ABW Title Tournament SF 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Maichuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Barney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Barney struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maichuso
vs
Barney

178 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

194 cm
26
221 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Maichuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Barney!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barney stuffs the takedown attempt from Maichuso. Maichuso gets slowly back to his feet.
Barney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maichuso wants to clinch
and Barney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maichuso.
Maichuso gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Maichuso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maichuso shoots and misses
and Barney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Maichuso with a poor takedown
and Barney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maichuso is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Barney as Maichuso shoots in.
Barney fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Maichuso out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joseph Barney!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olavi Korhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Wrestlefuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Korhonen
vs
Wrestlefuck

193 cm
24
211 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

188 cm
27
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Korhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Captain Wrestlefuck!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korhonen tries to clinch but Wrestlefuck moves out of range.
Korhonen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestlefuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korhonen moves to clinch but Wrestlefuck breaks away

and Wrestlefuck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wrestlefuck wants to control but Korhonen is keeping him busy.
Wrestlefuck throws a strike but Korhonen avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wrestlefuck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wrestlefuck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrestlefuck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wrestlefuck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korhonen keeping full guard, as Wrestlefuck tries to pass.
Wrestlefuck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wrestlefuck pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korhonen is keeping the position for now.
Wrestlefuck trying to control the position from guard on top but Korhonen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korhonen keeping full guard, as Wrestlefuck tries to pass.
Wrestlefuck throwing strikes from guard but Korhonen blocks nicely.
Wrestlefuck with a nice head shot there.
Korhonen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Korhonen tries to get out of the position.
Wrestlefuck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Korhonen's head.
Korhonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wrestlefuck on the ground.
Wrestlefuck working some strikes from top position.
Wrestlefuck is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestlefuck content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Korhonen keeping full guard, as Wrestlefuck tries to pass.
Korhonen wants to stand up but Wrestlefuck is controlling him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wrestlefuck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wrestlefuck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wrestlefuck sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wrestlefuck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Korhonen's guard.
Korhonen won't allow Wrestlefuck to pass to mount.
Korhonen is trying to stand up here but Wrestlefuck is controlling him well.
Wrestlefuck working Korhonen over with strikes.
Korhonen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestlefuck lands with a punch from half guard.

Korhonen is rocked!
Wrestlefuck passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oh Korhonen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrestlefuck lands a big elbow - Korhonen is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Korhonen is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Captain Wrestlefuck!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Ryzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Sharp has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sharp
vs
Ryzon

179 cm
26
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Sharp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ryzon!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharp throws a lazy head kick

and Ryzon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sharp's guard.

Sharp has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Ryzon off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Ryzon fails to land the takedown.

Ryzon gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharp is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sharp is being controlled here.
Sharp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Ryzon stands up.
Ryzon fails with a takedown attempt.

Ryzon gets a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryzon has Sharp pushed against the cage.
Ryzon is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sharp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tyler Sharp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Ryzon.
Ryzon tries to work over Sharp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sharp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sharp working hard to break the clinch.
Sharp is trying to break the clinch but Ryzon is controlling him.
Ryzon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sharp wants to get back to striking at distance but Ryzon won't allow it.
Sharp is breathing heavily.

Ryzon ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ryzon no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sharp knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ryzon on the ground.
Ryzon seems keen to control Sharp's posture.

Ryzon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Sharp frees his head nicely. Oh but Ryzon has switched to an armbar! Sharp is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Joe Ryzon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Anvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Master Roshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Master Roshi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Anvil
vs
Roshi

179 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Anvil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Roshi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anvil.
Anvil tries to clinch up
and Roshi counters with a straight right hand.

Anvil has managed to clinch.
Roshi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil is pushing Roshi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Anvil misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anvil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anvil has Roshi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roshi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Roshi breaks from the clinch.
Anvil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anvil throws a leg kick
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.

Anvil rushes Roshi and presses him up against the cage.
Roshi's coach down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling & Boxing & MT SPARRING GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Roshi's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Roshi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roshi blocks a body shot from Anvil.
Anvil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Anvil has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvil tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anvil misses with a punch to the body.
Roshi is trying to push Anvil away but Anvil has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anvil has him pressed against the cage.
Anvil tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roshi avoids it.
Anvil content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anvil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roshi tries to break the clinch but Anvil is controlling the position.

Anvil pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvil misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Anvil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvil misses with a jab to the body
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Anvil forces Roshi back against the cage and clinches.

Roshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martin Anvil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anvil looks to clinch
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
Roshi throws a counter combo.
Anvil wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Roshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anvil tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi moves away
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Anvil moves in looking to clinch but Roshi pushes him off.
Anvil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anvil looks to score with a jab to the body but Roshi is just out of range.
Roshi throws out a counter right but Anvil avoids it with no problem.
Anvil tries to clinch there but Roshi circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Roshi misses.
Anvil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anvil misses with a leg kick
and Roshi counters with a straight right hand.
Anvil tries to clinch
and Roshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anvil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi 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.

Anvil darts in trying to clinch
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Anvil misses
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Anvil throws a lazy uppercut
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roshi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roshi slips a jab and a cross from Anvil.
Roshi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anvil misses with a jab to the body
and Roshi counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil dives in for a single leg takedown but Roshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Roshi unleashes a big counter combination but Anvil bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anvil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anvil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Master Roshi seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roshi counters with a straight right hand.
Roshi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Anvil wants to clinch.
Roshi throws out a counter right but Anvil avoids it with no problem.
Anvil is looking to wear down Roshi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Anvil misses with a leg kick
and Anvil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi moves away
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Anvil misses with a shot to the body
and Roshi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anvil moves in looking to clinch but Roshi pushes him off.
Anvil tries to clinch up
and Roshi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anvil wants to clinch
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Anvil tries to clinch up
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Anvil.
Roshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anvil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roshi throws out a counter right but Anvil avoids it with no problem.

Anvil has managed to clinch.
Roshi being controlled against the cage.
Anvil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Roshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anvil moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Anvil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Roshi's elbow.
Roshi blocks a body shot from Anvil.
Roshi tries to circle away but Anvil has him pinned against the cage.
Anvil changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roshi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anvil wants to clinch
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Roshi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Roshi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Roshi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Roshi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Anvil throws a body shot but no joy.
Roshi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi moves out of range.
Roshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Anvil.
Anvil with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roshi counters with a one-two to the body.
Anvil looks to clinch
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Anvil tries for a takedown but Roshi circles away easily
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil darts in trying to clinch
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvil wants to clinch but Roshi slips to the side
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Anvil instigates a clinch.
Anvil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshi.

Roshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Anvil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Roshi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Anvil is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roshi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roshi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvil with a poor takedown
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Roshi keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Roshi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Roshi 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.
Anvil tries to clinch but Roshi is having none of it.
Anvil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Anvil takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anvil wants to clinch but Roshi slips to the side
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anvil shoots and misses
letting Roshi counter with a right hand.
Anvil tries to clinch
and Roshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Anvil thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anvil rushes Roshi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Roshi manages to break the clinch.
Anvil moves to clinch but Roshi breaks away
and Roshi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Anvil shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Roshi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Anvil instigates a clinch.
Roshi managing to block the knees to the body from Anvil.
Anvil misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Roshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anvil with a poor takedown
and Roshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Anvil wants to clinch up but Roshi keeps it at a distance.
Roshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Anvil.
Anvil throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.
Anvil tries to clinch
and Roshi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anvil misses with a wild body shot.
Roshi is looking for the big counter here.
Martin Anvil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master Roshi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anvil swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Roshi to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Master Roshi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Roshi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Roshi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mariusz Pazdowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pazdowski comes to the cage accompanied by Wzorowy anon - Siedze na kurahenie. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pazdowski
vs
Riverson

185 cm
23
296 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mariusz Pazdowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Riverson gets the takedown into side control.

Riverson swings around for an armbar but Pazdowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riverson's guard.

Riverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Riverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Riverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Pazdowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Riverson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riverson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pazdowski controls the pace.

Riverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazdowski wants to control from the top but Riverson keeps moving.
Pazdowski cracks Riverson with a solid left hand.
Riverson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Riverson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pazdowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pazdowski trying to control but Riverson is working from the bottom.

Riverson is looking for a triangle but Pazdowski pushes his legs off easily.

Riverson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pazdowski defends it easily.

Riverson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pazdowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Riverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Riverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pazdowski defends well.
Riverson keeping moving, preventing Pazdowski from controlling successfully.
Pazdowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Pazdowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Riverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pazdowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pazdowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riverson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pazdowski has managed to get both his arms back between Riverson's legs - danger averted.
Pazdowski wants to control from the top but Riverson keeps moving.
Pazdowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Pazdowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Riverson looking for a guillotine here but Pazdowski defends easily.
Pazdowski trying to control but Riverson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Pazdowski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Riverson looking for a guillotine here but Pazdowski defends easily.

Riverson has his foot on Pazdowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pazdowski works his way back into a safe position though.

Riverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Riverson looking for a guillotine here but Pazdowski defends easily.
Pazdowski working some strikes from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Riverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Riverson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pazdowski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Riverson is out of range and Pazdowski settles back down.

Riverson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Riverson swings around for an armbar but Pazdowski sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Riverson's guard.

Riverson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pazdowski defends it easily.

Riverson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pazdowski defends well.
Pazdowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Riverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Riverson is looking for a triangle but Pazdowski pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pazdowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Riverson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Riverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pazdowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riverson is breathing heavily.
Pazdowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Riverson's guard.
Pazdowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Riverson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Riverson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John Riverson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Riverson working for a triangle but Pazdowski defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Riverson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pazdowski defends it easily.
Pazdowski stays in close to Riverson's body and controls the position.

Pazdowski stands up and waves to Riverson to follow him.
Pazdowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riverson tries to avoid it but Pazdowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riverson to the ground. Riverson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Riverson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pazdowski was covering up waiting for the punch and Riverson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Riverson looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Riverson has gone for a leg lock! Pazdowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Riverson's guard.

Riverson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pazdowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riverson keeping moving, preventing Pazdowski from controlling successfully.

Riverson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Pazdowski doesn't defend quickly enough and Riverson has managed to lock this one up! Can Pazdowski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Riverson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Riverson!

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Bush has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mayweather
vs
Bush

196 cm
24
290 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
290 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bush!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bush pushes Mayweather up against the cage in a clinch.
Bush stops a takedown attempt from Mayweather.

Bush works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Mayweather has his foot on Bush's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bush works his way back into a safe position though.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mayweather pulls Bush in close to prevent any damage.
Mayweather keeping moving, preventing Bush from controlling successfully.
Bush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.
Mayweather 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.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather has wrist control.
Bush distracts Mayweather with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bush is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayweather has wrist control.

Mayweather has his feet on Bush's thighs here. He's pushed Bush off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Bush screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Mayweather!
Floyd Mayweather very nearly forgot to thank Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Logan Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuomas Lampinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Scott has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Scott
vs
Lampinen

175 cm
19
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
176 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Logan Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuomas Lampinen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Lampinen's shoulder, as Lampinen tries to avoid the shot.
Lampinen takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Scott looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lampinen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Lampinen lunges at Scott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scott's hand.
Lampinen lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scott takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lampinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lampinen takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Scott, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lampinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Lampinen.
Scott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lampinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lampinen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lampinens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lampinen tries to move into range but Scott moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lampinen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Lampinen is rocked!
Scott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott throws a right hand that Lampinen ducks under and follows up with a left that Lampinen also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lampinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Lampinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
Lampinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lampinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lampinen lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lampinen seems to have recovered his senses.
Lampinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scott rather than just go for the knockout.
Lampinen scores with a sloppy right hand. Scott should have avoided that one.
Lampinen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lampinen misses with a two punch combination.
Scott throws a series of punches but Lampinen moves out of range.
Scott takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lampinen cracks a nice hook into Scott's ribs.
Lampinen looks to land a left hand but Scott moved out of range nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Scott misses the target.
Tuomas Lampinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott lands a jab to Lampinen's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lampinen lands the left hand.
A big left from Scott misses.
Lampinen cracks Scott with a good jab.
Lampinen misses with a looping right.
Lampinen thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Lampinen takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a body punch but Lampinen moves out of range.
Lampinen misses with a series of wild punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Scott misses its target.
Lampinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Scott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lampinen at a distance.
Lampinen throws an off balance right hand
and Lampinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott wants to land a leg kick but Lampinen is out of range.
Lampinen misses with a looping left.
Lampinen scores with a punch to the head.
Scott looks to land a combination but Lampinen avoids it well.
Lampinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott moves out of range as Lampinen strikes.
It looked like Scott was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lampinen.
Lampinen cracks Scott with a good jab.
Scott tries to clinch but Lampinen is having none of it.
Scott throws a body punch but Lampinen moves out of range.
Scott lands a jab-cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampinen throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Lampinen slips under a jab from Scott.
Nice body punch from Lampinen.
Lampinen digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Scott blocks a jab.
Scott throws a hook but Lampinen blocks it.
Lampinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Lampinen.
Scott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Scott gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Scott lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lampinen scores with a shot to the body.
Scott is breathing heavily.
Scott takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lampinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Scott.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Lampinen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lampinen swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Scott is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lampinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott takes one to the side of the head.
Lampinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lampinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scott.
Lampinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Scott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lampinen.
Scott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scott blocks a jab.
Lampinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scott throws an overhand right that lands on Lampinen's shoulder, as Lampinen tries to avoid the shot.
Lampinen throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Scott throws a jab when Lampinen was well out of range.
Lampinen walks into a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lampinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scott looks to land a right hand but Lampinen moved out of range.
Lampinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Lampinen staying out of range there.
Scott works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuomas Lampinen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Scott cracks Lampinen with a good jab.
Lampinen scores with a body shot.
Lampinen throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lampinen takes a swing at Scott's ribcage but misses.
Lampinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Scott! Lampinen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Logan Scott!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoshi Takano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gamztkhanov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crowbar - Planets Collide. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gamztkhanov
vs
Takano

190 cm
24
235 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
255 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshi Takano!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gamztkhanov with a poor takedown
letting Takano counter with a right hand.

It looks like Magomedkhan Gamztkhanov has been cut.
Gamztkhanov 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.
Takano scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gamztkhanov is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Takano Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Gamztkhanov is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yoshi Takano!
An out of breath Yoshi Takano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.