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RBFC 91:Schopenhauer vs Matos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andretii Kazadorez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Andretii Kazadorez has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Brawler
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andretii Kazadorez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazadorez cracks Trump with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Donald Trump has been cut.
Kazadorez cracks Trump with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kazadorez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trump throws a series of punches but Kazadorez avoids them all with ease.
Kazadorez tests Trump's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A low kick from Trump misses
and Kazadorez counters with a left hand that sends Trump to the canvas!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trump keeping moving, preventing Kazadorez from controlling successfully.
Kazadorez looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazadorez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trump is working an open guard so Kazadorez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kazadorez scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, jab by Kazadorez - just one landing.
Kazadorez dodges the punch combination from Trump.
Trump misses the body punch
and Kazadorez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Donald Trump's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Trump misses the target.
Trump misses with a right hand
and Kazadorez counters with a straight right hand.
Trump throws a right hand that misses
and Kazadorez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trump misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kazadorez throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Trump tumbling to the canvas!
Trump is rocked!
Kazadorez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kazadorez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazadorez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Trump, up you get!
Trump misses with a hook
and Kazadorez counters with a nice uppercut.
Trump wants to slow Kazadorez down by chopping away at his legs.
Trump throws a lazy uppercut
and Kazadorez counters with a straight right hand.
The cut above Donald Trump's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Kazadorez misses its intended target.
Kazadorez drops his shoulder and cracks Trump with a huge uppercut! Trump goes down! Can Kazadorez finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazadorez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kazadorez looking to sit in guard and control but Trump gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kazadorez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trump is one step ahead there.
Trump is fighting to break Kazadorez's control of his arms but Kazadorez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andretii Kazadorez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Donald Trump's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trump forces Kazadorez back against the cage and clinches.
Kazadorez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kazadorez cracks Trump with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Trump misses with a body punch
and Kazadorez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trump thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Kazadorez there.
Kazadorez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trump throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kazadorez counters with a big uppercut that knocks Trump off his feet! Kazadorez dives into side control looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazadorez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Trump's legs.
Kazadorez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Trump to his feet.
Kazadorez 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 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andretii Kazadorez!
In defeat, Donald Trump stepped up to the mic, saying 'I may have lost this fight, but I am not a loser, I am a winner!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rynkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jouko Viljanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rynkowski comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Selita - 303. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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176 lbs
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sebastian Rynkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jouko Viljanen!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljanen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Viljanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rynkowski is just out of range.
Viljanen thows a leg kick but Rynkowski checks it
and Rynkowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Viljanen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rynkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Viljanen is trying to control but can't.
Viljanen tries to roll over but Rynkowski keeps him under control.
Viljanen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rynkowski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Viljanen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rynkowski is working hard here to advance position.
Viljanen wants to get back to full guard but Rynkowski has mounted him!
Rynkowski fails to move to back control.
Viljanen regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljanen tries to roll over but Rynkowski keeps him under control.
Rynkowski maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Viljanen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rynkowski has cracked it and Viljanen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rynkowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sebastian Rynkowski!
Sebastian Rynkowski 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 Shamil Abdurahimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Rewell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdurahimov comes to the cage accompanied by Michael Jackson - Thriller. Alexander Rewell has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shamil Abdurahimov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Rewell!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov throws the left hand but Rewell avoids the punch easily.
Rewell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abdurahimov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rewell throws out a loose jab but Abdurahimov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdurahimov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Alexander Rewell has been cut.
Rewell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdurahimov throws a wild body kick that Rewell sees coming a mile off.
Rewell scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rewell.
Abdurahimov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
Rewell cracks Abdurahimov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abdurahimov avoids the body shot from Rewell.
Abdurahimov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdurahimov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abdurahimov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rewell manages to avoid it.
Rewell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abdurahimov cracks Rewell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rewell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rewell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rewell has time to react.
Alexander Rewell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdurahimov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abdurahimov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abdurahimov misses with a looping left.
Abdurahimov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rewell tries to land a leg kick but Abdurahimov saw it coming and moves away.
Rewell throws a body punch but Abdurahimov moves out of range.
Rewell connects with a right hand. Abdurahimov shakes it off.
It looks like Shamil Abdurahimov has been cut.
Abdurahimov lands a jab to the head.
Rewell misses with a body kick.
Abdurahimov looks to land a right hand but Rewell moved out of range.
Abdurahimov tries to bum rush Rewell with a series of wild strikes but Rewell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abdurahimov looks to clinch
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rewell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abdurahimov misses the jab.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rewell throws a shot from downtown. Abdurahimov moves away and avoids it.
Rewell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abdurahimov walks into a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov moves out of range of the body kick from Rewell.
Rewell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rewell on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abdurahimov blocks the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Abdurahimov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Rewell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rewell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abdurahimov if he has to take too many more of those.
Abdurahimov cracks the inside of Rewell's front leg.
Abdurahimov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abdurahimov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abdurahimov ducks under a wild hook from Rewell.
Rewell throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abdurahimov looks to land a right hand but Rewell moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
Abdurahimov scores with a leg kick.
Rewell is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Rewell misses.
Rewell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abdurahimov to score with a decent uppercut.
Rewell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abdurahimov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Abdurahimov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Abdurahimov.
A punch combination from Abdurahimov misses.
Abdurahimov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rewell but Rewell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rewell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Abdurahimov lands.
Abdurahimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rewell moves out of range of the body kick from Abdurahimov.
Abdurahimov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rewell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abdurahimov to score with a decent uppercut.
Shamil Abdurahimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick but Rewell moves out of range.
Rewell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abdurahimov missing with a left hand there. Rewell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rewell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rewell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rewell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov shoots in for a takedown but Rewell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdurahimov scores with a three punch combo!
Rewell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rewell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rewell throws a looping overhand right but Abdurahimov ducks down to avoid it.
Abdurahimov closes the distance and clinches up with Rewell, looking for a takedown. Abdurahimov pushes Rewell against the cage but Rewell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shamil Abdurahimov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rewell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abdurahimov under the eye.
Rewell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rewell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rewell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rewell scores with a push kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a low kick.
Rewell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rewell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abdurahimov misses with a left hand
and Rewell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdurahimov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rewell lands a body shot.
Rewell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abdurahimov's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Rewell will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Abdurahimov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rewell's guard.
Abdurahimov throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rewell is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Abdurahimov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rewell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdurahimov throws a big elbow that misses.
Abdurahimov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rewell is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rewell is looking to stand up but Abdurahimov won't let him.
Abdurahimov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rewell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rewell wants to control from the top but Abdurahimov keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abdurahimov defending well as Rewell loads up on a big left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rewell - that will leave a mark!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rewell takes a swing at Abdurahimov's ribcage but misses.
Rewell moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdurahimov misses with an uppercut. Rewell saw that one coming.
Rewell throws out a counter right but Abdurahimov avoids it with no problem.
Rewell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rewell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rewell.
Nice body kick there by Rewell.
Abdurahimov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abdurahimov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rewell.
Abdurahimov throws a right and a left that Rewell avoids nicely.
Abdurahimov backing away here, and Rewell unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rewell stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rewell wants it to stay on the feet.
Abdurahimov misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abdurahimov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rewell misses with a body kick.
Rewell keeps Abdurahimov at a distance using the push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdurahimov tries to move into range but Rewell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is getting worse.
Abdurahimov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rewell.
Abdurahimov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Rewell counter with a right hand.
Rewell scores with a push kick.
Rewell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Abdurahimov if he has to take too many more of those.
Rewell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Abdurahimov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Rewell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rewell scores with a nice right hand.
Rewell lands a big head kick that sends Abdurahimov tumbling to the mat! Rewell takes a step backwards and waves Abdurahimov back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Abdurahimov is rocked!
Shamil Abdurahimov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
The crowd cheers as Rewell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Abdurahimov doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Abdurahimov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rewell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rewell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abdurahimov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rewell drops Abdurahimov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abdurahimov looks back up at him and smiles so Rewell waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rewell throws a nice looking combination but Abdurahimov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rewell throws a shot to the body.
Rewell connects with an inside leg kick.
Rewell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rewell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick by Rewell - that's a beauty! Abdurahimov 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 Rewell can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Rewell!
In defeat, Shamil Abdurahimov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was robbed'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Osvaldo Gomez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Thomas (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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163 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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osvaldo Gomez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gomez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gomez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gomez moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Jab by Thomas.
A good leg kick by Gomez.
Gomez is looking to slow Thomas down with leg kicks.
Gomez tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Gomez walks into a left hand.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Thomas checks a low kick from Gomez.
Gomez missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Thomas throws a low kick but Gomez moves out of range easily.
Gomez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gomez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas tests Gomez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gomez swinging wildly here.
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gomez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Thomas manages to circle out of the way.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gomez. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas throws a right and a left that Gomez avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomez misses its target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomez tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas scores with a punch to the head.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Gomez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Gomez throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gomez. Gomez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gomez is rocked!
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Thomas throws a counter combo.
Gomez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas rushes Gomez and presses him up against the cage.
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gomez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Gomez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas scoring well with a low kick there.
Gomez scores with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Gomez. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
As Thomas tries to get set, Gomez tries to push him back and clinch up but Thomas manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Gomez sees coming a mile off.
Gomez is looking to wear down Thomas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Thomas misses with a body shot
and Gomez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas throws a hook but Gomez avoids it easily.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Thomas.
Gomez scores with a head kick. Thomas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez scores with a shot to the body.
Gomez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomas.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Gomez is just out of range.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tim Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gomez tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Gomez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gomez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Gomez blocks the body kick.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Gomez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thomas scores with a one two! Gomez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tim Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tim Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gomez throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gomez misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Thomas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thomas has Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gomez has him pressed against the cage.
Gomez looking to throw knees to the head but Thomas is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gomez crunches a lovely knee into Thomas's ribcage.
Thomas managing to block the knees to the body from Gomez.
Gomez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gomez is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Gomez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gomez needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Gomez misses with a low kick.
Thomas misses with a hook. Gomez ducked under it nicely.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gomez throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gomez at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas wants to clinch but Gomez slips to the side
and Gomez counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Gomez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gomez moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gomez checks a low kick from Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a swing at Gomez's ribcage but misses.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Gomez moves into the clinch.
Gomez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Thomas is defending well for now.
Gomez tries a knee to the head but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas throws a one two combo.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gomez clinches up against the cage.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas wants to break free but Gomez has control.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Gomez has double underhooks.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gomez.
Gomez fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Gomez's head back.
Thomas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thomas.
Oh Gomez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thomas. That's going to slow Gomez down.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Gomez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Thomas.
Gomez seems to have got his legs back now.
Gomez dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Gomez lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Thomas 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. This is the final round!
Gomez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thomas.
Gomez moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
A low kick from Thomas misses
and Gomez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gomez closes the distance and clinches.
Gomez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gomez misses with a knee to the head.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Gomez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thomas.
Gomez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gomez trying to land knees to the body.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
Thomas lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Gomez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thomas.
Gomez throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas lands with a straight right. Gomez didn't see that one coming.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Gomez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gomez is looking to counter the offense by Thomas and move into the clinch.
Thomas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gomez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Gomez cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
Gomez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gomez was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thomas slips a jab from Gomez.
A jab from Thomas finds it's way through Gomez's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas tries to bum rush Gomez with a series of wild strikes but Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gomez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
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!
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gomez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gomez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gomez moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Gomez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gomez jabs Thomas right on the nose. Thomas blinks but takes it well.
Thomas has Gomez up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Gomez won't allow it.
Gomez tries to land knees in the clinch but Thomas avoids the damage to the body.
Gomez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gomez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Thomas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Thomas misses.
Gomez moves in looking to clinch but Thomas pushes him off.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Gomez avoids them all with ease.
Gomez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gomez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Gomez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Gomez is looking to counter punch.
Gomez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gomez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas lands a jab to Gomez's midsection.
Gomez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gomez missing with knees to the body.
Tim Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gomez staying out of range there.
Gomez is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
Gomez looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Gomez.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gomez.
Gomez appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gomez wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thomas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Thomas backs away, Gomez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Osvaldo Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thomas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Thomas!
Tim Thomas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Solomon Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Bellum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bellum has chosen Daddy Yankee - Limbo as his entrance music. Chris Bellum is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Solomon Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Bellum!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bellum avoids the body shot from Kahn.
Bellum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kahn.
Kahn has Bellum up against the cage in a clinch.
Bellum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kahn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bellum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Bellum.
Kahn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kahn wants to land a leg kick but Bellum is out of range.
Bellum swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bellum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
It seemed like Bellum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kahn with a nice cross.
Kahn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
Bellum was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn rushes Bellum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Bellum backwards.
Bellum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bellum.
Bellum will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kahn up against the cage.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Bellum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bellum swings wildly with an uppercut but Kahn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bellum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bellum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bellum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bellum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kahn throws a head kick but Bellum moves out of range.
Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bellum's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Bellum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bellum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellum tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn lands a slapping body shot.
Bellum misses with a leg kick.
Bellum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bellum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kahn moves away.
Kahn walks into a jab.
It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut.
Kahn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bellum counters with a nice uppercut.
Kahn misses with a combination
letting Bellum counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bellum looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
Kahn 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.
Kahn takes the fight into the clinch.
Kahn working aggressively here.
Bellum throws a punch but it's blocked by Kahn.
Bellum breaks the clinch.
Bellum misses with a body shot
and Kahn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bellum, right into the meat.
Kahn connects with a nice looking jab.
Bellum getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Solomon Kahn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellum throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellum misses with a left hand
and Kahn counters with a stiff right hand.
Bellum blocks the body kick.
Bellum misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn throws a body shot but no joy.
Bellum is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bellum throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn tries to clinch
and Bellum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bellum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bellum connects with a body shot that sends Kahn's belly button to the back.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Bellum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kahn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Bellum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn'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.
Bellum jabs at Kahn's body.
Kahn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn sets himself, and Bellum steps forward looking for the clinch! Kahn avoids it this time.
Kahn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bellum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kahn lands with a straight right. Bellum didn't see that one coming.
Kahn wants to clinch up but Bellum keeps it at a distance.
Bellum tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bellum's corner calls for a 1-2. Bellum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bellum misses the target.
Chris Bellum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kahn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kahn is rocked!
A slow jab from Bellum misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn throws a lazy right hand but Bellum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kahn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bellum's calf.
Kahn throws a chopping leg kick but Bellum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kahn throws a front kick that sends Bellum stumbling back into the cage.
Bellum misses with an uppercut
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kahn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bellum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Kahn throws a leg kick that misses.
Kahn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kahn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bellum on the side of the head.
Kahn lands with a nice body kick.
Kahn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kahn sets himself, and Bellum steps forward looking for the clinch! Kahn avoids it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Bellum looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range nicely.
Kahn forces Bellum back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bellum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bellum backwards.
Bellum blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bellum lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kahn.
Bellum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kahn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bellum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Bellum scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn scores with a nice right hand.
Kahn digs a good hook to Bellum's body.
Bellum throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kahn lands a jab to the nose.
Good shot there by Kahn.
Kahn moves into the clinch successfully.
Kahn letting Bellum take a breather here.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Bellum avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Bellum has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bellum tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bellum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kahn is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn pushes Bellum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Solomon Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bellum working aggressively here.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bellum lands a body punch.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bellum is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bellum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bellum's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bellum tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Bellum back against the cage.
Bellum misses with some punches.
Kahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bellum slips a straight right by Kahn.
Bellum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bellum throws a leg kick but Kahn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kahn instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solomon Kahn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Solomon Kahn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bellum checks a leg kick.
Kahn rushes Bellum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bellum looking to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn.
Bellum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kahn misses with some punches.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Bellum on the inside.
Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kahn throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Bellum breaks the clinch.
Kahn tries to clinch but Bellum is having none of it.
Kahn scores with the left hand. Bellum knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bellum misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Bellum checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Bellum jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bellum keeps the fight on the outside.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Bellum takes a swing at Kahn's ribcage but misses.
Bellum throws a big shot that misses.
Bellum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahn. That did some damage!
Bellum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kahn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Kahn counter with a right hand.
Bellum lands a nice looking body kick.
Bellum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn takes a swing at Bellum's ribcage but misses.
Kahn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bellum throws a front kick aimed at Kahn's knee but Kahn avoids it well.
Kahn tries to clinch but Bellum moves out of range.
Bellum lands a jab to Kahn's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some bone on bone action there as Kahn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a right and a left that Bellum avoids nicely.
Bellum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bellum connects with a nice looking jab.
A shot to the body from Bellum misses
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Bellum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kahn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bellum scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kahn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bellum blocks a head kick by Kahn.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Bellum.
Bellum throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab.
Kahn throws a leg kick which misses Bellum's front leg but catches the back leg as Bellum tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Bellum's head but Bellum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bellum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Bellum's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Kahn is predictable there
and Bellum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab lands there for Kahn.
Nice body punch from Bellum.
Kahn throws a shot from downtown. Bellum moves away and avoids it.
Kahn slips a jab from Bellum.
Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Bellum coming out on top.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chris Bellum.
I think Bellum has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Bellum!
Chris Bellum 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Russell Northrop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Levan Kvirkvelia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Northrop comes into the arena with Alive And Kicking blaring out of the sound system. 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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25
175 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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175 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Northrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Levan Kvirkvelia!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Northrop smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kvirkvelia goes for a double leg but Northrop avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Northrop continues to drive forward.
Kvirkvelia moves out of range as Northrop strikes.
Kvirkvelia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Russell Northrop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Northrop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Northrop.
Kvirkvelia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Northrop.
Northrop blocks a jab.
Northrop looks to land a right hand but Kvirkvelia moved out of range.
Kvirkvelia slips a jab from Northrop.
Kvirkvelia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Northrop misses with a straight right.
Kvirkvelia slips a jab from Northrop.
Kvirkvelia 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.
Northrop throws an overhand right that lands on Kvirkvelia's shoulder, as Kvirkvelia tries to avoid the shot.
Northrop misses with a looping left.
Kvirkvelia cracks Northrop with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Northrop throws a shot from downtown. Kvirkvelia moves away and avoids it.
Kvirkvelia only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Northrop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kvirkvelia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Northrop checks the leg kick.
Kvirkvelia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Northrop lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kvirkvelia doesn't seem phased though.
Northrop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Kvirkvelia responds with a good body kick, but Northrop manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Northrop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kvirkvelia steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Northrop misses.
Russell Northrop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvirkvelia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Northrop looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Northrop regains half guard.
Northrop is looking for a sweep. Kvirkvelia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Northrop is pressing down on Kvirkvelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Northrop 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.
Northrop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Northrop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kvirkvelia defends well.
Kvirkvelia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Northrop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kvirkvelia has managed to get both his arms back between Northrop's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Northrop looking for a sweep. Not yet Northrop, not yet.
Kvirkvelia advances to half guard.
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kvirkvelia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kvirkvelia trying to control from half guard but Northrop is working away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kvirkvelia wants to pass the guard but Northrop is defending well.
Northrop is pressing down on Kvirkvelia's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northrop is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Kvirkvelia rolls with it to try and escape but Northrop cranks on the arm and Kvirkvelia is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Russell Northrop!
Russell Northrop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ely Scrubs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alka Mangrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alka Mangrove was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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159 lbs
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163 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ely Scrubs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alka Mangrove!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scrubs tries to keep at a distance but Mangrove has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scrubs misses with a body punch.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside.
Mangrove presses Scrubs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scrubs lands a right hand.
Scrubs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scrubs throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scrubs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mangrove misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scrubs's brow.
A short uppercut from Scrubs.
Scrubs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrubs blocks an elbow strike from Mangrove.
Scrubs tries to pull guard but Mangrove holds him up against the cage and eventually Scrubs drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Scrubs - that landed with a thud.
Mangrove struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrubs controls his hands.
Scrubs misses with a punch to the body.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scrubs's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scrubs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Mangrove cracks Scrubs with a nice body shot.
Scrubs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove lands an elbow just above Scrubs 's eye.
A shot in the inside from Scrubs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mangrove throws an elbow but misses.
Scrubs lands a left hand.
Scrubs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mangrove.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Scrubs blocks it.
Scrubs lands a body punch.
Mangrove tries a body shot but Scrubs blocks it.
Scrubs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scrubs avoids a wild elbow strike from Mangrove.
Mangrove presses Scrubs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mangrove lands a nice elbow.
Scrubs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mangrove looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scrubs prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove prevents a body shot from Scrubs.
Mangrove throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove can't find room to land a body shot as Scrubs controls the action.
Scrubs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrubs is working Mangrove over against the cage.
Scrubs lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scrubs's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Scrubs fails to land.
A short right from Scrubs.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Scrubs lands with a short shot to the head.
Scrubs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mangrove is trying to keep an underhook but Scrubs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Scrubs working over Mangrove with some ground and pound. Mangrove looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Scrubs 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.
Mangrove trying to get back to full guard but Scrubs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Mangrove tries to lock up and control but Scrubs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mangrove is trying to escape the mount.
Scrubs trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs working the ground and pound effectively.
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mangrove is in a horrible position here. Scrubs smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Scrubs prevents Mangrove from getting the reversal.
Scrubs raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mangrove is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Scrubs dominating with strikes here.
Scrubs lands a big shot there that rocks Mangrove but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Scrubs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Scrubs controlling the pace for now.
Mangrove is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrubs trying to control but Mangrove is having none of it.
Scrubs landing shots from mount.
Scrubs working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ely Scrubs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scrubs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Mangrove slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Scrubs sees coming a mile off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mangrove.
Scrubs throws a body punch but Mangrove moves out of range.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
Scrubs swings for the body but Mangrove moves out of range.
Scrubs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scrubs throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mangrove swings widly with a right hand
and Scrubs counters with a right hand to the body.
Mangrove explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Scrubs throws a jab but it's blocked by Mangrove.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove misses with a body kick.
Mangrove throws a head kick but Scrubs moves out of range.
Scrubs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scrubs looks to land a left hand but Mangrove moved out of range nicely.
Mangrove gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mangrove tries to throw a body punch but Scrubs avoids it by throwing Mangrove back against the cage.
Mangrove lands an elbow that stopped Scrubs in his tracks for a moment.
Scrubs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mangrove backwards.
Alka Mangrove seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mangrove just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scrubs's brow.
Scrubs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scrubs can't get the takedown.
Scrubs blocks a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove misses with a body punch.
Scrubs working aggressively here.
Scrubs tries to work over Mangrove's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrubs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mangrove's elbow.
Scrubs lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove lands an elbow inside that Scrubs shrugs off.
Mangrove throws an elbow that misses.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mangrove blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scrubs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scrubs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mangrove stops a takedown attempt from Scrubs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ely Scrubs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scrubs pushes Mangrove back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mangrove is leaning against Scrubs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Scrubs is pressed up against the cage. Mangrove has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scrubs down to the mat. Scrubs avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mangrove throws a head kick but Scrubs moves out of range.
Scrubs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scrubs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Scrubs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Mangrove there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mangrove ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mangrove wants to counter with a clinch but Scrubs pushes him away.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
Scrubs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scrubs punishes Mangrove's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove.
Scrubs will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mangrove throws a hook to the side of Scrubs's head but Scrubs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Scrubs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scrubs throws out the jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Scrubs checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Scrubs misses the target.
Mangrove throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scrubs is looking to counter punch.
Scrubs on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove connects with a crisp jab.
Mangrove connects with an inside leg kick.
Mangrove throws the left hand but Scrubs avoids the punch easily.
Ely Scrubs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mangrove pushes Scrubs away with a front kick.
Scrubs takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mangrove throws a lazy body kick
enabling Scrubs to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangrove looks to clinch
and Scrubs counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mangrove thinking.
Mangrove scores with a push kick.
Mangrove misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Scrubs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove keeps the fight on the outside.
Mangrove rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scrubs counters with a stiff right hand.
Scrubs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alka Mangrove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mangrove, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scrubs. Mangrove does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mangrove connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mangrove moves out of range of the strikes.
Mangrove lands with a shot to the body.
Mangrove looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrubs is just out of range.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the body.
Mangrove 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.
A little feinted left hand from Scrubs on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mangrove misses with a kick to the body
and Scrubs counters with a nice body shot.
Scrubs moves out of range as Mangrove throws a body kick.
Mangrove lands a really nice looking cross but Scrubs seems unphased.
Scrubs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mangrove is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangrove is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrubs.
Scrubs is looking to wear down Mangrove with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mangrove throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Scrubs to counter with a crisp jab.
Scrubs moves out of range of the body kick from Mangrove.
Scrubs takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mangrove thows a body kick. Scrubs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mangrove scoring well with a low kick there.
A big right from Scrubs misses.
Mangrove keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scrubs.
Mangrove lands a nice looking body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove.
Mangrove throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mangrove scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mangrove throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scrubs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mangrove uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scrubs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mangrove.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mangrove takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mangrove lands with a nice body kick.
Mangrove delivers a nice body kick.
Mangrove throws out a loose jab but Scrubs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alka Mangrove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangrove throws a wild body kick that Scrubs sees coming a mile off.
Mangrove throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Mangrove takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mangrove misses with a low kick.
Scrubs throwing a counter right hand but Mangrove manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mangrove.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scrubs.
Scrubs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mangrove instigates a clinch.
Scrubs takes an elbow to the temple.
Scrubs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mangrove throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scrubs prevents a body shot from Mangrove.
Mangrove creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scrubs's defenses.
Scrubs pulls guard.
Mangrove passes Scrubs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scrubs is defending against the submission attempts here by Mangrove.
Mangrove takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scrubs moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scrubs trying to keep a closed guard but Mangrove is proving a slippery customer.
Scrubs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Scrubs is trying to control the position but Mangrove postures up.
Mangrove wants to control from the top but Scrubs keeps moving.
Scrubs is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mangrove is pressing down on Scrubs's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alka Mangrove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mangrove has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alka Mangrove!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nameless Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Keene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fighter might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dan Balan Like. Scott Keene 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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32
151 lbs
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32
158 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nameless Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Keene!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Fighter finds it's way through Keene's defenses.
Fighter has managed to clinch.
Keene misses with a hook to the ribs.
Keene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter lands a hook that stumbles Keene back into the cage. Fighter follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Keene to the canvas! Fighter pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Keene has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nameless Fighter!
A pretty intense looking Nameless Fighter took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and St Petersburg Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strangler has chosen Let Me Through by The Dead Weather as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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25
148 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, St Petersburg Strangler!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strangler thuds his right hand into Yamamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yamamoto throws a body punch but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler throws a series of punches but Yamamoto moves out of range.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strangler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto ducks under a wild hook from Strangler.
Strangler misses with a hook
and Yamamoto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Strangler!
Yamamoto creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yamamoto in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Yamamoto are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strangler avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Strangler is avoiding damage well.
Strangler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yamamoto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An elbow from Yamamoto crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto throwing strikes but Strangler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Yamamoto struggling a bit here.
Yamamoto 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.
Yamamoto is looking to reverse the position.
Yamamoto is working hard here to advance position.
Strangler controls the position.
Yamamoto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Strangler's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yamamoto flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Yamamoto is trying to control but can't.
Yamamoto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yamamoto is staying active underneath Strangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yamamoto tries to roll over but Strangler keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strangler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Strangler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yamamoto moves away.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
St Petersburg Strangler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
As Strangler tries to get set, Yamamoto tries to push him back and clinch up but Strangler manages to avoid the attempt.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Strangler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Strangler misses with a looping right.
Yamamoto is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Strangler.
Strangler moves away from the strike by Yamamoto.
Strangler is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strangler. Yamamoto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strangler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Yamamoto misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Strangler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Strangler lands with a straight right. Yamamoto didn't see that one coming.
Strangler missing with a left hand there. Yamamoto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strangler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yamamoto.
Yamamoto is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Strangler scores with a nice strike.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yamamoto jabs Strangler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamamoto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Strangler manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamamoto stands and throws Strangler's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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 Kotetsu Yamamoto will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Yamamoto fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strangler connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Strangler.
Yamamoto misses with a takedown
enabling Strangler to counter with a crisp jab.
Strangler throws out a loose jab but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto attempts a counter takedown but Strangler avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto connects with a looping right hand.
Yamamoto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strangler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Strangler lands a glancing blow to the side of Yamamoto's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto swings for the body but Strangler moves out of range.
Yamamoto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yamamoto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Strangler catches Yamamoto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Strangler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yamamoto dives in for a single leg takedown but Strangler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kotetsu Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strangler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strangler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yamamoto moves out of range as Strangler strikes.
Strangler tries to bum rush Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yamamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Strangler counters with a straight right hand.
Strangler tests Yamamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto jabs at Strangler's body.
A swing and a miss from Strangler.
Yamamoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strangler manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yamamoto. Strangler does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Strangler.
Yamamoto is looking to wear down Strangler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Strangler throws an overhand right that lands on Yamamoto's shoulder, as Yamamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Strangler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yamamoto takes a swing at Strangler's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strangler thuds a left hand into Yamamoto's body.
Strangler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yamamoto on the side of the head.
Strangler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Strangler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strangler lands a slapping body shot.
Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yamamoto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Strangler.
A little feinted left hand from Yamamoto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strangler avoids the body shot from Yamamoto.
Strangler misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strangler looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Yamamoto tries to counter with a takedown but Strangler is quick to defend against it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strangler.
Yamamoto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
St Petersburg Strangler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strangler moves away.
Strangler tries to counter with a clinch but Yamamoto shakes him off and moves away.
Yamamoto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strangler throws a right hand that misses
and Yamamoto counters by moving into the clinch.
Strangler misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Strangler avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Strangler scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamamoto prevents a body shot from Strangler.
Strangler misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Strangler as the two fighters clinch.
Yamamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Strangler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yamamoto turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Yamamoto manages to end up in side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Yamamoto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
St Petersburg Strangler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A big left from Strangler misses.
Yamamoto is looking to counter punch.
Yamamoto takes a jab right on the kisser.
Strangler throws a body shot but no joy.
Strangler scores with a jab. Yamamoto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Yamamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Strangler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Strangler lunges at Yamamoto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yamamoto's hand.
Yamamoto closes the distance and clinches up with Strangler, looking for a takedown. Yamamoto pushes Strangler against the cage but Strangler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Strangler throws a hook but Yamamoto blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strangler misses with a hook.
Yamamoto takes one to the side of the head.
Yamamoto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yamamoto slips a straight right by Strangler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto slips under a jab from Strangler.
A quick step to the side and Yamamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamamoto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yamamoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strangler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamamoto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strangler as he avoids it easily.
Yamamoto misses with a straight right.
Yamamoto jabs at Strangler's body.
Yamamoto throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Strangler misses.
Yamamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strangler defending well as Yamamoto loads up on a big left hand.
Yamamoto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Yamamoto missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strangler is looking to improve his position.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto throwing shots but Strangler is blocking nicely.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Yamamoto throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yamamoto thows a huge punch but Strangler dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamamoto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Strangler defending well though.
Yamamoto not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing that Yamamoto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Yamamoto throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Strangler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamamoto lands strikes from half guard.
Yamamoto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamamoto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamamoto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamamoto is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Strangler reverses the position - he's now on top in Yamamoto's guard.
Yamamoto pulls Strangler in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto keeping moving, preventing Strangler from controlling successfully.
Yamamoto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yamamoto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto throwing strikes from guard but Strangler blocks nicely.
Yamamoto wants to control from the top but Strangler keeps moving.
Yamamoto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamamoto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Strangler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yamamoto 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
An intense looking Kotetsu Yamamoto took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caliman Matos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schopenhauer's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, London Calling. Arthur Schopenhauer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arthur Schopenhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caliman Matos!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schopenhauer actively working from the bottom here.
Schopenhauer moves into full guard.
Matos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schopenhauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matos looking to pass the guard.
Schopenhauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos is pushing down on Schopenhauer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schopenhauer is fighting to maintain full guard but Matos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matos passes to side control.
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos prevents Schopenhauer from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schopenhauer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matos pulls his head out easily.
Schopenhauer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Schopenhauer is trying to get back to full guard.
Schopenhauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schopenhauer looking for a guillotine here but Matos defends easily.
Schopenhauer looking to control.
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.
Matos tries to free his leg and advance position but Schopenhauer is retaining full guard.
Matos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Matos stands and throws Schopenhauer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Matos tries to move to mount but Schopenhauer blocks the move with his legs.
Schopenhauer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schopenhauer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schopenhauer controlling the position for now.
Matos is looking to advance position but Schopenhauer won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer is looking for a sweep. Matos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schopenhauer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Bear's Den ($300) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matos wants to pass to mount but Schopenhauer is defending the position.
Matos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Matos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schopenhauer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schopenhauer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matos tries to pass to full mount but Schopenhauer defends it.
Schopenhauer tries to get to full guard but Matos has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matos is looking to work some ground and pound but Schopenhauer has wrist control.
Schopenhauer looking for a triangle here. Matos is fighting it but it looks tight! Schopenhauer pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Matos is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arthur Schopenhauer!
Our winner, Arthur Schopenhauer, 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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