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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paavel Wulf (ranked 4499 p4p, 420 weight class) and Youssoufa Diallo (ranked 7333 p4p, 504 weight class). Diallo has chosen Africa soukouss as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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193 lbs
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KO power |
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paavel Wulf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Youssoufa Diallo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diallo misses with a takedown attempt - Wulf sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diallo.
Donk. Wulf catches Diallo right on the button with a cross.
Diallo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Paavel Wulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
Wulf has Diallo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Diallo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wulf is defending well.
Diallo can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Diallo blocks an uppercut.
Wulf stops a takedown attempt from Diallo.
Diallo looking for a takedown.
Wulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diallo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wulf walks away with a smile on his face. Diallo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Paavel Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wulf has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wulf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diallo backwards.
Diallo is trying to drag Wulf to the mat but Wulf just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Diallo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wulf just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Wulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wulf.
Wulf misses with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Diallo as Wulf tries to tie him up.
Wulf digs a right hand into Diallo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Diallo's gas tank.
Wulf breaks from the clinch.
Wulf tests Diallo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diallo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wulf counters with a nice body shot.
Diallo looks winded!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diallo.
Wulf's corner calls for a 1-2. Wulf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wulf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wulf has Diallo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diallo fails to pull guard.
Wulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wulf scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hand to the body from Wulf.
Diallo takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Youssoufa Diallo has been cut.
Diallo looking for a takedown.
Wulf lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Wulf.
Diallo goes for a takedown attempt but Wulf pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Diallo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diallo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diallo fails with a takedown attempt.
Wulf gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavel Wulf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Youssoufa Diallo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Diallo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wulf sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diallo somewhat.
Diallo tries for a takedown but Wulf circles away easily
and Wulf counters with a left and a right that stings Diallo.
Diallo is rocked!
Wulf buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Diallo has a takedown stuffed.
As Diallo tries to get set, Wulf tries to push him back and clinch up but Diallo manages to avoid the attempt.
Paavel Wulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Youssoufa Diallo.
Wulf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diallo darts in looking for a takedown but Wulf gets double underhooks and turns Diallo into the ropes.
Diallo fails with the takedown.
Paavel Wulf is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Diallo with that takedown attempt.
Wulf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Wulf. Beautiful body shot.
Diallo is breathing heavily.
Wulf clinches.
Wulf stops a takedown attempt from Diallo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wulf.
A short uppercut from Wulf.
Wulf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diallo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diallo ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Diallo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wulf passes into half guard.
Well, if Wulf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diallo can do to turn this around?
Diallo is trying to get back to full guard.
Wulf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diallo keeps working.
Wulf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wulf stalling away here and it's allowed Diallo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wulf loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wulf has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diallo controls Wulf momentarily but Wulf frees himself.
Diallo keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully.
Diallo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wulf passes into half guard.
Diallo looking for submissions off his back.
Wulf is keen to just control but Diallo is a slippery customer.
Wulf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Diallo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Diallo wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paavel Wulf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Youssoufa Diallo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wulf fails to land with a series of punches.
Wulf lands with a right that hurts Diallo. Diallo looks to clinch but Wulf throws a short knee that drops Diallo. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Paavel Wulf!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Zamora (ranked 3290 p4p, 146 weight class) and Kern Dignity (ranked 15919 p4p, 234 weight class). Dignity has chosen Party & Bullshit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Freddie Zamora!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kern Dignity!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora is looking to clinch but Dignity is avoiding it.
Some bone on bone action there as Dignity checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dignity steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zamora.
Zamora lands a head kick. Dignity smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dignity moves out of range of the body kick from Zamora.
Dignity with the counter takedown but Zamora avoids it easily.
Dignity shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dignity showed some decent athleticism there.
Zamora slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Dignity from controlling successfully.
Dignity controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dignity can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zamora escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dignity gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dignity can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zamora is looking for a triangle but Dignity pushes his legs off easily.
Zamora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Dignity from controlling successfully.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dignity got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zamora has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dignity has managed to get both his arms back between Zamora's legs - danger averted.
Zamora has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dignity can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zamora working for a triangle but Dignity defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dignity stays in close to Zamora's body and controls the position.
Zamora keeping full guard, as Dignity tries to pass.
Zamora might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zamora manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dignity manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dignity has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zamora is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dignity is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dignity has escaped and now he's on top!
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 Freddie Zamora will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zamora is looking to land body kicks.
Dignity takes one to the chin there.
Zamora looks for the body kick but Dignity saw that one coming.
Zamora throws a big shot that misses.
Zamora is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dignity can do to turn this around?
Zamora lands a body shot.
Zamora misses with an uppercut.
Freddie Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zamora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dignity looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zamora is fending him off so far but Dignity persists. Nope, Zamora circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dignity is defended easily by Zamora.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zamora backing away here, and Dignity unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zamora throws a body shot but no joy.
Dignity shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dignity was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zamora is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zamora is working hard here to advance position.
Dignity looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zamora is trying to improve his position.
Zamora can't do much from the bottom here.
Dignity is trying to get an arm triangle but Zamora is defending well.
Zamora is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dignity off and has taken his back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignity is in a bad position with Zamora working for a choke. Dignity manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Dignity showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zamora keeping moving, preventing Dignity from controlling successfully.
Dignity throws a big right hand that misses.
Dignity is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dignity looking to pass the guard.
Zamora looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dignity passes into half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dignity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zamora keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Freddie Zamora will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Zamora lands with a good body shot.
Zamora shoots in looking for a takedown but Dignity manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zamora's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And Dignity tries to counter it with a takedown but Zamora pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dignity shoots in and drives through. Zamora sprawls well.
Dignity takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dignity tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zamora sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dignity somewhat.
Dignity moves out of range as Zamora throws a body kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Zamora finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zamora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dignity.
Freddie Zamora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kern Dignity.
Dignity looking to score a takedown here. Zamora is defending well but Dignity drives through and ends up in Zamora's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dignity wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Kern Dignity has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dignity throwing strikes from guard but Zamora blocks nicely.
Zamora looking for a guillotine here but Dignity defends easily.
Zamora throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zamora working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dignity doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dignity manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zamora throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dignity uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dignity looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zamora is looking for a sweep.
Zamora is trying to control Dignity's posture but Dignity avoids it.
Zamora is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Zamora's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dignity cracks Zamora with a big elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dignity is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zamora is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zamora takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kern Dignity.
I think Zamora has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Freddie Zamora!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Freddie Zamora!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Kern Dignity!
Freddie Zamora wins by split decision!
After winning the bout, Freddie Zamora 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kordic (ranked 3064 p4p, 370 weight class) and Blitz Wolfman (ranked 4054 p4p, 435 weight class). Kordic's entrance music is Sleep Now In The Fire. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kordic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Wolfman!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolfman misses with a hook
and Kordic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sloppy strikes from Kordic. Those never looked like landing.
Wolfman throws a looping overhand right but Kordic ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wolfman, right into the meat.
Kordic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Wolfman misses.
Kordic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wolfman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kordic changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wolfman lands with a nice body punch.
Wolfman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolfman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kordic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfman throws a combination that misses
and Kordic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolfman motions for Kordic to come forward. Wolfman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kordic misses the target.
A big right from Wolfman misses.
Kordic defending well as Wolfman loads up on a big left hand.
Wolfman throws a chopping leg kick but Kordic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wolfman misses with a looping left.
Wolfman looks to land a right hand but Kordic moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfman throws a hook but Kordic blocks it.
Kordic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wolfman throws a low kick, looking for Kordic's leg but Kordic calmly moves out of range.
Wolfman connects with a high kick.
It looks like John Kordic has been cut.
Kordic tries to clinch but Wolfman moves out of range.
Wolfman missing with a left hand there. Kordic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kordic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolfman manages to avoid it.
Kordic moves out of range as Wolfman strikes.
Wolfman delivers a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Kordic - just one landing.
Blitz Wolfman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kordic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wolfman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kordic manages to avoid it.
Kordic looks to land a combination. Wolfman sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wolfman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kordic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wolfman's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Wolfman.
Kordic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wolfman! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wolfman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kordic moves out of range as Wolfman strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wolfman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolfman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kordic throwing a counter right hand but Wolfman manages to avoid it.
Kordic defending well as Wolfman loads up on a big left hand.
Kordic moves out of range as Wolfman strikes.
Wolfman throws the left hand but Kordic avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Wolfman does no damage.
Wolfman misses with a hook. Kordic ducked under it nicely.
Kordic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wolfmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wolfman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wolfman missing with a left hand there. Kordic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolfman throws the left hand but Kordic avoids the punch easily.
Wolfman throws a shot from downtown. Kordic moves away and avoids it.
Wolfman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kordic.
Kordic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blitz Wolfman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Kordic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot by Wolfman.
Wolfman loads up on a big right hand but Kordic slips the punch.
Wolfman misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Kordic misses the target.
Wolfman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kordic connects with a crisp jab.
Kordic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wolfman quickly recovers to half guard.
Wolfman is refusing to be controlled, as Kordic sits in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kordic winds up and cracks Wolfman with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wolfman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kordic.
Wolfman wants to control but Kordic is keeping busy.
Kordic working over Wolfman with some ground and pound. Wolfman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kordic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wolfman keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kordic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kordic thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolfman's head.
Kordic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kordic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wolfman!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kordic trying to control but Wolfman is having none of it.
Kordic unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfman wants to control but Kordic is having none of it.
Wolfman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kordic throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kordic breaks from Wolfman's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wolfman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wolfman won't allow Kordic to get back to his feet.
Kordic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wolfman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Kordic dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Kordic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kordic misses with a low kick.
Kordic blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Wolfman misses
and Kordic makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wolfman really felt that one!
A nice inside leg kick there by Kordic. That's going to slow Wolfman down.
Wolfman misses the jab.
Kordic is looking to counter punch.
Kordic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws a jab when Kordic was well out of range.
Wolfman scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolfman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kordic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfman misses with a looping left.
Wolfman ducks under a wild hook from Kordic.
Wolfman throws a hook but Kordic blocks it.
As Wolfman backs away, Kordic returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Kordic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kordic throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Wolfman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfman misses with a leg kick
and Kordic makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kordic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Some wild striking there from Wolfman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolfman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kordic.
Wolfman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wolfman connects with a leg kick. Kordic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wolfman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wolfman misses with an uppercut. Kordic saw that one coming.
John Kordic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wolfman takes a kick to the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Wolfman misses.
Kordic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Wolfman.
Kordic lands a jab to the nose.
Wolfman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kordic momentarily.
Kordic throws a hook but Wolfman avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Wolfman misses its intended target.
It looked like Kordic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wolfman.
Wolfman throws an off balance right hand
and Kordic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wolfman missing with a left hand there. Kordic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolfman scores with a decent looking hook.
Wolfman looks to throw the jab but Kordic is out of range.
Kordic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kordic slips a jab and a cross from Wolfman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfman throws a leg kick
and Kordic counters with a straight right hand.
Blitz Wolfman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kordic throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kordic dodges the punch combination from Wolfman.
Wolfman misses the body punch
and Kordic counters with a left to the body.
Wolfman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kordic counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circling - Wolfman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolfman lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolfman misses with a lunging right hand
and Kordic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolfman is rocked!
Kordic flashes Wolfman a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Wolfman's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Wolfman crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Kordic punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Kordic!
After the big win, John Kordic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Harding (ranked 5407 p4p, 446 weight class) and Cliff Rigano (ranked 1105 p4p, 145 weight class). Cliff Rigano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Daniel Harding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cliff Rigano!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harding ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rigano moves away.
Rigano closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rigano lands in his opponent's guard.
Rigano won't allow Harding to get back to his feet.
Harding has his feet on Rigano's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harding throws a nice looking combination but Rigano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Harding backs off Rigano throws a huge counter combo but Harding manages to avoid it all.
Rigano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Harding.
Harding misses the shot to the body.
Rigano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rigano moves out of range of the strikes.
Harding stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Harding wants it to stay on the feet.
Harding was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've been told by Harding's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Harding pushes Rigano away with a front kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano darts in looking for a takedown but Harding gets double underhooks and turns Rigano into the ropes.
Harding fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rigano.
Harding tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rigano was well out of range. Poor timing from Harding.
Harding swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rigano.
Harding explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rigano.
Rigano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harding sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rigano somewhat.
Daniel Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Harding throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Rigano misses.
Harding throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harding takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Daniel Harding has been cut.
Rigano shoots in looking for a takedown. Harding tries to sprawl out of it but Rigano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Harding manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rigano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rigano throws a big counter head kick but Harding avoids it with no problem.
Harding lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Harding throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rigano on the side of the head.
Harding thumps Rigano with a low kick.
Harding feints and then cracks Rigano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rigano down.
Harding waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rigano.
A little jabbing left from Rigano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Harding.
Harding jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harding sprawls well. Harding wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rigano gets slowly back to his feet.
Rigano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harding was well out of range. Poor timing from Rigano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harding stuffs the takedown.
Harding lands a nice looking body kick.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rigano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harding misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harding keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rigano has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Harding.
Rigano misses with a takedown attempt
and Harding counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rigano walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Harding throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rigano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Harding can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Harding dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Harding's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harding throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rigano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harding defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harding, as that shot connected.
Rigano shoots in for a double leg but Harding sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Harding looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Harding dodges the punch combination from Rigano.
Harding misses with a body kick.
Rigano fails to land the takedown.
Daniel Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding cracks Rigano with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Harding is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rigano can do to turn this around?
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rigano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harding - the referee stops the clock and Rigano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harding. Rigano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Rigano 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.
Rigano takes one to the side of the head.
Harding lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Harding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigano takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harding gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Harding misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Harding misses.
A punch lands to the side of Rigano 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Harding swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Harding throws a leg kick which misses Rigano's front leg but catches the back leg as Rigano tries to avoid it.
Rigano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harding defending well as Rigano loads up on a big left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Harding.
Harding throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harding slaps away a takedown attempt from Rigano, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harding lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harding scores with a nice body kick.
Rigano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Harding throws a body kick that misses.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rigano on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rigano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Harding is looking to get back to is feet but Rigano passes into side control.
Harding pushes Rigano away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rigano gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Harding dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Daniel Harding's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Harding misses with a low kick.
A cross from Harding lands.
Rigano shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense.
Harding comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Harding.
Rigano fails with a takedown attempt.
Harding keeps Rigano at a distance using the push kick.
Harding connects with a leg kick. Rigano looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harding lands a leg kick that knocks Rigano off balance momentarily.
Harding digs a good body shot into Rigano's ribs.
Rigano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Rigano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Harding tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daniel Harding has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cliff Rigano.
Harding scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Harding lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rigano doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rigano moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harding lands a head shot.
Cliff Rigano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rigano misses the jab.
Harding lands with a straight right. Rigano didn't see that one coming.
Harding fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Daniel Harding seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harding dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rigano. That did some damage!
Harding misses with a body shot.
Rigano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rigano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Harding scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rigano or perhaps it was just good defense by Harding, which made it look bad.
Rigano changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harding tries to avoid it but Rigano manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harding to the ground. Harding escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Harding.
Rigano shoots for a takedown but Harding saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rigano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harding.
Rigano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harding throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harding scores with the left hand. Rigano knows he should have avoided that one.
Daniel Harding is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harding throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Harding there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harding lands a head shot.
Harding buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harding throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harding fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rigano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Harding moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Harding punishes Rigano's body with a nice straight punch.
Rigano misses the shot to the body.
Harding lands a nice looking body kick.
Harding connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Harding throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harding cracks Rigano with an open hand slap.
Rigano throws a hook to the side of Harding's head but Harding sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harding lands a head kick!
Harding scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rigano doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harding cracks the inside of Rigano's front leg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harding, as that shot connected.
Rigano throws a jab when Harding was well out of range.
Rigano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Harding showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harding, 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Daniel Harding!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Daniel Harding!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Daniel Harding!
Daniel Harding wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Nordquist (ranked 2538 p4p, 120 weight class) and Marilson Coutinho (ranked 3525 p4p, 154 weight class). Marilson Coutinho acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Nordquist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marilson Coutinho!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coutinho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nordquist.
Nordquist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Coutinho lands a body shot.
Nordquist scores with a hook.
We've been told by Nordquist's head coaches at Never TaP Gym Only For killers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nordquist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nordquist misses with an uppercut.
Nordquist misses with a hook.
Nordquist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordquist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coutinho moves away.
A shot to the liver by Coutinho. Beautiful body shot.
Nordquist throws a half hearted mid kick.
Coutinho catches Nordquist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nordquist misses the jab.
Nordquist takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nordquist avoids the head kick by Coutinho.
Coutinho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nordquist throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Coutinho counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nordquist won't be happy with that.
Nordquist tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordquist struggling a bit here.
Coutinho looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nordquist manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nordquist trying to control here.
Nordquist controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nordquist tries to kick Coutinho off in order to stand up. Coutinho Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Coutinho misses with the ground and pound.
Coutinho is looking to take a break and control but Nordquist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nordquist tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Coutinho is looking for the choke from the back position but Nordquist is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marilson Coutinho dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nordquist misses the shot to the body.
Nordquist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coutinho manages to avoid it.
Coutinho jabs Nordquist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nordquist closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nordquist pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Coutinho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nordquist.
Nordquist connects with the punch.
Nordquist takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nordquist misses with a lunging right hand
and Coutinho counters with a single leg into guard. Nordquist didn't expect that.
Coutinho throws a big right hand that misses.
Nordquist seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nordquist working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nordquist wants to get back to his feet but Coutinho is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Nordquist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coutinho is one step ahead there.
Nordquist wants to hit a switch here but Coutinho passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Nordquist there!
Coutinho goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Nordquist turns into him and now he's in Coutinho's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coutinho had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nordquist defends it easily.
Nordquist controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coutinho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nordquist defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marilson Coutinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Coutinho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Marilson Coutinho has been cut.
Nordquist misses with a straight right.
And Coutinho tries to counter it with a takedown but Nordquist pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Coutinho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Coutinho swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nordquist lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nordquist lands with a right hand.
Coutinho lands with a good body shot.
Nordquist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nordquist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Coutinho shoots in but no luck this time.
Coutinho closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nordquist circles away.
Coutinho ducks under a wild hook from Nordquist.
Nordquist is looking to land body kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coutinho's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nordquist connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Coutinho scrambles back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Nordquist 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coutinho tests Nordquist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Coutinho takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coutinho swings for the body but Nordquist moves out of range.
Coutinho avoids the head kick by Nordquist.
Coutinho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nordquist is trying to defend but Coutinho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nordquist pushes Coutinho off looking to stand but Coutinho dives back in and keeps control.
Nordquist is looking to improve his position.
Coutinho is working for a submission of some sort.
John Nordquist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coutinho connects with a nice short shot to Nordquist's temple.
Nordquist manages to get to full guard.
Nordquist thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Coutinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Nordquist.
I think Coutinho 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Marilson Coutinho!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Marilson Coutinho!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Marilson Coutinho!
Marilson Coutinho wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin McLauhglin (ranked 2418 p4p, 244 weight class) and Lucio Francisco Carmo (ranked 2624 p4p, 260 weight class). McLauhglin comes to the ring accompanied by What the hell are you waiting for. Carmo has chosen Rolling Stones - Paint it, Black as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 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
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Colin McLauhglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucio Francisco Carmo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Carmo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McLauhglin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Carmo misses
and McLauhglin counters with a thumping low kick.
McLauhglin instigates a clinch.
McLauhglin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McLauhglin jumps guard but Carmo turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
McLauhglin pulls guard effortlessly.
Carmo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Carmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McLauhglin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McLauhglin tries to get to full guard but Carmo has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McLauhglin has managed to free his arm - good work.
McLauhglin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McLauhglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carmo.
McLauhglin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carmo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carmo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Carmo wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving.
McLauhglin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McLauhglin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carmo defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Carmo 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McLauhglin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McLauhglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Carmo.
Carmo wants to control from the top but McLauhglin keeps moving.
McLauhglin is looking for a triangle but Carmo pushes his legs off easily.
Carmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McLauhglin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Carmo manages to get himself to full guard.
Carmo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Colin McLauhglin will probably get the nod.
That's time! McLauhglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Carmo misses with an uppercut
and McLauhglin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McLauhglin lands a slapping body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Carmo.
McLauhglin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carmo circles away quickly and effectively.
Carmo with the counter takedown but McLauhglin avoids it easily.
Carmo throws a poor cross that misses
and McLauhglin counters with a low kick, right behind Carmo 's knee.
McLauhglin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from McLauhglin finds it's way through Carmo's defenses.
McLauhglin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Carmo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLauhglin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Carmo is trying to defend but McLauhglin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Carmo manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carmo wants to sweep here but McLauhglin controlling him for the moment.
McLauhglin chips away with some ground and pound.
McLauhglin is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Carmo controls McLauhglin momentarily but McLauhglin frees himself.
Carmo looking for a guillotine here but McLauhglin defends easily.
McLauhglin throwing strikes but missing.
Carmo trying to control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLauhglin works over Carmo with some ground and pound from guard.
McLauhglin is working Carmo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McLauhglin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Carmo's head.
McLauhglin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Carmo is rocked!
Carmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLauhglin postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Carmo covers up, he's hurt! McLauhglin keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McLauhglin and the ref steps in to end the fight! McLauhglin can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin McLauhglin!
Colin McLauhglin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arild Ringnes (ranked 2500 p4p, 249 weight class) and Neville Southall (ranked 2199 p4p, 225 weight class). Neville Southall has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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290 lbs
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286 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arild Ringnes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Southall!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ringnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Southall.
Ringnes is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Southall.
Ringnes leaves Southall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Southall fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ringnes checks it well.
Ringnes throws an overhand right that lands on Southall's shoulder, as Southall tries to avoid the shot.
Southall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Southall closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Southall is working Ringnes over against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Southall.
Stalling in the clinch from Southall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Southall slows down the pace here.
Southall is working Ringnes over against the ropes.
Ringnes is breathing heavily.
Southall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Southall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
Good body shot from Southall.
Southall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Southall gets control of Ringnes 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Southall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Southall trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Southall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Southall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Southall trying to strike off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ringnes stopping the sweep attempt from Southall.
Southall thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Southall will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ringnes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Southall controls Ringnes momentarily but Ringnes frees himself.
Ringnes preventing the sweep.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ringnes slips a straight right by Southall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southall dives in and grabs Ringnes 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ringnes pushes down on Southall's head and hops out.
Arild Ringnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neville Southall.
Southall moves away from the strike by Ringnes .
Ringnes looks to throw the jab but Southall is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Southall dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Southall thuds his right hand into Ringnes 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Neville Southall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ringnes tries to bum rush Southall with a series of wild strikes but Southall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ringnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ringnes clobbers Southall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ringnes missing with a left hand there. Southall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good exchange - Southall coming out on top.
It looks like Arild Ringnes has been cut.
Ringnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ringnes throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Southall misses.
Southall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ringnes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Southall closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ringnes did well to prevent Southall getting side control.
Southall with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Southall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ringnes 's head.
Southall seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ringnes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Southall on the ground.
Ringnes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ringnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Southall.
Southall is trying to control. Ringnes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ringnes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Southall.
Ringnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Southall is one step ahead there.
Southall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Southall is working Ringnes over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ringnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Southall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ringnes keeping moving, preventing Southall from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ringnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Southall controls the pace.
Ringnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Southall.
Southall throws a strike but Ringnes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neville Southall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Arild Ringnes 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Southall misses with a body kick.
Arild Ringnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Southall dips to his left and cracks Ringnes with an uppercut!
Southall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ringnes .
Ringnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Southall.
Southall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ringnes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Southall lands a big head kick that sends Ringnes tumbling to the mat! Southall takes a step backwards and waves Ringnes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ringnes is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Southall throws an uppercut from hell that sends Ringnes clean off his feet! He's out cold! Southall stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Neville Southall!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Edgy Brah (ranked 2003 p4p, 98 weight class) and Ruslan Temirov (ranked 2269 p4p, 107 weight class). Brah comes into the arena with Dropped by Smoke Serpent blaring out of the sound system. Edgy Brah has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
141 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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28
143 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edgy Brah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Temirov!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temirov lands with a good body shot.
Temirov misses with a wild body shot.
Temirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Brah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brah misses with a looping right.
Brah throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Temirov misses with the combination.
Brah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Temirov has time to react.
Temirov misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Temirov. Brah does a little dance to reset his feet.
Temirov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Temirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Brah is just out of range.
Temirov misses with a double jab.
Brah takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah lands with a hook. Temirov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brah throws out a leg kick but Temirov moves out of range and Brah only half commits.
Brah stalks Temirov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Temirov's face. Temirov staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Ruslan Temirov has been cut.
Temirov looks to throw the jab but Brah is out of range.
Temirov lands a head shot.
Brah slips a jab and a cross from Temirov.
Ruslan Temirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Temirov moved out of range nicely.
Brah throws a wild body kick that Temirov sees coming a mile off.
Brah fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Temirov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Temirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Temirov lands with an overhand left.
Temirov defending well as Brah loads up on a big left hand.
Temirov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Temirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Temirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brah displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Temirov throws out the jab.
Brah appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah throws a leg kick
and Temirov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brah throws a head kick but Temirov moves out of range.
Temirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Temirov throws a body punch but Brah moves out of range.
A cross from Temirov lands.
Brah is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A shot to the liver by Brah. Beautiful body shot.
Brah throws a looping overhand right but Temirov ducks down to avoid it.
Brah is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Brah misses its intended target.
Brah throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A cross from Temirov lands.
Brah fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Temirov to the ground. Brah is now in Temirov's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Temirov keeping moving, preventing Brah from controlling successfully.
Brah controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruslan Temirov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Temirov in his tracks.
Nice defenses there by Brah.
Brah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ruslan Temirov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Temirov swings widly with a right hand
and Brah counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Temirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Temirov throws a body shot but no joy.
Brah cracks Temirov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brah takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov looks to land a right hand but Brah moved out of range.
Brah swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brah looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Temirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brah counter with a right hand.
Brah throws a leg kick but Temirov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Brah misses with an attempted mid kick.
Brah moves out of range of the strikes.
Brah lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Brah misses.
Brah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Temirov.
Temirov throws a shot to the body.
Brah shoots for a takedown but Temirov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Temirov throws out a counter right but Brah avoids it with no problem.
Temirov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Temirov walks into a straight right hand from Brah.
Brah wants to clinch.
Temirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Temirov takes one to the chin there.
Temirov misses with a jab to the body
and Brah counters with a stiff right hand.
Brah throws a low kick, looking for Temirov's leg but Temirov calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brah clinches with his opponent.
Brah is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Temirov can't fight it off and eventually Brah manages to take the fight to the floor. Temirov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temirov is wriggling around but Brah manages to pass to half guard.
Temirov is trying to stand up here but Brah is controlling him well.
Brah is looking for a kimura but Temirov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brah to get the leverage.
Brah is working for a kimura but Temirov is defending it quite comfortably.
Temirov is defending against the submission attempts here by Brah.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruslan Temirov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brah throws a low kick but it's checked well by Temirov.
Temirov unleashes a big counter combination but Brah bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Temirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temirov thuds a left hand into Brah's body.
Brah throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Temirov throws a big shot that misses.
Brah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Temirov throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Temirov avoids the body shot from Brah.
Brah swings widly with a right hand
and Temirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brah tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Temirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Brah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Temirov lands a jab to the head.
Brah gets a double leg takedown into Temirov's guard.
Temirov wants to get back to his feet but Brah passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brah trying to control from half guard but Temirov is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brah looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brah stops Temirov from getting back to his feet.
Brah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Brah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brah is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Temirov is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Temirov tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brah manages to move to mount!
Brah misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brah trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Edgy Brah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brah goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Temirov turns into him and now he's in Brah's guard.
Temirov wants to stand and escape but instead Brah has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ruslan Temirov.
I think Temirov 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight for Edgy Brah!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Ruslan Temirov!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustapha Shiit (ranked 2454 p4p, 268 weight class) and Antonio Salieri (ranked 989 p4p, 126 weight class). Salieri has chosen DMX - Ain’t No Sunshine as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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40
169 lbs
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162 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mustapha Shiit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Salieri!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salieri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Shiit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Salieri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shiit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salieri manages to avoid it.
Salieri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shiit moves away.
Shiit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shiit feints and as Salieri raises his hands in defense, Shiit changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shiit trying to control the position from guard on top but Salieri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salieri looking for a sweep. Not yet Salieri, not yet.
Shiit trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Shiit trying to control but Salieri is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salieri wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Shiit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Salieri dives on top into guard.
Salieri wants to control from the top but Shiit keeps moving.
Salieri lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Salieri's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Shiit looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri throwing strikes but missing.
Shiit keeping moving, preventing Salieri from controlling successfully.
Salieri keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Shiit's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Salieri accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shiit pulls Salieri in close to prevent any damage.
Salieri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shiit preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Salieri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Shiit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salieri postures up and lands a big shot to Shiit's brow.
Salieri throws a big right hand that misses.
Salieri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri dominated that round.
That's time! Shiit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shiit is defended easily by Salieri.
Shiit shoots in for a takedown but Salieri shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Salieri throws an off balance right hand
and Shiit counters with a shoot takedown. Salieri fights it but they end up in guard.
Salieri not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Salieri wants to hit a switch here but Shiit passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Salieri there!
Salieri 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salieri regains half guard.
Salieri is staying active underneath Shiit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shiit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salieri is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shiit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shiit's back!
Salieri lands punches and elbows.
Shiit grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Shiit rolls, trying to escape but Salieri keeps control of the position.
Salieri punches Shiit on the ear.
Shiit is really stuck here.
Shiit manages to reverse the position and now he's in Salieri's guard. Nice work there by Shiit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salieri bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shiit's guard.
Salieri forces his way into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salieri seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Salieri lands a nice short elbow.
Shiit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salieri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Salieri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shiit with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shiit is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Salieri scores with a couple of nice shots.
Shiit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Salieri working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Salieri landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Salieri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shiit with a poor takedown
and Salieri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shiit is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Salieri flashes Shiit a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Shiit's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Shiit crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Salieri punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antonio Salieri!
An out of breath Antonio Salieri 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Matvey Pavlov (ranked 1067 p4p, 57 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 1258 p4p, 67 weight class). Pavlov comes to the ring accompanied by Prokofiev - Dance of the Knights. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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149 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matvey Pavlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavlov as he avoids it easily.
Ithamar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlov but Pavlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ithamar avoids it really well and circles away.
And Ithamar tries to counter it with a takedown but Pavlov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pavlov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ithamar defends it nicely.
Pavlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pavlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Matvey Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Pavlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pavlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavlov shoots for a takedown but Ithamar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for Pavlov with that takedown attempt.
Ithamar with the counter takedown but Pavlov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pavlov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ithamar looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
Pavlov pushes down on Ithamar's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ithamar is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ithamar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ithamar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but Ithamar defending well.
Pavlov prevents Ithamar from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ithamar wants to control but Pavlov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pavlov wants to work for an arm triangle but Ithamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Ithamar is defending well.
Pavlov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ithamar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pavlov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ithamar is staying active underneath Pavlov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matvey Pavlov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Horrible takedown attempt by Pavlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Ithamar, which made it look bad.
Pavlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ithamar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlov somewhat.
Ithamar darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Ithamar into the ropes.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ithamar tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ithamar to the ground. Ithamar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Ithamar.
Ithamar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ithamar wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Ithamar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pavlov darts in looking for a takedown but Ithamar gets double underhooks and turns Pavlov into the ropes.
Pavlov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pavlov dives in for a single leg takedown but Ithamar sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ithamar has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pavlov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Ithamar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov fails with the takedown
and Ithamar counters with a one-two to the body.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pavlov on his heels. He'll look to pass Pavlov's guard now, I'm sure.
Pavlov 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov'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.
Ithamar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Ithamar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pavlov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ithamar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Ithamar controlling him for the moment.
Ithamar trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov looking to control but Ithamar passes into half guard.
Ithamar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pavlov defends it well.
Pavlov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ithamar stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ithamar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ithamar closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pavlov is not content to let Ithamar control the position.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ithamar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov is not content to let Ithamar control the position.
Ithamar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pavlov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Pavlov tries to roll over but Ithamar keeps him under control.
Ithamar is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pavlov to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Pavlov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ithamar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ithamar advances to half guard.
Pavlov wants to improve his position but Ithamar is controlling well.
Ithamar is trying to work for a kimura but Pavlov is defending well.
Pavlov gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ithamar trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezekiel Ithamar really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from Ithamar as Pavlov shoots in.
Ithamar cracks Pavlov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Pavlov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ithamar finds it's way round the side to connect with Pavlov's head.
Ithamar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pavlov.
Matvey Pavlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlov with a poor takedown
and Ithamar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pavlov thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matvey Pavlov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ithamar shoots in but no luck this time.
Pavlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Ithamar. Ithamar gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ithamar is fending him off so far but Pavlov persists. Nope, Ithamar circles away and we're back to standing.
Ezekiel Ithamar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ithamar tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ithamar to the ground. Ithamar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ithamar sprawls well. Ithamar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Ithamar. Beautiful body shot.
Ithamar throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ithamar.
Ithamar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pavlov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pavlov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Ithamar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Pavlov yanks on the arm and Ithamar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Pavlov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matvey Pavlov!
An out of breath Matvey Pavlov 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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