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Angry Birds War 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milan Sol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Milan Sol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matthew Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock gets a takedown into half guard.
Murdock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murdock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Murdock wants to pass to mount but Sol is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murdock trying to control the pace.
Sol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Murdock.
Sol moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sol seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock throwing strikes but missing.
Murdock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Murdock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sol looking for a guillotine here but Murdock defends easily.
Sol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murdock tries to free his leg and advance position but Sol is retaining full guard.
Sol 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sol being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sol is keeping the position for now.
Sol keeping moving, preventing Murdock from controlling successfully.
Murdock is pushing down on Sol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sol is fighting to maintain full guard but Murdock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Murdock controlling the action here.
Sol tries to roll over but Murdock keeps him under control.
Murdock wants to take a breather but Sol is having none of it.
Sol looking for submissions off his back.
Murdock performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol trying to control here.
Sol won't allow Murdock to pass to mount.
Sol is not content to let Murdock control the position.
Sol missing with punches from the bottom.
Sol is pressing down on Murdock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sol keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass.
Sol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdock is aware though and is defending well.
Murdock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Sol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Murdock is aware though and is defending well.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Sol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Murdock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Murdock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sol quickly recovers to half guard.
Sol trying to control here.
Murdock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sol sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murdock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Murdock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sol sprawls well initially but Murdock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murdock pulls his head out easily.
Murdock wants to control but Sol is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Murdock in particular looking to stall.
Murdock is trying to control the action in half guard but Sol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Murdock pulls his head out easily.
Murdock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murdock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Murdock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol tries to roll over but Murdock keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol is looking to control Murdock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sol avoid being mounted?
Murdock slows the pace down in half guard.
Sol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sol looking for a kimura from the bottom but Murdock passes into side control!
Murdock passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sol!
Murdock controlling from mount.
Murdock avoids the attempt from Sol to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock lands a big elbow.
Murdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sol is squirming around, avoiding Murdock's attempts to control the action.
Murdock with the ground and pound from mount.
Sol wants to control but Murdock is having none of it.
Murdock prevents Sol from getting the reversal.
Sol tries to hold on but Murdock pushes him away.
Sol is squirming around, avoiding Murdock's attempts to control the action.
Murdock looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries to control but Sol wriggling away.
Sol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Murdock punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sol is trying desperately to improve position.
Sol is working hard here to advance position.
Murdock misses with a head shot.
Murdock controlling the position easily from mount.
Sol is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock controlling from mount.
Sol working to try and regain half guard.
Murdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sol swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sol swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Murdock tries to control but Sol wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Murdock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murdock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murdock wants it to stay on the feet.
Sol closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sol swings around for an armbar but Murdock sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sol's guard.
Murdock pushes down on Sol's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murdock trying to control from half guard but Sol is working away.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sol looking for submissions off his back.
Sol is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Murdock is trying to control. Sol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Murdock passes to side control.
Sol is looking to reverse the position.
Murdock trying to control the action but Sol is working from the bottom.
Sol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murdock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sol can't do much from the bottom here.
Sol is letting Murdock control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murdock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sol stops Murdock from passing to mount.
Sol sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murdock stalling.
Matthew Murdock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sol is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Murdock jumps into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murdock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Murdock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Murdock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sol has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sol prevents Murdock from improving position.
Matthew Murdock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock controlling the position.
Murdock is continuing to stall.
Sol struggling a bit here.
Murdock works to advance to full mount. Sol defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Murdock controlling his opponent.
Milan Sol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock cracks Sol with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sol swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matthew Murdock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murdock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matthew Murdock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Schlink Jang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braga has chosen run this town as his entrance music. Brandon Braga will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Schlink Jang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brandon Braga!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jang as he avoids it easily.
Jang with a nice cross.
Braga swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Jang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jang blocks a jab.
Jang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jang cracks Braga with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang throws a series of punches but Braga moves out of range.
Schlink Jang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jang stalks Braga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Braga's face. Braga staggers backwards, shaken.
Jang dodges the punch combination from Braga.
Jang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga looks to land a left hand but Jang moved out of range nicely.
Braga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Braga throws a combination that misses
and Jang counters with a straight right hand.
Jang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Jang finds it's way through Braga's defenses.
Braga misses with a hook.
Jang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Braga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Braga misses with a right hand
enabling Jang to counter with a crisp jab.
Braga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jang 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.
Jang jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Jang, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Braga moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jang with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Braga takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Braga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Braga throws a leg kick but Jang checks it.
Braga misses with a lunging right hand
and Braga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jang stalks Braga and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Braga's face. Braga staggers backwards, shaken.
Jang lands a really nice looking cross but Braga seems unphased.
Jang lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Braga backs up against the cage.
That's four 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!
Braga throws a series of punches but Jang avoids them all with ease.
Jang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jang.
Braga throws a sloppy head kick and Jang moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Braga looks winded!
Sloppy strikes from Jang. Those never looked like landing.
Braga throws a sloppy head kick
and Jang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Braga throws a body kick that misses
letting Jang counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Braga misses
and Jang counters with a straight right hand.
Braga misses with a lunging right hand
and Jang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schlink Jang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Braga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Braga fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jang lands with a nice body punch.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Braga might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jang has got the better of the exchanges.
Danga de danga de dang - Jang scores with a four punch combination!
Braga is rocked!
Jang connects with a body shot.
Jang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Braga counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga misses with a lunging right hand
and Jang counters with a straight right hand.
Jang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Braga.
Braga has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga walks into a left hand.
Braga is still on wobbly legs! Can Jang finish him?
Jang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Braga looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Braga seems to have recovered his senses.
Braga looks to land a left hand but Jang moved out of range nicely.
Braga takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Braga is breathing heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Jang. That snapped Braga's head back.
Jang digs a good body shot into Braga's ribs.
Braga throws a sloppy head kick
and Jang counters with a right hand to the body.
Jang pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Braga back to the cage. Jang follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Braga! But no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jang lands a slapping body shot.
Jang drops Braga with a beautiful combination! Braga stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jang is looking for the KO!
Jang throws out a powerful jab.
Jang feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Braga sprawling to the canvas! Braga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jang finish him?!
Jang lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Braga out cold! Braga is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Schlink Jang!
Brandon Braga was interviewed post fight and said 'he got lucky'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ackroyd Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mehdi Rouhani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ackroyd Bloggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mehdi Rouhani!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloggs gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rouhani has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bloggs avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bloggs leaning against his opponent.
Bloggs wants to get back to striking at distance but Rouhani won't allow it.
Rouhani is trying to maintain a safe position but Bloggs gets an underhook and turns Rouhani into the cage.
Bloggs goes for a takedown attempt but Rouhani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rouhani closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bloggs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rouhani fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bloggs shoots in but Rouhani avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rouhani is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rouhani gets tackled into the cage by Bloggs. Bloggs maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs pulls Rouhani into guard.
Rouhani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rouhani working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bloggs had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rouhani defends it easily.
Rouhani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bloggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rouhani, into his guard.
Rouhani can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bloggs controls the pace.
Rouhani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs forces his way into half guard.
Rouhani gets full guard.
Rouhani is adopting a defensive guard.
Bloggs throwing strikes from guard but Rouhani blocks nicely.
Bloggs 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.
Bloggs stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouhani fails with the takedown.
Ackroyd Bloggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Rouhani.
Bloggs stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Bloggs. No joy for Rouhani on that attempt.
Rouhani looks for a takedown but Bloggs sprawls well.
Rouhani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bloggs as he avoids it easily.
Bloggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rouhani, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloggs goes for a takedown attempt but Rouhani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rouhani fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bloggs changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bloggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rouhani, pushing him back against the cage.
Bloggs ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bloggs no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bloggs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rouhani off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rouhani dives in and grabs Bloggs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bloggs pushes down on Rouhani's head and hops out.
Rouhani tries to keep at a distance but Bloggs has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bloggs is leaning against Rouhani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rouhani wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bloggs has him pressed against the cage.
Rouhani has Bloggs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bloggs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rouhani looks winded!
Bloggs prevents the takedown attempt.
Bloggs has had enough of the clinch but Rouhani keeps him there for the moment.
Bloggs goes for a takedown attempt but Rouhani pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bloggs lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ackroyd Bloggs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Rouhani fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bloggs sprawls well initially but Rouhani persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bloggs is controlling Rouhani's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bloggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rouhani's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rouhani's back!
Bloggs misses with punches from the back.
Rouhani tries to escape but Bloggs has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rouhani is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Rouhani is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rouhani is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bloggs just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Rouhani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bloggs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bloggs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rouhani for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rouhani's head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Bloggs controlling the positon.
Rouhani trying to control but not successfully.
Bloggs working for a choke but Rouhani is defending well.
Bloggs avoiding Rouhani 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bloggs controlling well, preventing Rouhani from escaping the position.
Rouhani keeps trying to improve his position.
Rouhani trying to get back to his feet but Bloggs is in full control for now.
Rouhani turns into Bloggs and is now in his guard.
Rouhani wants to control from the top but Bloggs keeps moving.
Bloggs is controlling Rouhani's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rouhani avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rouhani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bloggs is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rouhani, into his guard.
Ackroyd Bloggs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rouhani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Rouhani wants to sweep but no luck.
Bloggs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bloggs wants to control from the top but Rouhani keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bloggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ackroyd Bloggs dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rouhani as he avoids it easily.
Bloggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rouhani. No joy for Bloggs on that attempt.
Rouhani throws a big shot that misses.
Rouhani throws a head kick that misses.
Rouhani shoots in for a double leg but Bloggs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rouhani tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bloggs defends well and Rouhani ends up having to push Bloggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rouhani with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bloggs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ackroyd Bloggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mehdi Rouhani.
Rouhani manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloggs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rouhani back to the cage. Bloggs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ackroyd Bloggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rouhani feints and as Bloggs raises his hands in defense, Rouhani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rouhani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloggs controlling Rouhani's posture.
Rouhani looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs wants to sweep here but Rouhani controlling him for the moment.
Rouhani trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloggs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rouhani advances to half guard.
Bloggs is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rouhani is working for a kimura but Bloggs is defending it quite comfortably.
Bloggs trying to hold on to Rouhani's head to control him but Rouhani postures up.
Bloggs tries to roll over but Rouhani keeps him under control.
Rouhani is trying to work for a kimura but Bloggs is defending well.
Bloggs trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Rouhani's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rouhani shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rouhani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bloggs as he avoids it easily.
Rouhani tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bloggs swivels and escapes.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but Rouhani shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rouhani wants a takedown.
Bloggs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bloggs as Rouhani tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rouhani avoiding damage as Bloggs throws knees to the body.
Rouhani tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bloggs.
Rouhani is looking to control Bloggs's arms but Bloggs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rouhani has his back to the cage.
Bloggs prevents Rouhani from breaking the clinch.
Bloggs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bloggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mehdi Rouhani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ackroyd Bloggs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rouhani misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ackroyd Bloggs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bloggs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ackroyd Bloggs!
Ackroyd Bloggs got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Bootyopolis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov 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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235 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doctor Bootyopolis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamztkhanov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gamztkhanov has hold of Bootyopolis's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Bootyopolis tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Gamztkhanov cranks the arm and Bootyopolis screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Bootyopolis, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov!
Doctor Bootyopolis was interviewed post fight and said 'The Doctor says it's time to vacate!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Baby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Reign (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Titan Reign has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Big Baby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Titan Reign!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been told by Baby's head coaches at Die Trying Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Reign. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Reign.
Reign works Baby's body with a nice hook.
Baby throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Reign avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reign jabs Baby to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reign finds it's way round the side to connect with Baby's head.
Jab from Reign.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reign defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baby.
Baby is breathing heavily.
Reign's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baby under the eye.
Baby throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reign lunges at Baby with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Baby's hand.
Reign drops Baby with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Baby looks back up at him and smiles so Reign waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Baby is rocked!
Reign throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Baby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reign's jab looks to have found its range, popping Baby under the eye.
A good leg kick by Reign.
Reign lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reign throws an uppercut from hell that sends Baby clean off his feet! He's out cold! Reign stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Titan Reign!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Licinius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Monson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcus Licinius!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson thumps Licinius with a low kick.
Monson delivers a nice body kick.
Monson thuds his shin into the meat of Licinius's side.
Monson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Monson 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.
Monson lands an overhand right.
Licinius connects with a body shot.
Monson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Licinius.
Licinius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Monson can pounce on him.
Monson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Licinius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monson.
Licinius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Licinius on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monson. Monson obviously looking to wear him down.
Good leg kick by Monson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Licinius steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monson. That one must have hurt.
Licinius stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Licinius wants it to stay on the feet.
Licinius now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Licinius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Marcus Licinius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Licinius crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monson - the referee stops the clock and Licinius gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monson. Licinius manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Monson shoots in and bounces Licinius off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Monson won't allow Licinius to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Licinius scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Monson connects with an inside leg kick.
Licinius has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Monson.
Monson throws a shot from downtown. Licinius moves away and avoids 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!
Monson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Monson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Licinius is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Licinius tries to escape but Monson is in control.
Monson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Monson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Licinius keeps working.
Monson controlling the position.
Monson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Licinius knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Licinius is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Monson yanks on the arm and Licinius is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Monson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Monson!
Our winner, Dave Monson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matti Nieminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Niel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nieminen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ATC - All Around The World (la la la la la la la la). Matti Nieminen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Niel's chin.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matti Nieminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Niel!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nieminen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nieminen takes one to the side of the head.
Niel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nieminen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Niel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nieminen moves away.
Niel lands a front kick.
Nieminen lands a nice looking body shot.
Nieminen has a takedown stuffed.
Niel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Niel connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Niel.
Niel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Niel pushes Nieminen away with a front kick.
Niel thuds his shin into the meat of Nieminen's side.
Nieminen throws a series of punches but Niel moves out of range.
Nieminen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nieminen misses with a head kick.
Nieminen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niel finds it's way round the side to connect with Nieminen's head.
Niel feints and then cracks Nieminen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nieminen down.
Niel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nieminen is looking to land body kicks.
Niel clinches.
Nieminen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Niel is trying to keep an underhook but Nieminen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Niel wants to get back to his feet.
Niel is looking to get back to is feet but Nieminen passes into side control.
Niel wants to get back to his feet.
Nieminen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nieminen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nieminen changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Niel looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niel throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nieminen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Niel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Niel lands a body shot.
Nieminen 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.
Niel scores with a jab. Nieminen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nieminen dives in and grabs Niel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Niel pushes down on Nieminen's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matti Nieminen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nieminen is breathing heavily.
Niel takes the fight into the clinch.
Niel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niel lands a nice looking body kick.
John Niel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nieminen avoids the head kick by Niel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nieminen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Niel.
Nieminen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Niel can pounce on him.
Niel lands a big head kick that sends Nieminen to the canvas! Niel follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Niel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Gelfen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Yayi Zinsou has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Yayi Zinsou seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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273 lbs
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275 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zinsou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gelfen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zinsou somewhat.
Zinsou walks into a stiff left hand from Gelfen.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut.
Zinsou moves out of range of the body kick.
Gelfen connects with a jab.
Gelfen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zinsou.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zinsou with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gelfen counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gelfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Gelfen there.
Zinsou has a takedown stuffed.
Zinsou misses with a takedown
and Gelfen counters with a nice right hand that sends Zinsou toppling to the canvas! Zinsou scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gelfen finish him?!
Zinsou is rocked!
Zinsou is breathing heavily.
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!
Gelfen weaves into range and cracks Zinsou right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Zinsou goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Gelfen is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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