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ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tripin Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tripin Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls connects with the punch.
Balls throws a poor cross that misses
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balls!
Balls gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Balls controlling the position well.
Birchack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birchack throwing shots but Balls is blocking nicely.
Birchack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balls defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birchack lands a nice short elbow.
Balls 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.
Birchack drops an elbow to the side of Balls's head.
Balls is trying to maintain the position but Birchack is very close to passing his half guard.
Birchack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchack drops an elbow to the side of Balls's head.
Birchack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balls's head.
Balls is looking to control Birchack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balls avoid being mounted?
Balls makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birchack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Balls is trying to keep Birchack in close.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack is fighting to break Balls's control of his arms but Balls is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Birchack postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
Balls is adopting a defensive guard.
Birchack throws a big elbow that misses.
Balls looking to control.
Birchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Birchack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchack distracts Balls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls pulls Birchack in close to his closed guard and prevents Birchack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Birchack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birchack is in close to Balls's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birchack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Birchack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Balls working for a triangle but Birchack defends it easily.
Balls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchack postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
Birchack throws a big elbow that misses.
Balls has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Birchack postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Balls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Birchack is working Balls over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balls holds on and takes a little breather.
Balls is trying to control the position but Birchack postures up.
Birchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Birchack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchack postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
Balls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Birchack.
Birchack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balls looking to control.
Birchack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birchack throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchack cracks Balls with a solid left hand.
Birchack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Balls pulls Birchack in close to his closed guard and prevents Birchack from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Birchack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Balls misses with a hook.
Balls punishes Birchack's body with a nice straight punch.
Balls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Birchack in his tracks.
Balls lands a really nice looking cross but Birchack seems unphased.
Balls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Birchack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Balls throws a lazy right hand but Birchack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Birchack tries to counter it with a takedown but Balls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls scores with a jab to the jaw.
Birchack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balls lands with a nice body punch.
Balls misses with an uppercut
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack working away.
Birchack creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Balls sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Birchack lands a nice forearm strike.
Birchack 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.
Balls wants to control but Birchack postures up.
Birchack throws an elbow but Balls slips to the side and avoids it well.
Balls gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Balls trying to control here.
Balls on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchack throwing shots but Balls is blocking nicely.
Birchack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balls defending well though.
Anthony Birchack has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls is looking to control Birchack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balls avoid being mounted?
Birchack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Balls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birchack is working away from the top position though.
Birchack thows a huge punch but Balls dodges it nicely.
Birchack thows a huge punch but Balls dodges it nicely.
Birchack scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birchack.
Balls trying to control from the bottom.
Balls holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birchack working Balls over with strikes.
Balls is rocked!
Birchack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oh Balls is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchack lands a big elbow - Balls is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Birchack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fist Mcgruff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Gazelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fist Mcgruff has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fist Mcgruff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raymond Gazelle!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Mcgruff misses.
Mcgruff lands a body shot.
Gazelle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mcgruff. That did some damage!
A shot to the liver by Mcgruff. Beautiful body shot.
Mcgruff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blackstar Striking Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Mcgruff looks to land a combination. Gazelle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mcgruff scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gazelle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gazelle is rocked!
Mcgruff Throws a clean left jab. Mcgruff Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Gazelle's chin! Gazelle crumbles to the ground and Mcgruff follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Mcgruff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fist Mcgruff!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Fist Mcgruff waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason has chosen Jack and Jack - I'm In as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Demitrious Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Jason!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jason to the mat! Jason manages to get full guard.
Jason wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
Jason wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jason tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Johnson in particular looking to stall.
Jason moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jason trying to control the position.
Johnson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jason works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Jason is keeping the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jason darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jason is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jason manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jason is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jason is trying to hold Johnson in close to prevent damage but Johnson has managed to pass into half guard.
Johnson not doing much here.
Jason trying to control here.
Jason is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's four 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.
Jason trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
We've been hearing good reports from Johnson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jason is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jason is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrious Johnson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jason misses with a double jab.
Jason misses with a double jab
so Johnson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jason not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jason tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Jason wants to sweep but no luck.
Jason is trying to keep Johnson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jason misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jason is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jason.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jason wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Jason defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stalling.
Jason avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson trying to control the action but Jason is working from the bottom.
Jason tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Jason is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson controlling the action here.
Johnson'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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jason works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jason finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrious Johnson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Jason fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jason throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Jason scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Demitrious Johnson has been cut.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Jason.
Johnson content to stall in guard here.
Johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson is pushing down on Jason's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jason is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jason wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Demitrious Johnson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jason knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jason trying to control here.
Johnson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jason wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jason!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Jason is desperately trying to improve his position but Johnson has a good base and remains in mount.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Johnson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jason can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson content just to control the position here.
Johnson looking to finish Jason with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jason!
Johnson misses with a head shot.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson throws some wild stikes that Jason manages to avoid easily.
Jason is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jason blocking the ground and pound.
Jason tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Jason is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Jack Jason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poor strikes thrown by Johnson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jason tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demitrious Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demitrious Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demitrious Johnson!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Forest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Forest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf tries to clinch there but Gump circles away.
Wolf throws a body shot but no joy.
Wolf has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gump is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wolf jabs Gump to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wolf lands with a good body shot.
Gump blocks a jab.
Gump swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wolf tries to land knees in the clinch but Gump avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf trying to land knees to the body.
Wolf manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wolf is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Gump misses the target.
Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Wolf.
Gump avoids the head kick by Wolf.
Gump feinted there with a counter leg kick.
No joy there for Wolf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf clinches with his opponent.
Wolf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gump is defending well for now.
Gump managing to block the knees to the body from Wolf.
Wolf is pushing Gump up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gump tries to break free but Wolf pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to land knees in the clinch but Gump avoids the damage to the body.
Gump is looking for a takedown.
Gump wants to get back to striking at distance but Wolf won't allow it.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wolf breaks the clinch.
Gump circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gump counters with a takedown into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wolf's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gump thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wolf is trying to get back to half guard.
Gump wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wolf, who protects the arm well.
Gump is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wolf is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wolf can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wolf is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wolf dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good work by Wolf as he checks the leg kick.
Gump loads up on a big right hand but Wolf slips the punch.
Wolf misses with a body kick.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Gump slips the punch.
Wolf tries to clinch up but Gump circles away and keeps his distance.
Gump is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Gump throwing a counter right hand but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wolf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gump avoids a kick to the body.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf lands with a right hand.
Wolf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gump takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wolf swings widly with a right hand
and Gump decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wolf's guard.
Gump postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wolf is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gump, into his guard.
Wolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wolf controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gump throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wolf escapes and throws Gump's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump defending against the ground and pound.
Gump tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gump looks to move to half guard but instead Wolf has passed into mount! Damn!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf content just to control the position here.
Wolf in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump is trying desperately to improve position.
Gump slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gump tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Wolf trying to control from half guard but Gump is working away.
Gump is pressing down on Wolf's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wolf chips away with some ground and pound.
Gump working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gump is tightening it up a little... Wolf has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Wolf reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Wolf taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gump!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Forest Gump!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Valur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with DMX - Ain't No Sunshine blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Valur's choice of entrance music: David Bowie - Let's Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilbert Valur!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott slaps away a takedown attempt from Valur, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Valur. Those never looked like landing.
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Valur is trying to maintain a safe position but Scott gets an underhook and turns Valur into the cage.
Scott is trying to stall.
Valur is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valur displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scott up against the cage.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Valur controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Valur drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valur.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott is trying to maintain a safe position but Valur gets an underhook and turns Scott into the cage.
Valur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur fails to land the takedown.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.
Valur throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Valur throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Valur off to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Valur or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad.
Scott fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scott shoots in and drives through. Valur sprawls well.
Valur stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Valur wants it to stay on the feet.
Scott digs a good hook to Valur's body.
Valur drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scott regains half guard.
Valur decides to return to a standing position.
Scott is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valur.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott gets a clinch.
Valur blocks an uppercut.
Valur taking a breather.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Scott.
Valur blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valur is working for takedown but Scott is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valur is trying to pull guard but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Valur backwards.
Valur has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scott after a bit of a struggle.
Scott lands with a left to the head.
Scott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott keeps control of Valur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott pulls guard.
Scott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valur is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Scott escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Valur throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Valur wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Valur is controlling Scott's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Valur trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott drops an elbow to the side of Valur's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Valur slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Scott tries for a takedown but Valur sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valur drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Valur fails to land the takedown.
Valur shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Valur misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.
Scott clinches.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valur can do to turn this around?
A short right from Scott.
Scott tries to pull guard but Valur holds him up against the cage and eventually Scott drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is working for takedown but Valur is calmly controlling the position for now.
Valur drags the fight down to the ground.
Scott is stalling in the full guard.
Valur looking for subs off his back but Scott has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is thwarting Valur's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott thows a huge punch but Valur dodges it nicely.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott is nestled in close to Valur, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Valur's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valur is looking to improve his position.
Scott blocks the strikes from Valur.
Valur is looking to get back to is feet but Scott passes into side control.
Scott in side control lands a decent elbow.
Scott trying to control the action but Valur is working from the bottom.
Scott decides to stand back up. Scott steps back and let's Valur get back to his feet.
Scott fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gilbert Valur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails with a takedown attempt.
Valur has his takedown stuffed
and Scott counters with a straight right hand.
Valur slaps away a takedown attempt from Scott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Valur with that takedown attempt.
Valur shoots and misses
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Valur is breathing heavily.
Valur blocks a body shot from Scott.
Scott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Valur is keeping busy.
Scott lands a hook that snaps the head of Valur backwards.
The referee calls for Scott to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valur has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scott taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scott is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Valur can't fight it off and eventually Scott manages to take the fight to the floor. Valur looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Scott 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.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scott landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valur is trying to control the position but Scott postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Valur dives in and scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Valur trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Scott dives in for a single leg takedown but Valur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Scott clinches up with Valur and pushes him back against the cage.
Scott is pushing Valur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valur has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Valur is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michael Scott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Scott.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Valur's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valur blocking some punches.
Scott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Valur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scott looking to slow down the pace here.
Scott displaying some good clinch control by pressing Valur up against the cage.
Valur wants a takedown but no success here.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Valur.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Valur controls the action.
Valur stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott presses Valur against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Valur drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Valur takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott is pushing Valur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott is pushing Valur up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Scott swings wildly with an uppercut but Valur uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scott throws a head punch that misses.
Scott wants a takedown.
Scott lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valur is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Scott to keep the fight standing.
Scott misses with a punch to the body.
Scott trying to control the position but instead, Valur has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scott into the cage.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Valur.
Valur prevents a body shot from Scott.
Scott has Valur pressed against the cage.
Gilbert Valur has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Scott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Valur backwards.
Valur jumps guard and drags Scott to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Valur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Valur blocks nicely.
Scott trying to control but Valur is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott passes into half guard.
Valur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scott is working away from the top position though.
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Valur trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Valur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valur regains half guard.
Scott frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
After winning the bout, Michael Scott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Hetfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanislav Chistov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stanislav Chistov 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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145 lbs
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140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Chistov!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chistov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chistov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hetfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chistov.
Hetfield's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetfields head.
Chistov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chistov stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chistov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chistov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hetfield or not.
Hetfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chistov backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Chistov.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetfields head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chistov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Chistov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chistov misses with some punches.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetfield.
Chistov blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chistov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chistov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chistov.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
Chistov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chistov fails to land.
Hetfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chistov.
Chistov scores with a shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chistov.
Chistov working aggressively here.
Chistov lands a right hand.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetfield.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike.
Hetfield digs a right hand underneath Chistov's ribcage. Chistov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Chistov tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Chistov back against the cage.
Hetfield misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chistov.
Chistov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
Hetfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chistov cracks Hetfield with a nice body shot.
Chistov throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield scores with a shot to the side of Chistov's head.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Chistov.
Chistov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chistov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chistov receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chistov is stalling here.
Chistov blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov throws a head punch that misses.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Chistov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chistov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hetfields head.
Chistov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chistov.
A head punch on the inside from Chistov fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chistov.
Hetfield pushes Chistov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a body shot.
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!
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chistov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chistov is struggling to control the position.
Hetfield blocks an uppercut.
Chistov digs a right hand underneath Hetfield's ribcage. Hetfield let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hetfield blocking some punches.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hetfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Chistov.
Chistov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chistov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stanislav Chistov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hetfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hetfield tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed right hand from Chistov misses the target.
Hetfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chistov in his tracks.
Hetfield tries to clinch but Chistov moves out of range.
Hetfield takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chistov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hetfield.
Chistov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hetfield stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chistov moves into the clinch successfully.
Chistov tries to work over Hetfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chistov gets through Hetfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Chistov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Chistov.
A short right from Chistov on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Chistov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chistov's elbow.
Hetfield digs a right hand underneath Chistov's ribcage. Chistov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chistov's elbow.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chistovs head.
Hetfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Chistov misses with the head strike.
Chistov struggles to land a body shot inside as Hetfield controls his hands.
Chistov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Stanislav Chistov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chistov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chistov swings wildly with an uppercut but Hetfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chistov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chistov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Chistov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Chistov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov lands an uppercut.
Hetfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chistov misses with the head strike.
Chistov scores with a shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield blocking some punches.
Chistov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Chistov.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Hetfield.
Hetfield gets through Chistov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chistov blocking some punches.
A short right from Hetfield on the inside.
Chistov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Chistov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chistov throws a head punch that misses.
Chistov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Chistov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chistov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Hetfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chistov has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
Chistov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Chistov.
Chistov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Chistov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chistov leaning against his opponent.
Chistov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands a left hand.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chistov uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chistov gets through Hetfield's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chistov has a couple of punches blocked by Hetfield.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chistov misses with a body punch.
Hetfield blocking some punches.
Hetfield misses with a body punch.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chistov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov controlling the action here for a moment.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands with a light punch inside.
Chistov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hetfield prevents a body shot from Chistov.
Chistov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hetfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chistov.
Hetfield pushes Chistov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chistov is stalling here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hetfield takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hetfield.
Chistov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanislav Chistov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hetfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Hetfield tries to clinch but Chistov moves away
and Chistov counters with a stiff right hand.
Chistov closes the distance and clinches.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hetfield creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chistov.
The referee calls for Chistov to work.
Hetfield tries to throw a body punch but Chistov avoids it by throwing Hetfield back against the cage.
Hetfield can't find room to land a body shot as Chistov controls the action.
Chistov tries to throw a body punch but Hetfield avoids it by throwing Chistov back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chistov.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Chistov misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hetfield as Chistov tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Chistov.
Chistov misses with some punches.
Hetfield lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
Hetfield lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov lands a left hand.
Hetfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chistov's elbow.
Chistov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chistov misses with a body punch.
Hetfield scores with a shoulder strike.
Hetfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chistovs head.
Chistov lands a left hand.
Chistov misses with the head strike.
Chistov lands a shoulder strike.
Chistov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chistov lands a hook that snaps the head of Hetfield backwards.
Chistov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hetfield.
Chistov stalling against the cage.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Hetfield has a couple of punches blocked by Chistov.
Chistov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chistov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hetfield tries a body shot but Chistov blocks it.
Chistov throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Stanislav Chistov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov blocks an uppercut.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chistov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hetfield's elbow.
Hetfield tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chistov.
Hetfield swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Chistov scores with a shot to the side of Hetfield's head.
Chistov throws a head punch that misses.
Chistov just leaning against Hetfield, taking a breather.
Hetfield misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Chistov fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Hetfield.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Chistov blocking some punches.
Chistov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hetfield working aggressively here.
Hetfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hetfield misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Chistov.
Hetfield tries to throw a body punch but Chistov avoids it by throwing Hetfield back against the cage.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Chistov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield gets through Chistov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
James Hetfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hetfield throws a punch but it's blocked by Chistov.
Hetfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chistov.
Hetfield can't find room to land a body shot as Chistov controls the action.
Hetfield can't find room to land a body shot as Chistov controls the action.
Hetfield misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hetfield lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Chistov blocks a body shot from Hetfield.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chistov 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanislav Chistov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stone Cold Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Nathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stone Cold Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Nathan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Killa misses
and Nathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killa avoids the body shot from Nathan.
Nathan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Killa's sensitive parts.
Nathan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nathan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Killa.
Nathan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killa throws out the jab.
Killa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nathan can pounce on him.
Nathan punishes Killa's body with a nice straight punch.
Killa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nathan.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nathan blocks a jab.
Nathan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nathan slips a straight right by Killa.
Nathan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Killa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killa cracks a nice hook into Nathan's ribs.
Nathan is looking to chop away at Killa's legs.
Killa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nathan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nathan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Killa.
Nathan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Killa throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with a left to the body.
Killa throws a right hand that misses
and Nathan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Killa misses with a hook
enabling Nathan to counter with a crisp jab.
Killa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Killa throws a body punch but Nathan moves out of range.
Killa tries to clinch up but Nathan circles away and keeps his distance.
Killa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Nathan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nathan lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nathan throws a sloppy body shot
and Killa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nathan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Killa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Killa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nathan ducks under a wild hook from Killa.
Killa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nathan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Killa scores with a jab to the head.
Ray Nathan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nathan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Killa throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Nathan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Nathan.
A punch combination from Killa misses.
Nathan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nathan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa throws a right and a left that Nathan avoids nicely.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killa swings for the body but Nathan moves out of range.
Killa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nathan just misses with a punch to the body.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Killa throws a body punch but Nathan moves out of range.
Nathan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nathan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Killa's head.
Stone Cold Killa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Killa throws a right hand that Nathan ducks under and follows up with a left that Nathan also avoids with ease.
Nathan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Killa is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killa looks to land a left hand but Nathan moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nathan's corner calls for a 1-2. Nathan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Killa throws out a loose jab but Nathan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nathan avoids the body shot from Killa.
Nathan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Killa.
Nathan digs a good hook to Killa's body.
Nathan scores with a body shot.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nathan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Nathan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Killa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nathan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nathan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Killa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Killa scores with a nice right hand.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Nathan 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.
Nice shot by Nathan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nathan. Killa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killa throwing a counter right hand but Nathan manages to avoid it.
Killa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nathan throws out a counter right but Killa avoids it with no problem.
Nathan avoids the body shot from Killa.
Nathan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nathan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Killa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nathan jabs at Killa's body.
Killa misses with a hook
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nathan works Killa's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa throws a hook but Nathan avoids it easily.
Killa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nathan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Killa under the eye.
Nathan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Killa rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nathan connects with a body shot.
Nathan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nathan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nathan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Killa at a distance.
Nathan swings for the body but Killa moves out of range.
Nathan throws a hook but Killa avoids it easily.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nathan punishes Killa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nathan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Killa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nathan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nathan misses with a shot to the body
and Killa counters with a stiff right hand.
Killa lands with a straight right. Nathan didn't see that one coming.
Nathan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nathan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nathan misses with a body shot.
Killa throws a poor cross that misses
and Killa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Killa throws a shot from downtown. Nathan moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Nathan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nathan.
Killa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nathan swats away the attempt to clinch by Killa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nathan lands a nice shot to the body.
Nathan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nathan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ray Nathan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy left from Nathan finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nathan.
The fighters circling - Killa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nathan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nathan is looking to slow Killa down with leg kicks.
Killa scores with a sloppy right hand. Nathan should have avoided that one.
Nathan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Killa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Nathan.
Nathan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Killa in his tracks.
Nathan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nathan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nathan throws a shot to the body.
Killa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nathan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nathan connects with a body shot.
Nathan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Nathan catches Killa right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nathan.
Killa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nathan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Nathan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Killa walks into a straight right hand from Nathan.
The fighters circling - Nathan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Killa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nathan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Killa swings widly with a right hand
and Nathan counters with a stiff right hand.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nathan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nathan connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nathan scores with a hook to the body. Killa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nathan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Killa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Nathan.
Nathan looks to land a right hand but Killa moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Nathan catches Killa right on the button with a cross.
Killa misses with a right hand
and Nathan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nathan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Killa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nathan in his tracks.
Nathan scores with a leg kick.
Killa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Nathan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Killa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nathan scores with a body shot.
Nathan cracks a nice hook into Killa's ribs.
Nathan lands with a nice body punch.
Killa throws a jab when Nathan was well out of range.
Nathan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nathan scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nathan throws a body punch but Killa moves out of range.
Killa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Killa swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nathan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Killa misses with a hook. Nathan ducked under it nicely.
Nathan lands with a good body shot.
Nathan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Killa doesn't seem bothered though.
Nathan jabs Killa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good shot there by Nathan.
Nathan jabs Killa right on the nose. Killa blinks but takes it well.
Nathan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nathan punishes Killa's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Nathan.
Nathan stuns Killa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nathan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ray Nathan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nathan lands a nice shot that snaps Killa's head back.
Nathan gets the takedown into side control.
Nathan takes a little break here. Killa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nathan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Killa is trying to escape the position but Nathan is controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Killa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Killa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killa tries to get out of the position.
Killa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nathan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killa down.
Stone Cold Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nathan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Killa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Nathan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nathan 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Nathan!
A victorious Ray Nathan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Ludwig has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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Good knees
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludwig moves away from the strike by Jones .
Ludwig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ludwig fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ludwig.
A low kick from Ludwig misses
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a hook but Ludwig avoids it easily.
Jones tries to clinch there but Ludwig circles away.
Ludwig fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Colt Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Ludwig changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Ludwig misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ludwig throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludwig closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones kicks off Ludwig and gets to his feet.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Ludwig moves away and avoids it.
Ludwig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jones sprawls and moves away.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ludwig.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Ludwig's shoulder, as Ludwig tries to avoid the shot.
Ludwig delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones tests Ludwig's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Ludwig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Crunch! Ludwig slams his shin into Jones 's torso.
Ludwig throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ludwig is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
A big right from Jones misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones throws a combination. Ludwig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sven Ludwig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ludwig throws a body kick that misses.
Jones jabs Ludwig to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ludwig swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ludwig moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Ludwig changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Ludwig seems unphased.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Ludwig half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ludwig counters with a good, hard body kick but Jones shrugs it off.
Ludwig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jones throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease.
Ludwig feints and then cracks Jones 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Ludwig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ludwig feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ludwig.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Ludwig moved out of range nicely.
Ludwig slips under a jab.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Jones might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ludwig has a takedown stuffed.
Ludwig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones .
Ludwig tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ludwig counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ludwig manages to mount him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colt Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Ludwig throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jones throws out a counter right but Ludwig avoids it with no problem.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ludwig manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones throws a jab when Ludwig was well out of range.
Jones works over Ludwig's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Ludwig saw that one coming.
Ludwig tries to counter with a takedown but Jones is quick to defend against it.
Ludwig throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ludwig is rocked!
Jones throws a hook to the side of Ludwig's head but Ludwig sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ludwig lands a nice looking body kick.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ludwig throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Ludwig tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Ludwig is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Jones circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ludwig to the canvas! Ludwig doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Jones keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colt Jones !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Test Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Grimdal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Grimdal!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimdal closes the distance and pushes Two back into the cage.
Two holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Grimdal.
Grimdal wants to break free but Two has control.
Two manages to pull guard.
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grimdal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grimdal is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Grimdal passes into half guard.
Two moves into full guard.
Grimdal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Two. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two wants to sweep here but Grimdal controlling him for the moment.
Two bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grimdal's guard.
Two trying to control but Grimdal is working from the bottom.
Grimdal is looking to stand up but Two isn't so interested in that idea.
Two slips nicely into half guard.
Two is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grimdal sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grimdal keeps working.
Grimdal is trying to stand.
Two wants to take a breather but Grimdal is having none of it.
Two is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimdal has managed to free his arm - good work.
Two passes to full mount!
Two can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Grimdal is looking to escape.
Two is really struggling to control Grimdal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Two looking to isolate an arm here. Grimdal doesn't see it coming and as Two extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Two!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Test Two!
Test Two decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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