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MMAHelsinki - 109 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Chartier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chartier has chosen Disturbed - Stricken as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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188 lbs
8 - 15 - 0 |
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200 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenny Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donald Chartier!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chartier cracks Ramsey with an open hand slap.
Ramsey throws a body punch but Chartier moves out of range.
Chartier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chartier throws a body punch but Ramsey moves out of range.
Chartier cracks Ramsey with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramsey fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramsey throws a push kick but Chartier slaps the foot to one side.
Ramsey throws a head kick that misses.
Chartier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chartier throws out a loose jab but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey misses with a looping right.
Ramsey 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 head kick misses from Chartier.
A swing and a miss from Chartier.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsey misses with a lunging right hand
and Chartier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chartier throws out a loose jab but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Chartier cracks Ramsey with an open hand slap.
Chartier bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ramsey's head.
Chartier throws a looping overhand right but Ramsey ducks down to avoid it.
Ramsey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chartier counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chartier.
Chartier scores with a decent looking hook.
Ramsey is rocked!
Ramsey misses with a body punch
and Chartier counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Donald Chartier!
In defeat, Kenny Ramsey stepped up to the mic, saying 'i ll be back stronger'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Nichalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nichalos has chosen Hallow Point Heroes- Calm Before The Storm as his entrance music. Andy Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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156 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacoby Nichalos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jr.
Jr throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Nichalos tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jr is in Nichalos's guard.
Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jr is standing up over Nichalos. Nichalos looks to escape but Jr dives into side control.
Jr working the ground and pound but Nichalos is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jr 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.
Nichalos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've been hearing that Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr working the ground and pound but Nichalos is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nichalos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet but Jr drags him back down.
Nichalos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Nichalos on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nichalos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr working the body and head with strikes.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nichalos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Jr wants to control but Nichalos is keeping him busy.
Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jr connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Nichalos some visible discomfort.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Jr crashes against the mat.
Nichalos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nichalos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr wants to control but Nichalos is keeping him busy.
Nichalos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nichalos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nichalos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jr working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.
Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nichalos is avoiding damage well.
Nichalos tries to escape but Jr is in control.
Jr landing a few strikes.
Jr looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Nichalos is avoiding damage well.
Jr wants to control but Nichalos is keeping him busy.
Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jr tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Nichalos is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jr is controlling him well.
Jr working the ground and pound from side control.
Jr prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.
Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jr prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nichalos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Jr lands a shot to the head.
Nichalos is trying to stand back up.
Nichalos is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Jr off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jr is punishing Nichalos with strikes - can he finish him?!
Nichalos is trying to stand back up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jr throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nichalos!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Nichalos, looking for a takedown. Jr pushes Nichalos against the cage but Nichalos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nichalos misses with a looping left.
Good work by Nichalos as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nichalos throws a body punch but Jr moves out of range.
Nichalos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jr.
Jr scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nichalos is pushing Jr's head away, looking to escape. Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jr cracks Nichalos with a big elbow.
Jr is chipping away with strikes.
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!
Nichalos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jr asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jr in side control, throwing shots but Nichalos defends.
Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Nichalos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nichalos is not content to let Jr control the position.
Check out the look on Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jr grinds an elbow into Nichalos's temple.
Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nichalos can do to turn this around?
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet but Jr drags him back down.
Nichalos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jr prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.
Jr lands an elbow.
Jr prevents Nichalos from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr working the ground and pound but Nichalos is defending the strikes.
Nichalos is trying to buck Jr off.
Jr is putting a hurting on Nichalos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nichalos tries to escape but Jr is in control.
Jr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nichalos to see if he's OK.
Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Nichalos tries to escape but Jr is in control.
Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Nichalos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nichalos is rocked!
Jr working the head with strikes.
Nichalos is still in real trouble! Can Jr finish him?
Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Nichalos pushes Jr away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jr gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jr is putting a hurting on Nichalos here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jr misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Nichalos is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jr landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet.
The ground and pound from Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Andy Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nichalos parries the strikes from Jr easily there. Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nichalos to escape.
Jr working the ground and pound.
Nichalos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nichalos tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Nichalos takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Jr lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet but Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Nichalos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jr.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jr connects with a big shot to the side of Nichalos's head.
Can Nichalos hold on?! Jr is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Will Jr go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nichalos trying to get back to his feet but Jr is in full control for now.
Jr cracks Nichalos with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Nichalos from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Nichalos is trying to get back to his feet but Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Nichalos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jr throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Nichalos!
Nichalos wants to get back to his feet.
Jr is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Nichalos is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ysengrin comes to the cage accompanied by Cheeky Nandos. Dave Ysengrin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hank Holmes's chin.
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ysengrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hank Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes tries to bum rush Ysengrin with a series of wild strikes but Ysengrin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ysengrin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Holmes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmes walks into a straight right hand from Ysengrin.
A swing and a miss from Holmes.
A telegraphed right hand from Holmes misses the target.
Holmes 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.
Holmes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ysengrin moves away.
It looked like Ysengrin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Holmes.
Holmes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ysengrin.
Holmes misses with a right hand
letting Ysengrin counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws the left hand but Ysengrin avoids the punch easily.
Holmes feints and as Ysengrin raises his hands in defense, Holmes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Holmes tries to free his leg and advance position but Ysengrin is retaining full guard.
Holmes passes Ysengrin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ysengrin wants to get back to his feet.
Holmes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ysengrin is just riding it out for now. Holmes eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes seems to be looking for submissions.
Ysengrin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Holmes on the ground.
Ysengrin is defending against the submission attempts here by Holmes.
Ysengrin wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes is trying to work for a kimura but Ysengrin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ysengrin is trying to stand up here but Holmes is controlling him well.
Ysengrin is not content to let Holmes control the position.
Ysengrin is defending against the submission attempts here by Holmes.
Ysengrin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holmes is working away from the top position though.
Ysengrin gets full guard.
Holmes trying to control but Ysengrin is working from the bottom.
Holmes wants to pass the guard but Ysengrin is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin working a defensive guard here.
Holmes engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ysengrin pulls Holmes in close to prevent any damage.
Holmes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Holmes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holmes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ysengrin is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ysengrin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ysengrin dips to his left and cracks Holmes with an uppercut!
Holmes slips a jab from Ysengrin.
Holmes misses the jab.
Ysengrin cracks Holmes with an open hand slap.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Holmes.
Holmes misses with a double jab.
A jab from Ysengrin finds it's way through Holmes's defenses.
Donk. Ysengrin catches Holmes right on the button with a cross.
Ysengrin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holmes throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ysengrin was covering up waiting for the punch and Holmes finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ysengrin pushes Holmes off and scrambles back to his feet.
Holmes throws out a loose jab but Ysengrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ysengrin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ysengrin lands with a kick to the temple. Holmes shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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 Dave Ysengrin will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holmes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Holmes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Holmes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ysengrin connects with a crisp jab.
Holmes throws a right hand that Ysengrin ducks under and follows up with a left that Ysengrin also avoids with ease.
Ysengrin throws a big counter combination but Holmes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ysengrin connects with a crisp jab.
Holmes is rocked!
Ysengrin lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Holmes falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ysengrin dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Ysengrin!
After the fight, Dave Ysengrin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Till I Collapse (ft. Nate Dogg). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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266 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rory Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tests Ronaldo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Ronaldo to the ground! Jackson dives into full mount looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ronaldo prevents Jackson from taking his back.
Jackson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ronaldo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Ronaldo shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ronaldo shoots in but Jackson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Jackson bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Ronaldo! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Jackson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackson stands and steps away. Ronaldo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson rushes Ronaldo and presses him up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Jackson cracks Ronaldo with an uppercut from hell and Ronaldo crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Jackson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Ronaldo is rocked!
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Ronaldo is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Ronaldo throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jackson escapes and throws Ronaldo's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ronaldo seems to have recovered his senses.
Ronaldo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Ronaldo to control.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Ronaldo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Ronaldo can't escape the position.
Ronaldo tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Jackson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jackson continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is trying to escape the mount.
Jackson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Ronaldo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ronaldo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Ronaldo ducks straight into an uppercut from Jackson and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Ronaldo manages to regain guard straight away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ronaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ronaldo is working an open guard so Jackson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ronaldo shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rory Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pele Ronaldo.
Ronaldo darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Ronaldo into the cage.
Rory Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ronaldo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ronaldo somewhat.
Jackson is looking to counter with head kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jackson lands a brutal uppercut that launches Ronaldo off his feet! Ronaldo tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rory Jackson!
Rory Jackson decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between King Diamond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideo Sakurai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sakurai's choice of entrance music: Freestyle - Don't Stop The Rock. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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165 lbs
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166 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
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, King Diamond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hideo Sakurai!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamond throws an off balance right hand
and Sakurai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like King Diamond has been cut.
Sakurai misses with a lunging right hand
and Diamond counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diamond just misses with a punch to the body.
Diamond misses with a hook
and Sakurai counters with a stiff right hand.
Diamond looks to land a right hand but Sakurai moved out of range.
Diamond forces Sakurai back against the cage and clinches.
Sakurai is trying to break the clinch but Diamond has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Sakurai.
A short left from Sakurai.
Sakurai tries to break free but Diamond pushes him back against the cage.
Sakurai works on Diamond's body with a couple of short punches.
Sakurai swings wildly with an uppercut but Diamond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sakurai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diamond wants to clinch but Sakurai slips to the side
letting Sakurai counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakurai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diamond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Diamond works the jab nicely.
Sakurai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diamond.
As Diamond backs off Sakurai throws a huge counter combo but Diamond manages to avoid it all.
Sakurai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hideo Sakurai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sakurai throws a jab when Diamond was well out of range.
Diamond changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Diamond swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
Diamond swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sakurai counters with a straight right hand.
Sakurai has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Diamond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diamond gets a clinch.
Diamond tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sakurai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Diamond bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diamond catches Sakurai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diamond tries to clinch
and Sakurai counters with a nice uppercut.
Diamond has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sakurai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diamond wants a takedown.
Sakurai is pressed up against the cage. Diamond has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sakurai down to the mat. Sakurai avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Diamond. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diamond misses the shot to the body.
Sakurai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sakurai keeps the fight on the outside.
Sakurai takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diamond scores with a nice head shot.
Diamond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As Diamond backs off Sakurai throws a huge counter combo but Diamond manages to avoid it all.
Diamond throws a body punch but Sakurai moves out of range.
Diamond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diamond throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sakurai to counter with a crisp jab.
King Diamond's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakurai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diamond at a distance.
Sakurai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diamond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sakurai.
Diamond tries for a takedown but Sakurai circles away easily
and Sakurai counters with a stiff right hand.
Sakurai looks to land a left hand but Diamond moved out of range nicely.
Diamond throws a right and a left that both miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakurai misses.
Sakurai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diamond avoids the body shot from Sakurai.
Diamond is looking to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Sakurai has knocked Diamond down with a huge combo! Sakurai steps away and waves a wobbly Diamond back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Diamond is rocked!
Sakurai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diamond had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond throws a right hand that misses
and Sakurai makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Diamond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamond takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sakurai fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Diamond to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Diamond looks to clinch but Sakurai throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Diamond taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hideo Sakurai!
A relieved looking Hideo Sakurai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated King Diamond had this to say: 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lachlan Cassidy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lachlan Cassidy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lachlan Cassidy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Cassidy does no damage.
Cassidy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
I Can takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've been told by Cassidy's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
I Can throws out a powerful jab.
I Can tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cassidy was well out of range. Poor timing from I Can.
I Can takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cassidy thuds his right hand into I Can's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
I Can misses with a right hand
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
I Can misses with a takedown
and Cassidy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
I Can throws out a powerful jab.
Cassidy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
I Can tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cassidy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cassidy throws the left hand but I Can avoids the punch easily.
I Can lands a jab to the nose.
Cassidy jabs I Can to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cassidy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cassidy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
I Can missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
I Can missing with a left hand there. Cassidy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Cassidy as he connects with a hook.
I Can throws a body shot but no joy.
I Can wants to clinch but Cassidy slips to the side
and Cassidy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassidy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
I Can throws a series of punches but Cassidy avoids them all with ease.
I Can throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
I Can closes the distance but Cassidy moves to the side
and Cassidy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
I Can is rocked!
Cassidy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
I Can is still on wobbly legs! Can Cassidy finish him?
I Can looks winded!
Cassidy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
I Can walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Cassidy swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lachlan Cassidy!
An out of breath Lachlan Cassidy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Because I Can spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Sepulveda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorne Greenebaum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sepulveda comes into the arena with Llorando se Fue blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alejandro Sepulveda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Lorne Greenebaum!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepulveda throws a shot from downtown. Greenebaum moves away and avoids it.
Greenebaum shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sepulveda sprawls well. Sepulveda wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Greenebaum misses with a body shot.
Sepulveda throwing a counter right hand but Greenebaum manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sepulveda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Sepulveda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sepulveda.
Sepulveda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Greenebaum.
Sepulveda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sepulveda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenebaum moves away.
Sepulveda instigates a clinch.
Sepulveda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepulveda misses with the combination.
Greenebaum drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sepulveda defends it well.
Sepulveda stuffs the takedown attempt from Greenebaum. Greenebaum gets slowly back to his feet.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Sepulveda has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Sepulveda has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepulveda is trying to break the clinch but Greenebaum is controlling him.
Greenebaum has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sepulveda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sepulveda breaks from the clinch.
Greenebaum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sepulveda's waist but Sepulveda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Greenebaum off to one side.
Sloppy strikes from Sepulveda. Those never looked like landing.
Greenebaum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sepulveda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sepulveda gets caught flat footed, as Greenebaum shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sepulveda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sepulveda is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sepulveda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greenebaum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greenebaum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sepulveda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greenebaum gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum postures up.
Sepulveda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Greenebaum prevents Sepulveda from getting back to his feet.
Greenebaum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greenebaum sitting in guard here, content to control.
Greenebaum looking to sit in guard and control but Sepulveda gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenebaum trying to keep a closed guard but Sepulveda is proving a slippery customer.
Greenebaum pulls Sepulveda in close to prevent any damage.
Greenebaum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sepulveda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Greenebaum is looking for a triangle but Sepulveda pushes his legs off easily.
Greenebaum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sepulveda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sepulveda trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greenebaum's guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Greenebaum 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sepulveda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greenebaum.
Greenebaum takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot.
Sepulveda stuffs the takedown.
Greenebaum is looking to clinch.
Sepulveda swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sepulveda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenebaum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Sepulveda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Sepulveda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sepulveda connects with a crisp jab.
Sepulveda misses with a wild combination.
Greenebaum changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Greenebaum walks into a jab.
Sepulveda connects with a jab.
Greenebaum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sepulveda avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greenebaum fails with the takedown.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alejandro Sepulveda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorne Greenebaum.
Greenebaum looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenebaum misses with a takedown attempt - Sepulveda sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sepulveda lands with a straight right. Greenebaum didn't see that one coming.
Greenebaum is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Sepulveda ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Greenebaum clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro Sepulveda!
A less than humble Alejandro Sepulveda misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dean Corll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apache Creed (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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180 lbs
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24
180 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 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Corll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apache Creed!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corll blocks a head kick by Creed.
Apache Creed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creed misses the jab.
Corll scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Corll checks a leg kick.
Corll looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
Corll walks into a straight right hand from Creed.
Creed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A big left from Corll misses.
Creed is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Creed takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Creed.
Corll ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Corll moves out of range of the body kick.
Corll is looking to counter punch.
Corll throws a jab but it's blocked by Creed.
Creed throws a chopping leg kick but Corll manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Corll misses the target.
Creed misses with an uppercut.
Corll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Creed can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creed swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Corll misses the target.
Creed lands with a kick to the ribs.
Creed defending well as Corll loads up on a big left hand.
A leg kick checked by Creed.
Creed throws out a counter right but Corll avoids it with no problem.
Corll misses with a hook.
Creed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.
Creed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corll blocks a jab.
Creed throws a hook but Corll blocks it.
Creed lands a nice leg kick that just misses Corll's sensitive parts.
Corll throws an overhand right that lands on Creed's shoulder, as Creed tries to avoid the shot.
Corll checks the leg kick nicely there.
An attempted straight right counter from Corll misses the target.
Corll looks to throw the jab but Creed is out of range.
Creed tries a low kick but Corll avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corll takes one on the button.
Creed throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Corll takes a jab right on the kisser.
Creed throws a head kick that Corll semi-blocks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creed throws a front kick aimed at Corll's knee but Corll avoids it well.
Creed wants to land a leg kick but Corll is out of range.
Creed misses with an uppercut
and Corll cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corll tries a head kick but it misses.
Creed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Corll.
Creed is rocked!
Creed lands a leg kick that knocks Corll off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Creed.
Corll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Creed looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Creed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Creed is still on wobbly legs! Can Corll finish him?
Creed scores with a decent looking hook.
Creed seems to have recovered his senses.
Corll checks a low kick from Creed.
Creed uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corll.
Corll connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Creed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Creed throws a nice outside leg kick.
Corll has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Creed finds it's way round the side to connect with Corll's head.
A head kick misses from Creed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Creed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Creed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice cross by Creed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creed cracks the inside of Corll's front leg.
Corll moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creed blocks a jab.
Creed bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creed counters with a body kick.
Creed lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Corll connects with a nice looking jab.
Corll sends Creed crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Corll is motioning to the referee to let Creed up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Creed thows a body kick. Corll tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Creed dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Corll. That did some damage!
Corll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Corll misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Creed there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creed, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creed throws a low kick but Corll avoids it.
Corll is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Creed tries a head kick but it misses.
Corll was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Creed connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Apache Creed dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Creed tries a low kick but Corll avoids it.
Corll is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Creed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corll gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Creed connects with a jab.
Creed is looking to slow Corll down with leg kicks.
Creed walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Creed.
Corll 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.
Corll on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Creed throws an off balance right hand
and Corll connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corll throws a lazy right hand but Creed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Creed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corll.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Corll misses.
Creed misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corll misses with a looping right.
Corll moves out of range as Creed throws a body kick.
Corll is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Creed connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Creed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corll staying out of range there.
Creed with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Creed.
Apache Creed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Creed. That's going to slow Corll down.
A head kick from Creed lands but Corll takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creed.
Creed lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Corll might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Creed moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Corll blocks the leg kick.
Corll on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Creed. Creed obviously looking to wear him down.
Corll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Creed.
Corll moves out of range of the leg kick from Creed.
Creed misses with a looping left.
Creed scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Corll throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creed slips a straight right by Corll.
Creed moves out of range of the strikes.
Corll scores with the left hand. Creed knows he should have avoided that one.
Creed misses the jab.
Creed throws a one two combo.
Corll missing with a left hand there. Creed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Creed.
Corll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Creed tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creed slips a jab from Corll.
Creed fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Corll.
Creed misses with a left hand
and Corll scores with a counter punch that sends Creed to the canvas! Corll smells blood - he's punishing Creed with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Creed has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Corll!
Dean Corll thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Leonardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Mugabe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rob Mugabe enters the cage!
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26
285 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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300 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Great low kicks
Very quick |
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Leonardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rob Mugabe!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mugabe rushes Leonardo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Leonardo to work.
Mugabe gets underhooks to prevent Leonardo's takedown attempt.
Leonardo fails to pull guard.
Leonardo tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardo takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ernesto Leonardo has been cut.
Leonardo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mugabe tightens his grip and picks Leonardo up, before dumping him to the ground. Leonardo manages to land in guard.
Mugabe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Leonardo's head.
Leonardo has momentary wrist control but Mugabe slips an elbow through the middle.
Mugabe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mugabe is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonardo working a defensive guard here.
Mugabe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Leonardo trying to keep a closed guard but Mugabe is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mugabe defends it easily.
Leonardo keeping moving, preventing Mugabe from controlling successfully.
Mugabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leonardo is keeping the position for now.
Mugabe lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Leonardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mugabe with a nice head shot there.
Leonardo is looking to sweep but instead, Mugabe has passed into half guard.
Leonardo taking some punishment here, with Mugabe in his half guard.
Leonardo tries to roll over but Mugabe keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo taking some punishment here, with Mugabe in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Mugabe there.
Mugabe is nestled in close to Leonardo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Leonardo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leonardo trying to control here.
Mugabe is keen to just control but Leonardo is a slippery customer.
Mugabe working Leonardo over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mugabe lands a nice short elbow.
Mugabe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mugabe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Leonardo is pressing down on Mugabe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mugabe chips away with some ground and pound.
Mugabe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mugabe's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mugabe advances to half guard.
Mugabe is stalling here. Leonardo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mugabe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Leonardo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Mugabe manages to get back to half guard.
Mugabe wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing that Leonardo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Leonardo trying to pass the guard but Mugabe defending well.
Mugabe is looking for a sweep. Leonardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mugabe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Leonardo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mugabe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonardo wants to pass to mount but Mugabe is defending the position.
Mugabe is looking for a sweep. Leonardo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mugabe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mugabe is positioning himself well to prevent Leonardo advancing to mount.
Leonardo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mugabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mugabe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mugabe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Mugabe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Mugabe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernesto Leonardo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Leonardo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mugabe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mugabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mugabe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leonardo, pushing him back against the cage.
Leonardo fails to pull guard.
Leonardo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernesto Leonardo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leonardo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mugabe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Leonardo tries for a takedown but Mugabe manages to get underhooks.
Leonardo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mugabe after a bit of a struggle.
Mugabe has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Leonardo is trying to keep an underhook but Mugabe manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leonardo actively working from the bottom here.
Mugabe working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mugabe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mugabe working Leonardo over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mugabe working over Leonardo with some ground and pound. Leonardo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mugabe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Mugabe.
Mugabe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Leonardo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leonardo is working hard here to advance position.
Mugabe trying to control but Leonardo is having none of it.
Leonardo can't escape the position.
Mugabe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Leonardo hang on?
Mugabe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Leonardo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mugabe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mugabe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mugabe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mugabe landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mugabe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Leonardo is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Mugabe! Leonardo is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rob Mugabe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hyman Krustofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Provenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krustofski comes to the cage accompanied by Shell Shocked. Provenza comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Madreblu - Certamente kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Silvio Provenza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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173 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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180 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hyman Krustofski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Silvio Provenza!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krustofski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Provenza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krustofski.
Provenza shoots for a takedown but Krustofski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A punch combination from Provenza misses.
Krustofski slips a jab and a cross from Provenza.
Provenza shoots in for a double leg but Krustofski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krustofski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Provenza feints the counter takedown.
Provenza misses with a body shot.
Krustofski looks to score with a jab to the body but Provenza is just out of range.
Krustofski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Provenza.
Hyman Krustofski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Provenza.
Krustofski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krustofski misses the shot to the body.
Krustofski throws a head kick that misses.
Krustofski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Provenza takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Provenza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krustofski drops his hands momentarily and Provenza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Provenza walks into a left hand.
Provenza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krustofski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Krustofski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krustofski connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Provenza tumbling to the canvas! Krustofski pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Provenza was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hyman Krustofski!
Hyman Krustofski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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