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KFC Fight Night Helsinki 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Mercer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik Mercer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Harry Hole's chin.
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Malik Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hole counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mercer misses with a few strikes there.
Hole avoids the head kick by Mercer.
Mercer moves to clinch but Hole breaks away
and Mercer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Hole swings for the body but Mercer moves out of range.
Hole lands with a straight right. Mercer didn't see that one coming.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hole.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hole paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mercer misses with a head kick.
Mercer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hole circles away quickly and effectively.
Hole throws a front kick aimed at Mercer's knee but Mercer avoids it well.
Hole moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMercer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hole defends well and Mercer ends up having to push Hole into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mercer misses with the combination.
Hole scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mercer looks winded!
Hole wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hole jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hole throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mercer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hole drops Mercer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mercer looks back up at him and smiles so Hole waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Malik Mercer has been cut.
Malik Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hole, as that shot connected.
Mercer is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole lands with a nice body punch.
Mercer is still on wobbly legs! Can Hole finish him?
Hole lands a brutal uppercut that launches Mercer off his feet! Mercer tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Hole!
Harry Hole was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josef Jollen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingli Sasuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josef Jollen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shingli Sasuki!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasuki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jollen slips a jab and a cross from Sasuki.
Sasuki closes the distance and clinches.
Jollen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jollen has Sasuki pressed against the cage, preventing Sasuki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jollen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jollen prevents the takedown attempt.
Jollen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sasuki has Jollen pressed against the cage, preventing Jollen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sasuki with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jollen is trying to push Sasuki away but Sasuki has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jollen throws an elbow that misses.
Jollen misses with the head strike.
Sasuki breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jollen misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Sasuki.
Sasuki will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jollen throws a big counter combination but Sasuki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Josef Jollen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sasuki misses with a wild combination.
Sasuki lands a head shot.
Sasuki throws a series of punches but Jollen moves out of range.
Sasuki jabs Jollen right on the nose. Jollen blinks but takes it well.
Jollen tries to keep at a distance but Sasuki has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sasuki tries for a takedown but Jollen manages to get underhooks.
Sasuki tries to pull guard but Jollen won't allow it.
Josef Jollen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shingli Sasuki.
Sasuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jollen throws a head kick that misses
and Sasuki counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sasuki goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sasuki closes the distance and clinches.
Sasuki tries to pull guard but Jollen holds him up against the cage and eventually Sasuki drops back down to his feet.
Sasuki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jollen is defending well.
Jollen tries to work over Sasuki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sasuki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jollen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sasuki manages to break the clinch.
Sasuki cracks Jollen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jollen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sasuki is out of range and Jollen settles back down.
Sasuki is looking for the big counter here.
A head kick by Jollen misses
and Sasuki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Sasuki as he checks the leg kick.
Jollen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jollen tries a head kick but it misses.
Jollen drops his hands momentarily and Sasuki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jollen throws a front kick that sends Sasuki stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jollen.
Sasuki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sasuki scores with a one two! Jollen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sasuki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jollen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sasuki closes the distance and pushes Jollen back into the cage.
Sasuki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jollen trying to control the position but instead, Sasuki has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jollen into the cage.
Sasuki gets control of Jollen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sasuki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sasuki is pulling down on Jollen's head to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sasuki can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sasuki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sasuki won't allow Jollen to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jollen is breathing heavily.
Sasuki content to stall in guard here.
Sasuki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jollen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shingli Sasuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body punch from Sasuki.
Jollen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A head kick misses from Jollen.
Jollen misses with a few strikes there.
Sasuki cracks Jollen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jollen.
It seemed like Sasuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sasuki scores with a jab. Jollen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sasuki.
Sasuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jollen, pushing him back against the cage.
Jollen tries to break the clinch but Sasuki is controlling the position.
Sasuki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Jollen does no damage.
Jollen throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jollen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sasuki fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Sasuki scores with a four punch combination!
Sasuki scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Sasuki.
Nice cross by Sasuki.
Sasuki throws a combination. Jollen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jollen throws a head kick but Sasuki moves out of range.
Sasuki's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sasuki duly obliges.
Jollen is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left and a right from Sasuki both land. Nice combination.
Oh Jollen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sasuki drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Jollen right on the button. Jollen goes down! Sasuki follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sasuki gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shingli Sasuki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogan Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braga has chosen Happy as his entrance music. Tiago Franco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiago Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rogan Braga!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franco, pushing him back against the cage.
Braga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Franco regains guard immediately.
Franco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Franco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Braga controls the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Franco's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Franco looking to control but Braga passes into half guard.
Braga sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franco trying to hold on to Braga's head to control him but Braga postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga trying to control the pace.
Braga moves nicely into side control.
Braga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Braga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Braga is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Braga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franco prevents Braga from moving into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco struggling a bit here.
Braga controls the position.
Franco is looking to regain half guard here but Braga keeps moving and retains side control.
Braga advances to mount.
Franco can't escape the position.
Braga controlling the position easily from mount.
It looks like Braga might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Braga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Braga prevents Franco from getting the reversal.
Braga controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Braga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Franco tries to reverse the position but Braga maintains control.
Braga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Franco is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
Braga is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Franco is surviving well by controlling Braga's body position as best he can.
Braga moves to his opponent's back but Franco bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Braga.
Franco throws a big right hand that misses.
Franco distracts Braga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Braga managing to control the position.
Franco in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Braga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Braga rushes Franco and presses him up against the cage.
Braga manages to pull guard.
Braga manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Braga passes Franco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franco has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Braga is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga controlling the action here.
Franco wants to control but Braga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is in trouble now - Braga has advanced to mount!
Franco wants to control but Braga is having none of it.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Braga.
Braga avoids the attempt from Franco to control.
Franco is arching his back trying to strike from the bottom but Braga turns him over and now has his back.
Franco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Braga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga is not going to allow Franco to sit and survive in this position.
Braga controls the action.
Braga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Braga is not going to allow Franco to sit and survive in this position.
Braga controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Braga.
Franco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Franco is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Franco can't escape the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Franco trying to control but not successfully.
Franco tries to roll but Braga sticks to his back.
Franco is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Braga.
Franco preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Braga.
Rogan Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga avoiding Franco 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogan Braga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Franco tries to sprawl but Braga drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Braga is thwarting Franco's attempts to control the position.
Braga is looking to advance position but Franco won't allow it.
Braga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Franco wants to control the action here but instead Braga manages to pass to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Braga controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Franco is holding on tight.
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Braga looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Franco is in all sorts of trouble here.
Braga controlling from mount.
More stalling from Braga.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco tries to hold on but Braga postures up.
Braga content just to control the position here.
Braga fails to move to back control.
Braga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco tries to hold on but Braga postures up.
Braga controlling from the full mount.
Franco tries to hold on but Braga postures up.
Braga controlling the pace for now.
Franco wants to control but Braga is having none of it.
Braga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tiago Franco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franco wants to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Franco is trying to escape the mount.
Franco wants to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Franco stops Braga from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Braga controlling his opponent.
Franco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Braga is looking for a kimura but Franco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Braga to get the leverage.
Rogan Braga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Braga tries to pass the half guard into mount. Franco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rogan Braga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Braga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rogan Braga!
A victorious Rogan Braga thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yodsanan Sityodtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Varg Churchburn (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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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yodsanan Sityodtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Varg Churchburn!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sityodtong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sityodtong instigates a clinch.
Sityodtong pushes Churchburn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sityodtong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Churchburn pulls guard successfully.
Sityodtong wants to stand but Churchburn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sityodtong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sityodtong won't allow Churchburn to sweep him here.
Sityodtong stands up from Churchburn's guard - Sityodtong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Churchburn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sityodtong connects with a body shot that sends Churchburn's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Sityodtong.
Churchburn throws a lazy uppercut
and Sityodtong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sityodtong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sityodtong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sityodtong as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sityodtong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sityodtong throws a series of punches but Churchburn moves out of range.
Churchburn has managed to clinch.
Sityodtong presses Churchburn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee calls for Churchburn to work.
Churchburn jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sityodtong walks away with a smile on his face. Churchburn gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sityodtong takes one to the side of the head.
Sityodtong has Churchburn up against the cage in a clinch.
Churchburn goes for a takedown attempt but Sityodtong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Churchburn misses with a lunging right hand
and Sityodtong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Churchburn is rocked!
Churchburn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Churchburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Sityodtong finish him?
Sityodtong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Sityodtong coming out on top.
Churchburn misses with an uppercut.
Churchburn throws a nice looking combination but Sityodtong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Churchburn shoots in for a takedown but Sityodtong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yodsanan Sityodtong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Varg Churchburn.
Churchburn doesn't manage to clinch there - Sityodtong circles away.
Churchburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Sityodtong.
As Churchburn looks to move away, Sityodtong throws a big counter combo but Churchburn just gets out of the way.
Sityodtong lands with an uppercut that bounces Churchburn off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Sityodtong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sityodtong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Churchburn at a distance.
Sityodtong lands with a right that hurts Churchburn. Churchburn looks to clinch but Sityodtong throws a short knee that drops Churchburn. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Yodsanan Sityodtong!
Yodsanan Sityodtong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ickey Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristian Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woods comes to the cage accompanied by System of a Down- Chop Suey. Kristian Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ickey Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristian Black!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Woods to the ground. Black is now in Woods's guard.
Woods throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Black postures up.
Black throwing strikes but missing.
Woods controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Woods is really struggling to control Black but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Black prevents Woods from getting back to his feet.
Black postures up.
Woods definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods has Black pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black landing some decent shots from guard.
Black trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woods had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Black defends it easily.
Black works over Woods with some ground and pound from guard.
Black scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black got a little sloppy there for a moment and Woods has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Black has managed to get both his arms back between Woods's legs - danger averted.
Black wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Woods managing to control the position.
Woods controls Black momentarily but Black frees himself.
Black lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Woods has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Black can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woods doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Woods manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Woods has wrist control.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black postures up.
Woods has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Woods is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Woods. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black wants to control from the top but Woods keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Woods is keeping the position for now.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Woods is looking to cinch up a triangle. Black throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Woods's body to avoid the submission. Woods has instead reached around Black's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Woods arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ickey Woods!
After the big win, Ickey Woods made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Aspire Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Skrarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobo Nielsen (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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158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Skrarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobo Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Nielsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Skrarez.
Francesco Skrarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Nielsen lands.
Nielsen throws a head kick but Skrarez moves out of range.
Nielsen works the jab nicely.
Nielsen lands with an overhand left.
Skrarez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nielsen pinned against the cage. Nielsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nielsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Nielsen finds it's way through Skrarez's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarez moves into range and clinches up with Nielsen.
A nice left hand lands by Nielsen.
Nielsen slows down the pace here.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skrarez up against the cage.
Nielsen pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen lands with a left to the head.
Skrarez tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez tries to throw a body punch but Nielsen avoids it by throwing Skrarez back against the cage.
Good body shot from Nielsen.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Skrarez lands a nice knee to the body.
Nielsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nielsen stalling against the cage.
Nielsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skrarez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Skrarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nielsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Skrarez controls his hands.
Nielsen lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Nielsen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nielsen scores with a shoulder strike.
Skrarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Nielsen on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nielsen.
Nielsen dodges an elbow strike from Skrarez.
Skrarez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nielsen is defending well for now.
Nielsen blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Nielsen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skrarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Nielsen.
A right hook to the body lands for Nielsen.
Nielsen lands a left hand.
Nielsen presses Skrarez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skrarez is breathing heavily.
Nielsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Skrarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nielsen.
Skrarez trying to land knees to the body.
Nielsen lands an uppercut.
Nielsen pushes Skrarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nielsen avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrarez tries to work over Nielsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skrarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Nielsen controls his hands.
Nielsen lands an uppercut.
Nielsen lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nielsen.
A short left from Nielsen.
Skrarez lands with a short shot to the head.
Nielsen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nielsen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nielsen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Skrarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nielsen blocks a body shot from Skrarez.
Nielsen lands with a right to the head.
Nielsen is working Skrarez over against the cage.
A short left from Nielsen.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nielsen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nielsen lands with a right to the head.
Skrarez is rocked!
Nielsen pushes Skrarez against the cage. Nielsen is working some dirty boxing. Nielsen pushes off with a quick right hook! Skrarez goes down! Skrarez tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nielsen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobo Nielsen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Portis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Apple told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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188 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Portis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Apple!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Portis misses with a series of wild punches.
Apple tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Apple doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Portis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Portis.
It looks like Brian Apple has been cut.
Portis jabs at Apple's body.
Apple doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Portis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Apple thinking.
We've been told by Portis's head coaches at Fight Club FC that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Apple sprawling to the canvas! Apple rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Portis finish him?!
Apple is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apple tries to get into range but Portis steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Apple! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Portis scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Portis!
In his post fight interview, Jackson Portis started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Steve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve comes to the cage accompanied by Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
181 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Steve to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Hammer misses with a looping right.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hammer finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Hammer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Steve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve throws a big counter combination but Hammer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hammer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve misses with a straight right.
Steve throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hammer with a hook.
A jab from Steve misses.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Steve throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
Hammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Steve takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Steve misses the target.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
A little jabbing left from Hammer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer sizes up Steve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Hammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hammer throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer lands a jab.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steve moves away from the strike by Hammer.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Hammer moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steve takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab by Hammer.
Hammer digs a good hook to Steve's body.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a hook.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Hammer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from Steve does no damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Steve misses.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steve misses with the combination.
Hammer moves out of range as Steve strikes.
Thor Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
Steve fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Hammer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve'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.
Hammer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Steve ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Hammer throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hammer.
Hammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Hammer misses.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Steve walks into a jab.
Steve throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hammer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hammer with a hook.
Hammer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Hammer counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hammer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hammer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve misses with a hook.
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammer counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammer lands the left hand.
Steve misses with a hook.
Hammer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hammer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammer misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve misses with a left hand
and Hammer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hammer throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Steve misses with a straight left.
Steve throws a body punch but Hammer moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer misses with a left hand
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve misses with an uppercut.
Steve misses with a looping left.
Hammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve swings for the body but Hammer moves out of range.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve throws a combination that misses
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Hammer's head but Hammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steve on the side of the head.
Hammer staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
Steve slips a straight right by Hammer.
Hammer misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steve manages to avoid it.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Steve off the cage and back into range.
Steve misses with a body punch
and Hammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Hammer counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses.
Hammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steve.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Hammer's shoulder, as Hammer tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve misses with a double jab.
A jab from Hammer does it's job there.
Hammer lands with a nice body punch.
Hammer slips under a jab from Steve.
Hammer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steve.
Steve misses with a shot to the body
and Hammer counters with a straight right hand.
Hammer scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammer scores with a jab to the body.
Hammer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Chris Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Hammer lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hammer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammer throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters with a straight right hand.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammer is just out of range.
Hammer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from Steve misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammer! But no joy.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Hammer.
Steve throws a combination that misses
letting Hammer counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hammer jabs Steve right on the nose. Steve blinks but takes it well.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Hammer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thor Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steve lands a head shot.
Steve loads up on a big right hand but Hammer slips the punch.
A nice side step and Hammer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steve misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve misses with a body shot
and Hammer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thor Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Steve with an uppercut!
Steve misses with an uppercut
enabling Hammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve blocks a jab.
Hammer cracks Steve with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Hammer misses its intended target.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steve misses with a hook
and Hammer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hammer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Hammer!
Thor Hammer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Chris Steve stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh my god!!!! '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angelo San Diego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Warne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angelo San Diego!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shane Warne!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Oooooh!!! San Diego has knocked Warne down with a huge combo! San Diego steps away and waves a wobbly Warne back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Warne is rocked!
It looks like Shane Warne has been cut.
San Diego lands with a nice body punch.
Warne is still on wobbly legs! Can San Diego finish him?
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Warne shoots and misses
and San Diego counters with a nice body shot.
Warne seems to have recovered his senses.
Warne shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. San Diego manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San Diego keeping full guard, as Warne tries to pass.
Warne looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Warne slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Warne politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Warne prefers to stall for the moment though.
San Diego is looking to regain half guard here but Warne keeps moving and retains side control.
Warne looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
San Diego's coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
San Diego prevents Warne from moving into mount.
Warne has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Warne swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and San Diego is now in Warne's guard. A big mistake from Warne there, giving up the dominant position!
Warne is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warne is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Warne trying to pass the guard but San Diego defending well.
San Diego is looking to improve his position.
Warne is looking to stall here but San Diego recovers full guard.
Warne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. San Diego is keeping the position for now.
Warne trying to control but San Diego is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warne wants to pass the guard but San Diego is keeping the position.
Warne won't allow San Diego to sweep him here.
Warne forces his way into half guard.
Warne passes the guard and advances to mount!
San Diego wants to control but Warne is having none of it.
Warne trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warne controlling from mount.
Warne tries to control but San Diego wriggling away.
San Diego has left one of his arms exposed and Warne doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. San Diego screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Warne!
Shane Warne is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Shane Warne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary The Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and C K Cbomb (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gary The Reaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, C K Cbomb!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cbomb takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Reaper throws a hook but Cbomb blocks it.
The Reaper closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cbomb.
Cbomb tries to break free but The Reaper pushes him back against the cage.
Cbomb looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cbomb.
Cbomb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Reaper working aggressively here.
Cbomb gets through The Reaper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Reaper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Reaper has clasped his hands together around Cbomb's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cbomb taking a bit of punishment here - The Reaper scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Reaper scoring with punches and elbows.
Cbomb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Reaper in side control, throwing shots but Cbomb defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cbomb can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Reaper is looking to take a break and control but Cbomb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cbomb sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Reaper lands strikes from half guard.
The Reaper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cbomb makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cbomb.
We've been hearing good reports from The Reaper's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cbomb looking to control.
The Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Cbomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Reaper content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The Reaper scoring with punches to the head and body.
The Reaper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The Reaper trying to control but Cbomb is working from the bottom.
The Reaper is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cbomb is looking for a triangle but The Reaper pushes his legs off easily.
The Reaper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Reaper wants to control from the top but Cbomb keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Reaper's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cbomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Reaper trying to control the position from guard on top but Cbomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cbomb throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Reaper uses it to pass to side control.
Cbomb taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cbomb struggling a bit here.
The Reaper lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cbomb on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Reaper landing a few strikes.
Cbomb is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The Reaper creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cbomb takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Reaper is working Cbomb over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cbomb is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cbomb is rocked!
The Reaper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cbomb keeps working.
Cbomb is still in real trouble! Can The Reaper finish him?
The Reaper working the ground and pound from side control.
The Reaper in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cbomb looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! The Reaper turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary The Reaper!
A victorious Gary The Reaper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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