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ABW 45 Vurny - High PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Leach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abbas Shahriari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucky Leach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Abbas Shahriari!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leach leaves Shahriari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shahriari has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shahriari closes the distance and clinches up with Leach, looking for a takedown. Shahriari pushes Leach against the cage but Leach circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucky Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Shahriari.
Leach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shahriari tries to avoid it but Leach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shahriari to the ground. Shahriari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shahriari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Leach with a body shot.
Leach connects with a body shot that sends Shahriari's belly button to the back.
Leach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shahriari pinned against the cage. Shahriari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shahriari darts in looking for a takedown but Leach gets double underhooks and turns Shahriari into the cage.
Shahriari looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari shoots in and bounces Leach off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Shahriari really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leach. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leach is looking to stand up but Shahriari isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leach is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shahriari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Leach stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Leach thumps Shahriari with a low kick.
Shahriari looks for a takedown but Leach sprawls well.
Leach closes the distance and clinches up with Shahriari, looking for a takedown. Leach pushes Shahriari against the cage but Shahriari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leach drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shahriari is working an open guard so Leach takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shahriari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shahriari lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leach trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shahriari got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shahriari has managed to get both his arms back between Leach's legs - danger averted.
Leach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shahriari wants to control from the top but Leach keeps moving.
Leach trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leach has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Shahriari has passed into side control.
Leach manages to get back to half guard.
Shahriari is trying to control the action in half guard but Leach is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leach wants to control but Shahriari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Leach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leach.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leach is on top in guard.
Shahriari wants to get back to his feet but Leach is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leach throwing strikes from guard but Shahriari blocks nicely.
Shahriari is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Leach is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leach tries to free his leg and advance position but Shahriari is retaining full guard.
Leach decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Leach dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Leach fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leach clinches up against the cage.
Leach breaks from the clinch.
Leach tries to clinch up.
Leach shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shahriari pinned against the cage. Shahriari gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shahriari is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shahriari darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leach kicks off Shahriari and gets to his feet.
Leach is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shahriari can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shahriari is breathing heavily.
Leach wants to control the position but Shahriari says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Leach is looking for a sweep. Shahriari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leach makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leach.
Leach looking for a sweep. Not yet Leach, not yet.
Leach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shahriari doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shahriari manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lucky Leach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leach keeping moving, preventing Shahriari from controlling successfully.
Leach is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Shahriari postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Leach displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shahriari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari misses with a double jab
and Leach counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Shahriari. No joy for Leach on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucky Leach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shahriari shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Leach connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Abbas Shahriari has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leach or perhaps it was just good defense by Shahriari, which made it look bad.
Shahriari has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leach shoots in looking for a takedown. Shahriari tries to sprawl out of it but Leach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shahriari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari tries to clinch but Leach moves out of range.
Leach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leach keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Leach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shahriari as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Leach. No joy for Shahriari on that attempt.
Shahriari darts in looking for a takedown but Leach gets double underhooks and turns Shahriari into the cage.
Leach shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shahriari but Shahriari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leach clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucky Leach dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abbas Shahriari's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Leach buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shahriari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shahriari fails with the takedown.
Leach lands a jab-cross combination.
Leach shoots for a double leg takedown but Shahriari sprawls well. He's pushed Leach's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Leach shoots in but Shahriari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahriari dives in and grabs Leach's left leg, looking for a takedown. Leach pushes down on Shahriari's head and hops out.
Leach is looking to counter with head kicks.
Lucky Leach has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abbas Shahriari.
Leach lands with a nice combination. Shahriari backs away looking to recover.
Lucky Leach is winning the standup battle so far.
Shahriari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Leach leaves Shahriari with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shahriari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leach somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leach.
Shahriari feints the counter takedown.
Leach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shahriari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leach somewhat.
Shahriari closes this distance looking for a takedown but Leach circles away.
Lucky Leach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leach sprawls well. Leach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shahriari gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahriari slaps away a takedown attempt from Leach, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shahriari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Leach defends it nicely.
Leach shoots in but Shahriari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Leach looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shahriari is fending him off so far but Leach persists. Nope, Shahriari circles away and we're back to standing.
Shahriari tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy body kick from Shahriari
and Leach counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leach shoots in looking for a takedown. Shahriari tries to sprawl out of it but Leach keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shahriari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leach looks for a takedown but Shahriari sprawls well.
And Shahriari tries to counter it with a takedown but Leach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leach works over Shahriari's head and body with a nice combination.
Shahriari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Leach sprawls well. Leach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shahriari gets slowly back to his feet.
Leach is looking to counter with a body kick.
Shahriari doesn't manage to clinch there - Leach circles away.
Shahriari with a poor takedown
and Leach counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leach doesn't manage to clinch there - Shahriari circles away.
Leach has a takedown stuffed.
Leach bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shahriari's head.
Leach tries to clinch but Shahriari moves out of range.
And Shahriari tries to counter it with a takedown but Leach pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Leach lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shahriari will feel that in the morning.
Leach changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shahriari tries to avoid it but Leach manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shahriari to the ground. Shahriari escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Leach connects with a leg kick. Shahriari looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Leach goes for a double leg but Shahriari avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shahriari continues to drive forward.
Shahriari drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Leach defends it well.
Shahriari tries to clinch up but Leach circles away and keeps his distance.
Abbas Shahriari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucky Leach is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Leach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Leach showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Leach has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Leach!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasil Tsvetanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasil Tsvetanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ahmad Rosholt!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsvetanov wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Rosholt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nice uppercut lands for Tsvetanov. That snapped Rosholt's head back.
Rosholt avoids the body shot from Tsvetanov.
Tsvetanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsvetanov throws out a powerful jab.
Rosholt scores with a jab to the body.
Tsvetanov has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt misses with the combination.
Tsvetanov tries to clinch there but Rosholt circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsvetanov or perhaps it was just good defense by Rosholt, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rosholt! But no joy.
Rosholt misses with an uppercut
and Tsvetanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Rosholt.
Tsvetanov cracks Rosholt with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Rosholt misses the target.
As Rosholt looks to move away, Tsvetanov throws a big counter combo but Rosholt just gets out of the way.
Ahmad Rosholt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rosholt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsvetanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Rosholt misses its intended target.
Tsvetanov moves in looking to clinch but Rosholt pushes him off.
Rosholt flicks out a counter leg kick but Tsvetanov steps away.
Tsvetanov fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt ducks under a wild hook from Tsvetanov.
Rosholt misses with a looping left.
Tsvetanov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rosholt looks for the body kick but Tsvetanov saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Tsvetanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsvetanov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsvetanov. Rosholt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rosholt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rosholt throws a series of strikes that have Tsvetanov backpedaling.
Tsvetanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tsvetanov misses the jab.
Tsvetanov is breathing heavily.
Tsvetanov checks a low kick from Rosholt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Rosholt.
Tsvetanov goes for a double leg but Rosholt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rosholt continues to drive forward.
Rosholt throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasil Tsvetanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosholt leaves Tsvetanov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rosholt lands a jab to the nose.
Tsvetanov misses with a body punch
and Rosholt counters with a nice uppercut.
Rosholt throws a lazy right hand but Tsvetanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rosholt throws a looping overhand right but Tsvetanov ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Rosholt.
Nice shot by Tsvetanov.
Tsvetanov shoots for a takedown but Rosholt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rosholt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rosholt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rosholt looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsvetanov is just out of range.
Rosholt's corner calls for a 1-2. Rosholt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rosholt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasil Tsvetanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Rosholt.
Rosholt misses with the combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Tsvetanov misses its target.
Tsvetanov is looking to clinch but Rosholt is avoiding it.
Rosholt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rosholt lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad Rosholt dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rosholt throws a body punch but Tsvetanov moves out of range.
Rosholt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ahmad Rosholt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tsvetanov closes the distance and clinches up with Rosholt, looking for a takedown. Tsvetanov pushes Rosholt against the cage but Rosholt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rosholt tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Tsvetanov with that takedown attempt.
Tsvetanov misses with a takedown attempt - Rosholt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasil Tsvetanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsvetanov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rosholt to score with a decent uppercut.
Rosholt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsvetanov misses with an uppercut
letting Rosholt counter with a right hand.
Tsvetanov blocks a head kick by Rosholt.
A little feinted left hand from Tsvetanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosholt slips a jab from Tsvetanov.
Tsvetanov avoids the head kick by Rosholt.
Tsvetanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rosholt is just out of range.
Rosholt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tsvetanov slips a jab and a cross from Rosholt.
Tsvetanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rosholt throws a sloppy head kick and Tsvetanov moves out of range easily.
Rosholt with a jab.
No joy there for Rosholt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rosholt avoids the body shot from Tsvetanov.
Tsvetanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rosholt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsvetanov counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Rosholt.
Tsvetanov is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Rosholt moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmad Rosholt!
Ahmad Rosholt gave a mention to Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Carlos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: sujou meu pau foi de coco. Charles Eduardo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Wilson Carlos's chin.
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205 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
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Eduardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Carlos!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carlos throws a right hand that Eduardo ducks under and follows up with a left that Eduardo also avoids with ease.
Carlos misses with the combination.
Carlos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Charles Eduardo has been cut.
Carlos throws a left that rocks Eduardo and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Carlos dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Eduardo regain composure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eduardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
What's Eduardo going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Carlos taking a break here but Eduardo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Eduardo is controlling Carlos's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Eduardo continues to stall.
Carlos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlos working over Eduardo with some ground and pound. Eduardo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Eduardo is defending against the submission attempts here by Carlos.
Carlos is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Eduardo manages to get to full guard.
Eduardo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Carlos has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Carlos breaks the clinch.
Eduardo feints and as Carlos raises his hands in defense, Eduardo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Carlos is wriggling around but Eduardo manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Carlos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eduardo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eduardo lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Eduardo.
It looks like Wilson Carlos has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eduardo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Eduardo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Carlos is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Eduardo lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Eduardo 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.
Eduardo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Carlos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Eduardo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Carlos has hold of Eduardo's hands but Eduardo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo controlling the action here.
Eduardo 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.
Eduardo lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Eduardo.
Eduardo lands strikes from half guard.
Eduardo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilson Carlos will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Carlos gets caught flat footed, as Eduardo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Eduardo connects with a couple of short punches.
Carlos looking to control.
Eduardo 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.
Eduardo is standing up over Carlos. Carlos looks to escape but Eduardo dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eduardo takes a little break here. Carlos wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Carlos!
The referee warns Carlos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Charles Eduardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Eduardo content just to control the position here.
Eduardo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Eduardo connects with a bit shot that sees Carlos covering up! More strikes from Eduardo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Eduardo is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Eduardo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bob Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaime Sparx (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
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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, Bob Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jaime Sparx!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sparx's guard.
Sparx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Sparx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Johnson defends well.
Sparx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson 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.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparx is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson drops Sparx with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sparx looks back up at him and smiles so Johnson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sparx is rocked!
Sparx misses with a double jab
and Johnson counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Johnson!
After the fight, Bob Johnson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Jaime Sparx stepped up to the mic, saying 'I dont know i need to work harder next time step up my game this is only the beginning it was great fight for him tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Niedzwiedzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Jordan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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201 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedzinski moves into the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Good body shot from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Niedzwiedzinski lands an uppercut.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
A right hand to the body from Niedzwiedzinski.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Niedzwiedzinski throws a big uppercut that drops Jordan! More strikes from Niedzwiedzinski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jordan lies dazed against the cage as Niedzwiedzinski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
After winning the bout, Bruno Niedzwiedzinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Michael Jordan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for the opportunity to fight to this kind of event i promise on my next fight will be a blast....'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vihaan Lal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stone Cold Killa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vihaan Lal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stone Cold Killa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killa falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lal counters with a two punch combo.
Killa misses with a looping left.
Killa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Killa lands with a light punch inside.
Killa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lals head.
Killa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Killa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Killa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lal is rocked!
Killa unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Lal! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Killa is unloading with more strikes now! Lal drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stone Cold Killa!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kapua Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Francisco has chosen Pantera - Slaughtered as his entrance music. Kapua Francisco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kapua Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV lands a nice shot that snaps Francisco's head back.
Experiment lV comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Francisco scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Francisco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Francisco lands with a punch from half guard.
Francisco has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Archon Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Francisco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Francisco there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Francisco connects with a nice short shot to Experiment lV's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francisco trying to control the action but Experiment lV is working from the bottom.
Francisco landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco lands strikes from half guard.
Francisco is nestled in close to Experiment lV, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Francisco is keen to just control but Experiment lV is a slippery customer.
Experiment lV is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Secret Lab, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. Francisco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Francisco is keen to just control but Experiment lV is a slippery customer.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. Francisco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Francisco connects with a nice short shot to Experiment lV's temple.
Francisco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Francisco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Experiment lV keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Experiment lV's head.
Experiment lV actively working from the bottom here.
Experiment lV won't allow Francisco to pass to mount.
Francisco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Experiment lV is just riding it out for now. Francisco eventually gives up the hold.
Francisco prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
Francisco lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francisco seems to be looking for submissions.
Francisco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Experiment lV wants to control but Francisco is keeping busy.
Francisco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Francisco passes to full mount!
Francisco unloading with bombs!
Francisco landing strikes from the mount.
Francisco with shots to the head and body - Experiment lV looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Experiment lV looks a forlorn figure.
Experiment lV is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Francisco lands a nice shot to the head.
Experiment lV keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Francisco in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Experiment lV is working to get back to half guard.
Francisco scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Francisco with the ground and pound from mount.
Experiment lV tries to lock up and control but Francisco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Francisco lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kapua Francisco dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Francisco drives through with a takedown into guard.
Francisco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment lV has momentary wrist control but Francisco slips an elbow through the middle.
Francisco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Francisco is in close to Experiment lV's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Francisco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Francisco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Experiment lV trying to keep a closed guard but Francisco is proving a slippery customer.
Experiment lV throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Experiment lV is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Francisco is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Francisco keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Francisco is in close to Experiment lV's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Francisco cracks Experiment lV with a solid left hand.
Francisco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Francisco pushing down on Experiment lV's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Francisco drops an elbow to the side of Experiment lV's head.
Francisco is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Experiment lV sees it coming and defends easily.
Experiment lV trying to control here.
Experiment lV is trying to get back to full guard.
Francisco working over Experiment lV with some ground and pound. Experiment lV looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Experiment lV is looking for a sweep. Francisco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Experiment lV trying to control from the bottom.
Francisco winds up and cracks Experiment lV with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Francisco lands strikes from half guard.
Experiment lV trying to control but Francisco postures up.
Francisco is stalling here. Experiment lV is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Francisco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Experiment lV has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Experiment lV is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Francisco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Francisco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Francisco doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Experiment lV.
Francisco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Francisco.
Francisco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Experiment lV postures up.
Francisco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Experiment lV defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Francisco pulls Experiment lV in to control the position.
Experiment lV looking to pass the guard.
Francisco working a defensive guard here.
Francisco has his foot on Experiment lV's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Experiment lV works his way back into a safe position though.
Francisco working a defensive guard here.
Experiment lV drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Experiment lV jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francisco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Experiment lV can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kapua Francisco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Experiment lV lands with a hook. Francisco tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Experiment lV fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Francisco on the side of the head.
Experiment lV doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Experiment lV wants to clinch up but Francisco keeps it at a distance.
Good exchange - Experiment lV coming out on top.
Francisco tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment lV is able to avoid easily.
Experiment lV just misses with a punch to the body.
Francisco clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment lV softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Experiment lV lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Francisco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francisco can't find room to land a body shot as Experiment lV controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lV blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Francisco tries to throw a body punch but Experiment lV avoids it by throwing Francisco back against the cage.
Francisco tries to work over Experiment lV's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Experiment lV prevents a body shot from Francisco.
Experiment lV wants to stall.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Francisco prevents a body shot from Experiment lV.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Francisco misses with a body punch.
Francisco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Finnish Experiment lV has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kapua Francisco 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.
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.
Experiment lV is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Experiment lV is trying to maintain a safe position but Francisco gets an underhook and turns Experiment lV into the cage.
Experiment lV seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Francisco is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Francisco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment lV tries for a takedown but Francisco manages to get underhooks.
Experiment lV is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Francisco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Francisco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Experiment lV fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francisco misses with a body punch.
Experiment lV stalling in the clinch but Francisco improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment lV drops down looking for an ankle pick but Francisco pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Finnish Experiment lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment lV steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Francisco.
Experiment lV scores with a body shot.
Francisco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment lV closes the distance but Francisco moves to the side
and Francisco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Francisco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Francisco wants to take a breather but Experiment lV is having none of it.
Francisco takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Francisco keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Francisco wants to free his trapped foot but Experiment lV is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francisco prevents Experiment lV from improving his position.
Francisco controlling the action here.
Experiment lV looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Francisco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Francisco is looking to take a break and control but Experiment lV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kapua Francisco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Francisco 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kapua Francisco!
An out of breath Kapua Francisco 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Panayiotis Stavros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Panayiotis Stavros has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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19
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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24
138 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panayiotis Stavros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stavros. That one must have hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stavros - that will leave a mark!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stavros. That's going to slow Birchack down.
Stavros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Birchack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stavros thuds his shin into the meat of Birchack's side.
Stavros cracks the inside of Birchack's front leg.
Birchack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stavros throws a sloppy head kick
and Birchack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stavros won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack is putting a hurting on Stavros here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stavros is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Birchack's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stavros throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Birchack working Stavros over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavros wants to get back to full guard.
Stavros is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Birchack trying to mount his opponent but Stavros defends it.
Stavros has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchack working the head and body with strikes.
Birchack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stavros regains full guard. Nicely done.
Birchack landing some decent shots from guard.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stavros's head.
Birchack with a nice head shot there.
Birchack won't allow Stavros to sweep him here.
Birchack connects with a couple of short punches.
Birchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stavros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound.
Stavros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavros trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stavros 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.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stavros is on top in guard.
Birchack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stavros puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stavros tries to pass to full mount but Birchack defends it.
Birchack gets full guard.
Birchack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stavros won't allow Birchack to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Birchack keeps trying to improve his position.
Birchack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stavros tries to free his leg and advance position but Birchack is retaining full guard.
Stavros preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stavros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Birchack wants to sweep but no luck.
Stavros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stavros lands some shots froms side control.
Stavros working the ground and pound.
Birchack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stavros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Stavros tries for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Stavros decides to stand back up.
Birchack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stavros throws a lazy body kick
and Birchack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stavros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound.
Stavros has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.
Stavros has momentary wrist control but Birchack slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound.
Stavros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birchack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stavros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birchack's guard.
Birchack throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Birchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stavros passes into half guard.
Stavros lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Birchack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Stavros lands a glancing blow to the side of Birchack's head.
Stavros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stavros jabs Birchack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stavros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Birchack with the counter takedown but Stavros avoids it easily.
Stavros thows a body kick. Birchack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Panayiotis Stavros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stavros finds it's way round the side to connect with Birchack's head.
Stavros bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses.
Stavros gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Birchack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Stavros with a nice head shot there.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Stavros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stavros 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.
Birchack wants to sweep but no luck.
Birchack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavros trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Birchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack connects with a couple of short punches.
Stavros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birchack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchack wants to pass the guard but Stavros is keeping the position.
Birchack stopping the sweep attempt from Stavros.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stavros is on top in guard.
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!
Birchack can't keep his opponent in guard - Stavros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stavros connects with a nice short shot to Birchack's temple.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stavros wants to stand up but Birchack is controlling the position.
Stavros prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Stavros working Birchack over with strikes.
Birchack missing with punches from the bottom.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Stavros is controlling well.
Stavros trying to control from half guard but Birchack is working away.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard but Stavros has mounted him!
Birchack can't escape the position.
Birchack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack lands with a few short shots to the body.
Stavros escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stavros misses with a kick to the body
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stavros!
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Birchack working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavros manages to work his way to half guard, despite Birchack's best efforts.
Birchack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Birchack connects with a nice short shot to Stavros's temple.
Stavros is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Birchack pulls his head out easily.
Stavros is pressing down on Birchack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Birchack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stavros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Stavros prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Stavros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Birchack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stavros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panayiotis Stavros dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stavros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birchack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stavros.
Birchack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Birchack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stavros throws a nice inside leg kick.
Birchack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Stavros lands but Birchack takes it in his stride.
Stavros delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stavros.
Stavros stuns Birchack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anthony Birchack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stavros scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Stavros.
A lazy body kick from Stavros
and Birchack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stavros is looking to improve his position.
Birchack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stavros is looking for a sweep. Birchack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack working Stavros over with strikes.
Birchack lands with a punch from half guard.
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!
Stavros works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stavros's head.
Stavros trying to strike off his back.
Birchack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stavros's head.
Stavros is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oh Stavros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birchack lands a couple of elbows.
Stavros throwing short punches from the bottom.
Stavros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Birchack postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stavros covers up, he's hurt! Birchack keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Birchack and the ref steps in to end the fight! Birchack can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Anvil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph OByrne (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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155 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Anvil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joseph OByrne!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by OByrne.
Anvil tries to clinch but OByrne moves out of range.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anvil blocks it well.
OByrne lands a nice hook to Anvil's body. Anvil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anvil shoots in and drives through. OByrne sprawls well.
Anvil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
OByrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anvil tries to clinch there but OByrne circles away.
Anvil walks into a straight right hand from OByrne.
Anvil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by OByrne. OByrne obviously looking to wear him down.
Anvil tries to clinch up but OByrne circles away and keeps his distance.
OByrne works Anvil's body with a nice hook.
OByrne lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anvil's sensitive parts.
OByrne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
OByrne scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anvil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OByrne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from OByrne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvil tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OByrne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Anvil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anvil takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Martin Anvil has been cut.
Anvil scores with a takedown into OByrne's guard.
OByrne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anvil postures up in OByrne's guard and throws a big left but OByrne blocks it.
OByrne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anvil with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anvil 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvil throwing strikes from guard but OByrne blocks nicely.
OByrne bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anvil's guard.
Anvil wants to control the position but OByrne says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
OByrne controlling the action here.
OByrne prevents Anvil from improving his position.
OByrne is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne prevents Anvil from improving his position.
OByrne content to control rather than advance.
Anvil manages to get to full guard.
Anvil is trying to hold OByrne in close to prevent damage but OByrne has managed to pass into half guard.
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.
Anvil is trying to get back to full guard.
OByrne content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anvil wants to improve his position but OByrne is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Anvil's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
OByrne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
OByrne thows a body kick. Anvil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
OByrne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OByrne connects with a solid leg kick.
Anvil has managed to clinch.
OByrne lands a nice uppercut.
OByrne controlling the action here for a moment.
OByrne lands a hook to the side of the head.
OByrne lands a hook that snaps the head of Anvil backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anvil is trying to drag OByrne to the mat but OByrne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OByrne scores with a nice hook to the head.
OByrne lands a body shot.
OByrne lands a right hand that snaps the head of Anvil backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OByrne lands with a left to the head.
Anvil tries to work over OByrne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from OByrne.
Anvil looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Anvil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anvil tries to throw a body punch but OByrne avoids it by throwing Anvil back against the cage.
OByrne lands an elbow inside.
OByrne is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Anvil drops down looking for an ankle pick but OByrne pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anvil misses with a body shot
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by OByrne. That's going to slow Anvil down.
OByrne dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anvil. That did some damage!
Anvil shoots and misses
and OByrne counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OByrne jabs at Anvil's body.
Crunch! OByrne slams his shin into Anvil's torso.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OByrne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anvil is looking to clinch.
OByrne lands a big head kick that sends Anvil tumbling to the mat! OByrne takes a step backwards and waves Anvil back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anvil is rocked!
Anvil with a poor takedown
and OByrne makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Anvil really felt that one!
Oh Anvil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anvil has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from OByrne.
OByrne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anvil rather than just go for the knockout.
OByrne lands with a nice body kick.
Anvil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from OByrne.
OByrne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anvil walks forward, straight into a front kick from OByrne.
Anvil will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
OByrne lands a body shot.
Anvil seems to have got his legs back now.
OByrne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by OByrne.
OByrne lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Anvil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
OByrne counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OByrne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anvil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OByrne jabs at Anvil's body.
Anvil darts in trying to clinch
and OByrne counters with a leg kick.
Anvil has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Anvil tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OByrne counters with a good low kick that Anvil was not able to check.
OByrne lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Anvil doesn't manage to clinch there - OByrne circles away.
Anvil tries to close the distance and clinch but OByrne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OByrne replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Anvil blocks it well.
OByrne cracks Anvil with a right hand to the side of the head.
Anvil is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anvil fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OByrne fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
OByrne scores with a jab to the body.
Joseph OByrne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anvil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anvil with a poor takedown
and OByrne counters with a nice right hand that sends Anvil toppling to the canvas! Anvil scrambles and gets back to his feet - can OByrne finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph OByrne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Anvil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Anvil sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
OByrne lands with a good body shot.
Anvil tries to clinch up but OByrne circles away and keeps his distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for OByrne.
OByrne keeps Anvil at a distance using the push kick.
Nice body kick from OByrne.
OByrne is looking to slow Anvil down with leg kicks.
OByrne cracks Anvil with a good jab.
OByrne tries to bum rush Anvil with a series of wild strikes but Anvil uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Anvil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OByrne lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Martin Anvil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OByrne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anvil on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anvil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from OByrne.
OByrne throws a nice inside leg kick.
OByrne throws a front kick that sends Anvil stumbling back into the cage.
OByrne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
OByrne throws a leg kick which misses Anvil's front leg but catches the back leg as Anvil tries to avoid it.
OByrne connects with a nice looking jab.
OByrne scores with a shot to the body.
OByrne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Anvil has time to react.
Anvil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OByrne. That one must have hurt.
OByrne lands a big right hand that sends Anvil crashing to the mat! OByrne stays standing though and waves Anvil back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OByrne lands a leg kick that knocks Anvil off balance momentarily.
Anvil takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anvil shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OByrne but OByrne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OByrne lands the left hand.
OByrne circles away from the clinch attempt
and OByrne counters with a slapping leg kick.
Joseph OByrne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body kick from OByrne.
Anvil looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
OByrne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anvil is looking to clinch but OByrne is avoiding it.
OByrne scores with a spinning back kick!
Anvil misses the body punch
and OByrne counters with a body kick that stops Anvil in his tracks momentarily.
OByrne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
OByrne scores with a jab to the body.
Anvil takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
OByrne lands an overhand right.
Anvil walks into a left hand.
No luck for Anvil with that takedown attempt.
OByrne throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OByrne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice 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!
A good leg kick by OByrne.
OByrne tests Anvil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
OByrne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
OByrne keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OByrne steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Anvil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anvil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but OByrne moves away.
Anvil closes this distance looking for a takedown but OByrne circles away.
Anvil gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Martin Anvil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joseph OByrne is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Anvil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph OByrne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got OByrne 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph OByrne!
Joseph OByrne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aldo Vurny!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil High!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from High.
High stuffs the takedown attempt from Vurny. Vurny gets slowly back to his feet.
Phil High seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vurny looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vurny checks a low kick from High.
High on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vurny definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
High lands a head kick!
It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
High lands with a nice body punch.
High takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vurny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vurny lands with a hook. High tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
High looks to score with a jab to the body but Vurny is just out of range.
High throws an off balance right hand
and Vurny counters with a three punch combo that has High backing up. High nods at Vurny to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Vurny closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vurny lands in his opponent's guard.
High is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Vurny dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vurny misses with the ground and pound.
High is looking to regain half guard here but Vurny keeps moving and retains side control.
High is trying to control Vurny's posture but Vurny avoids it.
Vurny throwing strikes but High manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Vurny is looking for a sweep.
High tries to stand but Vurny is controlling his head.
High decides to stand back up. High steps back and let's Vurny get back to his feet.
High sizes up Vurny with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vurny!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vurny cracks High with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from High misses the target.
Vurny lands a really nice looking cross but High seems unphased.
A jab from High misses.
A slow jab from Vurny misses its intended target.
A solid body kick from High.
Vurny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by High.
Vurny shoots in and bounces High off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
High is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
High wants to sweep here but Vurny controlling him for the moment.
High preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vurny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. High swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vurny wants to control from the top but High keeps moving.
High manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vurny manages to get himself to full guard.
High wants to control from the top but Vurny keeps moving.
High stopping the sweep attempt from Vurny.
Vurny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
High is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vurny lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
High has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vurny is working away from the top position though.
Vurny winds up and cracks High with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vurny tries to pass to full mount but High defends it.
Vurny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
High wants to improve his position but Vurny is controlling well.
Vurny trying to pass the guard but High defending well.
High taking some punishment here, with Vurny in his half guard.
High kicks Vurny off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
High throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
High keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vurny.
High throws out a counter right but Vurny avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aldo Vurny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
High thuds his shin into the meat of Vurny's side.
Vurny closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vurny prevents High from improving his position.
Vurny 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.
Vurny wants to control but High is keeping him busy.
Vurny throwing shots but High is blocking nicely.
High is looking to control Vurny's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can High avoid being mounted?
High felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aldo Vurny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
High is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High trying to control from the bottom.
High is controlling Vurny's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Vurny seems to be looking for submissions.
Vurny 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vurny thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed High's head.
Well, if Vurny 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.
Vurny trying to control from half guard but High is working away.
Vurny is looking for a kimura but High is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vurny to get the leverage.
High wants to control but Vurny is keeping busy.
Vurny throwing shots but High is blocking nicely.
Vurny takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vurny thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
High tries to roll over but Vurny keeps him under control.
Vurny working over High with some ground and pound. High looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vurny missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vurny seems to be working for a kimura but High defends the submission attempt.
High is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vurny's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vurny's back!
Vurny tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Vurny is working to get back to half guard.
High working the ground and pound effectively.
Vurny is looking to improve his position but High isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
High postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vurny looks a forlorn figure.
High takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
High prevents Vurny from getting the reversal.
Vurny tries to hold on but High postures up.
Vurny bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Vurny scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vurny preventing the sweep.
Vurny is pushing down on High's leg trying to pass to half guard. High is fighting to maintain full guard but Vurny has managed to sneak the leg through.
High wants to control but Vurny is keeping busy.
High is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vurny is looking for a kimura here.
Vurny is looking to advance position but High won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vurny wants to control but High is keeping him busy.
Vurny throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aldo Vurny dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aldo Vurny's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
High throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vurny counters with a stiff right hand.
High connects with a jab.
Aldo Vurny's cut is getting worse.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vurny.
Vurny wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by High, who protects the arm well.
Vurny trying to control the action but High is working from the bottom.
High manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
High is in trouble now - Vurny has advanced to mount!
BOOM! Vurny connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns High that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny dominating with strikes here.
Vurny lands with some strikes.
High keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vurny lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
High is in a horrible position here. Vurny smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vurny raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vurny cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
BOOM! Vurny connects with a massive shot to the dome!
High tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vurny unloading with bombs!
High is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurny postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have High in real trouble here! The ref calls for High to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo Vurny!
Aldo Vurny is the new light heavyweight champion!
Aldo Vurny decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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