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Angry Birds War 42 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hemfsford Jowars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magestico Garuntasticos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hemfsford Jowars has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hemfsford Jowars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magestico Garuntasticos !
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garuntasticos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jowars on the side of the head.
It looks like Hemfsford Jowars has been cut.
Garuntasticos ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Jowars out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magestico Garuntasticos !
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olavi Korhonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhhamad Bin Zayed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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211 lbs
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198 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Olavi Korhonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Zayed manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Korhonen on his heels. He'll look to pass Korhonen's guard now, I'm sure.
Bin Zayed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bin Zayed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bin Zayed drops back looking for a leg! Korhonen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korhonen manages to kick Bin Zayed off! Bin Zayed jumps back into Korhonen's guard.
Bin Zayed tries to free his leg and advance position but Korhonen is retaining full guard.
Korhonen is looking to stand back up but Bin Zayed counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Korhonen.
Bin Zayed is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Korhonen defends it well.
Korhonen is trying to stand.
Korhonen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bin Zayed on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Bin Zayed has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bin Zayed maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Korhonen could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bin Zayed has cracked it and Korhonen is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bin Zayed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Muhhamad Bin Zayed!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duke Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Horton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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240 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Duke Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Horton!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horton looks to land a combination. Murdock sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Duke Murdock has been cut.
Murdock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murdock lands a nice shot that snaps Horton's head back.
It looks like Tim Horton has been cut.
Murdock throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
Horton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murdock's head backwards.
Murdock moves out of range as Horton strikes.
Horton misses with a double jab
and Murdock counters with a three punch combo that has Horton backing up. Horton nods at Murdock to acknowledge the strikes.
Murdock misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Horton.
Horton avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Despite the aggression on Horton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch but Horton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Horton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A cross from Horton lands.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Horton on the side of the head.
Horton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
Murdock is trying to drag Horton to the mat but Horton just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Murdock pushes Horton back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Horton misses.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Horton.
Murdock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horton doesn't seem bothered though.
Murdock misses with a double jab.
Murdock throws a right hand that Horton ducks under and follows up with a left that Horton also avoids with ease.
Horton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Horton misses with a double jab.
Murdock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horton misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Horton thinking.
Horton looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock throws a shot to the body.
Murdock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock clinches up against the cage.
Murdock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Horton gets underhooks to prevent Murdock's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Duke Murdock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murdock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Horton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Murdock throws a one two combo.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horton manages to avoid it.
Horton needs to keep his hands up - Murdock had a free shot at his head there.
Horton on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murdock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murdock.
Murdock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Horton's elbow.
Horton prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murdock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That has opened up Tim Horton's cut even more.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Murdock is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Horton can't fight it off and eventually Murdock manages to take the fight to the floor. Horton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murdock scoring with punches to the head and body.
Murdock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Murdock is looking to work some ground and pound but Horton has wrist control.
Murdock trying to control the position from guard on top but Horton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murdock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Horton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murdock landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Murdock working a defensive guard here.
Horton won't allow Murdock to get back to his feet.
Murdock is trying to control the position but Horton postures up.
Murdock is looking to stand up but Horton isn't so interested in that idea.
Horton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Murdock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Horton circles away quickly and effectively.
Horton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Horton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horton is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murdock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murdock with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Murdock dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Horton.
Horton moves away from the strike by Murdock.
And Horton tries to counter it with a takedown but Murdock pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horton misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Murdock.
Murdock tries to clinch there but Horton circles away.
Horton throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock cracks Horton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horton lands a lovely overhand right.
Murdock throws the left hand but Horton avoids the punch easily.
A left and a right from Horton both land. Nice combination.
Horton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Horton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock rushes Horton and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Horton is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Murdock piles on the pressure and Horton crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Murdock!
Duke Murdock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Ichi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shin Ichi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shin Ichi!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ichi clinches.
Rodriguez jumps guard but Ichi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ichi gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez is trying to stand up here but Ichi is controlling him well.
Ichi trying to control from half guard but Rodriguez is working away.
Ichi is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Rodriguez is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shin Ichi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Petro Pspic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brusko Ramero Genimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Brusko Ramero Genimer enters the cage!
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166 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petro Pspic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brusko Ramero Genimer!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pspic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pspic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pspic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Pspic.
A little jabbing left from Genimer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pspic misses with the combination.
Genimer throws a combination. Pspic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pspic tries to bum rush Genimer with a series of wild strikes but Genimer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Pspic misses.
Pspic swinging wildly here.
Genimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pspic lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pspic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pspic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pspic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genimer counters with a one-two to the body.
Pspic misses with a combination
and Genimer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pspic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Genimer.
Pspic lands a jab-cross combination.
Pspic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pspic lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pspic misses with a wild combination.
Genimer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Pspic misses with a shot to the body
and Genimer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pspic throws a combination that misses
and Genimer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pspic misses with a head kick.
Genimer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pspic swivels and escapes.
Pspic throws a series of punches but Genimer moves out of range.
Genimer throws out a counter right but Pspic avoids it with no problem.
Pspic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pspic misses with a wild combination.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pspic throws a series of punches but Genimer moves out of range.
Pspic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pspic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pspic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pspic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses
and Genimer counters with a two punch combo.
Pspic misses with the body kick
and Genimer counters with a stiff right hand.
Petro Pspic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pspic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Genimer.
Pspic throws a combination that misses
and Genimer counters with a straight right hand.
Pspic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Genimer to counter with a crisp jab.
Pspic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pspic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genimer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Pspic does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Genimer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pspic is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pspic misses with a series of wild punches.
Genimer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genimer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pspic misses with the body kick
letting Genimer counter with a right hand.
Pspic misses with a two punch combination.
Pspic misses with a head kick.
Genimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pspic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genimer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Genimer fails with the takedown.
A leg kick checked by Genimer.
Genimer feints a counter leg kick.
Pspic misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petro Pspic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pspic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Genimer moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pspic.
Pspic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pspic cracks Genimer with a good jab.
Pspic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Petro Pspic is winning the standup battle so far.
Genimer moves into the clinch successfully.
Pspic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pspic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Genimer's elbow.
Genimer is trying to break the clinch but Pspic is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pspic throws an elbow that misses.
Genimer has had enough of the clinch but Pspic keeps him there for the moment.
Genimer manages to break the clinch.
Pspic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Genimer manages to avoid it.
Genimer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Genimer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pspic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Petro Pspic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Genimer doesn't manage to clinch there - Pspic circles away.
Pspic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Genimer can do to turn this around?
Pspic misses with a head kick.
Genimer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pspic throws a nice looking combination but Genimer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Genimer with a jab.
Genimer avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Genimer! But no joy.
Pspic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Genimer counters with a nice uppercut.
Pspic throws a series of punches but Genimer avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Genimer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pspic misses with a double jab
and Genimer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Genimer has closed the distance and engaged Pspic in a clinch.
Genimer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pspic throws a head kick but Genimer moves out of range.
Pspic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pspic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Genimer. That did some damage!
Petro Pspic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Genimer dodges the punch combination from Pspic.
A nice side step and Genimer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pspic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Genimer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pspic.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses.
Genimer tries to bum rush Pspic with a series of wild strikes but Pspic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genimer moves out of range as Pspic throws a body kick.
Genimer unleashes a big counter combination but Pspic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pspic misses with a low kick.
Genimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Genimer misses with a takedown attempt - Pspic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Genimer looks to move away, Pspic throws a big counter combo but Genimer just gets out of the way.
Pspic misses with a double jab.
Pspic throws a head kick but Genimer moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Genimer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pspic misses with a double jab
and Genimer counters with a two punch combo.
Pspic misses with a double jab
enabling Genimer to counter with a crisp jab.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Genimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pspic throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Genimer counter with a right hand.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses.
Pspic blocks a jab.
Pspic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Genimer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pspic scores with a sloppy right hand. Genimer should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pspic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Genimer counters with a three punch combo that has Pspic backing up. Pspic nods at Genimer to acknowledge the strikes.
A lazy body kick from Pspic
enabling Genimer to counter with a crisp jab.
Genimer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pspic. Genimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pspic misses with a double jab
and Genimer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brusko Ramero Genimer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pspic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pspic swinging wildly here.
Genimer avoids the head kick by Pspic.
Genimer rushes Pspic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Genimer manages to break the clinch.
Pspic throws a leg kick
and Genimer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pspic connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pspic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pspic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Genimer.
Pspic wants to land a leg kick but Genimer is out of range.
It seemed like Genimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pspic throws a lazy head kick
and Genimer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genimer tries to bum rush Pspic with a series of wild strikes but Pspic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick by Pspic misses
and Genimer counters with a left to the body.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses.
Genimer throws out a counter right but Pspic avoids it with no problem.
Pspic throws a head kick but Genimer moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Genimer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Genimer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pspic tries to avoid it but Genimer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pspic to the ground. Pspic escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pspic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pspic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Genimer slips a jab and a cross from Pspic.
Genimer throws a series of strikes that have Pspic backpedaling.
Pspic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Genimer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Genimer checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pspic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pspic misses with a double jab
and Genimer counters with a nice uppercut.
Genimer jabs at Pspic's body.
Pspic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Genimer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pspic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pspic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pspic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Genimer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Genimer stands up and beckons Pspic to his feet.
Pspic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Genimer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pspic throws a sloppy head kick
and Genimer counters with a straight right hand.
Pspic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Genimer.
Pspic throws a combination that misses
and Genimer counters with a straight right hand.
Genimer lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Pspic.
Genimer lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pspic throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Genimer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pspic tries to land a body kick
and Genimer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Pspic.
Genimer throws a counter combo.
Pspic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Genimer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genimer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pspic fails to land with a series of punches.
Pspic throws a head kick but Genimer moves out of range.
Pspic throws a combination that misses
and Genimer counters with a leg kick.
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!
Genimer forces Pspic back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pspic.
Genimer has had enough of the clinch but Pspic keeps him there for the moment.
Pspic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Genimer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pspic throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Genimer to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brusko Ramero Genimer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Genimer 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brusko Ramero Genimer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donald J Trump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johniel Cenabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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220 lbs
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217 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald J Trump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johniel Cenabre!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cenabre misses with a body shot.
Cenabre gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trump lands with a left to the head.
Cenabre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trump prevents it.
Cenabre goes for a takedown attempt but Trump pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trump clinches up against the cage.
Trump lands with a short shot to the head.
Trump lands a body punch.
Trump lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Trump.
Trump is pressed up against the cage. Cenabre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trump down to the mat. Trump avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Donald J Trump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johniel Cenabre.
Cenabre looks winded!
Trump takes the fight into the clinch.
Cenabre working aggressively here.
Trump is looking to control Cenabre's arms but Cenabre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trump has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trump takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cenabre working aggressively here.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Cenabre working aggressively here.
Trump lands a nice uppercut.
Trump gets through Cenabre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cenabre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trump avoiding damage.
Trump lands an uppercut.
Cenabre tries to throw a body punch but Trump avoids it by throwing Cenabre back against the cage.
Trump lands a hook that snaps the head of Cenabre backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cenabre fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Trump.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trump.
Cenabre drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trump pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cenabre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trump moves away.
Trump moves into the clinch.
Trump presses Cenabre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cenabre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Trump.
Trump scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Trump lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Trump to work.
Good body shot from Trump.
A shot in the inside from Trump.
Cenabre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trump gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trump working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cenabre is rocked!
Trump is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Trump.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trump lands an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trump lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Trump prevents the takedown attempt.
Trump scores with a nice hook to the head.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Trump lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cenabre backwards.
Cenabre is still on wobbly legs! Can Trump finish him?
Trump scores with a shot to the side of Cenabre's head.
Trump gets through Cenabre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Trump lands a shoulder strike.
Trump scores with a hook to the body.
Trump is leaning against Cenabre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cenabre has Trump pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trump manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trump gets through Cenabre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trump digs a right hand into Cenabre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cenabre's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trump lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Trump.
Trump creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cenabre's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cenabre drops to his knees and Trump pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald J Trump!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carl Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Mikhailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berg comes into the arena with Three 6 Mafia - That's Right ft. Akon, Jim Jones blaring out of the sound system. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carl Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexei Mikhailov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhailov checks a low kick from Berg.
Mikhailov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Berg moves away.
Mikhailov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Berg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Berg cracks Mikhailov with a good jab.
Berg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mikhailov.
Berg avoids a kick to the body.
Mikhailov misses with an uppercut.
Berg connects with a looping right hand.
Mikhailov moves into range and clinches up with Berg.
Berg breaks from the clinch.
Berg fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mikhailov sprawls well initially but Berg persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Berg is looking to advance position but Mikhailov won't allow it.
Mikhailov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mikhailov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berg thows a huge punch but Mikhailov dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mikhailov wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Mikhailov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Berg.
Berg prevents Mikhailov from improving his position.
Berg working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mikhailov wants to control but Berg is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mikhailov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Berg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Berg's back!
Mikhailov 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mikhailov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg turns into Mikhailov and is now in his guard.
Mikhailov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mikhailov stalling.
Mikhailov uses his free foot to push down on Berg's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Berg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee warns Berg that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Berg is squirming around, avoiding Mikhailov's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov has hold of Berg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Berg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikhailov looking to finish Berg with some ground and pound. This is bad for Berg!
Mikhailov trying to control but Berg is having none of it.
Mikhailov looking for a guillotine from mount but Berg is having none of it.
Berg is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mikhailov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Berg is looking to escape.
Mikhailov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Berg looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mikhailov moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Mikhailov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Berg scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Berg blocks a head kick by Mikhailov.
Berg throws a one two combo.
Berg misses with a few strikes there.
Mikhailov throws a front kick aimed at Berg's knee but Berg avoids it well.
Berg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mikhailov circles away quickly and effectively.
Mikhailov throws a front kick aimed at Berg's knee but Berg avoids it well.
Berg is looking for a counter combo.
Mikhailov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berg postures up and lands a big shot to Mikhailov's brow.
Mikhailov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Berg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mikhailov defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikhailov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Berg works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Berg looking to control.
Mikhailov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mikhailov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mikhailov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mikhailov working the head with strikes.
Mikhailov controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Berg is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mikhailov wants to control but Berg is keeping him busy.
Mikhailov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mikhailov tries for a kimura but Berg is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov tries for a kimura but Berg is defending well.
Mikhailov trying to control the position but Berg is working away.
Berg is trying to improve his position.
Mikhailov is trying to get an arm triangle but Berg is defending well.
Berg taking a bit of punishment here - Mikhailov scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mikhailov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mikhailov scoring with punches and elbows.
Mikhailov is looking to take a break and control but Berg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mikhailov in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Berg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mikhailov moves out of range as Berg strikes.
Berg throws a lazy right hand but Mikhailov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Berg's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Berg duly obliges.
Mikhailov throws a body punch but Berg moves out of range.
Berg throws a big counter combination but Mikhailov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Berg misses with a body shot.
Mikhailov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Berg misses with the combination.
Berg looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mikhailov!
Mikhailov is trying to improve his position.
Mikhailov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikhailov's head.
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mikhailov's head.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhailov keeps working.
Mikhailov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Berg pulls his head out easily.
Berg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Berg trying to control from half guard but Mikhailov is working away.
Berg thows a huge punch but Mikhailov dodges it nicely.
That's two 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.
Mikhailov gets full guard.
Mikhailov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mikhailov is continuing to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Berg scores with a three punch combo!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Berg connects with a looping right hand.
Berg is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mikhailov's half guard.
Berg trying to mount his opponent but Mikhailov defends it.
Mikhailov wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Mikhailov is trying to maintain the position but Berg is very close to passing his half guard.
Mikhailov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berg working over Mikhailov with some ground and pound. Mikhailov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mikhailov is trying to control but can't.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mikhailov keeps working.
Mikhailov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mikhailov.
Mikhailov looking for a sweep. Not yet Mikhailov, not yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berg is looking to work some ground and pound but Mikhailov has wrist control.
Berg passes Mikhailov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Berg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Berg showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Carl Berg!
In his post fight interview, Carl Berg 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 Noel Galloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Ure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noel Galloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Phil Ure!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galloway clinches up with Ure and pushes him back against the cage.
Ure stalling in the clinch but Galloway improves position.
Ure is trying to pull guard but Galloway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ure is trying to pull guard but Galloway turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Galloway scores with a shot to the side of Ure's head.
Ure prevents a body shot from Galloway.
A body shot lands from Galloway.
Ure looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Galloway.
Galloway lands with a light punch inside.
Galloway cracks Ure with a nice body shot.
Galloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Galloway lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galloway scores with a shot to the side of Ure's head.
Galloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ure backwards.
A short right from Galloway on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galloway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Galloway misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galloway drops Ure with a big right hand! Galloway charges in looking to finish - Ure manages to keep Galloway in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Ure is rocked!
Galloway looking to pass the guard.
Galloway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ure being controlled here, momentarily.
Galloway's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Galloway gets a clinch.
Galloway gets through Ure's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Galloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Ure controls his hands.
Ure jumps guard but Galloway turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Noel Galloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Ure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galloway lands a body punch.
Galloway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Galloway.
Galloway works on Ure's body with a couple of short punches.
Galloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ure backwards.
Ure is still on wobbly legs! Can Galloway finish him?
Galloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ure seems to have recovered his senses.
Galloway lands a body punch.
Galloway lands a big uppercut and Ure is down! He's in big trouble - Galloway follows him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galloway is controlling the pace.
Galloway continues to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galloway has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Galloway working Ure over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Galloway in particular looking to stall.
Galloway is looking to advance position but Ure won't allow it.
Galloway keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Galloway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Galloway instigates a clinch.
Galloway can't find room to land a body shot as Ure controls the action.
Galloway lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Galloway.
Galloway lands a nice shot to the body.
Galloway is leaning against Ure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Galloway scores with a hook to the body.
Galloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galloway digs a right hand into Ure's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ure's gas tank.
Galloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ure backwards.
Ure is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Galloway - that landed with a thud.
Galloway pushes Ure against the cage. Galloway is working some dirty boxing. Galloway pushes off with a quick right hook! Ure goes down! Ure tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Galloway moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Galloway!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ryzon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Ryzon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dave Monson!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson thuds his shin into the meat of Ryzon's side.
Monson connects with a right hand. Ryzon shakes it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Monson.
Monson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ryzon tries to clinch there but Monson circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Monson as he connects with a hook.
Dave Monson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryzon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monson tries to avoid it but Ryzon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monson to the ground. Monson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryzon tries to clinch up but Monson circles away and keeps his distance.
Monson lands a nice shot that snaps Ryzon's head back.
Ryzon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monson drives through with a takedown into Ryzon's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryzon has his foot on Monson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monson works his way back into a safe position though.
Monson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryzon trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Monson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Monson looking to pass the guard.
Monson stopping the sweep attempt from Ryzon.
Ryzon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Monson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryzon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monson stays in close to Ryzon's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Monson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two 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.
Ryzon working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Monson throws a big right hand that misses.
Ryzon keeping full guard, as Monson tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ryzon pulls Monson in close to prevent any damage.
Monson postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ryzon is on top in guard.
Ryzon wants to control from the top but Monson keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ryzon escapes and throws Monson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monson looks to move to half guard but instead Ryzon has passed into mount! Damn!
Monson is looking to get to half guard.
Ryzon controlling from the full mount.
Monson can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monson is still trying to improve position.
Monson tries to hold on but Ryzon postures up.
Monson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ryzon tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Monson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryzon lands a couple of good shots and Monson has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Monson trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Monson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ryzon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryzon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monson.
Ryzon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Monson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ryzon tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Monson is in Ryzon's guard.
Joe Ryzon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monson postures up.
Ryzon wants to stand but Monson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson throws a big elbow that misses.
Monson wants to control from the top but Ryzon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ryzon keeping moving, preventing Monson from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monson avoids the head kick by Ryzon.
Ryzon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Monson is looking to slow Ryzon down with leg kicks.
Monson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ryzon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Monson. Ryzon shrugs it off though.
Monson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Monson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ryzon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monson pulls his head out easily.
Monson seems to be working for a kimura but Ryzon defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ryzon defends it well.
Monson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Monson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ryzon is just riding it out for now. Monson eventually gives up the hold.
Ryzon wants to control but Monson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Monson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Monson seems to be working for a kimura but Ryzon defends the submission attempt.
Monson prevents Ryzon from improving his position.
That's four 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.
Ryzon is refusing to be controlled, as Monson sits in half guard.
Monson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ryzon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monson moves into full mount! Ryzon won't be happy about that!
Ryzon doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Monson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ryzon doesn't manage to clinch there - Monson circles away.
Monson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Monson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ryzon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ryzon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryzon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryzon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ryzon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Monson tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryzon is retaining full guard.
Monson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ryzon is trying to control the position but Monson postures up.
Monson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Monson trying to control the position but Ryzon is working away.
Ryzon tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryzon wants to control but Monson postures up.
Monson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ryzon, who protects the arm well.
Monson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ryzon.
Monson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ryzon wants to control but Monson postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Monson staying calm.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Monson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryzon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ryzon makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryzon.
Ryzon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Monson postures up.
Monson forces his way into half guard.
Monson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ryzon defend it? Monson steps over the head and cranks it - Ryzon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Monson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dave Monson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Monson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Test Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DMX - Ain't No Sunshine. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Test Two!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
As Two looks to move away, Scott throws a big counter combo but Two just gets out of the way.
Two takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Test Two has been cut.
Test Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Two moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Two has closed the distance and engaged Scott in a clinch.
Two tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scott smiles and moves away.
Two instigates a clinch.
Two is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Scott is trying to break free.
Two gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Scott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Two is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Two has a hand on Scott's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Scott takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott looking to control but Two is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Scott controlling the position easily from mount.
Two is working to get back to half guard.
Scott wants to control the pace but Two is squirming around nicely.
Two wants to hold on but Scott pushes him away.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Two is working to get back to half guard.
Two is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Two regains half guard.
Two tries to get to full guard but Scott has control of the leg.
Two trying to control but Scott postures up.
Scott prevents Two from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Two is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two manages to get to full guard.
Two wants to hit a switch here but Scott passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Two there!
Two is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Two regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Two wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
Two looking for submissions off his back.
Scott is keen to just control but Two is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Two wants to improve his position but Scott is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Two doesn't manage to clinch there - Scott circles away.
Scott was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Two closes the distance and clinches.
Two is trying to pull guard but Scott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Scott can't find room to land a body shot as Two controls the action.
Two takes a shot to the head.
Two tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Two drops back down to his feet.
Two drags the fight down to the ground.
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Two trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Two is looking for a triangle but Scott pushes his legs off easily.
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Scott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Scott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Two is trying to hold Scott in close to prevent damage but Scott has managed to pass into half guard.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Scott trying to pass the guard but Two defending well.
Two tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Scott stalling.
Two wants to control but Scott is keeping busy.
Two is looking to improve his position.
Two trying to hold on to Scott's head to control him but Scott postures up.
Two trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Two is looking to improve his position but Scott isn't that keen on the idea.
Two is still trying to improve position.
Two sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Scott is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four 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.
Two tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott is trying to control the action in half guard but Two is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Two actively working from the bottom here.
Two is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Two looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Two is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Scott pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Scott will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Test Two's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Scott jabs at Two's body.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense.
Scott connects with a crisp jab.
Scott dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Two uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scott.
Two fails with a takedown attempt.
Scott is looking to counter punch.
Two is looking to clinch.
Scott throws a big counter combination but Two scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scott lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two wants to clinch up but Scott keeps it at a distance.
Scott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Two wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Two has taken the fight into the clinch.
Two is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scott is defending well.
Michael Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Two.
Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Scott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Two tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Two fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Two drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Scott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Two.
Two tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Two on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Two takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michael Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott cracks Two with a good jab.
Two has his takedown stuffed
and Two takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Scott scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Two wants to clinch but Scott slips to the side
and Scott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Two shoots in for a takedown but Scott shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Two takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Two.
Scott throws a series of punches but Two moves out of range.
Two feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott is adopting a defensive guard.
Two trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Two controlling from the top position.
Michael Scott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Two from controlling successfully.
Scott can't keep his opponent in guard - Two advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Test Two has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott wants to control but Two is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scott makes his way to full guard, as Two worked for a kimura.
Two pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Scott, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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