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ABW 160 Brahms - Experiment PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between DJ Augustus (ranked 6378 p4p, 518 weight class) and Gordon Cummins (ranked 20992 p4p, 601 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DJ Augustus !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Gordon Cummins!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cummins tries to sprawl but Augustus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cummins kicks off Augustus and gets to his feet.
Cummins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Augustus .
As Cummins tries to get set, Augustus tries to push him back and clinch up but Cummins manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Cummins. No joy for Augustus on that attempt.
Augustus slips a jab and a cross from Cummins.
Cummins connects with a body shot.
Augustus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Augustus slips a jab from Cummins.
Cummins throws a shot to the body.
Cummins throws a hook to the side of Augustus 's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cummins tries to keep at a distance but Augustus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Augustus slowing the pace effectively.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins misses with a right hand
and Augustus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cummins thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins connects with a crisp jab.
Augustus shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins scores with a jab.
Cummins's jab looks to have found its range, popping Augustus under the eye.
Augustus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Augustus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cummins stuns Augustus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cummins throws a lazy right hand but Augustus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Augustus closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Augustus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cummins is defending well for now.
Cummins tries to break free but Augustus pushes him back against the cage.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummins misses with a straight left.
Gordon Cummins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Augustus tries to clinch there but Cummins circles away.
Augustus shoots in and drives through. Cummins sprawls well.
Cummins throws a shot from downtown. Augustus moves away and avoids it.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cummins as he avoids it easily.
Augustus goes for a double leg but Cummins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cummins continues to drive forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Augustus is defended easily by Cummins.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Augustus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cummins is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cummins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cummins avoids it really well and circles away.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Augustus is looking to take a break and control but Cummins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus throwing shots but Cummins is blocking nicely.
Cummins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Augustus .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cummins pushes Augustus off looking to stand but Augustus dives back in and keeps control.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Cummins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Augustus moves into full mount! Cummins won't be happy about that!
Cummins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Augustus punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Augustus looking to control but Cummins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cummins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus is working for a guillotine from mount but Cummins frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Cummins dominated that round.
That's time! Augustus 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Augustus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Augustus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cummins throws a hook but Augustus avoids it easily.
Augustus attempts a counter takedown but Cummins avoids it well and moves away.
Cummins swings for the body but Augustus moves out of range.
Augustus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Augustus tries to counter with a takedown but Cummins is quick to defend against it.
Gordon Cummins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Augustus or perhaps it was just good defense by Cummins, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus shoots in looking for a takedown but Cummins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Augustus 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A punch combination from Cummins misses.
Augustus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cummins is fending him off so far but Augustus persists. Nope, Cummins circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Cummins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Augustus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cummins.
Augustus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cummins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A jab from Cummins misses.
Augustus looks to clinch
and Cummins counters with a stiff right hand.
Augustus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cummins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
DJ Augustus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augustus lands a body shot.
Cummins misses the shot to the body.
Cummins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Augustus tries to counter by clinching up but Cummins breaks away and moves out of range.
Augustus looking to score a takedown here. Cummins is defending well but Augustus drives through and ends up in Cummins's guard.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now.
Cummins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cummins being controlled here, momentarily.
Augustus won't allow Cummins to get back to his feet.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Augustus 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Augustus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Cummins is trying to stand back up but Augustus is controlling him
Cummins kicks off Augustus and gets to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cummins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Augustus is in Cummins's guard.
Cummins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now.
Augustus with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Augustus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Augustus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Augustus wants to control from the top but Cummins keeps moving.
Augustus passes Cummins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cummins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cummins leaves Augustus with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cummins throws a hook to the side of Augustus 's head but Augustus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice sprawl there from Cummins as Augustus shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins lands a glancing blow to the side of Augustus 's head.
Cummins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Augustus is looking to clinch but Cummins is avoiding it.
Cummins looks to land a combination but Augustus avoids it well.
Cummins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Cummins.
Augustus staying out of range there.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cummins as he jumps to the side.
Cummins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus .
Cummins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Augustus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cummins's waist but Cummins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Augustus off to one side.
Cummins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Augustus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cummins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Augustus manages to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Cummins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Cummins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Augustus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cummins avoids it really well and circles away.
Augustus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Augustus on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Augustus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cummins swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Augustus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DJ Augustus . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cummins scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins misses with a looping right.
It looked like Augustus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab-cross combination lands for Cummins and sends Augustus crashing to the mat! Cummins follows him down to the mat - Augustus regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Augustus is rocked!
Cummins gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oh Augustus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cummins connects with a superb combination that knocks Augustus out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Cummins before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Augustus !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gordon Cummins!
A relieved looking Gordon Cummins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 5082 p4p, 431 weight class) and Cal Robbins (ranked 21010 p4p, 593 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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173 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Emanuel Rodrigez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Cal Robbins!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodrigez feints and as Robbins raises his hands in defense, Rodrigez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Robbins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Rodrigez presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Robbins drags the fight down to the ground.
Robbins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rodrigez throwing strikes but missing.
Robbins punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodrigez trying to control but Robbins is working from the bottom.
Rodrigez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Robbins isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rodrigez stacks Robbins on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rodrigez!
Robbins is looking to reverse the position.
Robbins is trying to control Rodrigez's posture but Rodrigez avoids it.
Rodrigez blocks the strikes from Robbins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robbins regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robbins is not content to let Rodrigez control the position.
Rodrigez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robbins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigez wants to control but Robbins is keeping him busy.
Robbins keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Robbins tries to roll over but Rodrigez keeps him under control.
Robbins works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodrigez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodrigez throwing strikes from guard but Robbins blocks nicely.
Robbins is pulling down on Rodrigez's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Robbins working for a triangle but Rodrigez defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Robbins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rodrigez tries to free his leg and advance position but Robbins is retaining full guard.
Robbins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodrigez controls the pace.
Robbins looking for a guillotine here but Rodrigez defends easily.
Robbins trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigez is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robbins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodrigez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Robbins trying to control the position.
Robbins is working an open guard so Rodrigez takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rodrigez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rodrigez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Rodrigez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rodrigez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rodrigez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Robbins looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Robbins is looking for a triangle but Rodrigez pushes his legs off easily.
Robbins wants to stand but Rodrigez is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cal Robbins will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodrigez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Robbins was covering up waiting for the punch and Rodrigez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Robbins wants to hit a switch here but Rodrigez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Robbins there!
Rodrigez prevents Robbins from getting the reversal.
Rodrigez looking to isolate an arm here. Robbins doesn't see it coming and as Rodrigez extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Rodrigez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emanuel Rodrigez!
Emanuel Rodrigez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert Valur (ranked 4203 p4p, 412 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 3199 p4p, 332 weight class). Valur's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, David Bowie - Let's Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gilbert Valur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Rosa works over Valur's head and body with a nice combination.
Dela Rosa is looking to clinch but Valur is avoiding it.
Valur keeps the fight on the outside.
Dela Rosa moves into the clinch.
Dela Rosa cracks Valur with a nice body shot.
A short right from Dela Rosa on the inside.
Dela Rosa leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valur wants the takedown. Dela Rosa is fighting it off but Valur persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dela Rosa's guard against the cage.
Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valur is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dela Rosa looking for a guillotine here but Valur defends easily.
Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Valur defends it easily.
Dela Rosa wants to sweep here but Valur controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa working for a triangle but Valur defends it easily.
Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valur defends well.
Valur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valur is aware though and is defending well.
Dela Rosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valur trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dela Rosa pulls Valur in close to his closed guard and prevents Valur from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dela Rosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valur can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Valur drops back looking for a leg! Dela Rosa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dela Rosa manages to kick Valur off! Valur jumps back into Dela Rosa's guard.
Valur throwing strikes from guard but Dela Rosa blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valur defends well.
Dela Rosa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dela Rosa has his foot on Valur's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valur works his way back into a safe position though.
Valur looking to pass the guard.
Dela Rosa keeping moving, preventing Valur from controlling successfully.
Dela Rosa has an active guard here but Valur has managed to pass into half guard.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Valur is looking for a kimura here.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valur is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Dela Rosa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice combination there by Valur.
It looks like Ronald Dela Rosa has been cut.
Valur tries a head kick but it misses.
Valur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dela Rosa was covering up waiting for the punch and Valur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valur has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
Dela Rosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valur got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dela Rosa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Valur has managed to get both his arms back between Dela Rosa's legs - danger averted.
Dela Rosa has momentary wrist control but Valur slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dela Rosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valur trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
Dela Rosa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dela Rosa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valur is in close to Dela Rosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Valur postures up and lands a big shot to Dela Rosa's brow.
Valur with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valur trying to control but Dela Rosa is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valur has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dela Rosa to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Valur is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dela Rosa pulls down on the head and he's put Valur to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ronald Dela Rosa!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dan May (ranked 1965 p4p, 188 weight class) and Chosu Viv (ranked 4664 p4p, 326 weight class). The key to victory for Dan May has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan May!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chosu Viv!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viv closes this distance looking for a takedown but May circles away.
May seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Viv shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Viv scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Viv is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so May is just riding it out for now. Viv eventually gives up the hold.
May avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Viv.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Viv with the ground and pound but May uses the opportunity to regain guard.
May utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv works over May with some ground and pound from guard.
May working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viv.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viv is in close to May's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Viv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
May will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Viv with a flurry of punches that miss.
Viv throws a big right hand that misses.
Viv missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Viv lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Viv trying to control the position from guard on top but May is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
May utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Viv postures up in May's guard and throws a big left but May blocks it.
Viv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
May utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
May working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Viv.
Viv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of May's head.
Viv postures up in May's guard and throws a big left but May blocks it.
Viv passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv misses with the ground and pound.
Viv in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viv tries to move to mount but May blocks the move with his legs.
Viv is trying to ground and pound but May uses the momentary lack of control by Viv to regain half guard.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viv throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Viv is working for a kimura here but May manages to reverse the position and he's now in Viv's guard.
May gets to his feet. Viv looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Viv misses with a takedown attempt
and May counters with a right hand to the body.
Viv goes for a double leg but May avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as May continues to drive forward.
Dan May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May lands a jab to Viv's midsection.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and May counters with a nice body shot.
May leaves Viv with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chosu Viv seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Viv.
May closes the distance and clinches.
May lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
May lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Chosu Viv has been cut.
May throws an elbow but it misses.
May lands on the inside with an uppercut.
May using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
May landing knees to the body.
May gets underhooks to prevent Viv's takedown attempt.
May really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
May scores a nice knee to the body.
May landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Viv looks winded!
Viv is trying to drag May to the mat but May just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
May lands an elbow just above Viv 's eye.
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 Dan May will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chosu Viv's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and May counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viv fails with the takedown
and May makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
May defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viv.
Dan May has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
May stuffs the takedown attempt from Viv. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like May was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viv.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt - May sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. May tries to avoid it but Viv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag May to the ground. May escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
May closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
May lands an elbow inside that Viv shrugs off.
Viv takes an elbow to the temple.
May lands an elbow inside that Viv shrugs off.
May prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viv takes an elbow to the temple.
May lands a nice elbow.
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
May lands an elbow that stopped Viv in his tracks for a moment.
May lands an elbow just above Viv 's eye.
May connects with a knee to the head.
May lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
May lands a damaging elbow.
May lands an elbow inside.
Viv takes a knee right on the jaw!
Viv drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv is trying to work for a single leg takedown but May pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Viv is breathing heavily.
May gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by May.
Dan May has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viv tries for a takedown. No joy.
May is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viv can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but May gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viv is trying to drag May to the mat but May just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from May.
May lands an elbow inside that Viv shrugs off.
Viv takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viv tries for a takedown but May manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from May.
Viv wants a takedown.
Our sources have told us that May has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Viv takes a knee right on the jaw!
May lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Viv takes an elbow to the temple.
Viv goes for a takedown attempt but May pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
May lands a jab to Viv's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
May digs a good body shot into Viv's ribs.
May forces Viv back against the cage and clinches.
Viv wants to break the clinch but can't.
May lands a knee to the body.
May utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
May with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
May lands a good knee to the midsection. Viv won't want to take too many of those.
May comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Viv takes a shot to the head.
May throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Viv takes an elbow to the forehead.
Viv takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
May working Viv over with knees to the body.
Viv takes a shot to the head.
Viv is working for takedown but May is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, May scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
May scores with a knee to the head.
Viv is rocked!
May lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viv is still on wobbly legs! Can May finish him?
May lands an elbow inside that Viv shrugs off.
May lands a nice uppercut.
May creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Viv! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for May.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan May!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricco Torres (ranked 1771 p4p, 178 weight class) and Jakub Trabowski (ranked 3219 p4p, 288 weight class). Jakub Trabowski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricco Torres's chin.
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252 lbs
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricco Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jakub Trabowski!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres lands a nice hook to Trabowski's body. Trabowski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Torres scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trabowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trabowski moves away.
Torres thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trabowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trabowski moves out of range of the body kick.
Torres slips a straight right by Trabowski.
Trabowski shoots in for a double leg but Torres sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trabowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Torres with a nice cross.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Trabowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Torres misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trabowski drives through and clinches with Torres against the cage.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tightens his grip and picks Trabowski up, before dumping him to the ground. Trabowski manages to land in guard.
Torres is fighting to break Trabowski's control of his arms but Trabowski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres trying to control but Trabowski is working from the bottom.
Torres content to stall in guard here.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but Trabowski keeps moving.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Trabowski is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Trabowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trabowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
We've been hearing good reports from Torres's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres working the head and body with strikes.
Torres lands an elbow.
Torres grinds an elbow into Trabowski's temple.
Trabowski is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trabowski keeps working.
Torres 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.
Torres landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Torres landing a few strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trabowski struggling a bit here.
Torres trying to control the action but Trabowski is working from the bottom.
Torres cracks Trabowski with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Torres decides to stand back up.
Trabowski darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricco Torres dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trabowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Torres fails with the takedown.
Jakub Trabowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Torres lands a head shot.
Torres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torres avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Torres connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Trabowski moves forwards but Torres connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Trabowski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trabowski misses with a few strikes there.
Trabowski gets a clinch.
Torres is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trabowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Trabowski is pressed up against the cage. Torres has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trabowski down to the mat. Trabowski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricco Torres. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trabowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Trabowski tries to clinch up but Torres circles away and keeps his distance.
Trabowski closes the distance and clinches.
Trabowski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Torres gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Torres working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Torres stalling.
Torres not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Trabowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Trabowski trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres works his way into full mount!
Torres pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Trabowski is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres content just to control the position here.
Trabowski tries to reverse the position but Torres maintains control.
Torres putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Torres lands a nice shot to the head.
Torres lands a big shot there that rocks Trabowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Torres looking to control but Trabowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres cracks Trabowski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Torres lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Trabowski is rocked!
Torres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Trabowski manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Trabowski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Torres cracks Trabowski with a big elbow.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Trabowski keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres scores with a couple of short elbows.
Torres scores with punches from side control.
Torres tries for a kimura but Trabowski is defending well.
Torres is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Trabowski is trying to escape and Torres transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Trabowski is forced to tap! Nice work there by Torres! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricco Torres!
The defeated Jakub Trabowski had this to say: 'i want re-match'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Hund (ranked 2713 p4p, 285 weight class) and Tom McGettigan (ranked 3024 p4p, 303 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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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Borys Hund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom McGettigan!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan misses the shot to the body.
McGettigan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hund blocking some punches.
Hund wants a takedown but no success here.
Hund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGettigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hund gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hund wants to control from the top but McGettigan keeps moving.
Hund drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McGettigan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hund has McGettigan in his guard.
McGettigan stopping the sweep attempt from Hund.
Hund is looking for a triangle but McGettigan pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McGettigan postures up.
McGettigan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hund is trying to control the position but McGettigan postures up.
McGettigan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hund has an active guard here but McGettigan has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hund is trying to maintain the position but McGettigan is very close to passing his half guard.
McGettigan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hund. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGettigan prevents Hund from improving his position.
Hund regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hund tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hund wants to control but McGettigan passes easily into half guard.
Hund looking for submissions off his back.
Hund actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hund is looking for a sweep. McGettigan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hund throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McGettigan in particular looking to stall.
McGettigan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hund walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hund gets the takedown into side control.
Hund tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hund has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hund wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGettigan keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hund with the ground and pound but McGettigan regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Hund is keen to just control but McGettigan is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hund is pressing down on McGettigan's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGettigan is holding on for now.
Hund is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom McGettigan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McGettigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hund paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGettigan instigates a clinch.
Hund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGettigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hund blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Hund controls the action.
McGettigan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hund wants a takedown but no success here.
McGettigan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hund backwards.
McGettigan can't find room to land a body shot as Hund controls the action.
Hund gets a trip takedown into half guard.
McGettigan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Borys Hund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGettigan clinches with his opponent.
Hund is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Borys Hund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hund drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McGettigan scores with a shoulder strike.
McGettigan is leaning against Hund and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McGettigan scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGettigan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGettigan lands a body punch.
A short right from McGettigan on the inside.
Hund has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGettigan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hund is working for takedown but McGettigan is calmly controlling the position for now.
McGettigan swings wildly with an uppercut but Hund uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McGettigan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGettigan pushes Hund back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hund drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGettigan pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGettigan doesn't manage to clinch there - Hund circles away.
McGettigan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGettigan pushes Hund up against the cage in a clinch.
McGettigan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hund is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McGettigan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hund blocking some punches.
McGettigan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hund backwards.
McGettigan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hund drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGettigan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from McGettigan.
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!
McGettigan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGettigan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hund is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGettigan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Hund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hund takes a shot to the head.
McGettigan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hund's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hund drops to his knees and McGettigan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom McGettigan!
Tom McGettigan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Borys Hund spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a rope'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfhelm Toten (ranked 2054 p4p, 292 weight class) and Herb Krison (ranked 2091 p4p, 300 weight class). Krison has chosen Rebelution as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wolfhelm Toten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Herb Krison!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krison throws a front kick aimed at Toten's knee but Toten avoids it well.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Toten scores with a jab.
Krison throws a leg kick
and Toten cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Krison throws a hook but Toten avoids it easily.
Toten misses the body punch
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Toten swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Krison counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Toten thinking.
Toten throws a nice looking combination but Krison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toten uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Krison lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toten moves in looking to clinch but Krison pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krison jabs Toten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Toten misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Krison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Toten misses with a wild body shot.
Toten throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Toten.
Toten swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Krison.
A shot to the body from Toten misses
letting Krison counter with a right hand.
Wolfhelm Toten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toten looks to land a combination but Krison avoids it well.
Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toten.
Krison does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krison cracks Toten with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Krison has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Toten to stand back up!
Toten is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Toten flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Toten is out cold! Krison holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herb Krison!
An out of breath Herb Krison thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Space (ranked 1072 p4p, 170 weight class) and Jozen Joestar (ranked 1840 p4p, 274 weight class). Jozen Joestar will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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208 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Space!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jozen Joestar!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Space ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Joestar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Space.
Space looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Joestar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joestar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Space tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Joestar tests Space's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joestar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joestar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Space.
A swing and a miss from Space.
Joestar throws out a loose jab but Space uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kevin Space seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Space looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Space wants to clinch
and Joestar counters with a left to the body.
Joestar scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Space throws a hook but Joestar blocks it.
Joestar misses with a looping right.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Space tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joestar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Space manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space closes the distance and clinches.
Space breaks from the clinch.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Space.
Joestar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Space on the side of the head.
Space throws a hook but Joestar blocks it.
Joestar misses with a hook. Space ducked under it nicely.
Space shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Space stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joestar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Space is working hard here to advance position.
Joestar kicks Space off and gets to his feet.
Space drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Space forces his way into half guard.
Joestar wants to get back to full guard.
Space trying to control the action but Joestar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Space looking to control but Joestar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joestar working to try and regain half guard.
Joestar is squirming around, avoiding Space's attempts to control the action.
Space controlling from the full mount.
Joestar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Joestar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Joestar felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Space trying to control but Joestar is having none of it.
Space is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Joestar to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Joestar shrugs it off.
Joestar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Space wants to control the pace but Joestar is squirming around nicely.
Space with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Space looking to control but Joestar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Joestar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Space. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Space goes for an armbar but Joestar turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Joestar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joestar trying to control but Space is working from the bottom.
Space looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joestar is one step ahead there.
Joestar sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Space wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Kevin Space will probably get the nod.
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.
A big right from Joestar misses.
Nice shot lands for Joestar.
Space fails with the takedown.
Joestar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A clash of legs there as Space blocks the low kick.
Space thows a left - swing and a miss!
Space fails with a takedown attempt.
Joestar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Space throws a right and a left that Joestar avoids nicely.
Joestar lands a leg kick that knocks Space off balance momentarily.
Space gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Joestar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joestar throws a jab when Space was well out of range.
Space feinted with a counter takedown.
Joestar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Space takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joestar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joestar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joestar throws a low kick but Space avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joestar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Space moves away.
Space misses with an uppercut. Joestar saw that one coming.
Jozen Joestar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joestar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Space.
Space 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.
Space thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joestar lands a lovely overhand right.
Space swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Space misses with a lunging right hand
and Joestar counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Space misses its intended target.
Jozen Joestar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joestar moves out of range of the strikes.
Space has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Joestar scores with a nice short uppercut.
Space is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joestar is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Joestar.
Joestar gets through Space's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joestar managing to block the knees to the body from Space.
Space is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Joestar is defending well for now.
Joestar lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joestar lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Joestar.
Joestar wants to get back to striking at distance but Space won't allow it.
Joestar throws an elbow that misses.
Joestar tries to throw a body punch but Space avoids it by throwing Joestar back against the cage.
Joestar digs a right hand underneath Space's ribcage. Space let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Space trying to land knees to the body.
Joestar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Space has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Joestar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Space. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joestar lands an uppercut.
Joestar pushes Space back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Space tries to land knees in the clinch but Joestar avoids the damage to the body.
Joestar managing to block the knees to the body from Space.
A short left from Joestar.
Joestar throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Space using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Space missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joestar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Joestar digs a right hand into Space's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Space's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Joestar.
Joestar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Space is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joestar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joestar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Space.
Joestar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Space's elbow.
Joestar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joestar missing with knees to the body.
Joestar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Joestar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Space backwards.
Joestar digs a right hand into Space's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Space's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Joestar - that landed with a thud.
Joestar tries to work over Space's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Space lands a takedown into guard.
Space stops Joestar from standing up.
Kevin Space overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joestar is trying to keep Space in close.
Joestar looking for a sweep. Not yet Joestar, not yet.
Space looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joestar trying to control the position.
Space tries to free his leg and advance position but Joestar is retaining full guard.
Space drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Space jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Space trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joestar has his hands on Space's head, controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Joestar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Space sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joestar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Space goes for a double leg but Joestar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joestar continues to drive forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar tries to land a front kick but Space steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Joestar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Space tries for a takedown but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Space looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jozen Joestar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Joestar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Joestar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joestar is pressed up against the cage. Space has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joestar down to the mat. Joestar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joestar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Space walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Space moves out of range of the strikes.
Space lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Joestar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Space has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Space and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Space half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joestar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Space shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Space showed some decent athleticism there.
Joestar has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Space is on him like a limpet, forcing Joestar back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joestar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Space misses with a body punch.
Joestar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jozen Joestar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Joestar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Joestar lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Space misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Joestar.
Space tries to land knees in the clinch but Joestar avoids the damage to the body.
Joestar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Joestar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joestar gets underhooks to prevent Space's takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Joestar.
Joestar lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joestar is pressed up against the cage. Space has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joestar down to the mat. Joestar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Space. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joestar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Space takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joestar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Joestar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joestar throws a front kick that sends Space stumbling back into the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joestar.
Space takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Joestar cracks Space with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Joestar does it's job there.
Joestar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Space ducks right into an uppercut from Joestar.
Space is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Space bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joestar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Space throws the left hand but Joestar avoids the punch easily.
Space misses the shot to the body.
Joestar avoids the body shot from Space.
Joestar slips a jab from Space.
Joestar just misses with a punch to the body.
Joestar thumps Space with a low kick.
Joestar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Space throws a poor cross that misses
and Joestar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joestar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Space gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joestar throws a low kick but Space avoids it.
Joestar misses with a head kick.
Space moves in looking to clinch but Joestar pushes him off.
Joestar feints a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Space takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Space misses with a straight left.
Joestar walks into a jab.
Joestar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Space is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joestar.
Joestar missing with a left hand there. Space was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Space throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Joestar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Space fails with the takedown
and Joestar counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joestar throws a body shot but no joy.
Space drops down looking for a counter takedown but Joestar sprawls and moves away.
Joestar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice takedown defense from Joestar. No joy for Space on that attempt.
Joestar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Space fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Joestar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Space throws a jab but it's blocked by Joestar.
Space takes a swing at Joestar's ribcage but misses.
Joestar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joestar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joestar tries a head kick but it misses.
Space half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Joestar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Space looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Space listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Space on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Space tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Joestar swivels and escapes.
Space looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joestar scores with a one two! Space had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Space misses with a low kick.
Space throws a lazy right hand but Joestar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joestar swings for the body but Space moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jozen Joestar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Joestar 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 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jozen Joestar!
During a confident post fight interview, Jozen Joestar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Brahms (ranked 329 p4p, 15 weight class) and Finnish Experiment (ranked 984 p4p, 44 weight class). Brahms kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hungarian Dance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 2, fighting out of New York, Johannes Brahms!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Finnish Experiment!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Experiment walks into a straight right hand from Brahms.
Brahms takes a jab right on the kisser.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brahms.
Experiment throws a leg kick
and Brahms counters with a shoot takedown. Experiment fights it but they end up in guard.
Brahms throwing strikes but missing.
Brahms trying to control but Experiment is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brahms accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brahms 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brahms lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Experiment is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brahms landing some decent shots from guard.
Brahms throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brahms wants to control from the top but Experiment keeps moving.
Experiment looking for a sweep. Not yet Experiment, not yet.
Experiment pulls Brahms in to control the position.
Brahms trying to control the position from guard on top but Experiment is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brahms 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 utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Experiment is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Experiment is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment throws a leg kick
and Brahms counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brahms.
Experiment looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brahms wants to pass the guard but Experiment is keeping the position.
Brahms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brahms is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Brahms postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brahms working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Experiment's head.
Experiment lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Brahms is trying to keep Experiment in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brahms can't keep his opponent in guard - Experiment advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Experiment is stalling here. Brahms is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Experiment seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brahms has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
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!
Brahms trying to control the position but Experiment is working away.
Experiment can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brahms takes a little break here. Experiment wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Brahms dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brahms misses with a body shot.
Brahms misses with a low kick.
As Brahms backs off Experiment throws a huge counter combo but Brahms manages to avoid it all.
Brahms scores with a head kick.
Brahms misses with a straight right.
Brahms throws a leg kick but Experiment checks it.
Experiment loads up on a big right hand but Brahms slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Experiment is looking to clinch.
Brahms feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brahms looks to land a body kick but Experiment moved away.
Experiment swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brahms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahms throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Brahms misses.
Experiment bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brahms's head backwards.
Experiment steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brahms.
Brahms looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Experiment steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brahms.
Brahms dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brahms fails with a takedown attempt.
Experiment tries to counter with a clinch but Brahms shakes him off and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brahms misses with a takedown
and Experiment counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Brahms. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Experiment moves away from the strike by Brahms.
Experiment ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Experiment wants to counter with a clinch but Brahms pushes him away.
Brahms uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Experiment.
Brahms shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahms is thwarting Experiment's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brahms throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Experiment tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brahms has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Johannes Brahms overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brahms looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brahms has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Experiment's face.
Experiment is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brahms lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Brahms cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Brahms lands with some strikes.
Experiment is rocked!
The referee warns Experiment that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Experiment is still in real trouble! Can Brahms finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big strike lands for Brahms! That's really hurt Experiment and he's turned his back - Brahms keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Brahms jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Brahms!
Johannes Brahms retains his bantamweight title!
Johannes Brahms thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Finnish Experiment had this to say: 'I tried something new.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Riverson (ranked 2640 p4p, 112 weight class) and Super Meat Boy (ranked 531 p4p, 25 weight class). Riverson comes to the cage accompanied by J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Riverson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Super Meat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson tries for a takedown but Meat Boy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Meat Boy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Riverson if he has to take too many more of those.
Riverson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Riverson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meat Boy can pounce on him.
Riverson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meat Boy lands a big right hand that sends Riverson crashing to the mat! Meat Boy stays standing though and waves Riverson back to his feet!
It looks like John Riverson 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!
Riverson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Riverson showed some decent athleticism there.
Riverson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Meat Boy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Riverson is breathing heavily.
Meat Boy is trying is best to control the position here.
Meat Boy wants to improve his position but Riverson is controlling well.
Riverson wants to work for an arm triangle but Meat Boy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riverson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Meat Boy wants to improve his position but Riverson is controlling well.
Riverson is trying to work for a kimura but Meat Boy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riverson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Meat Boy defends it well.
Riverson is working for a kimura but Meat Boy is defending it quite comfortably.
Riverson is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Meat Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Riverson.
Riverson is trying to work for a kimura but Meat Boy is defending well.
Riverson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Meat Boy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Riverson seems to be working for a kimura but Meat Boy defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riverson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Meat Boy sees it coming and defends easily.
Riverson prevents Meat Boy from improving his position.
Riverson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meat Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Riverson.
Riverson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Riverson is looking for a kimura but Meat Boy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Riverson to get the leverage.
Meat Boy tries to roll over but Riverson keeps him under control.
Riverson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Meat Boy is just riding it out for now. Riverson eventually gives up the hold.
Meat Boy is defending against the submission attempts here by Riverson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Riverson is looking for submissions but instead, Meat Boy has regained full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Meat Boy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Riverson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Meat Boy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meat Boy slaps away a takedown attempt from Riverson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Riverson has his takedown stuffed
and Meat Boy counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Riverson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riverson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meat Boy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riverson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meat Boy fakes the body blow, causing Riverson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Riverson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
A less than humble Super Meat Boy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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