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Primal 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helbjorn Fjordsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sendou Kitano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kitano has chosen Yoshida Brothers - Ibuki as his entrance music. Sendou Kitano has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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285 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Helbjorn Fjordsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sendou Kitano!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjordsson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kitano on the side of the head.
Fjordsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Kitano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fjordsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fjordsson defending well as Kitano loads up on a big left hand.
Fjordsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kitano looks to land a right hand but Fjordsson moved out of range.
Kitano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kitano swings for the body but Fjordsson moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Fjordsson.
Fjordsson misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Kitano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fjordsson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjordsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kitano throws a hook but Fjordsson blocks it.
Fjordsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kitano jabs Fjordsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fjordsson looks to land a left hand but Kitano moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordsson misses with a looping left.
Fjordsson throws a hook but Kitano blocks it.
Kitano cracks Fjordsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Helbjorn Fjordsson has been cut.
Fjordsson looks to throw the jab but Kitano is out of range.
Kitano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fjordsson misses with a looping left.
Sendou Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kitano misses with a hook
and Fjordsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kitano takes a swing at Fjordsson's ribcage but misses.
Fjordsson throwing a counter right hand but Kitano manages to avoid it.
Kitano takes one to the chin there.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjordsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kitano's head.
Fjordsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kitano's hands.
Kitano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kitano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fjordsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjordsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kitano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano throws an off balance right hand
and Fjordsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A left lands for Fjordsson.
Kitano misses with a lunging right hand
and Fjordsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Fjordsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kitano just misses with a punch to the body.
Fjordsson lands a slapping body shot.
Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fjordsson manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kitano misses with a right hand
and Fjordsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fjordsson throws the left hand but Kitano avoids the punch easily.
Fjordsson misses with a body shot.
Fjordsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kitano misses the jab.
Fjordsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kitano throws a jab but it's blocked by Fjordsson.
Fjordsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitano looks to land a left hand but Fjordsson moved out of range nicely.
Kitano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fjordsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch lands to the side of Kitano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fjordsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjordsson scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Fjordsson slips a straight right by Kitano.
Kitano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fjordsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kitano.
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!
Fjordsson slips a straight right by Kitano.
Fjordsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kitano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fjordsson with a body shot.
Kitano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fjordsson.
Kitano scores with a decent looking hook.
Fjordsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kitano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fjordsson ducks under a wild hook from Kitano.
Fjordsson throws a looping overhand right but Kitano ducks down to avoid it.
Fjordsson lunges at Kitano with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kitano's hand.
Fjordsson stuns Kitano with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helbjorn Fjordsson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kitano jabs Fjordsson right on the nose. Fjordsson blinks but takes it well.
Kitano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fjordsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a looping left.
Fjordsson misses with a left hand
and Kitano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fjordsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kitano is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Fjordsson.
Kitano staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kitano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Fjordsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kitano tries to bum rush Fjordsson with a series of wild strikes but Fjordsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kitano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fjordsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kitano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjordsson throws a shot from downtown. Kitano moves away and avoids it.
Kitano misses with an uppercut.
Fjordsson is looking to counter punch.
Decent striking displayed by Kitano there.
Fjordsson is rocked!
Kitano closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Fjordsson out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sendou Kitano!
Sendou Kitano took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I really needed this win. I was almost thinking about retirement, but I guess my blades aren't dull yet.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corey Harper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sumbu Kalambayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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21
210 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Corey Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sumbu Kalambayo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalambayo misses the shot to the body.
Sumbu Kalambayo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalambayo just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kalambayo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harper manages to avoid it.
Kalambayo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harper scores with a hook.
Kalambayo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kalambayo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harper.
Harper missing with a left hand there. Kalambayo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kalambayo, as that shot connected.
A jab from Harper misses.
Harper blocks a jab.
Donk. Kalambayo catches Harper right on the button with a cross.
Harper lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good work by Harper as he checks the leg kick.
Harper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harper jabs Kalambayo right on the nose. Kalambayo blinks but takes it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kalambayo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalambayo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper.
Nice straight punches there by Kalambayo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a sloppy head kick and Harper moves out of range easily.
Harper tries to clinch up.
Kalambayo misses with a left hand
and Harper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kalambayo jabs at Harper's body.
Kalambayo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kalambayo thuds a left hand into Harper's body.
Harper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kalambayo.
Harper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a series of punches but Harper moves out of range.
Kalambayo digs a good body shot into Harper's ribs.
Kalambayo thows a leg kick but Harper checks it
letting Harper counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harper connects with a right hand. Kalambayo shakes it off.
Harper clobbers Kalambayo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
No joy there for Kalambayo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo lands with a straight right. Harper didn't see that one coming.
Kalambayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kalambayo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harper can pounce on him.
Kalambayo scores with a hook to the body. Harper takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kalambayo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harper.
Kalambayo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kalambayo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Harper rather than just go for the knockout.
Harper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harper pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kalambayo is out of range and Harper settles back down.
Harper with a jab.
Harper throws a big shot that misses.
Harper closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harper ducks under a wild hook from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalambayo was well out of range. Poor timing from Harper.
Harper tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo throws a body kick that misses.
Kalambayo throws a front kick aimed at Harper's knee but Harper avoids it well.
It looks like Harper has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kalambayo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harper lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalambayo off the cage and back into range.
Kalambayo scores with the left hand. Harper knows he should have avoided that one.
Harper with a jab.
Kalambayo throws the left hand but Harper avoids the punch easily.
Kalambayo misses the jab.
Harper takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kalambayo misses with a double jab
and Harper counters by clinching up.
Kalambayo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kalambayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Harper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalambayo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambayo blocks an uppercut.
Harper pushes Kalambayo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalambayo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Kalambayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harper. Kalambayo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalambayo connects with a solid leg kick.
Kalambayo misses with a right hand
and Harper counters by moving into the clinch.
Kalambayo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kalambayo struggles to land a body shot inside as Harper controls his hands.
Kalambayo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harper's elbow.
Harper scores with a shoulder strike.
Harper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Harper misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harper is stalling here.
Kalambayo blocks the elbow strike.
Kalambayo pushes Harper back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sumbu Kalambayo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut there from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo throws a right hand that misses
letting Harper counter with a right hand.
Kalambayo misses with a body kick.
Kalambayo scores with a jab to the head.
Kalambayo misses with a double jab.
Harper throws a shot from downtown. Kalambayo moves away and avoids it.
Kalambayo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo cracks the inside of Harper's front leg.
Kalambayo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harper.
Kalambayo looks to land a right hand but Harper moved out of range.
It looked like Harper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo staying out of range there.
Harper slips under a jab from Kalambayo.
Harper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kalambayo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harper gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalambayo tries to break the clinch but Harper is controlling the position.
Kalambayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harpers head.
Harper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kalambayo lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kalambayo.
A nice left hand lands by Harper.
Kalambayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harper tries a body shot but Kalambayo blocks it.
Harper struggles to land a body shot inside as Kalambayo controls his hands.
Kalambayo wants to get back to striking at distance but Harper won't allow it.
Harper throws a head punch that misses.
Harper prevents a body shot from Kalambayo.
The referee calls for Harper to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper.
Kalambayo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harper wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalambayo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kalambayo prevents a body shot from Harper.
Kalambayo lands a body punch.
Kalambayo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalambayo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kalambayo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalambayo misses with a leg kick.
Harper staying out of range there.
It looked like Harper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalambayo with a hook.
Kalambayo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kalambayo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harper throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harper loads up on a big right hand but Kalambayo slips the punch.
Harper closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Harper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kalambayo wants to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards.
Kalambayo tries to break the clinch but Harper is controlling the position.
Harper letting Kalambayo take a breather here.
Harper has Kalambayo pressed against the cage, preventing Kalambayo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kalambayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kalambayo backwards.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
Kalambayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Harper.
Kalambayo has a couple of punches blocked by Harper.
Harper tries to work over Kalambayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kalambayo can't find room to land a body shot as Harper controls the action.
Kalambayo is stalling here.
Kalambayo misses with some punches.
Harper throws an elbow that misses.
Harper tries to work over Kalambayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper misses with some punches.
Harper digs a right hand underneath Kalambayo's ribcage. Kalambayo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kalambayo has a couple of punches blocked by Harper.
Kalambayo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kalambayo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sumbu Kalambayo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kalambayo feints and then cracks Harper's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harper down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harper moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Harper was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo walks into a jab.
Harper looks to land a left hand but Kalambayo moved out of range nicely.
Harper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalambayo.
Kalambayo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalambayo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harper.
Harper scores with a jab to the body.
Kalambayo misses with a straight right.
Kalambayo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sumbu Kalambayo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kalambayo misses with a straight left.
Harper takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harper misses with a body shot.
Kalambayo misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Harper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kalambayo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harper throws a looping overhand right but Kalambayo ducks down to avoid it.
Kalambayo throws a head kick but Harper moves out of range.
Harper blocks the body kick.
Harper misses with a straight left.
Kalambayo is looking to chop away at Harper's legs.
Kalambayo misses with a right hand
and Harper counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harper takes a swing at Kalambayo's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kalambayo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kalambayo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Kalambayo throws a front kick aimed at Harper's knee but Harper avoids it well.
Harper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Harper misses.
Kalambayo throws out a counter right but Harper avoids it with no problem.
Decent striking displayed by Harper there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Kalambayo misses.
Harper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kalambayo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harper throws a lazy uppercut
and Kalambayo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Harper swings for the body but Kalambayo moves out of range.
Harper misses with a hook.
Kalambayo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harper has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harper there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harper digs a good hook to Kalambayo's body.
Harper cracks Kalambayo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harper ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kalambayo moves away.
Kalambayo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kalambayo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kalambayo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harper can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Kalambayo misses.
Corey Harper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donk. Harper catches Kalambayo right on the button with a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Harper checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kalambayo!
Kalambayo thumps Harper with a low kick.
Harper throws a low kick but Kalambayo avoids it.
Harper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harper is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Harper looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalambayo is just out of range.
Harper throws a jab when Kalambayo was well out of range.
Kalambayo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab, jab by Harper - just one landing.
Kalambayo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambayo.
A jab from Kalambayo does it's job there.
Kalambayo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kalambayo works Harper's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalambayo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harper.
Kalambayo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Harper is out of range.
Harper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kalambayo walks into a left hand.
Harper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Kalambayo does it's job there.
Harper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalambayo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harper scrambles back to his feet.
Harper just misses with a punch to the body.
Harper throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kalambayo blocks a jab.
Kalambayo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Harper at a distance.
No joy there for Kalambayo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalambayo moves out of range as Harper strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harper misses with a hook
and Harper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Kalambayo connects with a body shot that sends Harper's belly button to the back.
Harper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalambayo tried to score with a low kick but Harper checks it.
Harper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalambayo on the side of the head.
Harper checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Harper - just one landing.
Kalambayo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice body kick there by Harper.
Harper throws a sloppy body shot
and Kalambayo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harper throws a body shot but no joy.
Harper walks into a straight right hand from Kalambayo.
Harper takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalambayo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kalambayo.
Sumbu Kalambayo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalambayo.
Kalambayo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sumbu Kalambayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kalambayo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sumbu Kalambayo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Benduover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benduover comes to the cage accompanied by What You Waiting For. Brutus Benduover has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brutus Benduover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathan Williams!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benduover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benduover looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Benduover takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Benduover throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A lazy left from Benduover finds it's target.
It looks like Nathan Williams has been cut.
Benduover just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams walks into a jab.
Benduover cracks Williams with a good jab.
Benduover shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Benduover showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Benduover knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Benduover takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Benduover is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Benduover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benduover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Benduover sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Benduover wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.
Williams trying to control but Benduover postures up.
Benduover will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Benduover has control of the leg.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Benduover has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Benduover is one step ahead there.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Benduover pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benduover stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Benduover wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Benduover is proving a slippery customer.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Benduover's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benduover controls the pace.
Benduover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benduover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benduover is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benduover working some strikes from top position.
Benduover throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Benduover drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Benduover has Williams in his guard.
Williams stands and throws Benduover's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benduover is looking for a sweep.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Benduover, who protects the arm well.
Benduover is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Benduover gets back to half guard.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Benduover knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Benduover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Benduover swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Benduover fights it but they end up in guard.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Benduover has managed to sweep!
Williams keeping moving, preventing Benduover from controlling successfully.
Williams is trying to control the position but Benduover postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benduover is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Benduover preventing the sweep.
Benduover in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Benduover landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benduover is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Benduover landing with the ground and pound.
Benduover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Benduover defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benduover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Benduover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams keeping full guard, as Benduover tries to pass.
Benduover thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Benduover working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Benduover from controlling successfully.
Benduover with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Benduover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Benduover manages to get himself to full guard.
Benduover has his feet on Williams's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Benduover throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Benduover's shoulder, as Benduover tries to avoid the shot.
Benduover misses with a body shot.
Brutus Benduover is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benduover throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Benduover misses the shot to the body.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Benduover will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benduover looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Benduover closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
Benduover won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benduover wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Benduover working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Benduover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brutus Benduover overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benduover looking for a sweep. Not yet Benduover, not yet.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Benduover struggling a bit here.
Benduover is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Benduover doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
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 Brutus Benduover will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nathan Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Benduover.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benduover shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams is not content to let Benduover control the position.
Benduover scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Benduover is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Benduover working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing that Benduover has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams controlling the position for now.
Williams is pressing down on Benduover's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benduover tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benduover wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Benduover is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Benduover defends easily.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams pulls Benduover in close to his closed guard and prevents Benduover from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Benduover's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benduover keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Benduover has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams wants to control from the top but Benduover keeps moving.
Benduover is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Benduover gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benduover works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Benduover wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Benduover with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Benduover pushes his legs off easily.
Benduover sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams working for a triangle but Benduover defends it easily.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Benduover is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams 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.
Benduover is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Benduover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams has his foot on Benduover's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Benduover works his way back into a safe position though.
Nathan Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benduover works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benduover content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Benduover makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Benduover trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Benduover pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Benduover showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benduover 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Benduover!
Brutus Benduover was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Rydeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Batuhan Jaruud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rydeland comes to the cage accompanied by Robbery - Not sneak attack. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Rydeland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Batuhan Jaruud!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rydeland walks into a left hand.
John Rydeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaruud lands a front kick.
Rydeland sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jaruud.
Rydeland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaruud.
Rydeland takes a swing at Jaruud's ribcage but misses.
Jaruud thumps Rydeland with a low kick.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Rydeland.
Jaruud flicks out a counter leg kick but Rydeland steps away.
Sloppy strikes from Rydeland. Those never looked like landing.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Jaruud looks to throw the jab but Rydeland is out of range.
Jaruud tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rydeland was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaruud.
A cross from Rydeland lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaruud counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rydeland missing with a left hand there. Jaruud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rydeland does it's job there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud lunges at Rydeland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rydeland's hand.
It looks like John Rydeland has been cut.
Jaruud dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rydeland. That did some damage!
Rydeland with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jaruud lands with a right hand.
Jaruud defending well as Rydeland loads up on a big left hand.
Jaruud scores with a nice body kick.
Rydeland tries to clinch but Jaruud moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Rydeland blocks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws a leg kick
and Rydeland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jaruud thinking.
Jaruud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rydeland takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jaruud checks a leg kick.
Jaruud let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rydeland misses with a looping right.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Rydeland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jaruud throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Rydeland looks to throw the jab but Jaruud is out of range.
Rydeland with a nice cross.
Rydeland connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.
A jab from Rydeland misses.
Jaruud takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rydeland digs a good hook to Jaruud's body.
Rydeland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rydeland moves out of range as Jaruud throws a body kick.
Jaruud throws a low kick but Rydeland avoids it.
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Jaruud throws a big counter head kick but Rydeland avoids it with no problem.
Rydeland darts in and clinches Jaruud up against the cage.
Rydeland lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud blocks a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Jaruud breaks from the clinch.
Rydeland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rydeland misses with an uppercut. Jaruud saw that one coming.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rydeland blocks it well.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but Rydeland sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Rydeland avoids it.
Jaruud throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Rydeland is looking to wear down Jaruud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rydeland with a nice cross.
Jaruud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rydeland moves in looking to clinch but Jaruud pushes him off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jaruud 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 Rydeland has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rydeland and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rydeland throws a big counter combination but Jaruud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jaruud throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab from Rydeland.
Rydeland connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rydeland scores with a jab to the head.
Jaruud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rydeland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rydeland misses the jab.
Jaruud moves forwards but Rydeland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rydeland blocks a jab.
Rydeland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rydeland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jaruud pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaruud keeps the fight on the outside.
Jaruud moves away from the strike by Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaruud counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaruud.
Jaruud lands with a straight right. Rydeland didn't see that one coming.
Jaruud is looking to land body kicks.
Some wild striking there from Rydeland.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rydeland moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rydeland throws a shot from downtown. Jaruud moves away and avoids it.
Jaruud throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rydeland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rydeland connects with a single shot there.
Rydeland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaruud was well out of range. Poor timing from Rydeland.
John Rydeland is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaruud misses with a right hand
and Rydeland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland throws a right hand that misses
and Jaruud counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland checks a leg kick.
Rydeland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaruud throws a head kick but Rydeland moves out of range.
Rydeland scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sloppy strikes from Rydeland. Those never looked like landing.
Rydeland is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice defenses there by Jaruud.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Jaruud finds it's target.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rydeland.
Rydeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rydeland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jaruud takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rydeland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jaruud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rydeland thuds his right hand into Jaruud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jaruud lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Jaruud.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.
Rydeland blocks a low kick nicely.
Rydeland walks into a straight right hand from Jaruud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rydeland. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaruud follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jaruud swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Rydeland.
Jaruud tries to land a front kick but Rydeland steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rydeland lands a jab to Jaruud's midsection.
Rydeland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jaruud.
Rydeland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jaruud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rydeland momentarily.
Rydeland lands with a hook. Jaruud tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rydeland misses the shot to the body.
Rydeland gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jaruud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Rydeland lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jaruud circles away quickly and effectively.
Jaruud throws a lazy head kick
letting Rydeland counter with a right hand.
Rydeland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jaruud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jaruud misses with a low kick.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland closes the distance and clinches.
Jaruud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Rydeland has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jaruud manages to break the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a looping right.
Jaruud loads up on a big right hand but Rydeland slips the punch.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud moves out of range as Rydeland strikes.
Rydeland moves away from the strike by Jaruud.
An attempted straight right counter from Rydeland misses the target.
Rydeland throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaruud throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rydeland checks the leg kick.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaruud is trying to counter with his kicks.
Rydeland misses with a hook. Jaruud ducked under it nicely.
Jaruud fakes the leg kick and cracks Rydeland in the body.
A cross from Jaruud lands.
Rydeland blocks the body kick.
Jaruud thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Rydeland tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rydeland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaruud slips under a jab.
Rydeland jabs at Jaruud's body.
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 John Rydeland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Rydeland's cut.
That's time! Rydeland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rydeland scores with a nice right hand.
Jaruud connects with a solid leg kick.
Rydeland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jaruud thuds a left hand into Rydeland's body.
Rydeland throws a hook but Jaruud blocks it.
Rydeland moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jaruud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jaruud's corner calls for a 1-2. Jaruud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jaruud misses the target.
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland lunges at Jaruud with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaruud's hand.
A good leg kick by Jaruud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rydeland swings for the body but Jaruud moves out of range.
Donk. Jaruud catches Rydeland right on the button with a cross.
Rydeland throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaruud on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaruud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaruud replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Rydeland blocks it well.
An inside leg kick from Rydeland misses.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaruud has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaruud uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rydeland has time to react.
Jaruud looks for the body kick but Rydeland saw that one coming.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaruud looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rydeland throws a right and a left that Jaruud avoids nicely.
Rydeland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
An inside leg kick from Jaruud misses.
Rydeland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaruud.
Jaruud scores with a nice strike.
Rydeland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rydeland throws a combination that misses
and Rydeland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batuhan Jaruud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaruud throws a shot to the body.
Jaruud walks into a straight right hand from Rydeland.
Jaruud takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rydeland avoids a kick to the body.
Jaruud avoids the body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jaruud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rydeland tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaruud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rydeland throws a body punch but Jaruud moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jaruud.
Jaruud looks to land a body kick but Rydeland moved away.
Rydeland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaruud throws the kick towards the body but Rydeland avoids it.
Rydeland throws a series of strikes that have Jaruud backpedaling.
Jaruud has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaruud is looking to land body kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Rydeland 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rydeland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Jaruud.
Rydeland is rocked!
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rydeland - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Rydeland.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rydeland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaruud backwards.
Jaruud misses with the head strike.
Jaruud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rydeland's elbow.
Rydeland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jaruud's elbow.
Jaruud pushes Rydeland back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jaruud.
Rydeland's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rydeland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jaruud lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rydeland is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaruud tries to throw a body punch but Rydeland avoids it by throwing Jaruud back against the cage.
Jaruud lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rydeland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaruud lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Rydeland is leaning against Jaruud and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rydeland blocks an uppercut.
Rydeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaruud.
Jaruud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Jaruud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rydeland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rydeland blocks a body shot from Jaruud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Batuhan Jaruud comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rydeland 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... John Rydeland!
During a confident post fight interview, John Rydeland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mario Donatello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Mixalot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donatello 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Burning Heart - Journey. Mixalot has chosen Baby Got Back as his entrance music. Mario Donatello had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Donatello !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sir Mixalot!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Donatello .
Donatello misses with a few strikes there.
Mixalot just misses with a punch to the body.
Mixalot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donatello .
Mixalot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mixalot is looking to take a break and control but Donatello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mixalot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Donatello haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mixalot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Donatello rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mixalot's guard! Nice work there by Donatello !
Mixalot has Donatello pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donatello advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donatello not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mixalot slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Donatello missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mixalot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donatello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donatello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donatello throws a big right hand that misses.
Mixalot wants to sweep here but Donatello controlling him for the moment.
Donatello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mixalot looking for a sweep. Not yet Mixalot, not yet.
Donatello avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mixalot looking for a sweep. Not yet Mixalot, not yet.
Mixalot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Donatello .
Mixalot wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donatello is looking to stand up but Mixalot won't let him.
Donatello throwing strikes from guard but Mixalot blocks nicely.
Donatello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Donatello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Donatello tries to stand but Mixalot is controlling from the bottom.
Donatello has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Donatello works over Mixalot with some ground and pound from guard.
Donatello in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mixalot is looking for a triangle but Donatello pushes his legs off easily.
Mixalot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Donatello can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mixalot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mixalot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Donatello doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Donatello manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donatello has gone for a leg lock! Mixalot slips out almost immediately though and dives into Donatello 's guard.
Mixalot trying to control the position from guard on top but Donatello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mixalot is pushing down on Donatello 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Donatello is fighting to maintain full guard but Mixalot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mixalot is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Donatello is just riding it out for now. Mixalot eventually gives up the hold.
Mixalot wants to pass to mount but Donatello is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mixalot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mixalot works his way into full mount!
Mixalot is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Donatello can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mixalot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sir Mixalot dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donatello scores with a punch to the head.
Mixalot drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mixalot wants to control from the top but Donatello keeps moving.
Mixalot looking to pass the guard.
Mixalot content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Donatello has locked up a guillotine! Donatello 's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mixalot is holding on here and Donatello must be using up a lot of energy. Mixalot has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Donatello gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mario Donatello !
A relieved looking Mario Donatello thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Sir Mixalot stepped up to the mic, saying 'I took it easy.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boris Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tribbiani Joey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joey is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Clasic Sofl Rock. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boris Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tribbiani Joey!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joey jabs Ysengrin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Joey throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joey shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Joey. That snapped Ysengrin's head back.
Ysengrin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ysengrin is looking for a counter combo.
Ysengrin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ysengrin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joey.
Joey throws out a powerful jab.
Joey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ysengrin throws out the jab.
Joey throws a head kick that misses.
Ysengrin digs a good body shot into Joey's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ysengrin throws a hook but Joey blocks it.
Ysengrin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin pushes Joey away with a front kick.
We've been told by Ysengrin's head coaches at Red Blooded Nobles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tribbiani Joey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Ysengrin catches Joey right on the button with a cross.
Joey tests Ysengrin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey connects with a body shot that sends Ysengrin's belly button to the back.
Joey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ysengrin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ysengrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Joey is just out of range.
Ysengrin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ysengrin misses with a leg kick.
Joey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ysengrin.
Joey clinches with his opponent.
A right handed body shot lands from Ysengrin.
Joey tries to throw a body punch but Ysengrin avoids it by throwing Joey back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ysengrin working aggressively here.
Joey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ysengrin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch on the inside from Ysengrin fails to land.
Ysengrin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
Joey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ysengrin lands a right hand.
Joey blocks a body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ysengrin takes a shot to the head.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ysengrin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Boris Ysengrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tribbiani Joey.
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joey fails to pull guard.
Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Joey controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ysengrin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joey backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joey.
Joey lands with a left to the head.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ysengrin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ysengrin can't find room to land a body shot as Joey controls the action.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey blocking some punches.
Ysengrin blocks an uppercut.
Ysengrin tries a body shot but Joey blocks it.
Ysengrin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ysengrin scores with a shoulder strike.
Ysengrin lands an uppercut.
Joey is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Joey is still on wobbly legs! Can Ysengrin finish him?
Joey lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joey tries a body shot but Ysengrin blocks it.
Ysengrin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Joey to his knees! Ysengrin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Ysengrin!
Boris Ysengrin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boulevard of Broken Dreams. Harry Sachz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Sachz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Brophy!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brophy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sachz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brophy's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brophy wants to improve his position but Sachz is controlling well.
Sachz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brophy's head.
Brophy tries to get to full guard but Sachz has control of the leg.
Brophy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sachz lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sachz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brophy's head.
Brophy wants to control but Sachz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sachz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brophy is just riding it out for now. Sachz eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sachz connects with a nice short shot to Brophy's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachz stalling.
Sachz is keen to just control but Brophy is a slippery customer.
Sachz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sachz wants to pass the guard but Brophy is defending well.
Sachz is trying to control. Brophy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sachz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brophy tries to roll over but Sachz keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sachz slips a nice elbow through Brophy's hands, connecting with Brophy's forehead.
Sachz is looking to pass Brophy's guard but actually Brophy recovers to full guard.
Sachz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brophy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sachz throwing strikes from guard but Brophy blocks nicely.
Brophy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sachz is one step ahead there.
Brophy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz wants to get back to full guard.
Sachz tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brophy has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Brophy controlling the pace for now.
Sachz 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.
Sachz is working to get back to half guard.
Brophy controlling from mount.
Sachz is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sachz is desperately trying to improve his position but Brophy has a good base and remains in mount.
Brophy controlling his opponent.
Sachz tries to hold on but Brophy postures up.
Brophy controlling the position easily from mount.
Sachz tries to reverse the position but Brophy maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sachz is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Sachz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Brophy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sachz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Harry Sachz has been cut.
Brophy gets caught flat footed, as Sachz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sachz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sachz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brophy looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brophy looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brophy!
Sachz is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sachz can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sachz tries to control but Brophy manages to take his back.
Brophy is not going to allow Sachz to sit and survive in this position.
Brophy is riding his opponent, not letting Sachz buck him off.
Brophy keeps control of the position as Sachz tries to break free.
Sachz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Sachz is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz wants to control but Brophy is having none of it.
Sachz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sachz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sachz is controlling an arm, preventing Brophy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brophy is looking to stand but Sachz has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Sachz tries to hold on but Brophy postures up.
Sachz is trying to reverse the position but instead Brophy has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy controls the position.
Brophy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Sachz trying to control the hands but Brophy won't let him.
Sachz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brophy biding his time, controlling Sachz.
Sachz tries to escape but Brophy has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Sachz wants to control his opponent's hands but Brophy gets his hands free.
Brophy biding his time, controlling Sachz.
Brophy avoiding Sachz 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brophy keeps control of the position as Sachz tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Sachz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice sprawl there from Brophy as Sachz shoots in.
Good standup being displayed there by Brophy as he connects with a hook.
A leg kick checked by Sachz.
Brophy throws a hook but Sachz blocks it.
Brophy throws the kick towards the body but Sachz avoids it.
Brophy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sachz blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws a big shot that misses.
Sachz shoots in looking for a takedown but Brophy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sachz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sachz throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sachz shoots and misses
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Sachz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sachz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brophy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sachz somewhat.
Sachz slips a straight right by Brophy.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sachz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.
Sachz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sachz has a takedown stuffed.
Michael Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy misses with a kick to the body.
Brophy lands with a right hand.
Sachz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sachz.
Sachz looking to score a takedown here. Brophy is defending well but Sachz drives through and ends up in Brophy's guard.
Brophy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sachz won't allow Brophy to sweep him here.
Sachz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brophy's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sachz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sachz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sachz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brophy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sachz has Brophy in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz working a defensive guard here.
Sachz is controlling Brophy's posture.
Sachz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sachz is trying to control the position but Brophy postures up.
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.
Brophy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sachz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brophy is aware though and is defending well.
Sachz working for a triangle but Brophy defends it easily.
Sachz has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brophy has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brophy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brophy 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Brophy!
After winning the bout, Michael Brophy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trzy Trzy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trzy has chosen XXX as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trzy Trzy!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Trzy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Trzy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt gets through Trzy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt is leaning against Trzy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trzy takes a shot to the head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trzy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt looking for submissions off his back.
Trzy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trzy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hunt holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Trzy throwing shots but Hunt is blocking nicely.
Trzy winds up and cracks Hunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is not content to let Trzy control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trzy lands strikes from half guard.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Trzy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Trzy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Trzy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hunt wants to control but Trzy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trzy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trzy wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Trzy escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Trzy!
Hunt is trying to control Trzy's posture but Trzy avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Trzy wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Trzy is putting a hurting on Hunt here, landing some big shots from side control.
Trzy trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hunt wants to control but Trzy postures up.
Trzy cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trzy working the body and head with strikes.
Trzy cracks Hunt with a big right hand but Hunt just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Trzy looks up at the clock and then as Hunt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Trzy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hunt taking a bit of punishment here - Trzy scoring with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Trzy works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hunt sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trzy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hunt is staying active underneath Trzy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trzy prevents Hunt from improving his position.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Trzy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Trzy defends easily.
Trzy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trzy defends it easily.
Trzy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Trzy trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt looking to control but Trzy passes into half guard.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt manages to get to full guard.
Trzy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trzy Trzy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Trzy tries to move into range but Hunt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Trzy blocks the leg kick.
Trzy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hunt defends it well.
A low kick from Hunt misses
and Trzy counters with a shoot takedown. Hunt fights it but they end up in guard.
Trzy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trzy Trzy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trzy trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Trzy defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzy wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling Trzy's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt is trying to keep Trzy in close.
Trzy wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Trzy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trzy is aware though and is defending well.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trzy trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hunt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt has his foot on Trzy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trzy works his way back into a safe position though.
Trzy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Trzy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Trzy from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Trzy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hunt keeping moving, preventing Trzy from controlling successfully.
Trzy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Trzy wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Trzy gets the takedown into side control.
Hunt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trzy trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
Trzy trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Trzy keeps moving and retains side control.
Hunt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hunt controls the position for a moment.
Hunt wants to control but Trzy postures up.
Hunt regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Trzy connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trzy Trzy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trzy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunt misses the target.
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Trzy seems unphased.
Trzy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Trzy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Trzy takes one to the side of the head.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trzy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trzy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a head kick but Trzy moves out of range.
Trzy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trzy avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trzy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trzy is staying tight to Hunt's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Trzy lands an elbow.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Trzy working away.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Trzy connects with a decent elbow.
Trzy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Trzy Trzy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is not content to let Trzy control the position.
Trzy lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trzy scoring with punches from side control.
Hunt stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Trzy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hunt keeps working.
Trzy working away.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trzy landing a few strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trzy wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt tries to improve position but can't.
Hunt struggling a bit here.
Hunt tries to bench press Trzy off him but Trzy keeps the position.
Hunt takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Trzy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hunt takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hunt is trying to escape the position but Trzy is controlling the position.
Trzy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hunt down.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trzy scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trzy controlling the position.
Trzy cracks Hunt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Trzy lands an elbow.
Trzy in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hunt is not content to let Trzy control the position.
Hunt is looking to regain half guard here but Trzy keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Trzy scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hunt to see if he's OK.
Paul Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trzy Trzy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trzy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trzy Trzy!
During a confident post fight interview, Trzy Trzy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Paul Hunt spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mantis Toboggan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virtakäyttöinen Kettu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Virtakäyttöinen Kettu told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mantis Toboggan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Virtakäyttöinen Kettu!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toboggan lands a lovely overhand right.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toboggan.
Toboggan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Toboggan cracks Kettu with a good jab.
Toboggan defending well as Kettu loads up on a big left hand.
Toboggan just misses with a punch to the body.
Toboggan jabs Kettu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toboggan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kettu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toboggan.
Toboggan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kettu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kettu 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toboggan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toboggan wants to clinch.
Kettu throws a hook to the side of Toboggan's head but Toboggan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toboggan lands a body shot.
Kettu takes one on the button.
Toboggan swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Kettu to counter with a crisp jab.
Toboggan throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
A slow jab from Toboggan misses its intended target.
Toboggan misses the jab.
It seemed like Kettu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Toboggan throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Toboggan avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Toboggan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kettu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toboggan throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Toboggan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toboggan throws a sloppy body shot
and Kettu counters with a stiff right hand.
Toboggan dips to his left and cracks Kettu with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu misses with an uppercut
and Toboggan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toboggan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kettus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kettu ducks under a wild hook from Toboggan.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Toboggan is just out of range.
Toboggan fails in his attempt to clinch.
A lazy left from Toboggan finds it's target.
Toboggan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Toboggan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Toboggan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Toboggan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Toboggan throws a jab when Kettu was well out of range.
Kettu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toboggan.
Kettu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Toboggan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Toboggan's head.
A punch lands to the side of Toboggan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kettu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Toboggan is rocked!
Kettu lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Virtakäyttöinen Kettu!
Virtakäyttöinen Kettu is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Virtakäyttöinen Kettu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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