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ABW 130 Jones - Perez PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyborg Silva (ranked 2342 p4p, 328 weight class) and Felipe Silva (ranked 4338 p4p, 534 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Felipe Silva enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cyborg Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Felipe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Felipe Silva. Cyborg Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyborg Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Felipe Silva swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cyborg Silva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cyborg Silva misses with a body shot
and Felipe Silva counters with a straight right hand.
Cyborg Silva swings for the body but Felipe Silva moves out of range.
Felipe Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Felipe Silva connects with a body shot that sends Cyborg Silva's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyborg Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Felipe Silva is just out of range.
Felipe Silva throws out a counter right but Cyborg Silva avoids it with no problem.
Felipe Silva throws the left hand but Cyborg Silva avoids the punch easily.
Felipe Silva misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyborg Silva throws a hook to the side of Felipe Silva's head but Felipe Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cyborg Silva misses with a straight left.
Cyborg Silva misses with a left hand
and Felipe Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cyborg Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Felipe Silva.
Cyborg Silva displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Felipe Silva throws out the jab.
Cyborg Silva was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cyborg Silva misses with an uppercut.
Felipe Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cyborg Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Felipe Silva appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg Silva throws a poor cross that misses
and Felipe Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Felipe Silva misses with a hook
and Cyborg Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cyborg Silva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Felipe Silva works Cyborg Silva's body with a nice hook.
Felipe Silva scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Felipe Silva ducks right into an uppercut from Cyborg Silva.
Cyborg Silva misses with a hook
and Felipe Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cyborg Silva swings for the body but Felipe Silva moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyborg Silva. Felipe Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Felipe Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cyborg Silva under the eye.
Nice uppercut there from Cyborg Silva.
Cyborg Silva throws a big shot that misses.
Felipe Silva is looking for the big counter here.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Cyborg Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Felipe Silva.
Cyborg Silva misses with a combination
and Cyborg Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyborg Silva misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Felipe Silva! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyborg Silva lands a big head kick that sends Felipe Silva tumbling to the mat! Cyborg Silva takes a step backwards and waves Felipe Silva back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Felipe Silva is rocked!
It looks like Felipe Silva has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Felipe Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Cyborg Silva's shoulder, as Cyborg Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Cyborg Silva cracks Felipe Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cyborg Silva has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Felipe Silva to stand back up!
Felipe Silva is still on wobbly legs! Can Cyborg Silva finish him?
Felipe Silva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A jab from Felipe Silva misses.
Felipe Silva seems to have recovered his senses.
Felipe Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Cyborg Silva seems to be stalking Felipe Silva here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Felipe Silva drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cyborg Silva!
Cyborg Silva decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment Il (ranked 2039 p4p, 212 weight class) and Sammy Gravano (ranked 7159 p4p, 450 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment Il!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sammy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gravano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment Il moves into the clinch.
Experiment Il lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gravano stalling in the clinch but Experiment Il improves position.
Gravano pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gravano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Experiment Il putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gravano in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gravano is trying to break the clinch but Experiment Il has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Experiment Il obliges.
Gravano looks winded!
Experiment Il breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Experiment Il scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gravano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravano scrambles back to his feet.
Experiment Il wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Experiment Il feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gravanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Experiment Il tries to bum rush Gravano with a series of wild strikes but Gravano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Experiment Il sets himself, and Gravano steps forward looking for the clinch! Experiment Il avoids it this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Experiment Il, right into the meat.
Experiment Il turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a left to the body.
Experiment Il lands a jab to the head.
Gravano tries to clinch but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Experiment Il scores with a push kick.
Gravano drops his hands momentarily and Experiment Il takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment Il manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Experiment Il seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A good leg kick by Experiment Il.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Experiment Il knocks Gravano to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Gravano is rocked!
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!
Experiment Il content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gravano is still in real trouble! Can Experiment Il finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is putting a hurting on Gravano here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gravano seems to have recovered his senses.
Experiment Il staying calm.
Gravano is pushing Experiment Il's head away, looking to escape. Experiment Il manages to hold on to the position though.
Experiment Il throws a strike aimed at the side of Gravano's head but Gravano avoids it well.
Experiment Il throws a strike aimed at the side of Gravano's head but Gravano avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is staying tight to Gravano's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Experiment Il 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.
Experiment Il continues to stall.
Experiment Il's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gravano pushes Experiment Il away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Experiment Il gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gravano tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Gravano throws a front kick aimed at Experiment Il's knee but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gravano just manages to avoid it.
Experiment Il lands a lovely overhand right.
Experiment Il throws a nice head kick!
Gravano takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravano misses with a combination
and Experiment Il counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Experiment Il landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Experiment Il holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Experiment Il taking a breather.
Experiment Il lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Experiment Il feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gravano's calf.
Gravano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Experiment Il feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gravano has closed the distance and engaged Experiment Il in a clinch.
Gravano escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed right hand from Gravano misses the target.
Gravano lets loose with a powerful body kick. Experiment Il will feel that in the morning.
A decent looking cross lands there for Experiment Il.
Gravano avoids the body shot from Experiment Il.
Gravano throws a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gravano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Experiment Il paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Experiment Il half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gravano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Experiment Il misses the target.
Gravano fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravano misses with a body kick.
It looked like Experiment Il wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gravano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Experiment Il throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravano looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Gravano moves to clinch but Experiment Il breaks away
and Experiment Il makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gravano throws a head kick but Experiment Il moves out of range.
Sammy Gravano is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Experiment Il landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravano can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Experiment Il.
Experiment Il lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravano off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Experiment Il lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gravano rushes Experiment Il and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment Il is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Experiment Il taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Experiment Il avoiding damage as Gravano throws knees to the body.
Experiment Il lands a knee to the body.
Experiment Il breaks from the clinch.
Experiment Il explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Experiment Il connects with an inside leg kick.
Gravano tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Experiment Il manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gravano throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gravano is countered with a crisp right hand from Experiment Il that sends him to the canvas! Experiment Il follows him to the mat into side control.
Experiment Il controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravano taking a bit of punishment here - Experiment Il scoring with strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Experiment Il creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gravano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gravano is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Experiment Il has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gravano can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gravano takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Further stalling from Experiment Il.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Experiment Il dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Experiment Il scores with a kick to the body.
Gravano throws a leg kick
and Experiment Il counters with a low kick, right behind Gravano 's knee.
Gravano darts in trying to clinch
letting Experiment Il counter with a right hand.
Experiment Il will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gravano tries to clinch up.
Finnish Experiment Il is winning the standup battle so far.
Experiment Il with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment Il throws a head kick but Gravano moves out of range.
Gravano looks to land a combination but Experiment Il avoids it well.
Experiment Il throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gravano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Experiment Il catches Gravano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gravano's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Experiment Il connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravano scrambles back to his feet.
Sammy Gravano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravano throws a body kick that misses.
Experiment Il swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gravano throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Experiment Il counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gravano throws a head kick that misses
and Experiment Il counters with a huge left! Gravano is in big trouble! He's backing up but Experiment Il isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gravano from any more damage. A dominating finish by Experiment Il!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment Il!
Finnish Experiment Il was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Finnish Experiment lV (ranked 1164 p4p, 157 weight class) and Mathis Malen (ranked 3452 p4p, 365 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mathis Malen!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment lV loads up on a big right hand but Malen slips the punch.
Malen throws a sloppy head kick
and Malen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mathis Malen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malen throws a lazy head kick
letting Experiment lV counter with a right hand.
Malen tests Experiment lV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Experiment lV fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Malen misses with a takedown attempt
and Malen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Experiment lV throws a head kick that misses.
Malen lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Finnish Experiment lV has been cut.
Malen throws a sloppy head kick
and Experiment lV counters with a stiff right hand.
Malen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment lV drops Malen with a big left hand! Malen is injured, injured bad! Experiment lV jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Experiment lV!
After the fight, Finnish Experiment lV was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Khaan (ranked 1928 p4p, 203 weight class) and Stefano Skubini (ranked 3225 p4p, 337 weight class). Stefano Skubini has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Khaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stefano Skubini!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skubini throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khaan throwing a counter right hand but Skubini manages to avoid it.
Skubini misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Skubini.
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Skubini keeps the fight on the outside.
Skubini is looking for the big counter here.
Skubini moves in looking to clinch but Khaan pushes him off.
Skubini wants to clinch.
Skubini wants to clinch
and Khaan counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Skubini misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Skubini takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stefano Skubini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skubini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Khaan gets a clinch.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skubini holding his opponent close, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skubini.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Skubini blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Khaan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skubini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khaan.
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skubini lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Skubini shrugs off.
It looks like Stefano Skubini has been cut.
Skubini missing with knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
Khaan lands an elbow that stopped Skubini in his tracks for a moment.
Skubini managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Skubini lands with a right to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Khaan blocking some punches.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Skubini looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khaan.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skubini's elbow.
A short right from Khaan on the inside.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Khaan tries a body shot but Skubini blocks it.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Skubini avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan managing to block the knees to the body from Skubini.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skubini avoids it.
Skubini blocks the elbow strike.
Khaan tries to land knees in the clinch but Skubini avoids the damage to the body.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Khaan is leaning against Skubini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaan lands a body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Skubini won't want to take too many of those.
Nice body punch from Khaan.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
Skubini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Khaan working Skubini over with knees to the body.
Khaan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skubini is defending well for now.
Skubini managing to block the knees to the body from Khaan.
Skubini tries to land knees in the clinch but Khaan avoids the damage to the body.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Skubini's ribcage. Skubini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Skubini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan landing knees to the body.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khaan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skubini looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Khaan is leaning against Skubini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaan works on Skubini's body with a couple of short punches.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Skubini 's eye.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skubini avoids it.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skubini.
Skubini takes a knee to the side of the body.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Skubini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khaan.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan lands a body shot.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khaan forces Skubini back against the cage and clinches.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skubini working aggressively here.
Skubini with a knee to the head.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skubini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
Skubini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skubini putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Khaan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skubini tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khaan's elbow.
Skubini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Khaan.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Skubini is breathing heavily.
Skubini avoiding damage as Khaan throws knees to the body.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan crunches a lovely knee into Skubini's ribcage.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skubini can do to turn this around?
Khaan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khaan tries a body shot but Skubini blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skubini.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Skubini 's eye.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Khaan.
A left hand lands to the body for Khaan.
Khaan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skubini takes an elbow to the temple.
Khaan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skubini avoids it.
Khaan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skubini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan is working Skubini over against the cage.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darius Khaan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Khaan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khaan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Khaan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skubini's defenses.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Skubini shrugs off.
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Skubini's ribcage. Skubini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Skubini in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khaan lands an elbow inside that Skubini shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
Skubini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skubini working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand into Skubini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skubini's gas tank.
Khaan lands a damaging elbow.
Skubini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skubini tries to land knees in the clinch but Khaan avoids the damage to the body.
Skubini working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Khaan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Khaan.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan lands a good knee to the midsection. Skubini won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
Khaan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khaan cracks Skubini with a nice body shot.
Khaan utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skubini looking to throw knees to the head but Khaan is blocking nicely.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Skubini stalling in the clinch but Khaan improves position.
Khaan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Khaan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skubini's elbow.
Khaan lands a knee to the body.
Khaan digs a right hand underneath Skubini's ribcage. Skubini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skubini unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khaan obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skubini on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skubini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Khaan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Khaan closes the distance and clinches.
Khaan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skubini trying to land knees to the body.
Skubini misses with some punches.
Skubini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khaan is defending well for now.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan is working Skubini over against the cage.
Khaan lands a nice elbow.
Knees to the body from Khaan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khaan.
Khaan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Skubini 's eye.
Khaan missing with knees to the body.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skubini misses with the head strike.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skubini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khaan digs a right hand into Skubini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skubini's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khaan can't find room to land a body shot as Skubini controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Khaan.
Khaan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Skubini avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Khaan.
Khaan is leaning against Skubini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Khaan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Khaan.
Knees in the clinch landing for Khaan.
A short body shot lands from Khaan as the two fighters clinch.
Skubini blocks a body shot from Khaan.
A right hook to the body lands for Khaan.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skubini.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khaan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skubini is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Khaan lands an elbow that stopped Skubini in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan cracks Skubini with a nice body shot.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Skubini avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Khaan lands a body punch.
Khaan misses with a body punch.
Khaan presses Skubini against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Khaan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skubini trying to land knees to the body.
Khaan working Skubini over with knees to the body.
Khaan crunches a lovely knee into Skubini's ribcage.
A right hand to the body from Khaan.
Khaan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khaan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Khaan digs a right hand into Skubini's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Skubini's gas tank.
Khaan tries to work over Skubini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skubini stalling in the clinch but Khaan improves position.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khaan tries to throw a body punch but Skubini avoids it by throwing Khaan back against the cage.
Skubini is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Khaan is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from Khaan.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan avoiding damage as Skubini throws knees to the body.
Khaan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khaan struggles to land a body shot inside as Skubini controls his hands.
Khaan crunches a lovely knee into Skubini's ribcage.
Khaan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skubini.
Skubini prevents a body shot from Khaan.
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan cracks Skubini with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khaan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Khaan lands an elbow just above Skubini 's eye.
Khaan pushes Skubini back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khaan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Khaan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Good body shot from Khaan.
Khaan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Khaan scores with a hook to the body.
Khaan trying to land knees to the body.
Khaan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Khaan misses with a punch to the body.
Khaan blocking some punches.
Khaan blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Khaan - that landed with a thud.
Khaan lands with a short shot to the head.
Stefano Skubini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darius Khaan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khaan tries a body shot but Skubini blocks it.
Khaan scores a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Khaan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Khaan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Khaan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Skrarski (ranked 3602 p4p, 133 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 3250 p4p, 123 weight class). Riverson has chosen J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Skrarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrarski fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Riverson.
An attempted straight right counter from Skrarski misses the target.
John Riverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrarski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Riverson!
Riverson is looking to reverse the position.
Skrarski cracks Riverson with a big elbow.
Riverson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Riverson keeps trying to improve his position.
Riverson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Skrarski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Riverson defending well though.
Riverson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Skrarski. Oh but Riverson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Skrarski goes limp - he's gone! Riverson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Riverson!
After winning the bout, John Riverson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tigran Harutyunyan (ranked 3689 p4p, 385 weight class) and Jakub Trabowski (ranked 2333 p4p, 244 weight class). Harutyunyan comes to the cage accompanied by Ara Gevorgyan - Artsakh. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tigran Harutyunyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Trabowski!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harutyunyan connects with a right hand. Trabowski shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Harutyunyan.
A jab from Harutyunyan does it's job there.
Trabowski ducks under a wild hook from Harutyunyan.
Trabowski throws a right hand that Harutyunyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Harutyunyan also avoids with ease.
Harutyunyan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harutyunyan looks to land a combination but Trabowski avoids it well.
Harutyunyan throws a hook to the side of Trabowski's head but Trabowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jakub Trabowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trabowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Trabowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Harutyunyan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harutyunyan has a couple of punches blocked by Trabowski.
Trabowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trabowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Harutyunyan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harutyunyan is looking to stand up but Trabowski won't let him.
Trabowski keeping full guard, as Harutyunyan tries to pass.
Harutyunyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabowski has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Harutyunyan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Trabowski tries to score a body lock takedown but Harutyunyan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trabowski jumps guard and drags Harutyunyan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trabowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trabowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harutyunyan wants to get up but he can't break Trabowski's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Trabowski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harutyunyan 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.
Trabowski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harutyunyan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harutyunyan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Trabowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Harutyunyan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harutyunyan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harutyunyan keeping moving, preventing Trabowski from controlling successfully.
Harutyunyan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Trabowski trying to control but Harutyunyan is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harutyunyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harutyunyan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harutyunyan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harutyunyan connects with a single shot there.
Harutyunyan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trabowski fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Harutyunyan sprawls well initially but Trabowski persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Harutyunyan wants to improve his position but Trabowski is controlling well.
Harutyunyan wants to control but Trabowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harutyunyan controlling the position for now.
Harutyunyan is not content to let Trabowski control the position.
Harutyunyan trying to control but Trabowski postures up.
Harutyunyan is trying to stand.
Harutyunyan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Trabowski.
Harutyunyan trying to hold on to Trabowski's head to control him but Trabowski postures up.
Harutyunyan is trying to stand back up but Trabowski is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trabowski walks into a stiff left hand from Harutyunyan.
It looks like Jakub Trabowski has been cut.
Trabowski has his takedown stuffed
and Trabowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tigran Harutyunyan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jakub Trabowski's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Trabowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Harutyunyan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Harutyunyan misses the target.
Harutyunyan lands a lovely overhand right.
Tigran Harutyunyan is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Trabowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trabowski has his takedown stuffed
letting Harutyunyan counter with a right hand.
Trabowski is looking to clinch.
Harutyunyan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trabowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harutyunyan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trabowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trabowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harutyunyan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harutyunyan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Harutyunyan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice shot lands for Harutyunyan.
Trabowski has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabowski forces Harutyunyan back against the cage and clinches.
Harutyunyan avoiding damage as Trabowski throws knees to the body.
Trabowski changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harutyunyan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tigran Harutyunyan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jakub Trabowski.
Harutyunyan misses with a straight right.
Trabowski is looking to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Harutyunyan has knocked Trabowski down with a huge combo! Harutyunyan steps away and waves a wobbly Trabowski back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Trabowski is rocked!
Trabowski misses with a lunging right hand
and Harutyunyan counters with a nice right hand that sends Trabowski toppling to the canvas! Trabowski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harutyunyan finish him?!
Trabowski is still on wobbly legs! Can Harutyunyan finish him?
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!
Harutyunyan digs a good hook to Trabowski's body.
Trabowski is breathing heavily.
Harutyunyan knocks out Trabowski with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Harutyunyan before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Harutyunyan picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tigran Harutyunyan!
Tigran Harutyunyan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Jakub Trabowski spoke after the fight, saying 'i want re-match'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sven Ludwig (ranked 1571 p4p, 215 weight class) and Bruno Niedzwiedzki (ranked 2399 p4p, 299 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sven Ludwig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Niedzwiedzki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Niedzwiedzki.
It looks like Sven Ludwig has been cut.
Ludwig looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ludwig delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Ludwig.
Niedzwiedzki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ludwig was well out of range. Poor timing from Niedzwiedzki.
Ludwig throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ludwig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Niedzwiedzki.
Ludwig scores with a hook to the body. Niedzwiedzki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niedzwiedzki.
We've been hearing reports that Ludwig has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Niedzwiedzki swings for the body but Ludwig moves out of range.
Niedzwiedzki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ludwig is looking to land body kicks.
Niedzwiedzki throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ludwig throws a leg kick which misses Niedzwiedzki's front leg but catches the back leg as Niedzwiedzki tries to avoid it.
Niedzwiedzki tries to bum rush Ludwig with a series of wild strikes but Ludwig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niedzwiedzki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ludwig is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ludwig scoring well with a low kick there.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludwig moves out of range of the leg kick from Niedzwiedzki.
Niedzwiedzki throws a sloppy head kick and Ludwig moves out of range easily.
Niedzwiedzki tries a head kick but it misses.
Niedzwiedzki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Niedzwiedzki throws a lazy body kick
and Ludwig counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ludwig.
Niedzwiedzki kicks Ludwig off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Niedzwiedzki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Ludwig tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruno Niedzwiedzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Niedzwiedzki falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ludwig counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ludwig blocks a low kick nicely.
Niedzwiedzki throws a lazy right hand but Ludwig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ludwig scores with a kick to the body.
Ludwig cracks the inside of Niedzwiedzki's front leg.
Ludwig wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Niedzwiedzki throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Ludwig counters with a body kick.
Niedzwiedzki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ludwig is able to avoid easily.
Ludwig thumps Niedzwiedzki with a low kick.
Ludwig throws a shot to the body.
Niedzwiedzki throws a wild body kick that Ludwig sees coming a mile off.
Ludwig gets a double leg takedown into Niedzwiedzki's guard.
Ludwig is standing up over Niedzwiedzki. Niedzwiedzki looks to escape but Ludwig dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Niedzwiedzki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ludwig is putting a hurting on Niedzwiedzki here, landing some big shots from side control.
Niedzwiedzki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Niedzwiedzki is working away.
Niedzwiedzki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Niedzwiedzki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ludwig winds up and cracks Niedzwiedzki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to control but can't.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to get back to full guard.
Niedzwiedzki is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ludwig is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Niedzwiedzki looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ludwig passes into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ludwig working away.
Ludwig is looking to take a break and control but Niedzwiedzki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ludwig is working Niedzwiedzki over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Ludwig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Ludwig's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ludwig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ludwig drops down looking for a counter takedown but Niedzwiedzki sprawls and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ludwig.
Ludwig throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Niedzwiedzki misses its intended target.
Ludwig lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ludwig. That's going to slow Niedzwiedzki down.
Niedzwiedzki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sven Ludwig is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body kick from Ludwig.
Niedzwiedzki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Niedzwiedzki throws a series of punches but Ludwig avoids them all with ease.
Ludwig moves out of range of the body kick.
Niedzwiedzki moves out of range as Ludwig throws a body kick.
Ludwig is looking to wear down Niedzwiedzki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A lazy body kick from Niedzwiedzki
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niedzwiedzki takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ludwig counters with a leg kick.
Niedzwiedzki is breathing heavily.
Ludwig scores with a push kick.
Ludwig throws a half hearted mid kick.
A head kick by Niedzwiedzki misses
and Ludwig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ludwig lands a jab to the head.
Ludwig throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ludwig shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Niedzwiedzki napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ludwig scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludwig working the body and head with strikes.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Niedzwiedzki is working away.
Niedzwiedzki takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludwig looks up at the clock and then as Niedzwiedzki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ludwig smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Niedzwiedzki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Niedzwiedzki is rocked!
Niedzwiedzki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Niedzwiedzki is still in real trouble! Can Ludwig finish him?
Ludwig working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Niedzwiedzki takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Ludwig 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.
Ludwig scores with punches from side control.
Ludwig trying to control the position but Niedzwiedzki is working away.
Niedzwiedzki is trying to improve his position.
Ludwig lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niedzwiedzki is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ludwig connects with a decent elbow.
A big shot lands for Ludwig! That's hurt Niedzwiedzki! Will he recover? Ludwig fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Ludwig!
In his post fight interview, Sven Ludwig started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Mills (ranked 1517 p4p, 195 weight class) and Nivolumab Opdivo (ranked 2477 p4p, 278 weight class). Mills comes to the cage accompanied by Dexter theme song. Opdivo has chosen Bristol-Myers Squibb corporate anthem as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack Mills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nivolumab Opdivo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills dips to his left and cracks Opdivo with an uppercut!
Opdivo throws a body shot but no joy.
Mills defending well as Opdivo loads up on a big left hand.
Opdivo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mills manages to avoid it.
Mills avoids the body shot from Opdivo.
Mills lands with a nice body punch.
Opdivo throws an off balance right hand
and Mills counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mills.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mills lands an elbow inside.
Opdivo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Mills misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mills.
Mills lands an elbow that stopped Opdivo in his tracks for a moment.
Opdivo working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mills throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Opdivo takes an elbow to the temple.
Mills stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mills - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mills gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Opdivo can't find room to land a body shot as Mills controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opdivo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Opdivo fails to land.
Opdivo tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Opdivo back against the cage.
Mills lands a body punch.
Mills lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Opdivo.
Opdivo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mills or not.
Opdivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Opdivo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mills seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Opdivo can turn it around.
Mills creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Opdivo's defenses.
Mills lands an elbow inside that Opdivo shrugs off.
Opdivo misses with the head strike.
Opdivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mills has Opdivo pressed against the cage, preventing Opdivo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Opdivo being controlled against the cage.
Opdivo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millss head.
Mills tries a body shot but Opdivo blocks it.
I was talking to Mills's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Opdivo dodges an elbow strike from Mills.
Mills blocks a body shot from Opdivo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills lands a damaging elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Opdivo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opdivo misses with some punches.
Opdivo prevents a body shot from Mills.
Opdivo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Opdivo tries to work over Mills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Opdivo takes an elbow to the temple.
Mills prevents Opdivo from breaking the clinch.
Mills lands an elbow inside that Opdivo shrugs off.
A head punch on the inside from Opdivo fails to land.
Mills slows down the pace here.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mills lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mills struggles to land a body shot inside as Opdivo controls his hands.
Mills stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Opdivo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills blocks a body shot from Opdivo.
Opdivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Opdivo misses with some punches.
Mills lands an elbow inside that Opdivo shrugs off.
Mills prevents a body shot from Opdivo.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Opdivo gets through Mills's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Opdivo working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opdivo.
A right hand to the body from Opdivo.
Mills gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mills.
Mills lands a nice shot to the body.
Mills stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Opdivo lands a shot to the body.
Mills manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Opdivo prevents a body shot from Mills.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills throws an elbow that misses.
Mills is struggling to control the position.
Mills tries to work over Opdivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Opdivo tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
Mills has Opdivo pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Opdivo.
Mills is breathing heavily.
A short left from Opdivo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Opdivo.
Mills doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opdivo lands a left hand.
Opdivo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mills.
Mills is trying to stall.
Opdivo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jack Mills will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mills on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Opdivo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mills moves away.
Mills tries to counter by clinching up but Opdivo breaks away and moves out of range.
Opdivo rushes Mills and presses him up against the cage.
Opdivo lands a body punch.
Jack Mills has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mills creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Opdivo misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Opdivo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Opdivo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Opdivo working aggressively here.
Opdivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Opdivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Opdivo digs a right hand into Mills's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mills's gas tank.
Opdivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mills throws an elbow that misses.
Opdivo blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills is leaning against Opdivo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Opdivo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Opdivo misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Opdivo misses the target.
Opdivo misses with a shot to the body
and Mills counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nice elbow from Mills.
Mills lands an elbow that stopped Opdivo in his tracks for a moment.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
Mills misses with an elbow over the top.
Opdivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Opdivo tries to throw a body punch but Mills avoids it by throwing Opdivo back against the cage.
Opdivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Opdivo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mills counters with a nice body shot.
Mills jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mills just misses with a punch to the body.
Opdivo throws a series of punches but Mills avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opdivo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Opdivo closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Opdivo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Opdivo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mills rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Opdivo misses.
Opdivo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Opdivo throws a body punch but Mills moves out of range.
Opdivo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mills blocks a jab.
Mills scores with a body shot.
Opdivo misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Mills misses the target.
Opdivo misses with a body shot.
Mills seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nivolumab Opdivo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Opdivo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Opdivo misses the shot to the body.
Mills tries to counter by clinching up but Opdivo breaks away and moves out of range.
Opdivo misses with a body punch
and Mills moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opdivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Opdivo takes an elbow to the temple.
Mills throws an elbow that misses.
Mills throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Opdivo.
Mills misses with a punch to the body.
Opdivo swings wildly with an uppercut but Mills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stalling in the clinch from Mills.
Mills misses with an elbow over the top.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mills doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mills stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mills throws an elbow that misses.
Opdivo misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Opdivo fails to land.
Opdivo throws a head punch that misses.
Opdivo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mills backwards.
Mills lands an elbow inside.
Mills lands an elbow inside that Opdivo shrugs off.
Opdivo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mills tries to stall but Opdivo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Opdivo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A frustrated look appears on Opdivo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mills leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Mills.
Mills seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mills lands a nice elbow.
Mills gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Opdivo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Opdivo misses with a body punch.
Opdivo prevents a body shot from Mills.
Opdivo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nivolumab Opdivo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Opdivo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mills.
Mills tries to counter by clinching up but Opdivo breaks away and moves out of range.
Opdivo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mills, pushing him back against the cage.
Mills throws an elbow but it misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mills.
Opdivo tries to work over Mills's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Opdivo dodges an elbow strike from Mills.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Opdivo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mills is working Opdivo over against the cage.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
Mills gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mills misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Opdivo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Opdivo.
Opdivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mills's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Mills.
Mills comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Mills just misses with a elbow thrown towards Opdivo's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opdivo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Opdivo avoids a wild elbow strike from Mills.
Opdivo dodges an elbow strike from Mills.
Opdivo letting Mills take a breather here.
Good body shot from Mills.
A right hand to the body from Opdivo.
Opdivo blocks an elbow strike.
Opdivo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Opdivo. Mills does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mills wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Opdivo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Opdivo misses with a right hand
and Mills cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mills uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Opdivo.
Mills keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Opdivo.
Opdivo throws a poor cross that misses
and Mills counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Opdivo takes an elbow to the temple.
Opdivo lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Opdivo misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Mills.
Opdivo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mills lands a nice elbow.
Opdivo tries a body shot but Mills blocks it.
Opdivo blocks an elbow strike from Mills.
Mills lands a body shot.
Mills tries to work over Opdivo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Opdivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Opdivo throws a body shot but no joy.
Opdivo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mills.
Despite the aggression on Opdivo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Opdivo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mills was well out of range. Poor timing from Opdivo.
Mills seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opdivo misses the body punch
and Mills counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Opdivo throws out a loose jab but Mills uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mills wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Opdivo with a nice cross.
Opdivo looks to throw the jab but Mills is out of range.
Mills is looking to counter the offense by Opdivo and move into the clinch.
Mills fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Opdivo manages to avoid it.
Opdivo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mills looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Opdivo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Opdivo. Those never looked like landing.
Opdivo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mills doesn't seem bothered though.
Mills ducks right into an uppercut from Opdivo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opdivo misses with a hook. Mills ducked under it nicely.
Opdivo misses with a hook.
Opdivo keeps the fight on the outside.
Opdivo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mills has Opdivo up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Opdivo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mills misses with an elbow strike.
Opdivo gets through Mills's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mills's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mills lands an elbow inside.
Opdivo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mills's elbow.
Mills tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Opdivo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nivolumab Opdivo.
I think Opdivo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jack Mills!
Jack Mills made sure to mention his sponsor, Sully's Bar & Grill in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Skrarez (ranked 2076 p4p, 214 weight class) and Ernie Tertelgte (ranked 2352 p4p, 228 weight class). Francesco Skrarez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ernie Tertelgte's chin.
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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
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Francesco Skrarez!
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, Ernie Tertelgte!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrarez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tertelgte, pushing him back against the cage.
Tertelgte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skrarez backwards.
Tertelgte prevents a body shot from Skrarez.
Nice body punch from Skrarez.
Skrarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tertelgte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Skrarez.
Tertelgte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Skrarez closes the distance and pushes Tertelgte back into the cage.
Tertelgte working aggressively here.
Tertelgte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skrarez throws a head punch that misses.
Skrarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tertelgte lands with a short shot to the head.
Skrarez misses with a knee strike.
Tertelgte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Tertelgte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tertelgte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tertelgte counters with a straight right hand.
Skrarez dives in for a single leg takedown but Tertelgte sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Tertelgte finds it's way through Skrarez's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrarez slips a jab from Tertelgte.
Skrarez tries to clinch
and Tertelgte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ernie Tertelgte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skrarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tertelgte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tertelgte throws a shot to the body.
Skrarez is looking to clinch but Tertelgte is avoiding it.
Skrarez tries to clinch but Tertelgte is having none of it.
Tertelgte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Tertelgte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Skrarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Decent striking displayed by Tertelgte there.
Tertelgte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A swing and a miss from Tertelgte.
Skrarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tertelgte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Skrarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tertelgte throws an overhand right that lands on Skrarez's shoulder, as Skrarez tries to avoid the shot.
Tertelgte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tertelgte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skrarez circles away quickly and effectively.
Skrarez throws a sloppy body shot
letting Tertelgte counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tertelgte misses with an uppercut. Skrarez saw that one coming.
Tertelgte misses with a series of wild punches.
Skrarez fails with the takedown
and Tertelgte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skrarez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tertelgte lands a nice shot that snaps Skrarez's head back.
Skrarez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tertelgte missing with a left hand there. Skrarez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skrarez takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skrarez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skrarez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tertelgte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Skrarez is rocked!
Skrarez looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tertelgte lands a right hand from hell, dropping Skrarez. Tertelgte pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernie Tertelgte!
Ernie Tertelgte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Jones (ranked 195 p4p, 27 weight class) and Enzo Perez (ranked 1173 p4p, 175 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
15 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colt Jones !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Perez!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Perez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Perez misses.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Perez's head but Perez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perez doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jones punishes Perez's body with a nice straight punch.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Perez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
Perez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Perez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Perez.
Perez is looking for the big counter here.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Perez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones misses with a right hand
enabling Perez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Perez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perez throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Perez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Perez ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Perez misses.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
Perez slips a straight right by Jones .
Perez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perez's hands.
Perez tests Jones 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones misses with the combination.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Colt Jones 's cut is getting worse.
Perez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Jones .
Perez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Perez saw that one coming.
Perez throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
Jones rushes Perez and presses him up against the cage.
Jones blocks a body shot from Perez.
Knees to the body from Jones .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Perez or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones .
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones .
A head punch on the inside from Perez fails to land.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
Jones landing knees to the body.
Perez looks winded!
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Perez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perez manages to avoid it.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones .
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Perez tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones .
Perez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Perez blocks a head kick by Jones .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Perez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Perez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Colt Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones misses with a left hand
letting Perez counter with a right hand.
Colt Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perez lands a slapping body shot.
Jones lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Perez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Perez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice shot by Jones .
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perez moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perez lands a jab.
Colt Jones 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Perez staying out of range there.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jones .
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jones scores with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Perez counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Perez should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Perez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Perez momentarily.
Jones scores with a jab. Perez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Perez is rocked!
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perez throws out a counter right but Jones avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perez was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones .
A little jabbing left from Perez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Jones misses.
Perez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Perez scores with a nice right hand.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones misses with a hook
and Perez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Perez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Jones .
Perez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Jones throws a hook but Perez avoids it easily.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones cracks Perez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Perez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jones scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick misses from Jones .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perez! But no joy.
Perez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones .
Jones misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a straight right hand.
Jeez, Colt Jones 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jones throws the left hand but Perez avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Perez counters with a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Colt Jones 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Enzo Perez!
Enzo Perez is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Enzo Perez made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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