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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander White (ranked 23844 p4p, 822 weight class) and Dock Ellis (ranked 3255 p4p, 386 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dock Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis punishes White's body with a nice straight punch.
Ellis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from White is defended easily by Ellis.
Ellis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White's head.
It looks like Alexander White has been cut.
Ellis lands a right hook to the body.
White is breathing heavily.
Ellis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ellis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
Ellis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ellis has managed to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellis landing knees to the body.
Ellis lands a knee to the body.
Ellis drops White with a big knee straight up the middle! White is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
White is rocked!
Ellis knocks out White with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Ellis before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Ellis picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dock Ellis!
A very excited looking Dock Ellis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Chistov (ranked 5471 p4p, 268 weight class) and Panayiotis Stavros (ranked 4405 p4p, 213 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Panayiotis Stavros was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Chistov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panayiotis Stavros!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chistov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stavros has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chistov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stavros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chistov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stavros moves away.
Chistov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chistov moves away from the strike by Stavros.
Stavros lands with a good body shot.
Stavros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chistov moves away.
Stavros scores with a head kick. Chistov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chistov jabs at Stavros's body.
Stavros goes for a double leg but Chistov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chistov continues to drive forward.
Stavros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stavros misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chistov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavros slips a jab from Chistov.
Chistov throws out a loose jab but Stavros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chistov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chistov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chistov swings for the body but Stavros moves out of range.
Stavros connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chistov misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chistov.
Chistov missing with a left hand there. Stavros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stavros throws a counter combo.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chistov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chistov lands a lovely overhand right.
Chistov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stavross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stavros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stavros fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chistov to the ground. Stavros is now in Chistov's guard.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stavros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chistov trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stavros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chistov trying to control the position here.
Chistov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Chistov.
Chistov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stavros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chistov trying to control the position here.
Stavros is pushing down on Chistov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chistov is fighting to maintain full guard but Stavros has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chistov is trying to control but can't.
Chistov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stavros wants to pass to mount but Chistov is defending the position.
Stavros passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chistov!
Stavros throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chistov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chistov tries to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stavros looking to ground and pound but Chistov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stavros lands a heavy elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Chistov'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.
Stavros with the ground and pound from mount.
Stavros working the ground and pound effectively.
Stavros is landing with some decent strikes but Chistov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stavros throwing strikes here but Chistov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chistov is squirming around, avoiding Stavros's attempts to control the action.
Chistov wants to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
Stavros thowing shots but they're missing.
Stavros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chistov working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panayiotis Stavros dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chistov throws a hook but Stavros blocks it.
Stavros misses with an uppercut. Chistov saw that one coming.
Stavros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stavros misses the shot to the body.
Stavros throws out a loose jab but Chistov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stavros misses with a jab to the body
and Stavros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chistov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chistov misses the shot to the body.
Stavros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
A big right from Chistov misses.
Chistov misses with a body shot.
Panayiotis Stavros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stavros moves out of range of the body kick from Chistov.
Chistov swings for the body but Stavros moves out of range.
Stavros only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stavros moves out of range of the strikes.
Stavros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stavros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stavros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stavros staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chistov counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Stavros.
Stavros misses with a body kick.
Stanislav Chistov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chistov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stavros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stavros throws a body punch but Chistov moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chistov scores with a decent looking hook.
Stanislav Chistov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chistov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stavros.
Stavros misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Chistov.
Chistov misses with a wild body shot.
Stavros throws a sloppy head kick and Chistov moves out of range easily.
Chistov throws the left hand but Stavros avoids the punch easily.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses.
Chistov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stavros's head.
Chistov avoids the body shot from Stavros.
Chistov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stavros. Stavros obviously looking to wear him down.
Chistov scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Stavros. Those never looked like landing.
Stavros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chistov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Chistov.
Stavros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chistov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stavros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chistov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stavros thinking.
Chistov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stavros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stavros. That one must have hurt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chistov enables Stavros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chistov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stavros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chistov has momentary wrist control but Stavros slips an elbow through the middle.
Chistov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stavros defends well.
Stavros being controlled here momentarily.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chistov trying to control the position.
Stavros is pushing down on Chistov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chistov is fighting to maintain full guard but Stavros has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chistov is pressing down on Stavros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chistov is pulling down on Stavros's head to control his posture.
Stavros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stavros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stavros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stavros lands a couple of digs.
Chistov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stavros slips nicely into half guard.
Chistov trying to hold on to Stavros's head to control him but Stavros postures up.
Chistov is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chistov gets full guard.
Stavros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Chistov keeps moving.
Stavros cracks Chistov with a solid left hand.
Chistov seems keen to control Stavros's posture.
Stavros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chistov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stavros defends well.
Chistov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Panayiotis Stavros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stavros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
Chistov misses with a straight right.
Stavros unleashes a big counter combination but Chistov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chistov misses the shot to the body.
Stavros tries to work over Chistov's front leg with a kick but Chistov checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chistov misses the target.
Stavros is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stavros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stavros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stavros throws a wild body kick that Chistov sees coming a mile off.
Stavros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
Stavros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stavros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stavros sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chistov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chistov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stavros working the ground and pound but Chistov is defending the strikes.
Stavros misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chistov is trying to control Stavros's posture but Stavros avoids it.
Chistov stops Stavros from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stavros presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stavros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chistov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stavros with the ground and pound from mount.
Chistov wants to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
Chistov is bucking up trying to escape but Stavros cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stavros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stavros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chistov tries to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
Chistov is looking to get to half guard.
Stavros avoids the attempt from Chistov to control.
Stanislav Chistov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Chistov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stavros trying to mount his opponent but Chistov defends it.
Stavros working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chistov's thigh. Chistov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chistov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chistov is pulling down on Stavros's head. It's preventing any offense from Stavros, at least for the moment.
Chistov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chistov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chistov working for a triangle but Stavros defends it easily.
Stavros looking to pass the guard.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Chistov keeps moving.
Panayiotis Stavros has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stavros postures up in Chistov's guard and throws a big left but Chistov blocks it.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Chistov keeps moving.
Chistov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chistov keeping moving, preventing Stavros from controlling successfully.
Panayiotis Stavros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stavros is looking to work some ground and pound but Chistov has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stavros trying to control the position from guard on top but Chistov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stavros closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chistov is not content to let Stavros control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panayiotis Stavros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stavros 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panayiotis Stavros!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Niedzwiedzinski (ranked 4282 p4p, 501 weight class) and Vincento Vega (ranked 7699 p4p, 706 weight class). Vincento Vega 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincento Vega!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vega tries to keep at a distance but Niedzwiedzinski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski working aggressively here.
Vega is trying to drag Niedzwiedzinski to the mat but Niedzwiedzinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vega tries to work over Niedzwiedzinski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
A hook to the body from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Vega jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Niedzwiedzinski walks away with a smile on his face. Vega gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega throws a looping overhand right but Niedzwiedzinski ducks down to avoid it.
Niedzwiedzinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch but Vega swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski doesn't manage to clinch there - Vega circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niedzwiedzinski closes the distance and clinches.
Niedzwiedzinski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vega is trying to drag Niedzwiedzinski to the mat but Niedzwiedzinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincento Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski digs a right hand underneath Vega's ribcage. Vega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niedzwiedzinski moves into range and clinches up with Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski lands an uppercut.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vega changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Niedzwiedzinski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but Vega moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
We've been told by Niedzwiedzinski's head coaches at Holding Cell that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega tries to bum rush Niedzwiedzinski with a series of wild strikes but Niedzwiedzinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Niedzwiedzinski, pushing him back against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega tries to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski won't allow it.
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niedzwiedzinski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Niedzwiedzinski closes the distance and clinches.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niedzwiedzinski clinches up with Vega and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head punch that misses.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vega has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niedzwiedzinski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vega can turn it around.
Niedzwiedzinski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski working Vega over with knees to the body.
Vega looks winded!
Niedzwiedzinski tries to work over Vega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow.
Niedzwiedzinski managing to block the knees to the body from Vega.
A head punch on the inside from Niedzwiedzinski fails to land.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vega wants to take the fight to the mat but Niedzwiedzinski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to work over Vega's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niedzwiedzinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vega goes for a takedown in the clinch but Niedzwiedzinski prevents it.
Niedzwiedzinski stops a takedown attempt from Vega.
Vega wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Niedzwiedzinski darts in and clinches Vega up against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Niedzwiedzinski using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vega blocks a body shot from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vega avoids it.
Niedzwiedzinski is leaning against Vega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski avoiding damage as Vega throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega looking for a takedown.
Niedzwiedzinski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski has Vega pressed against the cage, preventing Vega from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vega breaks the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch but Vega is having none of it.
Vega clinches.
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vega clinches.
A shot in the inside from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vega is defending well for now.
Vega's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niedzwiedzinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Niedzwiedzinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vega can do to turn this around?
Niedzwiedzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vega is trying to drag Niedzwiedzinski to the mat but Niedzwiedzinski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vega avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzinski throws knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niedzwiedzinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Vega breaks from the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Vega darts in and clinches Niedzwiedzinski up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.
Vega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Niedzwiedzinski has Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski is pressed up against the cage. Vega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niedzwiedzinski down to the mat. Niedzwiedzinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincento Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski clinches with his opponent.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Vega blocking some punches.
Vega is working for takedown but Niedzwiedzinski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
A head punch on the inside from Niedzwiedzinski fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with a shot to the side of Vega's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vega tries to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski won't allow it.
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niedzwiedzinski is pressed up against the cage. Vega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niedzwiedzinski down to the mat. Niedzwiedzinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vega has closed the distance and engaged Niedzwiedzinski in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Vega blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vega drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Niedzwiedzinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Niedzwiedzinski scores a nice knee to the body.
Vega is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vega wants a takedown.
Vega avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzinski throws knees to the body.
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch there but Vega circles away.
Niedzwiedzinski wants to clinch up but Vega keeps it at a distance.
Niedzwiedzinski clinches up against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a hook that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
Vega will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Niedzwiedzinski up against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Niedzwiedzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with some punches.
Vega breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Niedzwiedzinski has Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vega is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Niedzwiedzinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Niedzwiedzinski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Niedzwiedzinski can't find room to land a body shot as Vega controls the action.
Niedzwiedzinski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski has a couple of punches blocked by Vega.
Vega blocks an uppercut.
Vega avoiding damage as Niedzwiedzinski throws knees to the body.
Vega tries for a takedown. No joy.
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vega backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Vega swats away the attempt to clinch by Niedzwiedzinski.
Vincento Vega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vega swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vega appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski takes the fight into the clinch.
Vega tries to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vega is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Niedzwiedzinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vega circles away from the clinch attempt.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vega, as that shot connected.
Niedzwiedzinski has Vega up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niedzwiedzinski working aggressively here.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Niedzwiedzinski.
Vega takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Niedzwiedzinski pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vega tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Niedzwiedzinski smiles and moves away.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincento Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski moves into the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Niedzwiedzinski - that landed with a thud.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Niedzwiedzinski works on Vega's body with a couple of short punches.
Vega blocking some punches.
Niedzwiedzinski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski trying to land knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski pushes Vega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Niedzwiedzinski.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with the head strike.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vega is defending well for now.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski missing with knees to the body.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Niedzwiedzinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vega breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niedzwiedzinski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vega misses with a series of wild punches.
Niedzwiedzinski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vega, pushing him back against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Niedzwiedzinski swings wildly with an uppercut but Vega uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Niedzwiedzinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega jumps guard but Niedzwiedzinski stands there with Vega around his waist. Vega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vega is trying to pull guard but Niedzwiedzinski turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski is leaning against Vega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Niedzwiedzinski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vega's elbow.
Vega tries to circle away but Niedzwiedzinski has him pinned against the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to land knees in the clinch but Vega avoids the damage to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski missing with knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a punch but it's blocked by Vega.
Niedzwiedzinski throws a head punch that misses.
Vega breaks the clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski avoids a kick to the body.
Vega misses with a two punch combination.
Niedzwiedzinski is looking to clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzinski rushes Vega and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vega blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vega pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Niedzwiedzinski moves in looking to clinch but Vega pushes him off.
Vega closes the distance and pushes Niedzwiedzinski back into the cage.
Niedzwiedzinski misses with the head strike.
Niedzwiedzinski trying to land knees to the body.
Niedzwiedzinski is pressed up against the cage. Vega has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Niedzwiedzinski down to the mat. Niedzwiedzinski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Niedzwiedzinski tries to clinch up.
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vega lands with a good body shot.
Niedzwiedzinski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Niedzwiedzinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vincento Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vega misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niedzwiedzinski wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Niedzwiedzinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niedzwiedzinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Niedzwiedzinski!
A very excited looking Bruno Niedzwiedzinski made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Allen Wilson (ranked 7108 p4p, 544 weight class) and Leo Murray (ranked 4101 p4p, 398 weight class). Allen Wilson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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27
155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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28
150 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Allen Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Leo Murray!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murray as he avoids it easily.
Murray is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Murray.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wilson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Murray sprawls well.
Murray throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses with an uppercut.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Murray avoids it well and moves away.
Murray defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Murray as he connects with a hook.
Murray digs a good body shot into Wilson's ribs.
Leo Murray is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murray goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murray keeps Wilson at a distance using the push kick.
Murray gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murray swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Murray is retaining full guard.
Wilson trying to control but Murray is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Murray avoids it well and moves away.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson goes for a double leg but Murray avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Murray continues to drive forward.
Murray throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murray avoids it really well and circles away.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Murray avoids it well and moves away.
Murray lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Murray sprawls well.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murray tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murray throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crunch! Murray slams his shin into Wilson's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Murray dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murray swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murray lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murray jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murray throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Murray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Murray is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Murray manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Murray's guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Murray comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Murray.
Murray is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Murray slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murray tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Murray counters with a body kick.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a straight right hand.
Murray throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murray throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson shoots in but Murray avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murray wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murray sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Murray fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Murray sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Murray feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilson's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Murray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Murray misses.
Murray is looking to score with low kicks.
Murray throws a one two combo.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murray circles away.
Murray looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Murray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Murray avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray misses with a wild body shot.
Murray moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That kick from Murray tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murray.
Murray misses with a kick to the body.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Wilson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murray lands a nice looking body shot.
Murray lands with a right hand.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Murray counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Allen Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Murray throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murray sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
Murray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Murray sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allen Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murray. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leo Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murray sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson slips under a jab from Murray.
Murray wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Murray has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murray.
Wilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Murray.
Murray scores with a spinning back kick!
Murray throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Wilson checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murray on his heels. He'll look to pass Murray's guard now, I'm sure.
Wilson stands and throws Murray's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Allen Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leo Murray is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Murray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murray 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Murray!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baron Geisler (ranked 4822 p4p, 610 weight class) and Josh Lucas (ranked 4724 p4p, 600 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baron Geisler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geisler has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lucas finds it's way round the side to connect with Geisler's head.
Lucas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Geisler is looking for a counter combo.
Lucas blocks a jab.
Lucas misses with a left hand
and Geisler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Geisler throws a hook but Lucas blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucas! But no joy.
Geisler connects with a body shot.
Lucas throws a hook to the side of Geisler's head but Geisler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Geisler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geisler.
Geisler throws a big counter combination but Lucas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lucas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Geisler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Geisler lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Geisler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Geisler there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas throws a one two combo.
A big left from Lucas misses.
Geisler throwing a counter right hand but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Geisler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Geisler connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Geisler misses.
Lucas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Geisler defending well as Lucas loads up on a big left hand.
Geisler moves out of range of the strikes.
Geisler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Geisler jabs Lucas right on the nose. Lucas blinks but takes it well.
Lucas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Geisler moves away.
Geisler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucas just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucas throws a looping overhand right but Geisler ducks down to avoid it.
Lucas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sloppy strikes from Geisler. Those never looked like landing.
Geisler throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucas! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucas moves away.
Geisler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geisler misses with a combination
and Lucas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Geisler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Geisler misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Geisler.
Geisler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Geisler misses with a looping left.
Lucas scores with a jab to the head.
Geisler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Geisler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Geisler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucas.
Nice defenses there by Lucas.
As Geisler backs off Lucas throws a huge counter combo but Geisler manages to avoid it all.
Geisler tries to bum rush Lucas with a series of wild strikes but Lucas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Lucas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geisler lands a head shot.
Geisler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Josh Lucas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Geisler.
It seemed like Lucas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Geisler takes one to the side of the head.
Lucas ducks right into an uppercut from Geisler.
Lucas scores with a punch to the head.
Geisler ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
Lucas throws a shot from downtown. Geisler moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Geisler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucas.
Geisler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Geisler is rocked!
Lucas throws a hook to the side of Geisler's head but Geisler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Geisler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lucas throws a nice looking combination but Geisler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geisler throws a hook but Lucas avoids it easily.
Geisler seems to have got his legs back now.
Lucas throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geisler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucas.
Lucas staying out of range there.
Geisler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lucas cracks Geisler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lucas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Geisler.
A big right from Geisler misses.
Lucas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Geisler had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lucas throws a poor cross that misses
and Geisler counters with a series of strikes. Lucas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lucas swings for the body but Geisler moves out of range.
Geisler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucas listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Lucas misses the target.
Geisler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucas! But no joy.
Geisler misses with a hook. Lucas ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Josh Lucas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lucas works Geisler's body with a nice hook.
Lucas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas misses with a straight left.
Geisler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circling - Lucas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Geisler is looking to counter punch.
Lucas scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Geisler misses.
Lucas misses with a straight right.
Geisler throws a body punch but Lucas moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lucas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Geisler connects with the punch.
Lucas ducks under a wild hook from Geisler.
Lucas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geisler was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucas.
Lucas misses with a hook. Geisler ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas misses with an uppercut. Geisler saw that one coming.
Geisler throws an overhand right that lands on Lucas's shoulder, as Lucas tries to avoid the shot.
Geisler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas slips a jab from Geisler.
Geisler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Geisler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucas misses with a straight left.
Lucas slips a jab from Geisler.
Lucas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Geisler throws a shot from downtown. Lucas moves away and avoids it.
Geisler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Geisler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Geisler lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Lucas - just one landing.
Geisler ducks under a wild hook from Lucas.
Lucas throws a body punch but Geisler moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geisler defending well as Lucas loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Geisler wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Geisler misses with a lunging right hand
and Lucas counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Lucas misses.
Geisler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lucas looks to land a combination but Geisler avoids it well.
Geisler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucas slips under a jab.
Geisler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Geisler slips a straight right by Lucas.
Lucas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Geisler.
Lucas misses with a few strikes there.
Lucas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Geisler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Geisler throwing a counter right hand but Lucas manages to avoid it.
Geisler misses with a hook. Lucas ducked under it nicely.
Lucas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lucas misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Geisler misses the target.
Lucas defending well as Geisler loads up on a big left hand.
Lucas missing with a left hand there. Geisler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geisler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucas.
Lucas lands a big uppercut and Geisler crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Geisler looks OK. Lucas waves Geisler back to his feet!
Geisler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucas.
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!
Geisler slips under a jab.
Geisler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucas.
Geisler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geisler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Geisler might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Lucas.
Lucas misses with an uppercut
and Geisler counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucas misses the body punch
and Geisler counters with a stiff right hand.
Geisler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucas misses with a hook.
Geisler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Geisler.
Lucas misses with a straight left.
Lucas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Geisler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lucas scrambles back to his feet.
Lucas is rocked!
Geisler misses with a hook. Lucas ducked under it nicely.
Lucas misses with a left hand
enabling Geisler to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Lucas walks straight into a right hand from Geisler - that's dropped him! Geisler jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Lucas from any more punishment! Lucas complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Baron Geisler!
Baron Geisler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nivolumab Opdivo (ranked 4999 p4p, 632 weight class) and Kapua Francisco (ranked 3445 p4p, 466 weight class). Francisco has chosen Pantera - Slaughtered as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nivolumab Opdivo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kapua Francisco!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francisco throws a body punch but Opdivo moves out of range.
Opdivo just misses with a punch to the body.
Opdivo lands a left and a right that send Francisco crashing to the mat, dazed. Opdivo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Kapua Francisco has been cut.
Opdivo steps in with a hook that catches Francisco right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Opdivo follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Francisco looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nivolumab Opdivo!
Nivolumab Opdivo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leka Vasara (ranked 3107 p4p, 316 weight class) and Chosu Viv (ranked 22562 p4p, 650 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leka Vasara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chosu Viv!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viv lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Leka Vasara has been cut.
Vasara cracks Viv with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Viv fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Vasara sprawls well initially but Viv persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Viv is looking for a kimura but Vasara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage.
Viv throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vasara is looking for a sweep. Viv is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vasara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viv pulls his head out easily.
Vasara is trying to maintain the position but Viv is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasara tries to get to full guard but Viv has control of the leg.
Vasara keeping control of the position.
Viv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vasara tries to get to full guard but Viv has control of the leg.
Viv drops an elbow to the side of Vasara's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv is keen to just control but Vasara is a slippery customer.
Viv is looking for a kimura but Vasara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Viv to get the leverage.
Vasara wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Hell's Furnace Gym inform me that Viv has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Viv thows a huge punch but Vasara dodges it nicely.
Viv is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vasara is pressing down on Viv's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Viv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viv preventing the sweep.
Vasara has his hands on Viv's head, controlling the position.
Viv is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv postures up.
Viv throws a big right hand that misses.
Viv content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Viv with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasara pulls Viv in close to prevent any damage.
Vasara looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Viv drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vasara looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vasara looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vasara!
Vasara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vasara wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viv, who protects the arm well.
Vasara is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Viv knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Vasara wants to control but Viv is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vasara has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee asks Vasara politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Vasara prefers to stall for the moment though.
Vasara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viv tries to improve position but can't.
Vasara working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Viv wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Vasara has hold of Viv's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Viv seems comfortable defending it but Vasara has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Viv is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Viv is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vasara couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Leka Vasara!
Our winner, Leka Vasara, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Meat Boy (ranked 2351 p4p, 89 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 3080 p4p, 115 weight class). John Riverson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Meat Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson scores with a head kick.
It looks like Super Meat Boy has been cut.
John Riverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riverson needs to keep his hands up - Meat Boy had a free shot at his head there.
Riverson throws a sloppy head kick
and Meat Boy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Meat Boy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Riverson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riverson lands a high kick!
Meat Boy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Riverson throws a head kick that misses
and Meat Boy counters with a body kick that stops Riverson in his tracks momentarily.
Riverson looks winded!
Nice body kick there by Meat Boy.
Meat Boy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Riverson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Riverson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meat Boy cracks Riverson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Riverson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Meat Boy finish him?
Riverson is rocked!
Riverson glances at the clock... BAM! Meat Boy nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Riverson crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Riverson is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
Super Meat Boy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Ramirez (ranked 3581 p4p, 179 weight class) and Sunny Day (ranked 2086 p4p, 92 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sunny Day!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Ramirez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Day rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ramirez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day misses with a jab to the body
and Ramirez counters with a one-two to the body.
Ramirez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Day pinned against the cage. Day gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day connects with a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ramirez or perhaps it was just good defense by Day, which made it look bad.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Day uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
Day looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramirez is just out of range.
Day is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ramirez lands a nice shot to the body.
Day feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ramirezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramirez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ramirez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ramirez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ramirez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Day saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oliver Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Day throws an off balance right hand
and Ramirez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramirez. Day does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day throws a hook but Ramirez avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Day lands a slapping body shot.
Day is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramirez rather than just go for the knockout.
Day scores with a jab.
Sunny Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Day scores with a nice head shot.
Day moves in looking to clinch but Ramirez pushes him off.
A big left from Day misses.
Ramirez throws a series of strikes that have Day backpedaling.
Nice shot lands for Day.
Ramirez moves out of range as Day strikes.
Day misses with a hook. Ramirez ducked under it nicely.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Day saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Day throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Day missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ramirez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day clinches up with Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage.
Day lands with a right to the head.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Day goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
Day scores with a nice hook to the head.
Day has a couple of punches blocked by Ramirez.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez lands with a right to the head.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ramirez controlling the action here for a moment.
Day tries a body shot but Ramirez blocks it.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Day misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day working aggressively here.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ramirez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Day can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Day working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ramirez working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Day dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice uppercut lands for Ramirez. That snapped Day's head back.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Day slips the punch.
Day fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ramirez manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Ramirez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ramirez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Day manages to avoid it.
Day throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramirez blocks a jab.
Jab by Ramirez.
Day throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Day.
An attempted straight right counter from Ramirez misses the target.
Oliver Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Day cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ramirez misses with a body shot.
Day misses with a looping left.
Day tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez jabs Day right on the nose. Day blinks but takes it well.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Sunny Day seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Day throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ramirez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ramirez sizes up Day with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Ramirez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Day moves into the clinch.
Day throws a head punch that misses.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ramirez.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Day misses with the head strike.
Day scores with a shoulder strike.
Day struggles to land a body shot inside as Ramirez controls his hands.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sunny Day seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Day is working Ramirez over against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ramirez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Day shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ramirez but Ramirez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Day missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ramirez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ramirez fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Day was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Day throws an overhand right that lands on Ramirez's shoulder, as Ramirez tries to avoid the shot.
No joy there for Day, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Ramirez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ramirez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Day on the side of the head.
Day ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez looks to score with a jab to the body but Day is just out of range.
Ramirez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Day.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramirez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Day swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ramirez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No joy there for Ramirez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Day moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Day lands a body shot in the clinch.
Day throws a punch but it's blocked by Ramirez.
Day lands a body shot.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Day misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Day.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunny Day showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Ramirez swings for the body but Day moves out of range.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Day swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramirez.
Day throws out a counter right but Ramirez avoids it with no problem.
Day swings for the body but Ramirez moves out of range.
Day misses with an uppercut
and Ramirez counters with a series of strikes. Day will be more careful next time no doubt.
Day throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramirez counters with a stiff right hand.
Day throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ramirez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection.
Day slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez.
Day misses with a looping left.
Day with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day throws a right hand that Ramirez ducks under and follows up with a left that Ramirez also avoids with ease.
As Day looks to move away, Ramirez throws a big counter combo but Day just gets out of the way.
Day displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Ramirez gets tackled into the cage by Day. Day maintains the clinch.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ramirez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Day lands a shoulder strike.
Day works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Day.
A left hand lands to the body for Day.
Day fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day misses with a punch on the inside.
Day lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramirez or not.
Day tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Day manages to break the clinch.
Ramirez fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Day throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Ramirez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Day throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Day.
Day keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez lands a jab-cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Ramirez. Those never looked like landing.
Ramirez slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Day. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Day misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Day steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ramirez.
A little jabbing left from Day on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Day smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ramirez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Day moves into range and clinches up with Ramirez.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Day tries to work over Ramirez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Day swings wildly with an uppercut but Ramirez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Day swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Day doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ramirez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Day.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Day.
Ramirez blocking some punches.
Day misses with a body punch.
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez blocks a body shot from Day.
Day tries to throw a body punch but Ramirez avoids it by throwing Day back against the cage.
Day lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Day.
Ramirez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliver Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sunny Day is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ramirez.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Day comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Day has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Day!
A relieved looking Sunny Day thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ajax Athanas (ranked 548 p4p, 20 weight class) and Gabriel Skrarski (ranked 2057 p4p, 74 weight class). Athanas comes into the arena with Avatar-Torn Apart blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ajax Athanas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Skrarski!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Skrarski.
Athanas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Athanas with a hook.
A head kick misses from Athanas.
Despite the aggression on Skrarski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Athanas connects with a body shot that sends Skrarski's belly button to the back.
Athanas is looking to slow Skrarski down with leg kicks.
Skrarski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Athanas misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Athanas as he jumps to the side.
Skrarski takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Athanas takes a swing at Skrarski's ribcage but misses.
Skrarski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Donk. Athanas catches Skrarski right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Athanas lands.
Athanas connects with a leg kick. Skrarski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Athanas with a jab.
Athanas lands a big uppercut and Skrarski crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Skrarski looks OK. Athanas waves Skrarski back to his feet!
Skrarski is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarski switches off momentarily and Athanas cracks him with a monster right hand! Skrarski topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Athanas dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Athanas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ajax Athanas!
Ajax Athanas retains his super heavyweight title!
Ajax Athanas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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