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WFC 14:Wolf vs Iceberg PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hip Hop (ranked 6500 p4p, 629 weight class) and Machiavelli RestInPiece (ranked 6493 p4p, 628 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hip Hop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Machiavelli RestInPiece!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
RestInPiece fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hop gets a clinch.
RestInPiece is trying to maintain a safe position but Hop gets an underhook and turns RestInPiece into the cage.
RestInPiece is trying to pull guard but Hop has him pressed against the cage.
Hop tries to score a body lock takedown but RestInPiece shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hop controlling the action here for a moment.
Hop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hop wants to get back to striking at distance but RestInPiece won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hip Hop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hop takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
RestInPiece looking to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on RestInPiece - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RestInPiece is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hop gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
RestInPiece successfully pulls guard.
Hop wanted to stand there but RestInPiece had control of the position.
RestInPiece has control of Hop's left arm, preventing Hop from doing any damage.
Hop passes RestInPiece's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hop postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for RestInPiece to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hop dives in for a single leg takedown but RestInPiece sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hop sprawls well. Hop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RestInPiece gets slowly back to his feet.
RestInPiece is looking to clinch but Hop is avoiding it.
RestInPiece dives in and grabs Hop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hop pushes down on RestInPiece's head and hops out.
Hop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hop wants to take the fight to the mat but RestInPiece manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hop avoids the elbow strike from RestInPiece, against the cage.
Hop avoiding damage as RestInPiece throws knees to the body.
Hop jumps guard and drags RestInPiece to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
RestInPiece is looking to stand up but Hop won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece stops Hop from standing up.
Hop seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
RestInPiece must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but RestInPiece can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
RestInPiece trying to control the position from guard on top but Hop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hop is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hop wanted to stand there but RestInPiece had control of the position.
Hop showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hop seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down RestInPiece for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hip Hop dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
RestInPiece leaves Hop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hop shoots for a takedown but RestInPiece saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hop fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hop backing away here, and RestInPiece unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hip Hop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
RestInPiece fails with a takedown attempt.
Hop attempts a counter takedown but RestInPiece avoids it well and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
RestInPiece keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hop sets himself, and RestInPiece steps forward looking for the clinch! Hop avoids it this time.
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hop as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RestInPiece tries to clinch but Hop moves out of range.
No luck for Hop with that takedown attempt.
RestInPiece tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hop defends well and RestInPiece ends up having to push Hop into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hop sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
RestInPiece rushes Hop and presses him up against the cage.
RestInPiece's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
RestInPiece drives through and clinches with Hop against the cage.
Hop manages to break the clinch.
RestInPiece fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Hop with that takedown attempt.
RestInPiece closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece breaks from the clinch.
Hop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. RestInPiece defends it nicely.
Hop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
RestInPiece lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by RestInPiece.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hop shoots in looking for a takedown. RestInPiece tries to sprawl out of it but Hop keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. RestInPiece manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. RestInPiece tries to avoid it but Hop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag RestInPiece to the ground. RestInPiece escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hop stuffs the takedown.
Hop throws a sloppy head kick and RestInPiece moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but RestInPiece defends well and Hop ends up having to push RestInPiece into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hop shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has RestInPiece pinned against the cage. RestInPiece gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
RestInPiece dives in and grabs Hop's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hop pushes down on RestInPiece's head and hops out.
RestInPiece shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hop sprawls well. Hop wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. RestInPiece gets slowly back to his feet.
Hop seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hop throws a nice looking combination but RestInPiece bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hop is defended easily by RestInPiece.
RestInPiece is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from RestInPiece. No joy for Hop on that attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from RestInPiece - that will leave a mark!
RestInPiece drives through with a takedown into Hop's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
RestInPiece wants to control from the top but Hop keeps moving.
RestInPiece might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hop haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
RestInPiece wanted to stand there but Hop had control of the position.
RestInPiece wants to control from the top but Hop keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Machiavelli RestInPiece showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from RestInPiece as Hop shoots in.
Hop shoots in for a takedown but RestInPiece shows good takedown defense.
Hop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hop half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
RestInPiece changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hop tries to avoid it but RestInPiece manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hop to the ground. Hop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hop appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
RestInPiece shoots for a takedown but Hop saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hip Hop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hop clinches.
Hop's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hip Hop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hop 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
RestInPiece trying to control the position.
RestInPiece tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hop drops back looking for a leg! RestInPiece is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and RestInPiece manages to kick Hop off! Hop jumps back into RestInPiece's guard.
Hop drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hop jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hop forces his way into half guard.
RestInPiece trying to control here.
Hop winds up and cracks RestInPiece with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
RestInPiece wants to improve his position but Hop is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hop in particular looking to stall.
Hop thows a huge punch but RestInPiece dodges it nicely.
Hop passes the guard and advances to mount!
Hop lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RestInPiece is trying desperately to improve position.
Hop controlling from mount.
Hop stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
RestInPiece closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hop's guard.
Hop is controlling RestInPiece's posture.
RestInPiece wants to control from the top but Hop keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hop is on top in guard.
Hop content to stall in guard here.
RestInPiece really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hip Hop showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hop has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hip Hop!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joosep Lõhmus (ranked 6306 p4p, 118 weight class) and Priit Salumäe (ranked 6300 p4p, 119 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joosep Lõhmus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Priit Salumäe!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salumäe dives in for a single leg takedown but Lõhmus sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Salumäe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lõhmus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lõhmus throws a chopping leg kick but Salumäe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lõhmus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lõhmus drives through with a takedown into Salumäe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salumäe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lõhmus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salumäe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lõhmus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lõhmus stays in close to Salumäe's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lõhmus throwing strikes from guard but Salumäe blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lõhmus postures up and lands a big shot to Salumäe's brow.
Lõhmus wants to pass the guard but Salumäe is keeping the position.
Lõhmus postures up in Salumäe's guard and throws a big left but Salumäe blocks it.
Lõhmus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lõhmus advances to half guard.
Lõhmus trying to pass the guard but Salumäe defending well.
Salumäe is trying to get back to full guard.
Salumäe misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Salumäe tries to get to full guard but Lõhmus has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lõhmus feints and as Salumäe raises his hands in defense, Lõhmus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lõhmus connects with a couple of short punches.
Lõhmus stands up and waves to Salumäe to follow him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lõhmus is looking to clinch but Salumäe is avoiding it.
Salumäe clinches up against the cage.
Lõhmus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Salumäe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lõhmus tries for a takedown but Salumäe manages to get underhooks.
Lõhmus is trying to force a seperation but Salumäe has the dominant position.
Salumäe is trying to break the clinch but Lõhmus is controlling him.
Salumäe is looking for a takedown.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Priit Salumäe.
Lõhmus tries to land knees in the clinch but Salumäe avoids the damage to the body.
Salumäe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lõhmus jumps into guard, dragging Salumäe to the mat.
Lõhmus pulls Salumäe in close to his closed guard and prevents Salumäe from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salumäe stands and throws Lõhmus's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lõhmus is looking for a sweep.
Salumäe trying to control the position but Lõhmus is working away.
Lõhmus struggling a bit here.
Lõhmus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salumäe prevents Lõhmus from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Salumäe darts in and clinches Lõhmus up against the cage.
Salumäe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lõhmus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Salumäe dodges an elbow strike from Lõhmus.
Lõhmus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Salumäe is defending well.
Salumäe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Salumäe swinging wildly here.
Lõhmus goes for a double leg but Salumäe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salumäe continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salumäe tries for a takedown but Lõhmus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lõhmus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Salumäe.
Salumäe doesn't manage to clinch there - Lõhmus circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lõhmus. Salumäe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Lõhmus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lõhmus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Salumäe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lõhmus gets tackled into the cage by Salumäe. Salumäe maintains the clinch.
Lõhmus stalling the fight.
Lõhmus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Salumäe just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joosep Lõhmus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lõhmus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lõhmus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Salumäe tries to score a body lock takedown but Lõhmus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lõhmus has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Salumäe is trying to keep an underhook but Lõhmus manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lõhmus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Salumäe can do to turn this around?
Salumäe trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salumäe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salumäe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lõhmus decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Joosep Lõhmus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salumäe throws a head kick that misses
and Lõhmus counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lõhmus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lõhmus there.
Lõhmus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lõhmus is keen to just control but Salumäe is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lõhmus slows the pace down in half guard.
Lõhmus passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Salumäe!
Lõhmus unloads with some shots from mount but Salumäe bucks and avoids them well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Salumäe really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Lõhmus controlling from mount.
Lõhmus stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Salumäe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lõhmus but Lõhmus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Salumäe looks to move away, Lõhmus throws a big counter combo but Salumäe just gets out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lõhmus goes for a double leg but Salumäe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salumäe continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Lõhmus. No joy for Salumäe on that attempt.
Lõhmus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joosep Lõhmus dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Salumäe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lõhmus but Lõhmus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Salumäe tries to get set, Lõhmus tries to push him back and clinch up but Salumäe manages to avoid the attempt.
Lõhmus shoots in looking for a takedown but Salumäe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lõhmus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Salumäe. No joy for Lõhmus on that attempt.
Salumäe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lõhmus with a body shot.
Lõhmus clinches.
Lõhmus ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lõhmus no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lõhmus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Salumäe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lõhmus is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lõhmus wants to sweep but no luck.
Lõhmus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salumäe's guard.
Lõhmus stands up from Salumäe's guard - Lõhmus perhaps looking for a knockout.
Salumäe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lõhmus is fending him off so far but Salumäe persists. Nope, Lõhmus circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salumäe gets caught flat footed, as Lõhmus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lõhmus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salumäe is keeping the position for now.
Salumäe working a defensive guard here.
Lõhmus decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Salumäe, up you get!
Salumäe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lõhmus sprawls well. Lõhmus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Salumäe gets slowly back to his feet.
Joosep Lõhmus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Priit Salumäe.
Lõhmus moves into range and clinches up with Salumäe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus tries to score a body lock takedown but Salumäe shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lõhmus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Salumäe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lõhmus is trying to pull guard but Salumäe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lõhmus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lõhmus gets a double leg takedown into Salumäe's guard.
Salumäe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lõhmus stopping the sweep attempt from Salumäe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lõhmus stops Salumäe from standing up.
Salumäe working a defensive guard here.
Salumäe wants to stand up but Lõhmus is controlling him.
Lõhmus throwing strikes but missing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lõhmus throwing strikes but missing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Salumäe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lõhmus pinned against the cage. Lõhmus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lõhmus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salumäe moves into the clinch.
Salumäe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lõhmus shoots in and bounces Salumäe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lõhmus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lõhmus is pushing down on Salumäe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salumäe is fighting to maintain full guard but Lõhmus has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salumäe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lõhmus manages to mount him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lõhmus stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joosep Lõhmus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lõhmus, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joosep Lõhmus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Monroe (ranked 4997 p4p, 590 weight class) and Gorkem Tuncer (ranked 24998 p4p, 848 weight class). Gorkem Tuncer acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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178 lbs
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorkem Tuncer!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe fails with the takedown
and Tuncer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Monroe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tuncer to the ground. Monroe is now in Tuncer's guard.
Tuncer working a defensive guard here.
Tuncer is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Monroe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tuncer wants to stand but Monroe is controlling the position.
Monroe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe is in close to Tuncer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monroe landing with the ground and pound.
Tuncer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monroe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Monroe is working Tuncer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Monroe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe is in close to Tuncer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Monroe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Monroe landing some decent shots from guard.
Monroe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Monroe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tuncer has momentary wrist control but Monroe slips an elbow through the middle.
Tuncer working a defensive guard here.
Monroe is pushing down on Tuncer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tuncer is fighting to maintain full guard but Monroe has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Monroe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tuncer has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tuncer has hold of Monroe's hands but Monroe slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Monroe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Monroe lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monroe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Monroe looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tuncer is rocked!
Monroe unloads with some huge strikes here! Tuncer is out! Monroe wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brandon Monroe!
Our winner, Brandon Monroe, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blek Veliki (ranked 4394 p4p, 482 weight class) and Herb Dean (ranked 7325 p4p, 660 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blek Veliki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herb Dean!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veliki misses with a head kick.
Veliki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice body kick from Veliki.
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid body kick from Veliki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dean is rocked!
Veliki throws a leg kick which misses Dean's front leg but catches the back leg as Dean tries to avoid it.
Veliki pushes Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Dean breaks from the clinch.
Veliki connects with an inside leg kick.
Veliki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Veliki.
Veliki throws a head kick that half lands.
Veliki lands with a slapping head kick.
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dean is still on wobbly legs! Can Veliki finish him?
Veliki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dean seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veliki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veliki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dean looks winded!
Veliki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veliki lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Veliki.
Blek Veliki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veliki lands a big head kick that sends Dean tumbling to the mat! Veliki takes a step backwards and waves Dean back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Veliki clinches up with Dean and pushes him back against the cage.
Veliki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Veliki has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Veliki breaks from the clinch.
Dean on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Veliki. Veliki obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Veliki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veliki darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Veliki feints and then cracks Dean's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dean down.
Veliki drives through and clinches with Dean against the cage.
Dean trying to stall but Veliki improves his position.
Veliki connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dean's face.
Veliki landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Veliki is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Veliki stalling the fight.
Veliki is pushing Dean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Veliki seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Veliki with a knee to the head.
Veliki connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Veliki lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Veliki is pushing Dean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dean drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Veliki gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blek Veliki 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.
Veliki throws a head kick that half lands.
Blek Veliki is winning the standup battle so far.
Veliki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Blek Veliki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veliki moves into range and clinches up with Dean.
Veliki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dean takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veliki has Dean up against the cage in a clinch.
Veliki breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veliki lands with a nice body kick.
Veliki lands a high kick!
Veliki throws a sloppy head kick
and Dean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Veliki fakes the leg kick and cracks Dean in the body.
Dean is breathing heavily.
Veliki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Veliki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Veliki. Dean shrugs it off though.
Veliki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Veliki has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veliki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice combination there by Veliki.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Veliki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veliki lands with a kick to the temple. Dean shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dean takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dean takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dean has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Veliki.
Dean walks forward, straight into a front kick from Veliki.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veliki throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Veliki throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick misses from Veliki.
Veliki tries to work over Dean's front leg with a kick but Dean checks it.
Veliki misses with a body kick.
Dean blocks a head kick by Veliki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dean! But no joy.
Veliki lands a front kick.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dean! But no joy.
Veliki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veliki moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
Dean let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Veliki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dean swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veliki scores with a nice body kick.
Veliki throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veliki tries to work over Dean's front leg with a kick but Dean checks it.
Veliki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dean.
Dean unleashes a big counter combination but Veliki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Veliki rushes Dean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dean tries to pull guard but Veliki forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blek Veliki dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Veliki throws a leg kick but Dean sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Veliki manages to break the clinch.
Veliki throws a head kick that Dean semi-blocks.
Veliki takes the fight into the clinch.
Veliki just leaning against Dean, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veliki breaks from the clinch.
Veliki rushes Dean and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veliki lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Veliki. That one must have hurt.
Veliki tries to bum rush Dean with a series of wild strikes but Dean uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Dean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veliki throws a sloppy head kick and Dean moves out of range easily.
Dean is looking for the big counter here.
Veliki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dean looking to slow down the pace here.
A knee to the head by Veliki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean avoiding damage as Veliki throws knees to the body.
Veliki avoiding damage as Dean throws knees to the body.
Dean is trying to maintain a safe position but Veliki gets an underhook and turns Dean into the cage.
Veliki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dean being controlled against the cage.
Veliki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veliki manages to break the clinch.
Veliki scores with a push kick.
Veliki throws a series of punches but Dean avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Dean on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Veliki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dean now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veliki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veliki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Veliki misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veliki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dean avoids the head kick by Veliki.
It seemed like Dean was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veliki tries to land a body kick
and Dean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Veliki throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dean counters with a three punch combo that has Veliki backing up. Veliki nods at Dean to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veliki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dean counters with a two punch combo.
Veliki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veliki throws a wild body kick that Dean sees coming a mile off.
Veliki throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blek Veliki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Veliki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:25
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blek Veliki!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hicks (ranked 3021 p4p, 419 weight class) and Jeremy Torico (ranked 23681 p4p, 829 weight class). Hicks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bill Hicks at Dangerfields. Bill Hicks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
172 lbs
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24
170 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Torico!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torico needs to keep his hands up - Hicks had a free shot at his head there.
Torico tries to clinch
and Hicks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hicks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Torico tries to close the distance and clinch but Hicks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Hicks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeremy Torico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torico.
Hicks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Torico momentarily.
Hicks works Torico's body with a nice hook.
Torico tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hicks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Hicks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Torico.
Torico tries to clinch but Hicks moves out of range.
Donk. Hicks catches Torico right on the button with a cross.
Torico wants to clinch
and Hicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torico takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Torico is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks gets a clinch.
Torico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torico throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks lands a body punch.
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
Torico is still on wobbly legs! Can Hicks finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks.
Hicks leaning against his opponent.
Hicks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hicks presses Torico against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hicks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hicks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Torico has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Torico being controlled against the cage.
Hicks gets through Torico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hicks lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks controlling the action here for a moment.
Torico seems to have recovered his senses.
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torico tries to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling the position.
Hicks blocks the elbow strike.
Torico wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hicks works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Torico looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hicks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hicks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Torico looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hicks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hicks.
Hicks gets through Torico's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hicks scores with a shoulder strike.
Hicks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hicks unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Torico! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hicks is unloading with more strikes now! Torico drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Hicks!
Bill Hicks managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Vikai Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitar Zvonimir (ranked 2154 p4p, 257 weight class) and Ivan Emelianenko (ranked 6344 p4p, 624 weight class). Zvonimir comes to the cage accompanied by Kletva kralja Zvonimira. Ivan Emelianenko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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195 lbs
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260 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dmitar Zvonimir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ivan Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zvonimir lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Ivan Emelianenko has been cut.
Zvonimir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Emelianenko.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zvonimir slips under a jab from Emelianenko.
Zvonimir lands a big shot that drops Emelianenko! Can he finish him?
Emelianenko is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emelianenko has momentary wrist control but Zvonimir slips an elbow through the middle.
Emelianenko is still in real trouble! Can Zvonimir finish him?
Emelianenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zvonimir. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zvonimir arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Emelianenko's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dmitar Zvonimir!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitar Zvonimir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arsenio Valatudo (ranked 4281 p4p, 395 weight class) and Tasha Ventura (ranked 3227 p4p, 320 weight class). Arsenio Valatudo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arsenio Valatudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tasha Ventura!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Aafke Stam and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valatudo shoots and misses
and Ventura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ventura connects with a jab.
Ventura connects with a jab.
Ventura with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ventura shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valatudo eats them both and turns towards Ventura to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Valatudo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ventura defends well and Valatudo ends up having to push Ventura into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Valatudo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valatudo walks into a jab.
Ventura dips to his left and cracks Valatudo with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valatudo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Valatudo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ventura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ventura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valatudo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ventura lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Decent striking displayed by Ventura there.
Valatudo has his takedown stuffed
and Ventura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arsenio Valatudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura stalks Valatudo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Valatudo's face. Valatudo staggers backwards, shaken.
Ventura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valatudo misses with a takedown attempt
letting Ventura counter with a right hand.
Valatudo looks to clinch
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ventura lands a nice looking body shot.
Ventura is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Valatudo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ventura connects with a right hand. Valatudo shakes it off.
Tasha Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valatudo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Valatudo with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Ventura counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ventura cracks Valatudo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ventura scores with a decent looking hook.
Valatudo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ventura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ventura lands with an uppercut that bounces Valatudo off the cage and back into range.
Valatudo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Valatudo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ventura as he avoids it easily.
Ventura cracks Valatudo with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valatudo drops his hands momentarily and Ventura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valatudo is rocked!
Good shot there by Ventura.
Oh Valatudo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ventura cracks Valatudo with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Valatudo tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Ventura pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Valatudo is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tasha Ventura!
Tasha Ventura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Tutov (ranked 2108 p4p, 105 weight class) and Antti Karhu (ranked 1887 p4p, 95 weight class). Karhu has chosen Samuli Edelmann - Teit meistä kauniin as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrey Tutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antti Karhu!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Tutov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karhu.
Karhu cracks Tutov with an open hand slap.
Karhu works Tutov's body with a nice hook.
Karhu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Tutov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Karhu's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karhu.
Karhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Karhu misses with an uppercut. Tutov saw that one coming.
Karhu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tutov checks it well.
Karhu connects with a single shot there.
Karhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tutov can pounce on him.
Karhu throws a front kick aimed at Tutov's knee but Tutov avoids it well.
Karhu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tutov. That one must have hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karhu misses with a lunging right hand
and Tutov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tutov is looking to slow Karhu down with leg kicks.
A low kick from Karhu is predictable there
and Tutov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Karhu's guard.
Karhu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tutov trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov wants to pass the guard but Karhu is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karhu controls Tutov momentarily but Tutov frees himself.
Tutov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tutov looking to pass the guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Karhu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tutov.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
Karhu connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Karhu is looking to chop away at Tutov's legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Tutov misses the target.
Tutov scores with a leg kick.
Tutov throws a low kick but Karhu avoids it.
Karhu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Good shot there by Karhu.
Antti Karhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Karhu defending well as Tutov loads up on a big left hand.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tutov.
Karhu swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Karhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tutov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karhu scores with a leg kick.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu throws a leg kick which misses Tutov's front leg but catches the back leg as Tutov tries to avoid it.
Tutov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tutov ducks under a wild hook from Karhu.
Karhu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Karhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tutov connects with a single shot there.
Antti Karhu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Karhu throws a leg kick that misses.
Karhu throws a hook but Tutov avoids it easily.
Karhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tutov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've been informed that Karhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tutov lands the left hand.
Karhu closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tutov.
Karhu has a couple of punches blocked by Tutov.
Tutov presses Karhu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tutov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karhu breaks from the clinch.
Karhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tutov.
Tutov throws a chopping leg kick but Karhu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tutov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tutov blocks a leg kick.
Karhu slaps away a takedown attempt from Tutov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Tutov!
Karhu throws out a loose jab but Tutov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu throws a solid leg kick but Tutov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karhu.
Karhu throws a low kick but Tutov avoids it.
Tutov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Karhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tutov is just out of range.
Tutov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Karhu keeps moving.
Tutov stays in close to Karhu's body and controls the position.
Tutov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Karhu for as long as he can get away with.
Tutov trying to control but Karhu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antti Karhu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tutov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Karhu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tutov somewhat.
Karhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tutov can pounce on him.
Tutov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Karhu moved away.
Antti Karhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Tutov misses.
Tutov tries to move into range but Karhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Tutov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tutov. Karhu shrugs it off though.
Karhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tutov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karhu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karhu working aggressively here.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tutov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karhu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tutov backwards.
A short uppercut from Tutov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karhu.
Tutov misses with a punch on the inside.
Karhu scores with a shot to the side of Tutov's head.
Karhu presses Tutov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tutov scores with a shot to the side of Karhu's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karhu.
A short uppercut from Tutov.
Karhu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karhu lands with a light punch inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karhu manages to break the clinch.
Tutov cracks Karhu with a good jab.
Karhu misses the jab.
Karhu lands the left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tutov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tutov looks to land a body kick but Karhu moved away.
Karhu scores with a jab to the head.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karhu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
Karhu throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
Tutov tries to land a front kick but Karhu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tutov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tutov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Karhu tries to clinch up.
Karhu loads up on a big right hand but Tutov slips the punch.
Tutov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karhu.
Tutov staying out of range there.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Karhu.
Karhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tutov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Karhu regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tutov.
Tutov sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov trying to control the position from guard on top but Karhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tutov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karhu trying to keep a closed guard but Tutov is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tutov wants to control from the top but Karhu keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tutov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tutov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tutov lands a nice looking body shot.
Tutov throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tutov tries to score with a low kick but Karhu moves his leg out of the way.
Tutov throws the kick towards the body but Karhu avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Karhu misses.
Tutov throws a leg kick but Karhu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karhu slips a straight right by Tutov.
Tutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tutov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karhu misses with a body shot.
Karhu checks a low kick from Tutov.
Tutov lands with a hook. Karhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tutov feints and then cracks Karhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karhu down.
Karhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tutov throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov defending well as Karhu loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karhu connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karhu is out of range and Tutov settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Tutov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karhu misses with a wild body shot.
Tutov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karhu scoring well with a low kick there.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Tutov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karhu jabs Tutov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tutov misses with a body kick.
Tutov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karhu checks it well.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tutov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Karhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Karhu throws a big shot that misses.
Karhu lands an overhand right.
Tutov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tutov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karhu throws a body punch but Tutov moves out of range.
Karhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tutov. That did some damage!
A low kick from Karhu is predictable there
and Tutov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tutov lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Tutov misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tutov thuds his shin into the meat of Karhu's side.
Tutov throws out a loose jab but Karhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karhu lands with a straight right. Tutov didn't see that one coming.
Tutov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Karhu circles away.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karhu moves out of range as Tutov throws a body kick.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Karhu avoids them all with ease.
A clash of legs there as Tutov blocks the low kick.
Tutov scoring well with a low kick there.
Karhu lands a body shot.
Tutov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tutov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tutov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tutov throws a body punch but Karhu moves out of range.
Karhu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tutov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karhu.
Karhu throws the left hand but Tutov avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karhu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tutov throws a series of punches but Karhu moves out of range.
Jab from Karhu.
Nice defenses there by Karhu.
Karhu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tutov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karhu misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Karhu misses the target.
Tutov with a nice cross.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
That kick from Karhu tenderised Tutov's leg. Tutov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tutov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Tutov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Karhu takes a swing at Tutov's ribcage but misses.
Tutov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tutov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karhu's head.
Karhu wants to control but Tutov is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov is looking to take a break and control but Karhu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tutov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Karhu defending well though.
Tutov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tutov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karhu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tutov wants to take a breather but Karhu is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karhu scores with a nice head shot.
Karhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tutov moves away.
Tutov blocks a leg kick.
Karhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tutov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tutov with a body shot.
Karhu scores with a shot to the body.
Tutov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tutov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Karhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tutov manages to avoid it.
Karhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tutov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tutov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karhu scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tutov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tutov. Karhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karhu throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tutov.
Tutov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Karhu misses with a leg kick.
Tutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tutov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Karhu is trying to defend but Tutov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Andrey Tutov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Tutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tutov lands a body shot.
Tutov misses the jab.
Tutov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tutov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tutov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karhu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tutov.
Tutov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karhu moves away.
Tutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tutov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Karhu blocks the body kick.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tutov scores with a hook to the body. Karhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tutov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Karhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karhu tries to clinch up.
Karhu misses with a kick to the body.
Tutov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Karhu misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Tutov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Karhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tutov on the side of the head.
Tutov throws the left hand but Karhu avoids the punch easily.
Karhu walks into a left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tutov.
Tutov avoids the body shot from Karhu.
A decent looking cross lands there for Karhu.
Tutov misses with a wild combination.
Karhu moves out of range of the leg kick from Tutov.
Karhu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tutov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karhu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karhu misses with an uppercut.
Tutov throws a leg kick which misses Karhu's front leg but catches the back leg as Karhu tries to avoid it.
Karhu lands with a good body shot.
Karhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tutov throws a low kick but Karhu avoids it.
Tutov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tutov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tutov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karhu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tutov.
Karhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu misses with a looping right.
Karhu lands a slapping body shot.
Karhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karhu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tutov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tutov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karhu throws a jab when Tutov was well out of range.
Tutov lands with a shot to the body.
Karhu looks to land a right hand but Tutov moved out of range.
Tutov scores with a punch to the head.
Karhu throws a leg kick but Tutov checks it.
Karhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karhu ducks right into an uppercut from Tutov.
Tutov tries to land a front kick but Karhu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karhu ducks under a wild hook from Tutov.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throws a body shot but no joy.
Karhu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Karhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Tutov there.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Tutov.
Tutov throws a big shot that misses.
Tutov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karhu.
Karhu scores with a leg kick.
Karhu swings for the body but Tutov moves out of range.
Tutov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tutov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karhu under the eye.
Tutov throws a front kick aimed at Karhu's knee but Karhu avoids it well.
Tutov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Karhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Tutov misses its intended target.
Tutov connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tutov looks to score with a jab to the body but Karhu is just out of range.
Tutov scores with a nice strike.
Karhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tutov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karhu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tutov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karhu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tutov.
Karhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Karhu slips a jab from Tutov.
Karhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karhu motions for Tutov to come forward. Karhu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tutov walks into a jab.
Tutov tries to keep at a distance but Karhu has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karhu tries a body shot but Tutov blocks it.
Karhu gets through Tutov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Andrey Tutov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Tutov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Karhu.
Karhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Karhu thumps Tutov with a low kick.
Tutov lands with a nice body kick.
Karhu checks a low kick from Tutov.
Karhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karhu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tutov wants to land a leg kick but Karhu is out of range.
Karhu doesn't manage to clinch there - Tutov circles away.
Tutov tries to work over Karhu's front leg with a kick but Karhu checks it.
Karhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tutov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Karhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Karhu backs away, Tutov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tutov throws a lazy right hand but Karhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tutov shoots in and bounces Karhu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tutov passes Karhu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karhu trying to control but Tutov postures up.
Tutov is controlling the pace.
Tutov is trying to control. Karhu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tutov stalling.
Karhu desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Karhu is staying active underneath Tutov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Karhu tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tutov has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Karhu wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tutov.
Tutov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karhu is trying desperately to improve position.
Tutov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tutov lands a big shot there that rocks Karhu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tutov looking to secure an arm triangle but Karhu defends it well.
Tutov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karhu is looking to escape.
Antti Karhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Karhu is looking to improve his position but Tutov isn't that keen on the idea.
Andrey Tutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tutov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Karhu is squirming around, avoiding Tutov's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrey Tutov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tutov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Tutov!
During a confident post fight interview, Andrey Tutov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liquid Gold (ranked 654 p4p, 66 weight class) and Samuel Washington (ranked 2305 p4p, 242 weight class). Washington has chosen TNT as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Samuel Washington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liquid Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 21 - 2, fighting out of New York, Samuel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Washington takes one to the chin there.
Gold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Washington defending well as Gold loads up on a big left hand.
Washington shapes to counter with a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Washington blocks the low kick.
Washington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Washington manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gold on his heels. He'll look to pass Gold's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Washington preventing the sweep.
Gold avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Washington looking to sit in guard and control but Gold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gold wants to stand but Washington is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington trying to control the position.
Gold tries to stand but Washington is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Washington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing Gold from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gold throws a series of strikes that have Washington backpedaling.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gold.
Washington fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Washington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gold on the side of the head.
Gold throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Washington counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gold has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to take a breather but Gold is having none of it.
Gold moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Washington throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Washington trying to control but Gold is working from the bottom.
Gold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Washington is one step ahead there.
Washington throws a strike but Gold rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gold would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Washington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Washington has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Gold is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington pulls Gold in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liquid Gold dominated that round.
That's time! Gold's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Gold lands a high kick!
Washington throws a body kick that misses
and Gold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gold uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Washington.
Gold avoids the head kick by Washington.
Gold drops Washington with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Washington looks back up at him and smiles so Gold waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Washington is rocked!
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Washington's head, knocking him out cold! Gold is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liquid Gold!
Our winner, Liquid Gold, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howlin Wolf (ranked 2668 p4p, 310 weight class) and Tor Iceberg (ranked 617 p4p, 76 weight class). Iceberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manowar - Hail and Kill. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howlin Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tor Iceberg!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iceberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wolf pinned against the cage. Wolf gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wolf lands with a cross.
It looks like Tor Iceberg has been cut.
Wolf throws out a loose jab but Iceberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf looks to throw the jab but Iceberg is out of range.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Iceberg slips the punch.
Iceberg is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Iceberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wolf lands a jab.
That has opened up Tor Iceberg's cut even more.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wolf clinches up with Iceberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Wolf has picked Iceberg up - he's going for a ride! Wolf dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf slips a nice elbow through Iceberg's hands, connecting with Iceberg's forehead.
Wolf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Iceberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iceberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf.
Wolf is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Iceberg is hurt! He's hurt bad - Wolf fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Iceberg from any more punishment! Congratulations to Wolf! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howlin Wolf!
Howlin Wolf retains his heavyweight title!
Howlin Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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