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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Diggler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omri Evron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dirk Diggler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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217 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dirk Diggler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omri Evron!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evron has closed the distance and engaged Diggler in a clinch.
Evron looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Evron tightens his grip and picks Diggler up, before dumping him to the ground. Diggler manages to land in guard.
Evron prevents Diggler from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diggler has his feet on Evron's thighs here. He's pushed Evron 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! Evron screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dirk Diggler!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pentagon Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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195 lbs
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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 London, Jonny Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pentagon Jr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense.
Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jr shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Jr down! Johnson is looking to finish but Jr is intelligently defending himself.
Jonny Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentagon Jr.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Jr controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johnson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Jr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jr is rocked!
Johnson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Jr looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Johnson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonny Johnson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Piecella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Kollbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Kollbeck has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jorge Piecella's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Piecella!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Kollbeck!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piecella takes the fight into the clinch.
Piecella pulls Kollbeck into guard.
Piecella controls Kollbeck momentarily but Kollbeck frees himself.
Piecella is trying to push Kollbeck off with his feet but Kollbeck grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Piecella's ankles and Piecella is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Austin Kollbeck!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Dupree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jet Jenson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dupree comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary. Jenson Jr has chosen MIA-Paper planes as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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266 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Dupree!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jet Jenson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenson Jr cracks the inside of Dupree's front leg.
Dupree seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jet Jenson Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenson Jr scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jenson Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Jenson Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dupree throws the kick towards the body but Jenson Jr avoids it.
Jenson Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Dupree bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dupree has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jenson Jr.
Dupree pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dupree will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenson Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Dupree bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jenson Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Dupree manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenson Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dupree misses with a combination
and Jenson Jr makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jenson Jr has eaten all the pies!
Dupree gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupree misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenson Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dupree slips a straight right by Jenson Jr.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenson Jr.
Dupree looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dupree misses with the body kick
and Jenson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Dupree plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Jet Jenson Jr has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenson Jr.
Jenson Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dupree looks to throw a body kick
and Jenson Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenson Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
Dupree throws a head kick but Jenson Jr moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dupree scores with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jenson Jr, as that shot connected.
Dupree scores with a nice body kick.
Dupree throws a series of punches but Jenson Jr moves out of range.
Dupree takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Dupree.
Dupree throws a leg kick
and Jenson Jr counters with a body kick that stops Dupree in his tracks momentarily.
Dupree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dupree with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Jenson Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Dupree is breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenson Jr.
Jenson Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dupree under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenson Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dupree. Dupree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jenson Jr lands with a good body shot.
Dupree on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dupree walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dupree shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch lands to the side of Dupree 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jenson Jr throws a right and a left that Dupree avoids nicely.
Dupree shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenson Jr moves into full guard.
Dupree is looking to work some ground and pound but Jenson Jr has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dupree lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jenson Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dupree can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupree is sitting in close to Jenson Jr's body. Jenson Jr has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Dupree is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Dupree is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jenson Jr.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jet Jenson Jr!
Jet Jenson Jr is the new heavyweight champion!
Jet Jenson Jr bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Christophe Dupree was interviewed post fight and said 'The Duke will be back!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matej Batinic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fran Butternuts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fran Butternuts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matej Batinic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fran Butternuts !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butternuts stuns Batinic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Batinic walks into a jab.
Butternuts instigates a clinch.
Butternuts working aggressively here.
Batinic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Butternuts kicks off Batinic and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batinic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Butternuts . That one must have hurt.
Butternuts stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Butternuts wants it to stay on the feet.
Butternuts lands a leg kick that knocks Batinic off balance momentarily.
Butternuts listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Butternuts cracks Batinic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Butternuts is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butternuts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Butternuts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Butternuts 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batinic under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butternuts fails in his attempt to clinch.
Butternuts is looking to clinch but Batinic is avoiding it.
Batinic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Batinic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Butternuts throws out a powerful jab.
Butternuts darts in and clinches Batinic up against the cage.
Batinic is trying to drag Butternuts to the mat but Butternuts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matej Batinic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Batinic tries for a takedown but Butternuts manages to get underhooks.
Butternuts is fighting off a takedown attempt but Batinic is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Butternuts to the mat. Butternuts regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Butternuts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Batinic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batinic throws a big right hand that misses.
Butternuts trying to control the position.
Butternuts wants to stand up but Batinic is controlling him.
Batinic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Batinic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Butternuts wants to stand but Batinic is controlling the position.
Butternuts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Batinic is aware though and is defending well.
Batinic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butternuts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Batinic manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batinic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Butternuts 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Butternuts throwing strikes from guard but Batinic blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butternuts throwing strikes but missing.
Butternuts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Batinic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Batinic has escaped and now he's on top!
Butternuts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Batinic defends well.
Butternuts looks winded!
Batinic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Batinic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Butternuts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Butternuts is trying to stand back up but Batinic is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butternuts has hold of Batinic's hands but Batinic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Batinic there.
Butternuts has hold of Batinic's hands but Batinic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Batinic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Batinic prevents Butternuts from standing back up.
Butternuts is looking for a sweep. Batinic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Batinic lands strikes from half guard.
Batinic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Batinic working the head and body with strikes.
Batinic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Batinic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Batinic is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Batinic connects with a nice short shot to Butternuts 's temple.
Batinic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Butternuts wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fran Butternuts dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Butternuts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matej Batinic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Butternuts misses with a wild combination.
Batinic tries to counter by clinching up but Butternuts breaks away and moves out of range.
Fran Butternuts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Batinic shoots in but Butternuts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Butternuts thuds his shin into the meat of Batinic's side.
Butternuts gets caught napping as Batinic dives in and scores a takedown. Butternuts manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butternuts is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butternuts looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Batinic preventing the sweep.
Butternuts is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batinic landing with the ground and pound.
Butternuts avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Batinic throws an elbow that misses. Butternuts uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batinic's guard. Nice move by Butternuts !
Batinic wants to stand up but Butternuts is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butternuts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Batinic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Batinic tries to get out of the position.
Butternuts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butternuts throws a strike but Batinic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Batinic stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Butternuts has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Batinic manages to get his head free but now Butternuts has transitioned to an armbar! Batinic grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Butternuts ! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fran Butternuts !
Fran Butternuts was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Collapsing Star Roaring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collapsing Star Roaring has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Collapsing Star Roaring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wilson Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star Roaring uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Star Roaring lands a nice shot to the body.
Star Roaring has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hope MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Star Roaring connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Wilson Reyes has been cut.
Star Roaring throws a body punch but Reyes moves out of range.
Star Roaring with a nice cross.
Star Roaring dodges the punch combination from Reyes.
Star Roaring is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Star Roaring misses with a wild body shot.
Star Roaring lands with an overhand left.
Reyes misses with a wild combination.
Star Roaring bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Reyes's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Star Roaring counters with a straight right hand.
Star Roaring really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Star Roaring's corner calls for a 1-2. Star Roaring obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Star Roaring.
Reyes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Reyes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Reyes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Star Roaring is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Star Roaring scores with a hook to the body. Reyes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Star Roaring lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Wilson Reyes's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Reyes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Star Roaring lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot by Star Roaring.
The cut above Wilson Reyes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Star Roaring lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reyes at a distance.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
Reyes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Star Roaring cracks Reyes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Reyes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Star Roaring finish him?
Reyes is rocked!
Star Roaring is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Star Roaring is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Reyes flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Reyes is out cold! Star Roaring holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Collapsing Star Roaring!
A relieved looking Collapsing Star Roaring thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maddox Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood comes to the cage accompanied by 3 6 mafia 1 hitta quita. Maddox Wood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maddox Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Wood missing with a left hand there. Da Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wood tries to bum rush Da Silva with a series of wild strikes but Da Silva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Da Silva throws out a counter right but Wood avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Da Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big right from Wood misses.
Da Silva lands a jab-cross combination.
Da Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wood under the eye.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Despite the aggression on Da Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wood misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood throws a hook but Da Silva avoids it easily.
A jab from Wood misses.
Da Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Wood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Da Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Wood backs off Da Silva throws a huge counter combo but Wood manages to avoid it all.
Wood thows a leg kick but Da Silva checks it
and Da Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Da Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Da Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood tries to clinch but Da Silva is having none of it.
Maddox Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Da Silva.
Da Silva lands a two punch combo.
Wood moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Da Silva 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!
Wood moves to clinch but Da Silva breaks away
and Da Silva counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood throws a hook to the side of Da Silva's head but Da Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Da Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wood throws a big shot that misses.
Da Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Da Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oooh a lovely combination from Wood sends Da Silva down but not out. Wood dives into side control looking to finish.
Da Silva is rocked!
It looks like Marcelo Eduardo Da Silva has been cut.
Wood working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Da Silva is still in real trouble! Can Wood finish him?
Wood throws an elbow but Da Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.
Da Silva is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wood asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Da Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Da Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Wood looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Da Silva is avoiding damage well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is working to tighten his grip on Da Silva's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Da Silva has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wood is really squeezing tight and eventually Da Silva passes out! Wood breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maddox Wood!
An out of breath Maddox Wood thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Lima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bayden Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Lima!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bayden Wood!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lima drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lima wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lima prevents Wood from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood wants to sweep here but Lima controlling him for the moment.
Lima stays in close to Wood's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Lima is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lima stays in close to Wood's body and controls the position.
Lima'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.
Wood wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lima jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lima fails to land the takedown.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Wood and Lima goes tumbling to the canvas! Wood follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Marcus Lima has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood seems to be working for a kimura but Lima defends the submission attempt.
Lima trying to hold on to Wood's head to control him but Wood postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lima's head.
Lima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wood.
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wood is looking to advance position but Lima has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wood gets back to half guard.
Lima is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is working for a submission of some sort.
Wood looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lima seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bayden Wood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wood looks to land a combination but Lima avoids it well.
Wood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Marcus Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lima.
Wood is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lima looking to score a takedown here. Wood is defending well but Lima drives through and ends up in Wood's guard.
Wood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lima trying to control but Wood is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wood dives on top into guard.
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now.
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wood in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wood missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Wood defends easily.
Lima avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marcus Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lima working a defensive guard but Wood manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lima is trying to improve his position.
Wood is looking to take a break and control but Lima is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lima manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lima wants to control but Wood is keeping busy.
Wood is looking for a kimura here.
Wood thows a huge punch but Lima dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wood is working away from the top position though.
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Wood wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Wood is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Wood.
Lima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wood throwing shots but Lima is blocking nicely.
Lima looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Lima counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lima is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wood is looking to stand up but Lima isn't so interested in that idea.
Lima slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wood is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lima is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bayden Wood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Lima's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wood tries to clinch but Lima is having none of it.
Lima has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wood.
Wood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wood swinging wildly here.
Lima appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lima on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wood lands with a right that hurts Lima. Lima looks to clinch but Wood throws a short knee that drops Lima. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Bayden Wood!
Bayden Wood is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CM Punk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CM Punk!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Punk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Askren has gone for a leg lock! Punk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askren's guard.
Punk stands up over Askren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Askren has his foot on Punk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punk works his way back into a safe position though.
Askren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Askren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punk defends well.
Punk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punk postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
Punk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Askren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is looking to cinch up a triangle. Punk throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Askren's body to avoid the submission. Askren has instead reached around Punk's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Askren arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khabib Askren!
CM Punk was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn it.'.
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