
Thompson thows a leg kick but Petran checks it
and Petran decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thompson's guard.
Petran is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Petran scoring with some ground and pound.
Thompson seems keen to control Petran's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petran landing with the ground and pound.
Thompson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Petran distracts Thompson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson pulls Petran in close to prevent any damage.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petran with a flurry of punches that miss.
Petran is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Petran is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petran is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two 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.
Petran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Petran slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Petran from controlling successfully.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petran is one step ahead there.
Petran postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
Petran working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petran with a nice head shot there.
Thompson is trying to keep Petran in close.
Thompson 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.
Petran with a nice head shot there.
Thompson is trying to keep Petran in close.
Petran connects with a couple of short punches.
Petran 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.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Petran engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petran postures up and lands a big shot to Thompson's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to keep Petran in close.
Petran lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson trying to control the position.
Petran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson is trying to hold Petran in close to prevent damage but Petran has managed to pass into half guard.
Petran is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petran is looking to take a break and control but Thompson 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.
Vasilica Petran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petran.
Thompson wants to land a leg kick but Petran is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Petran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Petran appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Petran fails with the takedown
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A leg kick checked by Petran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Petran.
Thompson flicks out a counter leg kick but Petran steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilica Petran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson throws a chopping leg kick but Petran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petran throws a sloppy body shot
and Thompson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Petran fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Petran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thompson tried to score with a low kick but Petran checks it.
Thompson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thompson throws a leg kick
and Petran counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Petran is working Thompson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Petran showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petran postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Petran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Petran with a nice head shot there.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Petran is one step ahead there.
Petran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Petran trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petran throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Petran works over Thompson with some ground and pound from guard.
Petran connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thompson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petran's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Petran lands a couple of elbows.
Petran's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson can't keep his opponent in guard - Petran advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petran winds up and cracks Thompson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Petran there.
Thompson is trying to maintain the position but Petran is very close to passing his half guard.
Thompson has hold of Petran's hands but Petran slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson keeping hold of Petran's head, controlling as best he can.
Thompson trying to hold on to Petran's head to control him but Petran postures up.
Thompson wants to improve his position but Petran is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petran working Thompson over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasilica Petran dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Petran misses with a takedown
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Petran shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petran tries for a takedown but Thompson circles away easily
and Thompson counters with a solid body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasilica Petran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
It looks like Vasilica Petran has been cut.
Thompson misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson lands with a nice body kick.
Petran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Petran tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thompson swivels and escapes.
Thompson cracks the inside of Petran's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson instigates a clinch.
Thompson misses with an elbow strike.
Thompson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson stalling in the clinch but Petran improves position.
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Thompson taking a breather.
Petran blocks an elbow strike.
Petran has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Petran wants to sweep here but Thompson controlling him for the moment.
Vasilica Petran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Petran is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Petran holds on and takes a little breather.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Petran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Petran throws a big elbow that misses.
Vasilica Petran is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petran is stalling in the full guard.
Petran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Thompson looking to control.
Petran preventing the sweep.
Petran controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Petran keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
John Thompson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Petran looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Petran shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petran misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Petran has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasilica Petran!
Vasilica Petran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Razbinos Udric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aridos Bahyr Nestelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 lbs
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148 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Razbinos Udric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aridos Bahyr Nestelar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Udric fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nestelar swats away the attempt to clinch by Udric.
Nestelar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nestelar tries to sprawl but Udric drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Nestelar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Udric is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udric content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nestelar is trying to get back to full guard.
Nestelar wants to control but Udric passes into side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Udric working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Udric decides to stand up, so the ref orders Nestelar to his feet.
Udric tries to clinch there but Nestelar circles away.
Nestelar feints the counter takedown.
Udric is looking to clinch but Nestelar is avoiding it.
Nestelar tries to counter with a clinch but Udric shakes him off and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Udric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Udric decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestelar has his hands clasped together around Udric's back. He's all about the action.
Nestelar moves into full guard.
Udric's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Udric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nestelar trying to keep a closed guard but Udric is proving a slippery customer.
Nestelar tries to strike from the bottom.
Udric loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nestelar keeping moving, preventing Udric from controlling successfully.
Nestelar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Udric defends it easily.
Nestelar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestelar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Udric trying to control the position from guard on top but Nestelar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Udric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Udric loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Udric 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.
Nestelar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Udric defends well.
Udric knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nestelar on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Udric postures up.
Nestelar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Udric wants to control from the top but Nestelar keeps moving.
Udric controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nestelar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Udric has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nestelar 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razbinos Udric dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nestelar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Nestelar counters with a straight right hand.
Udric tries to clinch
and Nestelar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Udric is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nestelar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nestelar's back!
Nestelar is trying to break free.
Udric is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Nestelar is defending well though. Udric let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udric has the hooks in. Nestelar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nestelar is still trying to improve position.
Udric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nestelar can do to turn this around?
Nestelar trying to control but not successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestelar tries to break free.
Udric avoiding Nestelar 's attempts to control his hands.
Can Nestelar hold on?! Udric is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Udric biding his time, looking for the opening.
Nestelar tries to escape but Udric has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Nestelar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Udric's guard. Nice work there by Nestelar.
Udric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Udric trying to keep a closed guard but Nestelar is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nestelar working some strikes from top position.
Nestelar trying to control but Udric is working from the bottom.
Nestelar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Udric is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nestelar, into his guard.
Udric preventing the sweep.
Nestelar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Udric 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.
Udric wants to control from the top but Nestelar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nestelar is trying to control the position but Udric postures up.
Udric being controlled here momentarily.
Nestelar keeping moving, preventing Udric from controlling successfully.
Nestelar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nestelar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Udric engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Udric has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nestelar jumps guard but Udric stands there with Nestelar around his waist. Nestelar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Udric breaks the clinch.
Udric wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nestelar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Udric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razbinos Udric dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Udric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nestelar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nestelar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nestelar moves out of range of the body kick.
Nestelar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Udric defends it well.
Razbinos Udric is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Udric fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nestelar feints the counter takedown.
Razbinos Udric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Udric looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nestelar!
Nestelar can't do much from the bottom here.
Nestelar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Udric staying calm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udric wants to control but Nestelar is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nestelar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Nestelar gets back to full guard.
Udric wants to get up but he can't break Nestelar's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nestelar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Udric is one step ahead there.
Udric postures up.
Nestelar wants to sweep here but Udric controlling him for the moment.
Udric slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nestelar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nestelar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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.
Udric trying to control the position from guard on top but Nestelar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Udric wants to stand but Nestelar is controlling his posture from full guard.
Udric preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Udric drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Udric stays in close to Nestelar's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Udric wants to control from the top but Nestelar keeps moving.
Nestelar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nestelar keeping moving, preventing Udric from controlling successfully.
Udric 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.
Udric works over Nestelar with some ground and pound from guard.
Razbinos Udric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Udric wants to control from the top but Nestelar keeps moving.
Udric stopping the sweep attempt from Nestelar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nestelar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Udric controls the pace.
Nestelar looking for a guillotine here but Udric defends easily.
Nestelar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Udric controls the pace.
Aridos Bahyr Nestelar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Udric shoots in and bounces Nestelar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razbinos Udric showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Udric, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razbinos Udric!
Razbinos Udric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eyeam Yurmommy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Jostrzebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yurmommy comes to the cage accompanied by Peanut Butter Jelly Time - Galantis. Jostrzebski has chosen Candyman as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eyeam Yurmommy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Jostrzebski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yurmommy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jostrzebski counters with a nice uppercut.
Jostrzebski lands a glancing blow to the side of Yurmommy's head.
Jostrzebski scores with a jab. Yurmommy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jostrzebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurmommy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jostrzebski. Yurmommy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yurmommy misses with a right hand
and Jostrzebski counters with a straight right hand.
Jostrzebski avoids the body shot from Yurmommy.
Jostrzebski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eyeam Yurmommy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jostrzebski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jostrzebski misses with a hook. Yurmommy ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Yurmommy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yurmommy looks to land a right hand but Jostrzebski moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Jostrzebski. That snapped Yurmommy's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yurmommy loads up on a big right hand but Jostrzebski slips the punch.
Jostrzebski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jostrzebski has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jostrzebski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jostrzebski is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Yurmommy lands with a straight right. Jostrzebski didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jostrzebski throws a hook but Yurmommy avoids it easily.
Yurmommy takes a swing at Jostrzebski's ribcage but misses.
Yurmommy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jostrzebski ducks right into an uppercut from Yurmommy.
Jostrzebski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yurmommy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jostrzebski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Yurmommy.
Jostrzebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yurmommy.
Jostrzebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurmommy moves away.
Jostrzebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurmommy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski throws the left hand but Yurmommy avoids the punch easily.
Yurmommy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jostrzebski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yurmommy rather than just go for the knockout.
Yurmommy tries to move into range but Jostrzebski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jostrzebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurmommy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yurmommy throws an overhand right that lands on Jostrzebski's shoulder, as Jostrzebski tries to avoid the shot.
Jostrzebski throws out a counter right but Yurmommy avoids it with no problem.
Jostrzebski thuds a left hand into Yurmommy's body.
Donk. Yurmommy catches Jostrzebski right on the button with a cross.
Jostrzebski misses with a jab to the body
and Jostrzebski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jostrzebski throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Yurmommy misses.
Jostrzebski jabs at Yurmommy's body.
Jostrzebski ducks under a wild hook from Yurmommy.
Joseph Jostrzebski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jostrzebski lands with an overhand left.
Yurmommy takes a swing at Jostrzebski's ribcage but misses.
Yurmommy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jostrzebski defends well and Yurmommy ends up having to push Jostrzebski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yurmommy takes a swing at Jostrzebski's ribcage but misses.
Jostrzebski scores with a sloppy right hand. Yurmommy should have avoided that one.
Jostrzebski lands with a good body shot.
Jostrzebski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yurmommy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurmommy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yurmommy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jostrzebski counters with a stiff right hand.
Jostrzebski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yurmommy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yurmommy swings for the body but Jostrzebski moves out of range.
Jostrzebski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yurmommy with a body shot.
Jostrzebski lands a nice hook to Yurmommy's body. Yurmommy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yurmommy fails with a takedown attempt.
Yurmommy looks to land a right hand but Jostrzebski moved out of range.
Jostrzebski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jostrzebski misses with a body shot
and Yurmommy counters with a two punch combo.
Yurmommy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jostrzebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yurmommy moves away.
Jostrzebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yurmommy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jostrzebski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yurmommy scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Jostrzebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurmommy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jostrzebski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurmommy misses with a body shot
and Jostrzebski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jostrzebski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yurmommy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jostrzebski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yurmommy momentarily.
Jostrzebski throws a right hand that misses
and Yurmommy counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Yurmommy misses.
Jostrzebski jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yurmommy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jostrzebski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurmommy.
Jostrzebski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yurmommy with a body shot.
Yurmommy misses the shot to the body.
Jostrzebski staying out of range there.
Yurmommy misses with a body shot.
Yurmommy misses with a straight right.
Jostrzebski throws out a counter right but Yurmommy avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yurmommy loads up on a big right hand but Jostrzebski slips the punch.
Jostrzebski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yurmommy with a body shot.
Jostrzebski thuds a left hand into Yurmommy's body.
Yurmommy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jostrzebski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurmommy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Jostrzebski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yurmommy misses with a hook. Jostrzebski ducked under it nicely.
Yurmommy tries to clinch but Jostrzebski moves out of range.
Yurmommy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Jostrzebski.
A jab from Yurmommy misses.
Jostrzebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jostrzebski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jostrzebski just misses with a punch to the body.
Yurmommy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yurmommy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yurmommy. Jostrzebski does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yurmommy throws a right hand that misses
and Jostrzebski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jostrzebski misses with a straight left.
Jostrzebski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yurmommy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yurmommy fails with the takedown
and Jostrzebski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yurmommy misses the shot to the body.
Yurmommy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jostrzebski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yurmommy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yurmommy throws a poor cross that misses
and Jostrzebski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jostrzebski has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jostrzebski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yurmommy.
A nice side step and Jostrzebski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yurmommy loads up on a big right hand but Jostrzebski slips the punch.
Jostrzebski throws a body shot but no joy.
Yurmommy takes one to the side of the head.
Yurmommy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jostrzebski ducks under a wild hook from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy avoids the body shot from Jostrzebski.
Yurmommy tries to clinch there but Jostrzebski circles away.
Yurmommy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurmommy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski lands a body shot.
Jostrzebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yurmommy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yurmommy throws a body punch but Jostrzebski moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yurmommy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yurmommy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jostrzebski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yurmommy.
Yurmommy looks to land a left hand but Jostrzebski moved out of range nicely.
Yurmommy misses the jab.
Yurmommy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jostrzebski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Danga de danga de dang - Jostrzebski scores with a four punch combination!
Yurmommy misses with a hook to the body
and Jostrzebski counters with a stiff right hand.
Jostrzebski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Jostrzebski releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yurmommy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jostrzebski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yurmommy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yurmommy takes a swing at Jostrzebski's ribcage but misses.
Yurmommy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurmommy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jostrzebski.
Yurmommy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jostrzebski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yurmommy with a body shot.
Jostrzebski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yurmommy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jostrzebski throws a big shot that misses.
Jostrzebski lands a jab to Yurmommy's midsection.
Jostrzebski just misses with a punch to the body.
Joseph Jostrzebski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Yurmommy misses.
Jostrzebski cracks a nice hook into Yurmommy's ribs.
Jostrzebski swings for the body but Yurmommy moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Yurmommy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Jostrzebski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Yurmommy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jostrzebski looks to score with a jab to the body but Yurmommy is just out of range.
Yurmommy misses with a hook. Jostrzebski ducked under it nicely.
Yurmommy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jostrzebski is fending him off so far but Yurmommy persists. Nope, Jostrzebski circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurmommy scores with a punch to the head.
Yurmommy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jostrzebski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jostrzebski jabs at Yurmommy's body.
Jostrzebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurmommy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski lands with a nice body punch.
Jostrzebski lands with a shot to the body.
Yurmommy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yurmommy misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jostrzebski counters with a straight right hand.
Yurmommy needs to keep his hands up - Jostrzebski had a free shot at his head there.
Jostrzebski defending well as Yurmommy loads up on a big left hand.
Yurmommy looks to score with a jab to the body but Jostrzebski is just out of range.
Jostrzebski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yurmommy misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Yurmommy wants to clinch
and Jostrzebski counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Jostrzebski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jostrzebski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Jostrzebski there.
Yurmommy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jostrzebski connects with a jab.
Jostrzebski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yurmommy manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Yurmommy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yurmommy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yurmommy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jostrzebski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yurmommy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yurmommy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danga de danga de dang - Jostrzebski scores with a four punch combination!
Jostrzebski avoids the body shot from Yurmommy.
Jostrzebski with a nice cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jostrzebski scores with a hook to the body. Yurmommy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yurmommy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jostrzebski throws a body shot but no joy.
Yurmommy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski jabs Yurmommy right on the nose. Yurmommy blinks but takes it well.
Jostrzebski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jostrzebski duly obliges.
Yurmommy misses with a looping left.
Yurmommy swings widly with a right hand
and Yurmommy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jostrzebski swings for the body but Yurmommy moves out of range.
Yurmommy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Yurmommy misses.
Jostrzebski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yurmommy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jostrzebski tries to avoid it but Yurmommy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jostrzebski to the ground. Jostrzebski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Jostrzebski.
A little jabbing left from Jostrzebski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jostrzebski misses with a wild body shot.
Jostrzebski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yurmommy throws a lazy right hand but Jostrzebski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jostrzebski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yurmommy with a body shot.
Yurmommy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jostrzebski to score with a decent uppercut.
Eyeam Yurmommy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jostrzebski blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Yurmommy.
Jostrzebski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jostrzebski stuns Yurmommy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jostrzebski with a nice cross.
Yurmommy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jostrzebski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jostrzebski misses with a wild body shot.
Yurmommy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yurmommy looks to throw the jab but Jostrzebski is out of range.
Yurmommy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jostrzebski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yurmommy at a distance.
Yurmommy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jostrzebski.
A big right from Yurmommy misses.
Yurmommy misses the jab.
A jab from Yurmommy finds it's way through Jostrzebski's defenses.
Yurmommy throws a shot from downtown. Jostrzebski moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yurmommy misses with a takedown attempt
and Jostrzebski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eyeam Yurmommy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jostrzebski lands a right hook to the body.
Jostrzebski lands with a good body shot.
Jostrzebski lands a jab.
Nice body punch from Jostrzebski.
Yurmommy misses with a double jab.
Yurmommy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jostrzebski.
Nice body punch from Jostrzebski.
Jostrzebski throws a body shot but no joy.
Yurmommy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jostrzebski.
Yurmommy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jostrzebski thuds a left hand into Yurmommy's body.
Yurmommy throws a hook but Jostrzebski blocks it.
Despite the aggression on Jostrzebski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yurmommy throws a hook but Jostrzebski avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yurmommy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Yurmommy. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Jostrzebski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jostrzebski jabs Yurmommy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jostrzebski lands a slapping body shot.
Jostrzebski lands with an uppercut that bounces Yurmommy off the cage and back into range.
Jostrzebski digs a good hook to Yurmommy's body.
Jostrzebski jabs Yurmommy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yurmommy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jostrzebski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yurmommy was well out of range. Poor timing from Jostrzebski.
Joseph Jostrzebski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yurmommy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jostrzebski manages to avoid it.
Jostrzebski is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yurmommy with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Jostrzebski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jostrzebski has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Jostrzebski!
Joseph Jostrzebski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Eyeam Yurmommy had this to say: 'Well done Eminem. Go get them dude. '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gale Snoats (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry St Hype (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gale Snoats is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gale Snoats!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Perry St Hype!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoats lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
St Hype thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snoats definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Snoats throws a leg kick that misses.
St Hype steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Snoats. That one must have hurt.
Snoats keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
St Hype thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snoats slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Snoats lunges at St Hype with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Hype's hand.
Snoats uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by St Hype.
St Hype takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
St Hype on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Snoats.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Hype avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from St Hype misses.
St Hype swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snoats counters with a straight right hand.
St Hype throws a lazy uppercut
and Snoats counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Hype throws a series of punches but Snoats moves out of range.
St Hype throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Hype throws a right hand that misses
and Snoats counters with a straight right hand.
St Hype drives through and clinches with Snoats against the cage.
St Hype tries to throw a body punch but Snoats avoids it by throwing St Hype back against the cage.
Snoats working aggressively here.
Snoats lands an uppercut.
St Hype blocks an uppercut.
Snoats lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snoats fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from St Hype fails to land.
Snoats jumps guard.
St Hype tries to stand but Snoats is controlling from the bottom.
Snoats working for a triangle but St Hype defends it easily.
Snoats has his foot on St Hype's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Hype works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoats had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. St Hype defends it easily.
St Hype must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Snoats looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Hype avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St Hype got a little sloppy there for a moment and Snoats has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, St Hype has managed to get both his arms back between Snoats's legs - danger averted.
St Hype wanted to stand there but Snoats had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snoats has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. St Hype doesn't defend quickly enough and Snoats has managed to lock this one up! Can St Hype escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Snoats on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gale Snoats!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Easton Brooks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanson Recall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Recall has chosen Stairway to Heaven as his entrance music. Hanson Recall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Easton Brooks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hanson Recall!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Recall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Recall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Easton Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brooks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brooks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Despite the aggression on Recall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Recall moved out of range.
Recall unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Recall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Recall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Recall misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brooks wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Recall moved out of range nicely.
Recall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Recall counters with a left and a right that stings Brooks.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Recall counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Brooks misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Recall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been hearing reports that Brooks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Recall throws a head kick that half lands.
Brooks misses with a straight left.
Recall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Recall moved out of range.
Recall tries a quick counter leg kick but Brooks is wise to it.
Brooks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks looks to throw the jab but Recall is out of range.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Recall counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Recall to acknowledge the strikes.
Brooks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Recall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Recall wants to slow Brooks down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
The fighters circling - Brooks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Recall moves out of range of the strikes.
Recall is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Recall.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Recall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Recall saw that one coming.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Recall.
Recall moves out of range as Brooks strikes.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Recall's shoulder, as Recall tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Recall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Recall's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks scores with a nice strike.
Recall staying out of range there.
Brooks throws a right hand that misses
and Recall counters with a two punch combo.
Brooks throws a looping overhand right but Recall ducks down to avoid it.
Recall ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
Recall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brooks under the eye.
Brooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Recall.
Brooks misses the jab.
Recall staying out of range there.
Recall moves out of range of the strikes.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Recall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall staying out of range there.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Recall stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Recall staying out of range there.
Recall is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Recall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Recall throws a hook to the side of Brooks's head but Brooks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Brooks misses.
Brooks misses with a right hand
and Recall makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Recall throws a push kick but Brooks slaps the foot to one side.
Brooks throws a hook but Recall avoids it easily.
Recall throws a counter combo.
Recall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
As Brooks backs off Recall throws a huge counter combo but Brooks manages to avoid it all.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Recall slips the punch.
Recall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Recall defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
Recall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Recall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Brooks scores with a punch to the head.
Recall throws a low kick but it's checked well by Brooks.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Recall's shoulder, as Recall tries to avoid the shot.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brooks throws a hook but Recall avoids it easily.
Brooks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Recall unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Brooks looks to land a right hand but Recall moved out of range.
Recall throws a leg kick but Brooks moved away.
Recall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brooks throws out the jab.
Brooks looks to land a left hand but Recall moved out of range nicely.
Brooks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Recall slips under a jab from Brooks.
Despite the aggression on Recall's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Recall blocks a jab.
Recall ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
Recall flicks out a counter leg kick but Brooks steps away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Easton Brooks dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Recall.
Brooks throws a lazy right hand but Recall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Recall slips a straight right by Brooks.
Brooks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Recall can do to turn this around?
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Recall counters with a series of strikes. Brooks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Recall.
Recall moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Recall slips the punch.
Recall staying out of range there.
Brooks blocks a low kick nicely.
Brooks throwing a counter right hand but Recall manages to avoid it.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Recall's shoulder, as Recall tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Recall misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
and Recall counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Brooks misses.
Brooks misses with an uppercut
and Recall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Recall moves away from the strike by Brooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks throws a big shot that misses.
Recall slips under a jab from Brooks.
Hanson Recall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Recall.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Recall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Recall is looking for the big counter here.
Easton Brooks is winning the standup battle so far.
Recall moves out of range of the strikes.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Recall.
Recall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Recall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brooks.
A nice side step and Recall releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brooks misses with a lunging right hand
and Recall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Recall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Recall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brooks.
Recall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Brooks blocks it well.
Brooks misses with a straight right.
Recall throws a counter combo.
Brooks misses with a hook. Recall ducked under it nicely.
Brooks missing with a left hand there. Recall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks misses with a left hand
and Recall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brooks thinking.
Recall jabs Brooks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Recall slips under a jab.
Recall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brooks defends it well.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Recall unleashes a big counter combination but Brooks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Recall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Some bone on bone action there as Brooks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Brooks.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Recall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Recall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Recall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Recall moves out of range as Brooks strikes.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Recall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Recall misses with a low kick as Brooks jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Recall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Recall throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks throws an overhand right that lands on Recall's shoulder, as Recall tries to avoid the shot.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Recall counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Recall to acknowledge the strikes.
Brooks misses with a hook.
Recall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brooks lunges at Recall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Recall's hand.
Recall slips under a jab from Brooks.
Recall misses with a double jab
and Brooks counters with a nice uppercut.
Brooks misses with a hook
and Recall counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Recall to acknowledge the strikes.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Recall counters with a three punch combo that has Brooks backing up. Brooks nods at Recall to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Recall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brooks.
Recall staying out of range there.
Recall steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Recall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a jab when Recall was well out of range.
Recall throws a counter combo.
Brooks looks to throw the jab but Recall is out of range.
Recall throws a counter combo.
Brooks throws an off balance right hand
enabling Recall to counter with a crisp jab.
Recall defending well as Brooks loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Brooks misses.
Recall misses with a low kick.
Brooks misses with a straight left.
Brooks throws a hook but Recall avoids it easily.
Recall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brooks throwing a counter right hand but Recall manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Brooks.
Brooks missing with a left hand there. Recall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brooks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Recall.
Recall moves away from the strike by Brooks.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Recall slips the punch.
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 Easton Brooks will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Recall.
An attempted straight right counter from Brooks misses the target.
Brooks connects with a nice looking jab.
Recall misses with the combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brooks throws a hook but Recall blocks it.
Recall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Recall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brooks manages to avoid it.
Recall is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brooks rather than just go for the knockout.
Recall tried to score with a low kick but Brooks checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Brooks misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Recall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brooks throws a poor cross that misses
and Recall counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Recall slips under a jab.
Recall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Brooks moves out of range as Recall throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Recall takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brooks misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Recall lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brooks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brooks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Brooks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
Brooks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Recall slips a jab from Brooks.
Brooks misses with a looping right.
Brooks blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Brooks blocks the leg kick.
Brooks throwing a counter right hand but Recall manages to avoid it.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Recall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Recall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Recall now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brooks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Recall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks throws a jab but it's blocked by Recall.
Recall attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Recall.
Brooks throws a jab when Recall was well out of range.
Recall throws a counter combo.
Recall takes a swing at Brooks's ribcage but misses.
Recall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brooks.
Brooks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brooks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Recall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
and Recall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brooks misses with a hook. Recall ducked under it nicely.
Recall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Recall ducks under a wild hook from Brooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks sizes up Recall with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Brooks misses.
Recall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brooks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Brooks.
Recall blocks a jab.
Brooks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Recall counters with a series of strikes. Brooks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brooks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Recall.
Brooks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brooks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Brooks misses.
Recall misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Recall might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brooks has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brooks throws a hook to the side of Recall's head but Recall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Recall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Recall moves out of range of the strikes.
Recall moves out of range as Brooks strikes.
Recall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Recall saw that one coming.
Recall fails to land with a series of punches.
Brooks misses the jab.
Recall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Recall throws a series of punches but Brooks avoids them all with ease.
Brooks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brooks loads up on a big right hand but Recall slips the punch.
Brooks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanson Recall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Recall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Easton Brooks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brooks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Easton Brooks!
Hanson Recall was interviewed post fight and said 'That sucked'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juntusen Viljo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Mythos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack Mythos acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Juntusen Viljo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mack Mythos!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mythos moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Viljo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mythos clinches with his opponent.
Mythos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mythos blocks a body shot from Viljo.
Mythos wants to get back to striking at distance but Viljo won't allow it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Viljo throws an elbow but misses.
Mythos throws an elbow that misses.
Mythos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viljo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mythos throws a body punch but Viljo moves out of range.
Mythos throws an overhand right that lands on Viljo's shoulder, as Viljo tries to avoid the shot.
Viljo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Viljo throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mythos ducks under a wild hook from Viljo.
Mythos slips under a jab from Viljo.
Mythos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Viljo staying out of range there.
Mythos avoids the body shot from Viljo.
Mythos throws a hook to the side of Viljo's head but Viljo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljo throws a jab but it's blocked by Mythos.
Mack Mythos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viljo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mythos.
Mythos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Viljo counters with an inside leg kick.
Mythos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viljo tries a head kick but it misses.
Mythos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mythos clobbers Viljo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mythos clinches with his opponent.
Viljo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mythos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viljo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Viljo.
Viljo throwing a counter right hand but Mythos manages to avoid it.
Viljo misses with a body shot.
Mythos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viljo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Viljo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viljo throws a lazy right hand but Mythos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Viljo throws a right hand that misses
and Mythos counters with a nice body shot.
Mythos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mythos ducks right into an uppercut from Viljo.
Viljo misses with a straight right.
A jab from Mythos finds it's way through Viljo's defenses.
Nice jab there from Viljo.
Viljo throws an overhand right that lands on Mythos's shoulder, as Mythos tries to avoid the shot.
Mythos cracks Viljo with a good jab.
Viljo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mythos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Viljo misses with a body shot.
And Mythos tries to counter it with a takedown but Viljo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mythos moves into the clinch.
Viljo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mythos throws a punch but it's blocked by Viljo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mythos manages to break the clinch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Viljo! Mythos is out on his feet! Viljo rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Mythos is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Mythos is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juntusen Viljo!
A victorious Juntusen Viljo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Paul Mon Ami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jean Paul Mon Ami has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean Paul Mon Ami!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mon Ami bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mon Ami keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mon Ami tries to land a leg kick but Ford saw it coming and moves away.
Mon Ami throws a jab when Ford was well out of range.
Ford lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mon Ami circles away quickly and effectively.
Mon Ami has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mon Ami moves away from the strike by Ford.
Mon Ami throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ford throws a poor cross that misses
and Mon Ami counters with a nice uppercut.
Ford fails to land with a series of punches.
Mon Ami misses with a series of wild punches.
Mon Ami takes one on the button.
Ford throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mon Ami sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ford keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ford changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ford has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Holding Cell in the buildup to the fight.
Mon Ami fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford throws a big shot that misses.
Mon Ami connects with a crisp jab.
Mon Ami throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mon Ami fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mon Ami displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ford. Mon Ami does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mon Ami closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ford scores with a head kick.
Mon Ami lands a body shot.
Mon Ami throws a big shot that misses.
Ford misses with the combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mon Ami! But no joy.
Ford blocks a jab.
Ford misses the jab.
Ford scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice cross by Mon Ami.
Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Mon Ami circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mon Ami misses with a straight right.
Mon Ami scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mon Ami jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mon Ami misses with a two punch combination.
Ford seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mon Ami keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mon Ami back to the cage. Ford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mon Ami.
It looked like Ford wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ford avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mon Ami takes a kick to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Mon Ami there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ford throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mon Ami is rocked!
Mon Ami is holding his hands too far apart here. Ford throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mon Ami is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rob Ford!
A very excited looking Rob Ford made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vann Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Achilles Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vann Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Achilles Jones!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones tries to clinch up but Knight circles away and keeps his distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knight. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Knight backs off Jones throws a huge counter combo but Knight manages to avoid it all.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Knight counters with a slapping leg kick.
Knight lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Jones tenderised Knight's leg. Knight is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Knight's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones wants to clinch
and Knight counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Knight throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jones counters with a nice body shot.
Knight lands a head kick!
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Knight.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Knight shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Knight fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Knight.
Knight lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Knight is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knight explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Knight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jones thumps Knight with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Knight lands.
Good shot there by Knight.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Vann Knight has been cut.
Jones fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Knight on the side of the head.
Knight scores with a jab.
Jones moves to clinch but Knight breaks away
and Knight counters with a nice body kick.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Knight lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice side step and Jones releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Knight saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Knight.
Jones lands a big head kick that sends Knight tumbling to the mat! Jones takes a step backwards and waves Knight back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Knight is rocked!
Knight misses with a straight right.
Oh Knight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Knight tries a head kick but it misses.
Knight misses the jab.
Jones lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Knight rather than just go for the knockout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jones.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Knight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Knight's defenses. It connects perfectly with Knight's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Achilles Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Wiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Djalu Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SouthSide. Roberts comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sepultura - Attitude kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Big Wiz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Big Wiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Djalu Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts goes for a double leg but Wiz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wiz continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Wiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Roberts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roberts throws a jab when Wiz was well out of range.
Wiz tried to counter with a leg kick but Roberts avoided it.
Wiz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****MY YARD***** in the buildup to the fight.
Wiz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Roberts goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiz has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
Nice elbow from Wiz.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Roberts.
Roberts is trying to maintain a safe position but Wiz gets an underhook and turns Roberts into the cage.
Wiz lands a nice elbow.
Roberts is working for takedown but Wiz is calmly controlling the position for now.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalu Roberts.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
Wiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wiz - that landed with a thud.
Roberts looks winded!
Roberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiz scores with a shot to the side of Roberts's head.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts misses with a body shot
and Wiz counters with a straight right hand.
Roberts slips a straight right by Wiz.
Wiz tries to clinch but Roberts moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wiz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wiz tests Roberts's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Roberts.
Roberts darts in trying to clinch
enabling Wiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberts ducks under a wild hook from Wiz.
Roberts swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wiz missing with a left hand there. Roberts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberts misses with a hook to the body
and Wiz counters with a series of strikes. Roberts will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiz avoids it really well and circles away.
Roberts throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roberts walks into a stiff left hand from Wiz.
Djalu Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Wiz moves out of range.
As Roberts looks to move away, Wiz throws a big counter combo but Roberts just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Wiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiz checks a leg kick nicely.
Roberts throws a low kick but Wiz avoids it.
Wiz gets tackled into the cage by Roberts. Roberts maintains the clinch.
Roberts avoids the elbow strike from Wiz, against the cage.
Wiz misses with some punches.
Roberts is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roberts just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wiz's brow.
Roberts throws a head punch that misses.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Roberts blocks an elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Roberts.
Roberts misses with a punch to the body.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Wiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiz misses with a right hand
and Roberts counters with a nice leg kick.
Wiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Wiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wiz blocks a jab.
Roberts misses with a leg kick
and Wiz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roberts throws a series of punches but Wiz avoids them all with ease.
Roberts misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Wiz to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiz thumps Roberts with a low kick.
Roberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice uppercut lands for Wiz. That snapped Roberts's head back.
Wiz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roberts can do to turn this around?
Wiz tries to work over Roberts's front leg with a kick but Roberts checks it.
Roberts thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiz throws a hook to the side of Roberts's head but Roberts sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Roberts was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wiz doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Wiz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Roberts counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiz is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Wiz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiz being controlled here, momentarily.
Wiz managing to control the position.
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.
Roberts pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiz is keeping the position for now.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
Wiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wiz is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roberts shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wiz defends it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Roberts. Those never looked like landing.
Wiz lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberts.
Roberts throws a solid leg kick but Wiz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Roberts.
A good leg kick by Roberts.
Roberts connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Big Wiz has been cut.
Roberts swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wiz gets caught napping as Roberts dives in and scores a takedown. Wiz manages to retain guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wiz holds on and takes a little breather.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts wants to control from the top but Wiz keeps moving.
Roberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiz is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiz is pulling down on Roberts's head to control his posture.
My spies in Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness inform me that Roberts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wiz working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberts on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Wiz moves away and avoids it.
Big Wiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Roberts jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Roberts backs away, Wiz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Djalu Roberts will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Big Wiz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wiz slips under a jab.
Wiz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wiz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Roberts makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good work by Roberts as he checks the leg kick.
Wiz avoids the body shot from Roberts.
Wiz looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wiz clinches up with Roberts and pushes him back against the cage.
Wiz blocks an elbow strike.
Roberts avoids a wild elbow strike from Wiz.
Roberts is trying to stall.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts lands with a light punch inside.
Roberts gets through Wiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiz has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Roberts throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberts uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiz prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Wiz lands with a right to the head.
Wiz takes an elbow to the temple.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Roberts throws a lazy right hand but Wiz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Roberts fails to land the takedown.
Wiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roberts throws out a loose jab but Wiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wiz is looking for a counter combo.
Wiz closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wiz has a couple of punches blocked by Roberts.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Wiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Roberts is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wiz to keep the fight standing.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djalu Roberts.
Roberts lands a nice uppercut.
Roberts taking a breather.
Wiz throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wiz lands an elbow inside that Roberts shrugs off.
Big Wiz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Roberts creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roberts blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiz lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Roberts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiz.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
Roberts lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from Roberts misses
and Wiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts looks to clinch
and Wiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Roberts on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Roberts scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Big Wiz's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts throws a jab when Wiz was well out of range.
Wiz throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown but Wiz shows good takedown defense.
Roberts throws a right hand that misses
and Wiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberts.
Wiz lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wiz connects with a looping right hand.
Roberts walks into a straight right hand from Wiz.
Wiz thuds his right hand into Roberts's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Roberts lands with a good body shot.
Roberts misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Wiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wiz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roberts under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Wiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Wiz!
After winning the bout, Big Wiz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamezdin Shraf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fakiiri comes to the cage accompanied by Go Hard or Go Home. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shraf's choice of entrance music: O.C. - time's up . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jamezdin Shraf!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fakiiri throws a head kick but Shraf moves out of range.
Shraf steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri thuds his right hand into Shraf's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Jamezdin Shraf has been cut.
Shraf lands a jab to the head.
Shraf drives through and clinches with Fakiiri against the cage.
Fakiiri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Fakiiri on the inside.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Come on Shraf - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Shraf struggles to land a body shot inside as Fakiiri controls his hands.
Fakiiri looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shraf.
Shraf has clasped his hands together around Fakiiri's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shraf looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fakiiri is not content to let Shraf control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shraf is trying to get an arm triangle but Fakiiri is defending well.
Shraf goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fakiiri rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shraf's guard! Nice work there by Fakiiri!
Fakiiri slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fakiiri in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fakiiri tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fakiiri is looking to advance position but Shraf won't allow it.
Fakiiri controlling the pace.
Fakiiri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shraf trying to hold on to Fakiiri's head to control him but Fakiiri postures up.
Shraf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shraf is pressing down on Fakiiri's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fakiiri controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shraf working a defensive guard here.
Shraf working for a triangle but Fakiiri defends it easily.
Fakiiri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fakiiri 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Shraf moves out of range of the body kick from Fakiiri.
Shraf pushes Fakiiri up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fakiiri throws an elbow but misses.
Shraf misses with the head strike.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fakiiri.
Shraf looking to slow down the pace here.
Fakiiri lands an elbow inside that Shraf shrugs off.
Shraf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shraf lands with a left to the head.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Fakiiri lands with a right to the head.
Nice elbow from Fakiiri.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fakiiri pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Shraf takes a shot to the head.
Fakiiri lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Fakiiri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jamezdin Shraf's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Fakiiri is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Fakiiri's head coaches at Darkness (B613) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Shraf clinches with his opponent.
Fakiiri lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shraf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fakiiri works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fakiiri is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shraf can do to turn this around?
Shraf throws a punch but it's blocked by Fakiiri.
A short left from Fakiiri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shraf is trying to stall.
Fakiiri lands a left hand.
Fakiiri lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fakiiri creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shraf's defenses.
That has opened up Jamezdin Shraf's cut even more.
Shraf avoids the elbow strike from Fakiiri, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fakiiri throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fakiiri lands a left hand.
Shraf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shraf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri gets through Shraf's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shraf is rocked!
Fakiiri is pushing Shraf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shraf is still on wobbly legs! Can Fakiiri finish him?
Fakiiri misses with the head strike.
Shraf seems to have recovered his senses.
Fakiiri throws an elbow that misses.
Shraf misses with some punches.
Shraf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fakiiri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakki Fakiiri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamezdin Shraf.
Fakiiri blocking some punches.
Shraf is leaning against Fakiiri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shraf takes an elbow to the temple.
Shraf takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fakiiri misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shraf.
Shraf has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Fakiiri lands a left hand that snaps the head of Shraf backwards.
Shraf lands a shoulder strike.
Fakiiri lands an elbow that stopped Shraf in his tracks for a moment.
Shraf has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fakiiri is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice elbow from Fakiiri.
Nakki Fakiiri has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fakiiri gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shraf is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Shraf fails to land.
Fakiiri goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fakiiri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shraf has a couple of punches blocked by Fakiiri.
Shraf is trying to stall.
Shraf lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fakiiri.
Shraf misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fakiiri makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fakiiri blocks an uppercut.
Shraf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shraf lands a hook that snaps the head of Fakiiri backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fakiiri.
The cut above Jamezdin Shraf's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fakiiri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shraf tries to stall but Fakiiri uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fakiiri throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fakiiri drops Shraf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shraf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fakiiri misses with an elbow strike.
Fakiiri drops Shraf onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shraf is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fakiiri pushes Shraf against the cage. Fakiiri is working some dirty boxing. Fakiiri pushes off with a quick right hook! Shraf goes down! Shraf tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fakiiri moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Nakki Fakiiri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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