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ABW 35 Randleman - Galloway PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Pazzini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry The Crab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Pazzini might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to 3PAC - HUSTLIN' (RICH WHITE MAN TAKING OVER SON). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leonardo Pazzini!
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, Henry The Crab!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pazzini darts in looking for a takedown but The Crab gets double underhooks and turns Pazzini into the cage.
Pazzini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Pazzini has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jab, jab by The Crab - just one landing.
Pazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab with a nice cross.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pazzini.
Pazzini tries for a takedown but The Crab sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Crab let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pazzini changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Crab tries to avoid it but Pazzini manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Crab to the ground. The Crab escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pazzini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Crab swivels and escapes.
Pazzini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Crab lands the left hand.
The Crab scores with a shot to the body.
Pazzini fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pazzini is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Crab darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Crab lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pazzini at a distance.
The Crab has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pazzini is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pazzini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Crab swivels and escapes.
The Crab forces Pazzini back against the cage and clinches.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from The Crab on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from The Crab.
The Crab just leaning against Pazzini, taking a breather.
The Crab stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The Crab gets underhooks to prevent Pazzini's takedown attempt.
The Crab lands an uppercut.
The Crab effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Henry The Crab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pazzini.
The Crab scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pazzini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pazzini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Crab to score with a decent uppercut.
Pazzini tries for a takedown but The Crab circles away easily
and The Crab counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Crab.
Pazzini is working for takedown but The Crab is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Crab.
The Crab controlling the action here for a moment.
The Crab digs a right hand underneath Pazzini's ribcage. Pazzini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from The Crab.
The Crab is leaning against Pazzini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Crab lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Crab stops a takedown attempt from Pazzini.
The Crab gets through Pazzini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Crab lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pazzini.
Pazzini tries to pull guard but The Crab forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The Crab is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The Crab is stalling here.
The Crab will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pazzini up against the cage.
The Crab lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pazzini backwards.
Pazzini has The Crab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Crab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pazzini has The Crab pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Crab manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Crab breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Crab pinned against the cage. The Crab gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Crab lands a nice shot that snaps Pazzini's head back.
Pazzini takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The Crab looks for the body kick but Pazzini saw that one coming.
Pazzini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Crab drives through and clinches with Pazzini against the cage.
Pazzini is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Crab gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The Crab just leaning against Pazzini, taking a breather.
The Crab slowing the pace effectively.
The Crab stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Crab gets underhooks to prevent Pazzini's takedown attempt.
The Crab slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Crab.
The Crab manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Pazzini's ribs.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The Crab'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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, The Crab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The Crab lands with an uppercut that bounces Pazzini off the cage and back into range.
The Crab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with The Crab but The Crab pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The Crab stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The Crab throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pazzini stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Crab lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pazzini walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by The Crab there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Crab connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Crab stuffs the takedown attempt from Pazzini. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown but The Crab shows good takedown defense.
The Crab looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pazzini is defended easily by The Crab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pazzini has a takedown stuffed.
The Crab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Crab scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Crab lands a nice shot to the body.
The Crab scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Crab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Crab lands the left hand.
Pazzini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The Crab defends it nicely.
The Crab cracks a nice hook into Pazzini's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazzini goes for a double leg but The Crab avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Crab continues to drive forward.
The Crab scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pazzini shoots in but no luck this time.
The Crab stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crab wants it to stay on the feet.
A nice side step and The Crab releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The Crab fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pazzini drops his hands momentarily and The Crab takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The Crab dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Crab feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pazzinis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The Crab pushes Pazzini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Crab breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Crab, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab tests Pazzini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Crab moves into the clinch.
Pazzini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Crab lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pazzini backwards.
The Crab stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Crab prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Crab is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The Crab manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The Crab leaning against his opponent.
Pazzini drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Crab pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Crab pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pazzini with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Crab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
An inside leg kick from The Crab misses.
Pazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but The Crab sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
The Crab stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Crab wants it to stay on the feet.
Pazzini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pazzini. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Crab as he avoids it easily.
The Crab connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pazzini's hands.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The Crab connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The Crab lands with an overhand left.
The Crab throws the kick towards the body but Pazzini avoids it.
Pazzini fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pazzini closes the distance and clinches up with The Crab, looking for a takedown. Pazzini pushes The Crab against the cage but The Crab circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Crab listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pazzini dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Pazzini's head and hops out.
The Crab lands a nice hook to Pazzini's body. Pazzini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The Crab lands with an uppercut that bounces Pazzini off the cage and back into range.
Henry The Crab is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pazzini needs to keep his hands up - The Crab had a free shot at his head there.
Pazzini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pazzini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Crab sprawls well. The Crab wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pazzini gets slowly back to his feet.
Pazzini on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pazzini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Crab lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Crab walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pazzini checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Crab connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pazzini. Pazzini circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab lands with a good body shot.
Pazzini blocks a leg kick.
Pazzini on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pazzini tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Crab sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pazzini somewhat.
The Crab closes the distance and clinches.
The Crab dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Crab is pushing Pazzini up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The Crab lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pazzini goes for a takedown attempt but The Crab pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pazzini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pazzini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry The Crab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The Crab stuns Pazzini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pazzini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Crab is fending him off so far but Pazzini persists. Nope, The Crab circles away and we're back to standing.
The Crab lands with a shot to the body.
Pazzini walks into a left hand.
Pazzini dives in and grabs The Crab's left leg, looking for a takedown. The Crab pushes down on Pazzini's head and hops out.
Pazzini is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pazzini.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonardo Pazzini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Crab moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pazzini bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Crab tries to buck Pazzini off but Pazzini is having none of it.
The Crab is trying to control Pazzini's posture but Pazzini avoids it.
The Crab is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pazzini working away.
The Crab is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pazzini off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The Crab controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
The Crab slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
You can see the frustration on Pazzini's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The Crab really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pazzini.
Pazzini rolls, trying to escape but The Crab keeps control of the position.
The Crab really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pazzini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pazzini is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Henry The Crab is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini trying to control the hands but The Crab breaks the grip.
The Crab has the hooks in. Pazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Good control from The Crab.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that The Crab has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pazzini looking very determined here, making life difficult for The Crab.
Pazzini is trying to break free.
The Crab controlling from the back.
The Crab controlling well, preventing Pazzini from escaping the position.
The Crab controlling from the back.
Henry The Crab has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Crab's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pazzini turns into The Crab and is now in his guard.
The Crab is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crab looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pazzini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Crab pulls his head out easily.
The Crab slows the pace down in half guard.
Pazzini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pazzini.
Pazzini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The Crab doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The Crab manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonardo Pazzini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pazzini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry The Crab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Crab has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry The Crab!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Wrestlefuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iku Turso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Captain Wrestlefuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iku Turso!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turso tries to sprawl but Wrestlefuck drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wrestlefuck definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Turso tries to kick Wrestlefuck off but Wrestlefuck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Turso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Turso working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wrestlefuck doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wrestlefuck manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Turso is looking to stand up but Wrestlefuck isn't so interested in that idea.
Turso is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wrestlefuck can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestlefuck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wrestlefuck.
Wrestlefuck is fighting to break Turso's control of his arms but Turso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wrestlefuck preventing the sweep.
Turso has Wrestlefuck pulled in close to control his posture.
Turso is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wrestlefuck is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Turso tries to clinch up but Wrestlefuck circles away and keeps his distance.
Turso moves into the clinch.
Wrestlefuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Turso.
Turso lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Turso.
Turso lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestlefuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turso scores with a shoulder strike.
Turso lands with a right to the head.
Turso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turso blocking some punches.
Wrestlefuck is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Turso lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turso lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wrestlefuck misses with the head strike.
Turso has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wrestlefuck seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Turso can turn it around.
Turso scores with a shot to the side of Wrestlefuck's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turso.
Turso scores with a hook to the body.
Turso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrestlefuck has a couple of punches blocked by Turso.
A short right from Turso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turso misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wrestlefuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wrestlefuck backwards.
Turso lands a body shot.
Wrestlefuck is breathing heavily.
Turso lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wrestlefuck takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Turso.
A short left from Turso.
Turso scores with a shoulder strike.
Wrestlefuck throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Turso.
A nice left hand lands by Turso.
Wrestlefuck is rocked!
Turso mutters something to Wrestlefuck before pushing him back against the cage. As Wrestlefuck comes back towards him, Turso unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Wrestlefuck clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iku Turso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semmy Cobb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pearson has chosen Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Semmy Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Norman Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson throws a series of punches but Cobb moves out of range.
Pearson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cobb stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been told by Cobb's head coaches at Cobb that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cobb wants to clinch.
Pearson looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Semmy Cobb has been cut.
Cobb moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cobb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pearson throws out a counter right but Cobb avoids it with no problem.
Cobb tries to clinch but Pearson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pearson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pearson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cobb fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pearson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb closes the distance but Pearson moves to the side
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cobb.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Pearson circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Pearson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cobb wants to clinch but Pearson slips to the side
and Pearson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good shot there by Pearson.
Pearson cracks Cobb with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pearson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Cobb to stand back up!
Cobb is rocked!
Semmy Cobb's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BAM! Pearson delivers a spinning backfist that drops Cobb like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Norman Pearson!
An out of breath Norman Pearson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brusko Ramero Genimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Anvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brusko Ramero Genimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Anvil!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anvil closes the distance looking to clinch
and Genimer counters with a two punch combo.
Anvil moves into the clinch.
Genimer avoids the elbow strike from Anvil, against the cage.
Anvil is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Genimer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Genimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anvil just stands there and leans against the cage.
Genimer has had enough of the clinch but Anvil keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil wants a takedown but no success here.
Anvil gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Anvil thows a huge punch but Genimer dodges it nicely.
Anvil thows a huge punch but Genimer dodges it nicely.
Anvil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Genimer keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Anvil there.
Genimer is trying to stand back up but Anvil is controlling him
Anvil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anvil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anvil not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Genimer wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anvil lands a nice short elbow.
Anvil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genimer's head.
Genimer wants to get back to his feet.
Anvil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Genimer's head.
Anvil working Genimer over with strikes.
Anvil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Anvil thows a huge punch but Genimer dodges it nicely.
Anvil frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anvil looking to finish Genimer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Genimer!
Anvil in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! Anvil connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Anvil cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Genimer is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anvil lands a heavy elbow.
Anvil lands a couple of good shots and Genimer has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Anvil is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anvil is punishing Genimer with strikes - can he finish him?!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvil wants to control but Genimer is keeping busy.
Anvil lands shots from the back.
Anvil tightening his grip on Genimer, looking for the choke.
Anvil just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Anvil is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Anvil manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anvil lands strikes to the head.
Genimer is trying to defend against the choke here but Anvil has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Anvil Tightens the hold and Genimer taps out furiously! Anvil displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Martin Anvil!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gjalund Saltsage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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297 lbs
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300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gjalund Saltsage!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saltsage.
Saltsage throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams looks to land a combination but Saltsage avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Saltsage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saltsage doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Saltsage throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saltsage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saltsage misses with an uppercut.
Saltsage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
A short right from Saltsage on the inside.
Saltsage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Saltsage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saltsage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saltsage has him pressed against the cage.
Saltsage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams checks a low kick from Saltsage.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Saltsage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Saltsage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Saltsage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saltsage has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Saltsage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams is trying to push Saltsage away but Saltsage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saltsage missing with knees to the body.
Saltsage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saltsage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saltsage just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Saltsage.
Saltsage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saltsage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saltsage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Saltsage tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saltsage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saltsage lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Saltsage working aggressively here.
A short right from Saltsage 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!
Saltsage misses with the head strike.
Saltsage working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saltsage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltsage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Saltsage has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Saltsage.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Saltsage has him pressed against the cage.
Saltsage lands with a left to the head.
Saltsage taking a breather.
Saltsage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Saltsage lands with a light punch inside.
Saltsage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams prevents a body shot from Saltsage.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saltsage circles away quickly and effectively.
Saltsage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses with the combination.
Saltsage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saltsage clinches up against the cage.
Saltsage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams is trying to push Saltsage away but Saltsage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Saltsage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saltsage is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saltsage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saltsage misses with the head strike.
Saltsage misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gjalund Saltsage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saltsage is defended easily by Williams.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams 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.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saltsage tries to counter with a clinch but Williams shakes him off and moves away.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Jared Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saltsage.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams scores with a sloppy right hand. Saltsage should have avoided that one.
Saltsage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Saltsage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jared Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltsage throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saltsage.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Jared Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saltsage misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Saltsage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saltsage.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saltsage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saltsage looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Saltsage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saltsage throws out a powerful jab.
Saltsage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Saltsage changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saltsage connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saltsage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saltsage moves into the clinch successfully.
Saltsage working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saltsage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saltsage throws a head punch that misses.
Saltsage missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saltsage.
Williams wants to break free but Saltsage has control.
Saltsage cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Saltsage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Saltsage takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Saltsage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Gjalund Saltsage seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saltsage.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Jared Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gjalund Saltsage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltsage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saltsage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Saltsage scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jared Williams has been cut.
Saltsage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Saltsage lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Saltsage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saltsage lands a nice uppercut.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saltsage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saltsage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltsage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Saltsage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saltsage digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saltsage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Saltsage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saltsage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Saltsage lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saltsage tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saltsage lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Saltsage.
Saltsage scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Saltsage tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gjalund Saltsage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jared Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Saltsage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saltsage lands a jab to the head.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Saltsage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams misses with a double jab
and Saltsage counters by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saltsage softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saltsage missing with knees to the body.
Saltsage has Williams pressed against the cage.
Saltsage goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saltsage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saltsage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saltsage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Saltsage misses with a punch on the inside.
Saltsage misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saltsage misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Saltsage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saltsage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saltsage is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saltsage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
A short uppercut from Saltsage.
Saltsage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saltsage working aggressively here.
Saltsage can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Saltsage misses with a body punch.
Saltsage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saltsage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Saltsage misses.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jared Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Saltsage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Gjalund Saltsage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams is trying to push Saltsage away but Saltsage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saltsage keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saltsage lands with a light punch inside.
Williams is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saltsage misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gjalund Saltsage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saltsage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gjalund Saltsage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maven Troers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Niel (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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157 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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26
167 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maven Troers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Niel!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Troers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Troers tries to keep at a distance but Niel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Niel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Niel.
Niel prevents the takedown attempt.
Niel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niel misses with the head strike.
A short right from Niel on the inside.
Niel breaks the clinch.
Niel throws a leg kick which misses Troers's front leg but catches the back leg as Troers tries to avoid it.
Niel misses with a looping right.
John Niel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Niel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Troers avoids the head kick by Niel.
Niel feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Troers's calf.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Niel lets loose with a powerful body kick. Troers will feel that in the morning.
Niel throws a leg kick which misses Troers's front leg but catches the back leg as Troers tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niel thows a body kick. Troers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Troers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niel was well out of range. Poor timing from Troers.
Niel throws a counter combo.
Troers looks to score with a jab to the body but Niel is just out of range.
Niel misses with a wild body shot.
Troers blocks a head kick by Niel.
Troers looks to land a combination but Niel avoids it well.
Troers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Niel.
A little feinted left hand from Troers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Troers blocks a head kick by Niel.
Niel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Troers.
Niel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Troers was well out of range. Poor timing from Niel.
Troers takes a swing at Niel's ribcage but misses.
Niel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Niel throws a head kick but Troers moves out of range.
Troers throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Troers. Beautiful body shot.
Troers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Troers misses with a double jab.
Niel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Troers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niel thuds his shin into the meat of Troers's side.
Niel thows a body kick. Troers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Troers is breathing heavily.
Niel misses with a wild body shot.
Troers is looking to wear down Niel with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice uppercut there from Niel.
It looks like Maven Troers has been cut.
Niel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Troers.
Niel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Troers manages to avoid it.
Troers throwing a counter right hand but Niel manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Troers misses the target.
Niel lands a nice shot that snaps Troers's head back.
Niel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Troers's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Troers. Those never looked like landing.
Niel knocks Troers to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Troers is rocked!
Niel scoring with punches and elbows.
Oh Troers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Niel is working Troers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Troers taking a bit of punishment here - Niel scoring with strikes.
Troers can't do much from the bottom here.
Niel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Troers to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troers holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Troers seems to have got his legs back now.
Niel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Troers keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Niel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Troers taking punishment in the form of punches.
Niel controls the position.
Niel is putting a hurting on Troers here, landing some big shots from side control.
Troers is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Niel cracks Troers with a big right hand but Troers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Troers is trying to improve his position.
Niel working away.
Niel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Troers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Niel trying to control the position but Troers is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niel controls the position.
Troers tries to buck Niel off but Niel is having none of it.
Niel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Troers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Niel in side control lands a decent elbow.
Troers is trying to improve his position.
Troers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Troers has hold of Niel's hands but Niel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Niel is thwarting Troers's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niel drops an elbow to the side of Troers's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Niel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maven Troers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Troers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Niel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Troers somewhat.
Niel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Niel misses.
Niel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Troers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Troers throws a lazy right hand but Niel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Niel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Niel lands a leg kick that knocks Troers off balance momentarily.
Niel loads up on a big right hand but Troers slips the punch.
Niel throws a low kick, looking for Troers's leg but Troers calmly moves out of range.
Troers connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niel misses with an uppercut
and Niel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niel connects with a leg kick. Troers looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Niel scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niel walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Troers checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Niel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Maven Troers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Niel misses with a head kick.
Troers throws a series of punches but Niel moves out of range.
Niel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Niel.
Niel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Troerss head.
Niel lands a left hand.
Troers breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niel walks into a straight right hand from Troers.
Troers keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
John Niel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niel misses with a looping left.
Troers blocks a head kick by Niel.
Troers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Troers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niel throws a leg kick which misses Troers's front leg but catches the back leg as Troers tries to avoid it.
Niel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Troers.
Niel cracks the inside of Troers's front leg.
Niel misses with a body kick.
Troers is looking to counter punch.
Niel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Troers.
Niel throws a leg kick which misses Troers's front leg but catches the back leg as Troers tries to avoid it.
Troers lands with a cross.
Nice defenses there by Niel.
Niel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Troers scores with a jab to the jaw.
Niel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niel lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Niel needs to keep his hands up - Troers had a free shot at his head there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Troers throws a low kick but Niel avoids it.
Niel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Troers cracks Niel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Troers swinging wildly here.
Niel is looking to slow Troers down with leg kicks.
Troers checks a low kick from Niel.
Troers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Niel throws a head kick that Troers semi-blocks.
Troers misses with a body shot.
Niel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Troers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big right from Troers misses.
Niel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Troers misses with a hook. Niel ducked under it nicely.
Niel scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Troers.
Niel tries to bum rush Troers with a series of wild strikes but Troers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Troers misses with an uppercut. Niel saw that one coming.
Niel rushes Troers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A hook to the body from Niel.
Niel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Niel.
A telegraphed right hand from Niel misses the target.
Troers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big head kick from Niel and Troers is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Troers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Niel with a nice head shot there.
Troers keeping moving, preventing Niel from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Niel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maven Troers'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. This is the final round!
A solid leg kick lands there for Niel.
Niel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Niel takes a swing at Troers's ribcage but misses.
Troers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Niel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Troers misses.
Troers lands a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Niel. Troers shrugs it off though.
Niel lands a brutal head kick. Troers looks out on his feet and Niel throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). John Niel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leon Opstad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Opstad might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Moby - Natural Blues. Scott has chosen DMX - Ain't No Sunshine as his entrance music. Michael Scott is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leon Opstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Scott!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott looks for a takedown but Opstad sprawls well.
Opstad has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Opstad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott leaves Opstad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scott lands a jab to the nose.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Opstad throws out the jab.
Scott throws out a counter right but Opstad avoids it with no problem.
Scott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opstad.
Opstad shoots and misses
and Scott counters with a stiff right hand.
Scott shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Opstad is trying to defend but Scott finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Scott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scott wants to take a breather but Opstad is having none of it.
Scott is working for a kimura but Opstad is defending it quite comfortably.
Opstad has his hands clasped together around Scott's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Scott missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Opstad keeps working.
Scott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Opstad looking for submissions off his back.
Opstad trying to control here.
Opstad lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Scott not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Opstad is looking to improve his position.
Scott working Opstad over with strikes.
Opstad wants to get back to his feet.
Opstad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Scott stops Opstad from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Opstad actively working from the bottom here.
Opstad is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Opstad defending well though.
Scott trying to control from half guard but Opstad is working away.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott is looking to clinch but Opstad is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Opstad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Opstad off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Opstad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Opstad on his heels. He'll look to pass Opstad's guard now, I'm sure.
Scott wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Opstad is keeping the position.
Opstad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Scott.
Scott trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Opstad trying to control the position here.
Scott wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Opstad's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Opstad goes for a double leg but Scott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Scott continues to drive forward.
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Scott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Scott shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Opstad napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Scott wants to control but Opstad is keeping him busy.
Michael Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott scoring with punches from side control.
Opstad is not content to let Scott control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opstad tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opstad struggling a bit here.
Opstad gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Scott has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee warns Opstad that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Opstad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
Scott connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Scott landing punches.
Opstad is rocked!
Opstad bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Opstad wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Opstad from controlling successfully.
Opstad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Opstad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scott swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott controlling the position.
Opstad postures up.
Opstad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Opstad is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott controls Opstad momentarily but Opstad frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Opstad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Opstad slips nicely into half guard.
Opstad stands up out of the half guard.
Scott tries to clinch up but Opstad circles away and keeps his distance.
Opstad loads up on a big right hand but Scott slips the punch.
Scott forces Opstad back against the cage and clinches.
Opstad blocks an uppercut.
Scott scores with a shot to the side of Opstad's head.
Scott is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Opstad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Scott.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt - Opstad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Opstad.
It looks like Michael Scott has been cut.
Scott shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Opstad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Opstad manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Opstad has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scott clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Scott manages to escape to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Opstad gets caught flat footed, as Scott shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott wants to control from the top but Opstad keeps moving.
Opstad wants to improve his position but instead Scott has moved into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is looking to take a break and control but Opstad is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Opstad haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Scott blocks the strikes from Opstad.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Opstad defends it.
Scott is trying to control. Opstad wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott is taking a breather. Opstad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Opstad defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Scott wants to control but Opstad is keeping him busy.
Opstad is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Opstad lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Opstad misses with a takedown attempt
and Scott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scott darts in and clinches Opstad up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Scott.
A head punch on the inside from Scott fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Scott takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Scott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
Scott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Opstad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Scott uses from the top position.
Scott passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott wants to take a breather but Opstad is having none of it.
Leon Opstad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Opstad throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Opstad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Scott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Opstad is just riding it out for now. Scott eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opstad is trying to stand.
Scott lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scott is keen to just control but Opstad is a slippery customer.
Opstad is looking to improve his position.
Scott stands up from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scott has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
An out of breath Michael Scott 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Bush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Hurley (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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290 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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20
295 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
7 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Hurley!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bush dives in and grabs Hurley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurley pushes down on Bush's head and hops out.
Hurley wants to clinch but Bush slips to the side
and Bush counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bush.
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.
Bush is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hurley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hurley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hurley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bush 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush throws a big elbow that misses.
Bush throwing strikes but missing.
Bush is working Hurley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bush looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hurley with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bush is thwarting Hurley's attempts to control the position.
Bush trying to control the pace.
Bush passes to side control.
Hurley is trying to strike from the bottom but Bush has passed into full mount.
Hurley is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush lands a big elbow.
Bush avoids the attempt from Hurley to control.
Hurley tries to improve his position but Bush has taken his back! Bush has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Hurley tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bush pushes Hurley away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Randleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noel Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel Galloway acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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243 lbs
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quinton Randleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noel Galloway!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Galloway on his heels. He'll look to pass Galloway's guard now, I'm sure.
Randleman with a nice head shot there.
Randleman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Randleman is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galloway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Randleman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Randleman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Galloway looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Randleman controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman throws a big elbow that misses.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Galloway keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galloway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Randleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Galloway keeps moving.
Randleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Randleman shoots in for a takedown but Galloway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Galloway throws out a counter right but Randleman avoids it with no problem.
Randleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Galloway.
Randleman shoots in and bounces Galloway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Randleman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Randleman 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.
Randleman works over Galloway with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Galloway preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman stays in close to Galloway's body and controls the position.
Galloway keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randleman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Galloway is pulling down on Randleman's head. It's preventing any offense from Randleman, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Galloway enables Randleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galloway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Randleman wants to pass the guard but Galloway is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randleman scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galloway can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galloway keeping full guard, as Randleman tries to pass.
Randleman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Galloway keeps moving.
Randleman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galloway lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Galloway preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Randleman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Galloway is trying to control Randleman's posture but Randleman avoids it.
The referee asks Randleman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Randleman prefers to stall for the moment though.
Randleman scoring with punches and elbows.
Randleman lands some shots froms side control.
Randleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Randleman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Randleman lands a nice forearm strike.
Randleman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Randleman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Galloway to see if he's OK.
Randleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Galloway is not content to let Randleman control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Randleman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Galloway is not content to let Randleman control the position.
Randleman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Randleman is looking to take a break and control but Galloway is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Randleman scoring with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Galloway is not content to let Randleman control the position.
Randleman working the head and body with strikes.
Randleman trying to control the action but Galloway is working from the bottom.
Randleman is putting a hurting on Galloway here, landing some big shots from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Galloway is not content to let Randleman control the position.
Randleman landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway is not content to let Randleman control the position.
Randleman tries to score with some ground and pound. Galloway controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Randleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Galloway can do to turn this around?
Galloway can't do much from the bottom here.
Randleman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Randleman scoring with punches and elbows.
Randleman controls the position.
Randleman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Randleman looking to control but instead Galloway has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Randleman is taking a breather. Galloway says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Randleman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Galloway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Quinton Randleman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Randleman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Randleman winds up and cracks Galloway with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Galloway is looking to control Randleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Galloway avoid being mounted?
Randleman is trying to control the action in half guard but Galloway is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Randleman in particular looking to stall.
Randleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Randleman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Galloway for as long as he can get away with.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Randleman gets a double leg takedown into Galloway's guard.
Randleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galloway has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Randleman has managed to get both his arms back between Galloway's legs - danger averted.
Randleman throwing strikes but missing.
Randleman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Galloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randleman postures up and lands a big shot to Galloway's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway pulls Randleman in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Randleman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Randleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randleman stopping the sweep attempt from Galloway.
Randleman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Randleman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Randleman stands and throws Galloway's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman trying to control the action but Galloway is working from the bottom.
Galloway tries to buck Randleman off but Randleman is having none of it.
Randleman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Check out the look on Randleman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Randleman tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Randleman cracks Galloway with a big right hand but Galloway just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Randleman working the head and body with strikes.
Randleman cracks Galloway with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Randleman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Randleman grinds an elbow into Galloway's temple.
Galloway is working to avoid the ground and pound but Randleman connects with a decent elbow.
Randleman is working Galloway over with some ground and pound from side control.
Randleman controlling the position from side mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Randleman here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Randleman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway seems a little lost for a moment, as Randleman dominates the positioning.
Randleman landing strikes.
You can see the frustration on Galloway's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Randleman taking a breather here.
Randleman cracks Galloway with a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Galloway sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Randleman working the ground and pound from side control.
Randleman passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Galloway!
Randleman with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Galloway tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galloway is looking to clinch.
Randleman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Galloway avoids it really well and circles away.
Noel Galloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Randleman shoots in looking for a takedown but Galloway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randleman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice sprawl there from Galloway as Randleman shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Randleman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randleman shoots in but no luck this time.
Galloway tries to clinch but Randleman moves out of range.
Quinton Randleman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Galloway. No joy for Randleman on that attempt.
Randleman shoots for a takedown but Galloway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Randleman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Galloway looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Randleman darts in looking for a takedown but Galloway gets double underhooks and turns Randleman into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Galloway enables Randleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galloway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Randleman stopping the sweep attempt from Galloway.
Galloway keeping moving, preventing Randleman from controlling successfully.
Randleman chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randleman stopping the sweep attempt from Galloway.
Randleman postures up and lands a big shot to Galloway's brow.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Galloway keeps moving.
Randleman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Galloway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galloway working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Randleman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Randleman throws a strike but Galloway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Randleman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Randleman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Galloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Randleman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randleman working a defensive guard here.
Galloway stopping the sweep attempt from Randleman.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galloway swivels and escapes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Galloway enables Randleman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Galloway manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Randleman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Randleman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Randleman wants to control from the top but Galloway keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman postures up.
Randleman cracks Galloway with a solid left hand.
Randleman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galloway is trying to control the position but Randleman postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Galloway can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Randleman controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Randleman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Randleman with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Galloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quinton Randleman had his way with Noel Galloway in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Randleman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Galloway swivels and escapes.
Randleman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Galloway is not content to let Randleman control the position.
Randleman throws a strike but Galloway avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Randleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Galloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randleman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway keeping full guard, as Randleman tries to pass.
Randleman is working Galloway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Randleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Randleman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galloway's head.
Randleman throws an elbow that misses. Galloway uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randleman's guard. Nice move by Galloway!
Randleman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Randleman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randleman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randleman thows a huge punch but Galloway dodges it nicely.
Randleman working over Galloway with some ground and pound. Galloway looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Randleman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Galloway!
Randleman working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Randleman looking to control but Galloway is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Randleman raining down shots from the mount!
Randleman raining down hammerfists from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galloway is squirming around, avoiding Randleman's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Noel Galloway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galloway is squirming around, avoiding Randleman's attempts to control the action.
Randleman scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Randleman controlling the pace for now.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Randleman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Randleman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galloway is looking to escape.
Galloway is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Randleman.
Randleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galloway is in a horrible position here. Randleman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Randleman with shots to the head and body - Galloway looks very uncomfortable down there.
Quinton Randleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randleman has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Galloway's face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinton Randleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Randleman, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 50:44
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quinton Randleman!
Quinton Randleman retains his heavyweight title!
Quinton Randleman decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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