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Angry Birds War 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atha Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pacquiao has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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170 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atha Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf darts in looking for a takedown but Pacquiao gets double underhooks and turns Wolf into the cage.
Pacquiao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pacquiao clinches.
Wolf definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pacquiao lands a shoulder strike.
Pacquiao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pacquiao swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pacquiao.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atha Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wolf fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pacquiao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wolf backwards.
Wolf manages to pull guard.
Pacquiao looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pacquiao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pacquiao is continuing to stall.
Wolf trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wolf throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacquiao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wolf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wolf throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pacquiao is stalling in the full guard.
Wolf thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wolf throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Pacquiao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pacquiao would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pacquiao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pacquiao has closed the distance and engaged Wolf in a clinch.
Pacquiao looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pacquiao working aggressively here.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pacquiao throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Pacquiao fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pacquiao just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pacquiao can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Pacquiao works on Wolf's body with a couple of short punches.
Wolf takes a shot to the head.
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
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!
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao holds him up against the cage and eventually Wolf drops back down to his feet.
Wolf blocking some punches.
Wolf jumps guard but Pacquiao turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pacquiao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pacquiao lands a left hand.
Pacquiao lands with a short shot to the head.
Wolf is rocked!
Pacquiao lands a right hand.
Oh Wolf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao won't allow it.
Wolf is trying to pull guard but Pacquiao has him pressed against the cage.
Pacquiao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wolf tries to pull guard but Pacquiao forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacquiao lands a nice uppercut.
Pacquiao lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wolf to his knees! Pacquiao keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manny Pacquiao!
In his post fight interview, Manny Pacquiao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ackroyd Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddy Bengtsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ackroyd Bloggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddy Bengtsson's chin.
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ackroyd Bloggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddy Bengtsson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloggs has managed to clinch.
Bengtsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Bengtsson.
Bloggs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bengtsson misses with a body punch.
Bloggs prevents a body shot from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bengtsson.
Bloggs is breathing heavily.
Bengtsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bengtsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Bengtsson.
Bengtsson lands with a light punch inside.
Bengtsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloggs backwards.
Bengtsson scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bengtsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bengtsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bengtsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bengtsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bengtsson.
Bloggs is rocked!
Bengtsson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Bloggs! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bengtsson is unloading with more strikes now! Bloggs drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddy Bengtsson!
Eddy Bengtsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. James Pearson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rodrigo Santos's chin.
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300 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Santos.
Pearson 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.
Pearson takes the fight into the clinch.
Pearson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It looks like Rodrigo Santos has been cut.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Santos is trying to push Pearson away but Pearson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pearson works on Santos's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson throws a big uppercut that drops Santos! More strikes from Pearson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Santos lies dazed against the cage as Pearson celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Pearson!
James Pearson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Allen Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allen Wilson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Allen Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Kimura!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson goes for a double leg but Kimura avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kimura continues to drive forward.
Kimura changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Kimura works to advance to full mount. Wilson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wilson wants to hold on but Kimura pushes him away.
Kimura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wilson trying to get back to his feet but Kimura is in full control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson rolls, trying to escape but Kimura keeps control of the position.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson trying to control the hands but Kimura won't let him.
Kimura has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wilson's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
My spies in Johnson MMA inform me that Kimura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kimura controlling the position well here. Wilson rolled but Kimura kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Wilson trying to get back to his feet but Kimura is in full control for now.
Kimura is riding his opponent, not letting Wilson buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura doesn't have the hooks in and Wilson manages to turn into his guard.
Kimura looking for a sweep. Not yet Kimura, not yet.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
Kimura tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kimura keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kimura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!
Kimura is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wilson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimura dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kimura feints and as Wilson raises his hands in defense, Kimura changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson is looking to stand back up but Kimura counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilson.
Wilson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kimura has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Wilson can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Wilson tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Kimura controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wilson breaks Kimura's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kimura's guard.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kimura is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson stalling away here and it's allowed Kimura to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but Kimura is working from the bottom.
Wilson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kimura dives on top into guard.
Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kimura passes into side control.
Kimura trying to control the position but Wilson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Kimura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kimura shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson tries to kick Kimura off in order to stand up. Kimura Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Kimura keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Wilson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to buck Kimura off but Kimura is having none of it.
Wilson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Kimura has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Wilson's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Wilson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Michael Kimura!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Merle Highchurch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Grimdal (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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200 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Merle Highchurch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Grimdal!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Highchurch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Grimdal pushes Highchurch up against the cage in a clinch.
Grimdal throws an elbow but it misses.
Highchurch managing to block the knees to the body from Grimdal.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grimdal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Highchurch's brow.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike.
Grimdal lands a good knee to the midsection. Highchurch won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Highchurch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Highchurch wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Grimdal has him pressed against the cage.
Highchurch breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimdal takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimdal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Grimdal looks winded!
Highchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Grimdal throws a big counter head kick but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highchurch throws the left hand but Grimdal avoids the punch easily.
Highchurch throws a body kick that misses.
Highchurch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimdal moves away.
Highchurch cracks Grimdal with an uppercut from hell and Grimdal crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Highchurch's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Grimdal is rocked!
It looks like Reggie Grimdal has been cut.
Highchurch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Highchurch controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Highchurch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Highchurch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimdal is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Merle Highchurch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grimdal tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Highchurch missing with a left hand there. Grimdal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grimdal unleashes a big counter combination but Highchurch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Grimdal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Highchurch.
Highchurch throws a low kick but Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Highchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot.
Highchurch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Grimdal.
Highchurch cracks the inside of Grimdal's front leg.
Highchurch looks to score with a jab to the body but Grimdal is just out of range.
Highchurch catches Grimdal napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Grimdal to the canvas!
Grimdal is still in real trouble! Can Highchurch finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Highchurch trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grimdal being controlled here, momentarily.
Highchurch might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Grimdal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Highchurch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Grimdal seems to have recovered his senses.
Grimdal keeping full guard, as Highchurch tries to pass.
Highchurch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Highchurch wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Highchurch stops Grimdal from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Grimdal was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Grimdal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highchurch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Highchurch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Highchurch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grimdal.
Grimdal throws a big counter head kick but Highchurch avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch loads up on a big right hand but Grimdal slips the punch.
Grimdal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grimdal moves in looking to clinch but Highchurch pushes him off.
Grimdal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick misses from Highchurch.
Despite the aggression on Grimdal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Highchurch looks to throw the jab but Grimdal is out of range.
Grimdal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grimdal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Highchurch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Highchurch catches Grimdal napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Grimdal to the canvas!
Highchurch looking to pass the guard.
Highchurch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Highchurch wants to pass the guard but Grimdal is keeping the position.
Highchurch is working hard here to advance position.
Highchurch seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Grimdal moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Highchurch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Highchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch thuds a left hand into Grimdal's body.
Highchurch misses with a wild body shot.
Grimdal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Highchurch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grimdal wants to clinch up but Highchurch keeps it at a distance.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimdal avoids the body shot from Highchurch.
Grimdal has closed the distance and engaged Highchurch in a clinch.
Grimdal misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Grimdal.
Highchurch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Grimdal goes down! Can Highchurch finish him!?
That has opened up Reggie Grimdal's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Highchurch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Highchurch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimdal can do to turn this around?
Grimdal keeping full guard, as Highchurch tries to pass.
Grimdal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Highchurch is controlling him.
Highchurch stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grimdal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Merle Highchurch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Reggie Grimdal's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Highchurch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grimdal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Highchurch misses with a looping left.
Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimdal is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Highchurch is keeping busy.
Highchurch is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.
Highchurch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grimdal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Highchurch throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Highchurch throws a lazy body kick
and Grimdal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grimdal avoids the body shot from Highchurch.
Grimdal doesn't manage to clinch there - Highchurch circles away.
Grimdal just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHighchurch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimdal slips a straight right by Highchurch.
Grimdal tries to clinch but Highchurch moves out of range.
Grimdal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Highchurch.
Highchurch misses with a low kick.
Grimdal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Highchurch.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Grimdal is looking for the big counter here.
Highchurch throws a head kick but Grimdal moves out of range.
Merle Highchurch is winning the standup battle so far.
Highchurch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimdal moves away.
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Highchurch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal wants to stall.
Highchurch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Highchurch is trying to break the clinch but Grimdal is controlling him.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal.
A frustrated look appears on Highchurch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Highchurch has Grimdal pressed against the cage, preventing Grimdal from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Highchurch is trying to break free.
Highchurch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Highchurch takes a swing at Grimdal's ribcage but misses.
Highchurch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimdal manages to avoid it.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Highchurch missing with a left hand there. Grimdal was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highchurch misses the shot to the body.
Grimdal moves into the clinch successfully.
Grimdal tries a knee to the head but Highchurch blocks it.
Grimdal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Highchurch tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimdal tries to counter by closing the distance.
Grimdal checks a leg kick.
Grimdal avoids the head kick by Highchurch.
Grimdal takes the fight into the clinch.
Highchurch dodges an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Highchurch blocks an elbow strike from Grimdal.
Grimdal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Reggie Grimdal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Highchurch has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimdal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Highchurch is trying to force a seperation but Grimdal has the dominant position.
Grimdal looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Highchurch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Highchurch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Grimdal tries to clinch up.
Highchurch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grimdal.
Grimdal unleashes a big counter combination but Highchurch bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Highchurch throws an overhand right that lands on Grimdal's shoulder, as Grimdal tries to avoid the shot.
Grimdal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grimdal moves out of range of the body kick.
Grimdal shapes to counter with a head kick.
Highchurch throws a head kick that misses.
Merle Highchurch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Highchurch throws a sloppy head kick and Grimdal moves out of range easily.
Grimdal tries a quick counter leg kick but Highchurch is wise to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merle Highchurch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Highchurch, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merle Highchurch!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pazzini has chosen 3PAC - HUSTLIN' (RICH WHITE MAN TAKING OVER SON) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonardo Pazzini!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pazzini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Banks.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pazzini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pazzini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Pazzini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pazzini is defended easily by Banks.
Steve Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leonardo Pazzini.
Pazzini misses with a takedown
and Banks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Pazzini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pazzini off to one side.
Banks connects with a high kick.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Banks looks to land a combination. Pazzini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks stalks Pazzini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pazzini's face. Pazzini staggers backwards, shaken.
Pazzini tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pazzini looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Pazzini closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pazzini looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to get back to his feet.
Pazzini is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Banks on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Banks tries to get out of the position.
Pazzini in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Banks tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pazzini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leonardo Pazzini!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Veen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schlink Jang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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175 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Danny Veen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Schlink Jang!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veen misses with a left hand
and Veen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Veen rushes Jang and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jang.
Jang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Veen.
Veen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veen.
Veen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jang misses with a body punch.
Veen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jang lands with a light punch inside.
Veen misses with some punches.
Veen misses with some punches.
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!
Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
A right hook to the body lands for Veen.
Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jang controls his hands.
Veen misses with a punch on the inside.
Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jang blocks an uppercut.
Veen misses with a punch on the inside.
Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jang.
Veen throws a head punch that misses.
Veen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Veen tries to throw a body punch but Jang avoids it by throwing Veen back against the cage.
Jang blocking some punches.
Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Jang controls the action.
Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veen misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Jang - that landed with a thud.
Jang blocks an uppercut.
Jang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veen can't find room to land a body shot as Jang controls the action.
Jang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veen backwards.
Jang lands with a short shot to the head.
Veen misses with the head strike.
Veen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jang.
Jang blocks an uppercut.
Veen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang.
Veen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veen tries a body shot but Jang blocks it.
Veen keeps control of Jang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jang controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
Veen being controlled against the cage.
Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jang uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veen.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
Jang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Veen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jang can turn it around.
Veen digs a right hand underneath Jang's ribcage. Jang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veen working aggressively here.
Veen tries a body shot but Jang blocks it.
Jang stalling in the clinch but Veen improves position.
Veen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jang's elbow.
Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jang controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
Jang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Veen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jang blocking some punches.
Veen tries a body shot but Jang blocks it.
Jang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Veen.
Jang blocks a body shot from Veen.
Veen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Veen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Veen tries to clinch up but Jang circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Jang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jang can do to turn this around?
Veen wants to clinch up but Jang keeps it at a distance.
Jang is looking for the big counter here.
Veen misses with a straight right.
Jang moves away from the strike by Veen.
Schlink Jang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jang throws a right hand that Veen ducks under and follows up with a left that Veen also avoids with ease.
A big right from Veen misses.
Veen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jang blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Veen lands a nice uppercut.
Danny Veen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Jang is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang.
Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veen tries to work over Jang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jang misses with a punch on the inside.
Veen lands a right hand.
Jang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Veen backwards.
Jang prevents a body shot from Veen.
Jang blocks an uppercut.
Veen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Veen misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Jang scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
Veen misses with the head strike.
Veen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
Veen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jang misses with a punch on the inside.
Veen misses with some punches.
Veen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Veen working aggressively here.
Veen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
Jang is trying to break the clinch but Veen has him pressed against the cage.
Veen misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jang working aggressively here.
Jang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Veen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Jang cracks Veen with a nice body shot.
Jang tries to break free but Veen pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Veen misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jang.
Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jang gets through Veen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jang blocks an uppercut.
Jang blocking some punches.
Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang.
Jang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Veen has him pressed against the cage.
Jang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Veen throws a head punch that misses.
Jang is struggling to control the position.
Jang slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Jang's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Veen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
Veen working aggressively here.
Veen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang tries to stall but Veen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jang is looking to control Veen's arms but Veen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jang has his back to the cage.
Veen lands an uppercut.
Jang tries to work over Veen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jangs head.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jang.
Veen misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Jang blocks an uppercut.
Veen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Veen misses with a punch on the inside.
Jang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veen lands with a right to the head.
Veen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jang.
Jang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Veen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Veen throws a good cross that connects.
Veen throws an overhand right that lands on Jang's shoulder, as Jang tries to avoid the shot.
Veen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jang to counter with a crisp jab.
Veen misses with a hook
and Jang counters with a series of strikes. Veen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Veen rushes Jang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Veen lands with a left to the head.
Veen lands a hook that snaps the head of Jang backwards.
Veen lands a right hand.
Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Veen tries to work over Jang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veen pushes Jang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jang has Veen pressed against the cage.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jang.
A hook to the body from Veen.
Veen lands with a light punch inside.
Jang avoiding damage.
Veen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jang controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jang blocking some punches.
Veen misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veen.
Jang is trying to break the clinch but Veen has him pressed against the cage.
Veen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veen.
Veen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schlink Jang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veen working aggressively here.
Jang blocking some punches.
Veen misses with some punches.
Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veen throws a head punch that misses.
Veen working aggressively here.
Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Jang.
Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Veen.
Jang is trying to force a seperation but Veen has the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Veen fails to land.
Jang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veen lands with a short shot to the head.
Veen swings wildly with an uppercut but Jang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Veen has a couple of punches blocked by Jang.
Veen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Danny Veen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jang tries to throw a body punch but Veen avoids it by throwing Jang back against the cage.
Veen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jang stalling.
Jang stalling.
Jang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Veen or not.
Jang throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Veen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Veen, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Veen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Henrique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Bush could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pedro Henrique's chin.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pedro Henrique!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bush throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henrique is looking to control Bush's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Henrique avoid being mounted?
Henrique tries to kick Bush off in order to stand up. Bush Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Bush working away.
Bush cracks Henrique with a big right hand but Henrique just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bush controls the position.
Bush in side control lands a decent elbow.
It looks like Pedro Henrique has been cut.
Bush tries for a kimura but Henrique is defending well.
Bush is putting a hurting on Henrique here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bush controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush tries to advance to mount but Henrique denies him.
Bush in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bush slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Henrique.
Bush with shots to the head and body - Henrique looks very uncomfortable down there.
That has opened up Pedro Henrique's cut even more.
Bush controlling from mount.
Henrique bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush is controlling Henrique's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bush is on top in guard.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bush trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bush trying to control the position from guard on top but Henrique is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bush wants to pass the guard but Henrique is keeping the position.
Bush looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bush is fighting to break Henrique's control of his arms but Henrique is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush works over Henrique with some ground and pound from guard.
Henrique is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Henrique trying to keep a closed guard but Bush is proving a slippery customer.
Bush connects with a couple of short punches.
Henrique looks winded!
Henrique avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bush pushing down on Henrique's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Bush controlling the pace.
Bush is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bush seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush is working for a kimura but Henrique is defending it quite comfortably.
Bush scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The cut above Pedro Henrique's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bush is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bush has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Bush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Henrique's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No joy there for Henrique, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Henrique throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bush shoots in and gets a takedown into Henrique's guard.
Bush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bush'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.
Bush stands and throws Henrique's legs to the side, diving into side control.
George Bush overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henrique is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bush lands a decent elbow from side control.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Henrique's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Bush!
In his post fight interview, George Bush started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Barney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Randy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Barney had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 207.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
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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 Las Vegas, Joseph Barney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Travis Randy!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barney missing with a left hand there. Randy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Randy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randy misses with a hook
enabling Barney to counter with a crisp jab.
Travis Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barney swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy.
Randy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barney. Barney circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Joseph Barney has been cut.
Randy misses with a straight right.
Barney swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barney swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Barney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barney was well out of range. Poor timing from Randy.
A quick step to the side and Barney tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barney.
Randy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Randy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barney circles away quickly and effectively.
Randy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barney, pushing him back against the cage.
Barney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Randy backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randy.
Randy misses with a body shot.
Barney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randy.
Barney throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Randy moves to clinch but Barney breaks away
enabling Barney to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Barney. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barney.
Randy swinging wildly here.
Randy rushes Barney and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Barney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Randy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Randy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Randy is leaning against Barney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Randy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Randy.
Barney is breathing heavily.
Randy throws a punch but it's blocked by Barney.
Barney swings wildly with an uppercut but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Barney.
The referee calls for Barney to work.
Randy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Randy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randy takes a shot to the head.
Randy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barney seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Randy can turn it around.
Randy lands a nice shot to the body.
Randy is working Barney over against the cage.
Randy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Randy on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barney lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Randy pushes Barney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Randy as the two fighters clinch.
Barney prevents a body shot from Randy.
Randy lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Randy.
Randy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Randy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randy.
Randy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Barney's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Randy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
Randy lands a hook that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
Randy scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randy.
Barney tries to circle away but Randy has him pinned against the cage.
Randy lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Randy.
Randy lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Randy on the inside.
Good body shot from Randy.
Randy lands a left hand.
Randy digs a right hand underneath Barney's ribcage. Barney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Randy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Randy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Randy scores with a hook to the body.
Randy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Randy on the inside.
Randy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Randy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
Barney is rocked!
Randy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Barney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barney blocks a body shot from Randy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randy.
Barney seems to have got his legs back now.
Randy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barney blocking some punches.
Randy gets through Barney's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Randy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Barney's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Randy is looking to clinch but Barney is avoiding it.
Randy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barney stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Randy has Barney up against the cage in a clinch.
Travis Randy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Randy prevents Barney from breaking the clinch.
Randy presses Barney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Randy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Randy prevents Barney from breaking the clinch.
Randy swings wildly with an uppercut but Barney uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Randy.
Randy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy lands a hook that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
Randy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randy lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randy.
Randy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Randy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Randy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Randy on the inside.
Randy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barney backwards.
Randy misses with the head strike.
Randy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Randy unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Barney! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Randy is unloading with more strikes now! Barney drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Travis Randy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Leo Murray's chin.
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2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Murray!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nurmagomedov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Murray sprawling to the canvas! Murray rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Nurmagomedov finish him?!
Murray is rocked!
It looks like Leo Murray has been cut.
Murray takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Murray throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Murray to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Nurmagomedov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
Khabib Nurmagomedov 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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