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Infinity: Jungle Warfare PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huub Huizenaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rollo Lothbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Huub Huizenaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rollo Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lothbrok lands with a punch from half guard.
Lothbrok seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Huizenaar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Huizenaar tries to get out of the position.
Huizenaar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lothbrok prevents Huizenaar from improving his position.
Lothbrok blocks the strikes from Huizenaar.
Huizenaar has hold of Lothbrok's hands but Lothbrok slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
My spies in Wreckshop inform me that Lothbrok has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lothbrok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lothbrok working Huizenaar over with strikes.
Lothbrok works his way into side control.
Huizenaar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lothbrok moves into full mount!
Huizenaar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrok has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Huizenaar's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huizenaar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lothbrok controlling the pace for now.
Huizenaar working to try and regain half guard.
Huizenaar flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrok blocks Huizenaar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Huizenaar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lothbrok on the ground.
Lothbrok with the ground and pound from mount.
Lothbrok dominating with strikes here.
Lothbrok working the ground and pound effectively.
Lothbrok controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lothbrok unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huizenaar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huizenaar swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lothbrok blocks Huizenaar's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Huizenaar throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lothbrok. What's that going to do exactly?
Lothbrok content just to control the position here.
Lothbrok lands with some strikes.
It looks like Huub Huizenaar has been cut.
Huizenaar is desperately trying to improve his position but Lothbrok has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by Lothbrok.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lothbrok connects with a bit shot that sees Huizenaar covering up! More strikes from Lothbrok and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lothbrok is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rollo Lothbrok!
Our winner, Rollo Lothbrok, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reino Kanki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kanki has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reino Kanki!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez blocks a head kick by Kanki.
Kanki ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Kanki tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Alvarez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A punch combination from Alvarez misses.
A right-left combo lands from Kanki.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Kanki's head back.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Kanki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kanki also avoids with ease.
Kanki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Alvarez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kanki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez misses with a few strikes there.
Alvarez swinging wildly here.
Kanki scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Alvarez misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alvarez!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
and Kanki counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Alvarez badly! He tries to strike back but Kanki puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Alvarez out cold! Oh man, Alvarez will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reino Kanki!
During a confident post fight interview, Reino Kanki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Avila Alvarez stepped up to the mic, saying 'This feud...it isn't over!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricci Morocco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saiyan Southbrook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricci Morocco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saiyan Southbrook!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Southbrook.
Southbrook closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Southbrook stalling.
Morocco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Southbrook has had enough of the clinch but Morocco keeps him there for the moment.
Southbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morocco. Southbrook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Southbrook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morocco manages to avoid it.
Morocco walks into a left hand.
Southbrook throws a body shot but no joy.
Morocco motions for Southbrook to come forward. Morocco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morocco tries to land a body kick
and Southbrook counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morocco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Southbrook throws out a counter right but Morocco avoids it with no problem.
Southbrook moves out of range of the body kick from Morocco.
Morocco lands a head shot.
It looks like Saiyan Southbrook has been cut.
Southbrook wants to clinch.
Morocco misses with a body kick.
Morocco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Southbrook has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morocco lands a big head kick that sends Southbrook tumbling to the mat! Morocco takes a step backwards and waves Southbrook back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Southbrook clinches up with Morocco and pushes him back against the cage.
Morocco blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Southbrook - that landed with a thud.
Southbrook lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Southbrook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morocco throws a punch but it's blocked by Southbrook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Southbrook is pushing Morocco up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Still in the clinch, Morocco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Southbrook tries to break free but Morocco pushes him back against the cage.
Southbrook manages to break the clinch.
Southbrook looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Morocco misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Morocco looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Southbrook moves into the clinch.
Morocco has Southbrook pushed against the cage.
Southbrook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morocco throws a punch but it's blocked by Southbrook.
A short uppercut from Morocco.
Morocco is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Southbrook has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Southbrook escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Morocco throws a lazy uppercut
and Southbrook counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Morocco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Southbrook throws a hook to the side of Morocco's head but Morocco sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Southbrook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Southbrook lands with a straight right. Morocco didn't see that one coming.
Southbrook throws a head kick but Morocco moves out of range.
A head kick by Morocco - that's a beauty! Southbrook is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Morocco can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ricci Morocco!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinsuke Mitsurugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsurugi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Rising Sun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinsuke Mitsurugi!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molovgomedov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mitsurugi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mitsurugi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mitsurugi slips a straight right by Molovgomedov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitsurugi. Molovgomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Molovgomedov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mitsurugi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mitsurugi swings for the body but Molovgomedov moves out of range.
Molovgomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitsurugi moves away.
Molovgomedov looks to land a combination but Mitsurugi avoids it well.
Mitsurugi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Molovgomedov with a body shot.
Molovgomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Molovgomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitsurugi scores with a hook to the body. Molovgomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Molovgomedov misses with a low kick as Mitsurugi jumps back.
Mitsurugi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mitsurugi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov has been cut.
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!
A chopping leg kick lands by Mitsurugi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsurugi jabs at Molovgomedov's body.
Mitsurugi connects with a right hand. Molovgomedov shakes it off.
A slow jab from Molovgomedov misses its intended target.
Molovgomedov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Molovgomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Molovgomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mitsurugi lands a leg kick that knocks Molovgomedov off balance momentarily.
Mitsurugi thuds a left hand into Molovgomedov's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Molovgomedov.
Mitsurugi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mitsurugi has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mitsurugi avoids the head kick by Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Molovgomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Molovgomedov wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi misses with a double jab
and Molovgomedov counters with a leg kick.
Molovgomedov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mitsurugi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mitsurugi moves into the clinch successfully.
Molovgomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mitsurugi's elbow.
Mitsurugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Molovgomedov scores with a shot to the side of Mitsurugi's head.
Mitsurugi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mitsurugi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mitsurugi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mitsurugi closes the distance and clinches.
Molovgomedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov.
Mitsurugi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Molovgomedov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitsurugi prevents a body shot from Molovgomedov.
Molovgomedov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Molovgomedov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Molovgomedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitsurugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitsurugi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Mitsurugi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mitsurugi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mitsurugi is leaning against Molovgomedov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Molovgomedov is breathing heavily.
Mitsurugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mitsurugi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mitsurugi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
Molovgomedov looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitsurugi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Mitsurugi on the inside.
Mitsurugi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mitsurugi scores with a shot to the side of Molovgomedov's head.
Mitsurugi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitsurugi lands with a right to the head.
Mitsurugi blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Mitsurugi.
Mitsurugi lands with a light punch inside.
Mitsurugi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mitsurugi lands with a right to the head.
Molovgomedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitsurugi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Molovgomedov backwards.
Mitsurugi working aggressively here.
Mitsurugi tries to throw a body punch but Molovgomedov avoids it by throwing Mitsurugi back against the cage.
Molovgomedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mitsurugi is defending well for now.
Mitsurugi lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shinsuke Mitsurugi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koios Dionysos Molovgomedov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mitsurugi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Molovgomedov is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Mitsurugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Molovgomedov.
Mitsurugi is looking to clinch.
Molovgomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Molovgomedov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molovgomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitsurugi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Molovgomedov to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Molovgomedov looks to clinch but Mitsurugi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Molovgomedov taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shinsuke Mitsurugi!
Shinsuke Mitsurugi decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eliod Bunkley Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bunkley Iii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Knocksville Girl. The crowd seem to be enjoying Diggs's choice of entrance music: Trick Daddy - In Da Wind. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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193 lbs
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186 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 28 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eliod Bunkley Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alonzo Diggs!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunkley Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Diggs manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bunkley Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bunkley Iii shoots in and drives through. Diggs sprawls well.
Diggs moves into the clinch.
Bunkley Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diggs struggles to land a body shot inside as Bunkley Iii controls his hands.
Bunkley Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Diggs breaks the clinch.
Bunkley Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Diggs defends well and Bunkley Iii ends up having to push Diggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eliod Bunkley Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunkley Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bunkley Iii with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Bunkley Iii tries for a takedown but Diggs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bunkley Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Diggs's guard.
Bunkley Iii pushing down on Diggs's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunkley Iii is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Diggs keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diggs defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggs is trying is best to control the position here.
Bunkley Iii is looking for a kimura but Diggs is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bunkley Iii to get the leverage.
Bunkley Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bunkley Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diggs wants to control but Bunkley Iii is keeping busy.
Diggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bunkley Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but Diggs is blocking nicely.
Diggs keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bunkley Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii working over Diggs with some ground and pound. Diggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bunkley Iii is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diggs is just riding it out for now. Bunkley Iii eventually gives up the hold.
Diggs wants to get back to full guard.
Bunkley Iii 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.
Bunkley Iii throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Diggs to regain full guard.
Diggs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diggs is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bunkley Iii postures up in Diggs's guard and throws a big left but Diggs blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunkley Iii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bunkley Iii wants to control from the top but Diggs keeps moving.
Bunkley Iii makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bunkley Iii trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bunkley Iii chips away with some ground and pound.
Bunkley Iii has gone for a leg lock! Diggs slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bunkley Iii's guard.
Diggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunkley Iii has his foot on Diggs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diggs works his way back into a safe position though.
Bunkley Iii looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bunkley Iii is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunkley Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bunkley Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bunkley Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bunkley Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diggs is posturing up here but Bunkley Iii has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Diggs tries to roll out but it's too tight and Diggs has to tap! Slick submission there by Bunkley Iii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eliod Bunkley Iii!
In his post fight interview, Eliod Bunkley Iii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hitscock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Redman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitscock comes into the arena with My Drinking Problem blaring out of the sound system. Redman has chosen Put Your Lights On as his entrance music. Alfred Hitscock had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alfred Hitscock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Damien Redman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redman lands a body shot.
Hitscock misses the body punch
and Redman counters with a left to the body.
Hitscock connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Redman coming out on top.
Redman lands a nice hook to Hitscock's body. Hitscock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Redman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hitscock moves away.
Hitscock lands a glancing blow to the side of Redman's head.
Hitscock throws a hook but Redman blocks it.
Hitscock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitscock misses with an uppercut
and Redman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've been told by Hitscock's head coaches at Dave's Dumb Belles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Redman getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hitscock buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hitscock scoring well with a low kick there.
Redman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redman scores with a jab to the body.
Hitscock misses with a looping left.
Hitscock misses the shot to the body.
Redman steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hitscock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock throws the left hand but Redman avoids the punch easily.
Redman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hitscock was well out of range. Poor timing from Redman.
Hitscock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hitscock checks the leg kick.
Redman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitscock.
Redman tries a quick counter leg kick but Hitscock is wise to it.
Redman connects with a body shot that sends Hitscock's belly button to the back.
Hitscock fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redman takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman looks to score with a jab to the body but Hitscock is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Hitscock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hitscock.
Redman throws a leg kick which misses Hitscock's front leg but catches the back leg as Hitscock tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hitscock. That's going to slow Redman down.
Hitscock throws a lazy right hand but Redman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hitscock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitscock.
A countering left hand to the body from Redman misses.
Hitscock tests Redman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hitscock rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock avoids the body shot from Redman.
Hitscock throws a chopping leg kick but Redman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Redman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hitscock lands with an overhand left.
Redman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitscock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hitscock 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 Redman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Redman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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 Alfred Hitscock will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hitscock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Redman jabs at Hitscock's body.
Hitscock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hitscock takes a swing at Redman's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hitscock.
Hitscock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redman is out of range.
As Hitscock backs off Redman throws a huge counter combo but Hitscock manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redman.
Redman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitscock.
Hitscock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alfred Hitscock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitscock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Redman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hitscock throws a lazy uppercut
and Redman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Redman misses with a low kick as Hitscock jumps back.
Redman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hitscock throws out the jab.
Redman only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Redman lands a leg kick that knocks Hitscock off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock lands with a good body shot.
Redman misses with a shot to the body
and Hitscock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Hitscock misses its intended target.
Hitscock takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hitscock throws a body punch but Redman moves out of range.
Hitscock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitscock misses with a hook to the body
and Redman counters by clinching up.
Redman has Hitscock pressed against the cage, preventing Hitscock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redman after a bit of a struggle.
Redman is pushing Hitscock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Hitscock to work.
Hitscock avoids a wild elbow strike from Redman.
Hitscock is stalling here.
A nice left hand lands by Hitscock.
Nice elbow from Redman.
Redman lands a shot to the body.
Hitscock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hitscock tries to break free but Redman pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redman's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hitscock lands a shoulder strike.
Hitscock tries to throw a body punch but Redman avoids it by throwing Hitscock back against the cage.
Redman throws an elbow but it misses.
Hitscock can't find room to land a body shot as Redman controls the action.
Redman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Redman is pushing Hitscock up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hitscock blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hitscock lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damien Redman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hitscock throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redman moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Redman to work.
Redman misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Hitscock.
Hitscock misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hitscock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Redman leaning against his opponent.
Hitscock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitscock sizes up Redman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Redman is looking to clinch.
Hitscock misses with an uppercut.
Redman tries to counter with a clinch but Hitscock shakes him off and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitscock scores with a nice head shot.
Redman lands a high kick!
Hitscock throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hitscock throws a body shot but no joy.
Redman flicks out a counter leg kick but Hitscock steps away.
A good leg kick by Hitscock.
Redman gets a clinch.
Redman blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman misses with an elbow strike.
Hitscock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redman throws an elbow that misses.
Redman is trying to maintain a safe position but Hitscock gets an underhook and turns Redman into the cage.
A short uppercut from Redman.
Hitscock throws a head punch that misses.
Redman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hitscock tries to pull guard but Redman holds him up against the cage and eventually Hitscock drops back down to his feet.
Hitscock throws a punch but it's blocked by Redman.
Damien Redman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Redman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitscock backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitscock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redman smiles and moves away.
Hitscock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redman throws a front kick aimed at Hitscock's knee but Hitscock avoids it well.
Hitscock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitscock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redman.
Hitscock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock throws a looping overhand right but Redman ducks down to avoid it.
Redman is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hitscock with a body shot.
Redman lands a body shot.
Redman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Hitscock is predictable there
and Redman counters with a straight right hand.
Redman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick from Hitscock misses
and Redman counters with a low kick, right behind Hitscock 's knee.
Redman tries to land a front kick but Hitscock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alfred Hitscock.
I think Hitscock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alfred Hitscock!
An out of breath and clearly excited Alfred Hitscock thanked Bullet Proof System for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleksandr Usyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
214 lbs
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250 lbs
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleksandr Usyk!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Usyk.
Nice shot lands for Usyk.
Usyk moves into range and clinches up with Bang.
Bang is working for takedown but Usyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bang throws an elbow but misses.
Usyk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Bang is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Usyk to the mat. Usyk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Usyk has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bang has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Usyk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Usyk stops a takedown attempt from Bang.
Usyk throws an elbow that misses.
Usyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bang rushes Usyk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Usyk.
It looks like Miro Bang has been cut.
Bang can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miro Bang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Usyk is pressed up against the cage. Bang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Usyk down to the mat. Usyk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Usyk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Usyk uses from the top position.
Usyk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bang is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Usyk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Usyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bang looking for a guillotine here but Usyk defends easily.
Usyk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Usyk moves into range and clinches up with Bang.
Bang is working for takedown but Usyk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Usyk clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Bang has his opponent's back but Usyk is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Bang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Usyk is trying to defend but Bang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Bang looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Usyk wants to get back to his feet.
Usyk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Bang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Usyk sees it coming and defends easily.
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Usyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to work for a kimura but Usyk is defending well.
Bang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Usyk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Usyk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bang stops Usyk from getting back to his feet.
Usyk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bang.
Usyk taking some punishment here, with Bang in his half guard.
Bang is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Usyk defends it well.
Bang is pressing down on Usyk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Usyk is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to work for an arm triangle but Usyk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Usyk moves into full guard.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Usyk is keeping the position for now.
Usyk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bang with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Usyk wants to stand and escape but Bang is having none of it.
Bang wants to pass the guard but Usyk is keeping the position.
Bang is working hard here to advance position.
Bang throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Oleksandr Usyk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Miro Bang's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Usyk clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Usyk.
Usyk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bang backwards.
Bang avoids a wild elbow strike from Usyk.
Usyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Usyk lands a nice elbow.
Bang takes an elbow to the temple.
Bang has Usyk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Usyk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Usyk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bang's defenses.
Bang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Usyk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oleksandr Usyk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bang can't get the takedown.
Bang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Usyk dives on top into guard.
Usyk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bang's guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bang is looking for a triangle but Usyk pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Usyk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bang is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Usyk gets to his feet - Bang follows without any prompting.
Usyk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usyk throws an overhand right that lands on Bang's shoulder, as Bang tries to avoid the shot.
Usyk scores with a hook to the body. Bang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Usyk misses.
Bang with a poor takedown
and Usyk scores with a counter punch that sends Bang to the canvas! Usyk smells blood - he's punishing Bang with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bang has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleksandr Usyk!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fredrik Stenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by Bawitdaba. Zander Harland could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fredrik Stenberg's chin.
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149 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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zander Harland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrik Stenberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harland walks into a stiff left hand from Stenberg.
Stenberg lands with an overhand left.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Stenberg.
Stenberg lands a head shot.
Stenberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Harland should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg scores with a jab. Harland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stenberg scores with a nice right hand.
Stenberg has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harland is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Harland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenberg wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stenberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stenberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stenberg lands with a good body shot.
Harland doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stenberg catches Harland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stenberg catches Harland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Stenberg finds it's target.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stenberg pinned against the cage. Stenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stenberg tests Harland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stenberg misses with a double jab.
Harland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stenberg pinned against the cage. Stenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland walks into a left hand.
Harland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenberg defends well and Harland ends up having to push Stenberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stenberg throws out a counter right but Harland avoids it with no problem.
Harland shoots for a double leg takedown but Stenberg sprawls well. He's pushed Harland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Stenberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stenberg defends it nicely.
Stenberg lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg digs a good body shot into Harland's ribs.
Harland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harland on the side of the head.
Harland shoots in but Stenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Stenberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stenberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stenberg connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harland.
Stenberg lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Harland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Harland control the position.
Stenberg gets full guard.
Harland wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Stenberg has his foot on Harland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harland works his way back into a safe position though.
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harland defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stenberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harland stands up over Stenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland controlling from the top position.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Stenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harland defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland postures up in Stenberg's guard and throws a big left but Stenberg blocks it.
Harland throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg controls Harland momentarily but Harland frees himself.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stenberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenberg swings for the body but Harland moves out of range.
Harland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stenberg connects with a body shot.
Stenberg cracks Harland with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenberg scores with a hook to the body. Harland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice sprawl there from Stenberg as Harland shoots in.
Harland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Harland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harland lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg has control of Harland's left arm, preventing Harland from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harland postures up.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Stenberg throws a shot to the body.
Stenberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stenberg is nestled in close to Harland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg drops an elbow to the side of Harland's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harland moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Harland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harland wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
Harland wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Stenberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Stenberg working for submissions but it's allowed Harland to get to half guard.
Stenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying to control the action in half guard but Stenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg gets back to full guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland postures up.
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Harland defends easily.
Harland throws a big right hand that misses.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stenberg has his hands on Harland's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland shoots in looking for a takedown but Stenberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stenberg swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg jabs Harland right on the nose. Harland blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stenberg, as that shot connected.
Harland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Stenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenberg 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ziba Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago has chosen Drago as his entrance music. Ziba Halo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ziba Halo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halo darts in trying to clinch
and Drago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Halo drops his hands momentarily and Drago takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drago scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Halo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Restricted area in the buildup to the fight.
Halo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Drago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halo takes one to the chin there.
Drago 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.
Drago scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.
Halo moves into the clinch.
Drago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Drago lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halo backwards.
Halo is rocked!
Drago creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Halo with a big uppercut! Halo tries to clinch up but Drago pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Halo to the mat! Halo covers up and Drago unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ivan Drago!
Ivan Drago took some time post fight to say the following; '"I fight to win!" "For me!" "For me!"'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Papa Asbra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Quincy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Asbra!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quincy misses with a wild combination.
Quincy tests Asbra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Papa Asbra has been cut.
Quincy misses with a left hand
and Asbra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Igor Quincy has been cut.
Asbra slips a jab and a cross from Quincy.
Asbra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Quincy misses with a body shot.
Asbra walks into a jab.
We've been told by Asbra's head coaches at Academy of Arse Whoopers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Asbra takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Quincy misses with a straight left.
Asbra looks to land a left hand but Quincy moved out of range nicely.
Quincy takes one on the button.
Igor Quincy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Quincy connects with a leg kick. Asbra looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Asbra throws a lazy right hand but Quincy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Quincy is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asbra moves away from the strike by Quincy.
Asbra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Quincy misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Quincy misses the target.
Asbra lands the left hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Asbra blocks the leg kick.
Asbra is looking to counter with a body kick.
Quincy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asbra.
Quincy misses with a wild body shot.
Asbra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Quincy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asbra counters with a crisp right hand that drops Quincy! Asbra lets Quincy back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Quincy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quincy misses with a hook
and Asbra counters with a leg kick.
Asbra lands a big uppercut and Quincy crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Quincy looks OK. Asbra waves Quincy back to his feet!
Quincy is still on wobbly legs! Can Asbra finish him?
Asbra blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Quincy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Quincy slips a jab from Asbra.
Quincy throws a lazy uppercut
and Asbra counters with a huge right that knocks Quincy out cold! Asbra is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Asbra!
Papa Asbra retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Papa Asbra 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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