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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ay Blyad (ranked 6373 p4p, 502 weight class) and Tyson Buzz (ranked 7242 p4p, 521 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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Good wrestling
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BJJ White Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ay Blyad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Buzz!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blyad closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Buzz's guard.
Blyad passes Buzz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blyad maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Buzz could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Blyad has cracked it and Buzz is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Blyad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ay Blyad!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gorn (ranked 3958 p4p, 381 weight class) and Kalle Kossu (ranked 5988 p4p, 449 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Gorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Kossu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kossu lands a body shot.
Kossu lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Kossu.
Kossu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gorn is breathing heavily.
Kossu cracks a nice hook into Gorn's ribs.
Kossu lands a jab to Gorn's midsection.
Kossu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalle Kossu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kossu scores with a body shot.
Gorn takes one to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kossu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kossu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Peter Gorn has been cut.
Kossu works Gorn's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kossu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gorn is rocked!
Kossu connects with a superb combination that knocks Gorn out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kossu before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Gorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kalle Kossu!
A relieved looking Kalle Kossu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Hardley (ranked 3429 p4p, 391 weight class) and Nickey OQuinn (ranked 4602 p4p, 448 weight class). Hardley comes to the cage accompanied by Amity Affliction - Death Hands. OQuinn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by YG - Stop Snitchin. The key to victory for Kane Hardley has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Hardley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickey OQuinn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OQuinn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hardley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OQuinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OQuinn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hardley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
OQuinn tries to clinch but Hardley moves out of range.
Hardley throwing a counter right hand but OQuinn manages to avoid it.
OQuinn throws a looping overhand right but Hardley ducks down to avoid it.
OQuinn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardley sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten OQuinn somewhat.
OQuinn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
OQuinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
OQuinn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hardley looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OQuinn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardley is just riding it out for now. OQuinn eventually gives up the hold.
Hardley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hardley wants to get back to his feet.
OQuinn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hardley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hardley is trying to stand.
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.
OQuinn stalling.
Hardley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OQuinn prevents Hardley from standing back up.
OQuinn has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
OQuinn looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OQuinn prevents Hardley from standing back up.
OQuinn slows the pace down in half guard.
OQuinn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
OQuinn landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hardley wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardley is trying to stand back up but OQuinn is controlling him
OQuinn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OQuinn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
OQuinn trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardley pushes OQuinn off looking to stand but OQuinn dives back in and keeps control.
Hardley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
OQuinn trying to control the pace.
OQuinn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardley wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickey OQuinn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardley forces OQuinn back against the cage and clinches.
OQuinn is looking to control Hardley's arms but Hardley gets an underhook and turns him. Now OQuinn has his back to the cage.
Hardley is trying to stall.
Hardley scores with a hook to the body.
Hardley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for OQuinn.
OQuinn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hardley slaps away a takedown attempt from OQuinn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardley lands a lovely overhand right.
Hardley forces OQuinn back against the cage and clinches.
OQuinn looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OQuinn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hardley on the inside.
OQuinn misses with the head strike.
Hardley lands with a left to the head.
Hardley breaks from the clinch.
Hardley ducks under a wild hook from OQuinn.
OQuinn throws a big shot that misses.
Hardley is looking to counter punch.
OQuinn takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardley avoiding damage as OQuinn throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hardley.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hardley.
Hardley works on OQuinn's body with a couple of short punches.
OQuinn misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn wants a takedown.
A short left from Hardley.
Hardley lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardley lands a shot to the body.
OQuinn is breathing heavily.
Hardley is stalling here.
Hardley lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Hardley.
Hardley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hardley scores with a shot to the side of OQuinn's head.
OQuinn takes a shot to the head.
Hardley trying to stall but OQuinn improves his position.
Hardley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Hardley on the inside.
Kane Hardley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardley displaying some good clinch control by pressing OQuinn up against the cage.
Hardley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OQuinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardley prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kane Hardley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nickey OQuinn.
OQuinn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hardley scores with a nice short uppercut.
OQuinn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hardley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardley is leaning against OQuinn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hardley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OQuinn is rocked!
Hardley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OQuinns head.
OQuinn is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardley finish him?
Hardley manages to break the clinch.
Hardley has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hardley works on OQuinn's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardley stalling the fight.
Hardley lands a shot to the body.
Hardley is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardley content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardley seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
OQuinn seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Hardley.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hardley.
OQuinn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
OQuinn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hardley scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardley lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Hardley - that landed with a thud.
Hardley slows down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Hardley - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Hardley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
OQuinn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OQuinn circles away from the clinch attempt.
OQuinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OQuinn shoots in and drives through. Hardley sprawls well.
Hardley is looking to counter punch.
Hardley blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Hardley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from OQuinn misses the target.
Hardley lands a big right hand that sends OQuinn crashing to the mat! Hardley stays standing though and waves OQuinn back to his feet!
OQuinn misses with an uppercut
and Hardley counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kane Hardley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauke Murhapuro (ranked 2423 p4p, 238 weight class) and Paul Bunyon (ranked 4114 p4p, 321 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pauke Murhapuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Bunyon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murhapuro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bunyon doesn't seem bothered though.
Murhapuro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Paul Bunyon has been cut.
Murhapuro throws a sloppy body shot
and Bunyon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A cross from Bunyon lands.
Murhapuro throws a sloppy head kick and Bunyon moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Murhapuro has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Murhapuro looks to throw a body kick
and Bunyon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murhapuro thinking.
The fighters circling - Bunyon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhapuro throws a combination that misses
and Bunyon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bunyon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Bunyon misses.
Murhapuro lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunyon lands a really nice looking cross but Murhapuro seems unphased.
Murhapuro misses with a low kick as Bunyon jumps back.
Murhapuro lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunyon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murhapuro.
Bunyon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murhapuro.
Paul Bunyon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murhapuro tries to bum rush Bunyon with a series of wild strikes but Bunyon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murhapuro needs to keep his hands up - Bunyon had a free shot at his head there.
Bunyon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murhapuro. Murhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Pauke Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bunyon misses with an uppercut
and Murhapuro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murhapuro won't allow Bunyon to get back to his feet.
Murhapuro drops back looking for a leg! Bunyon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bunyon manages to kick Murhapuro off! Murhapuro jumps back into Bunyon's guard.
Murhapuro tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunyon is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bunyon wants to stand and escape but Murhapuro is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Murhapuro trying to control but Bunyon is working from the bottom.
Murhapuro stays in close to Bunyon's body and controls the position.
Murhapuro advances to half guard.
Bunyon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Murhapuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bunyon defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murhapuro is trying to work for a kimura but Bunyon is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murhapuro is thwarting Bunyon's attempts to control the position.
Murhapuro looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Murhapuro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Murhapuro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murhapuro is looking for a kimura here.
Murhapuro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bunyon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murhapuro is working for a kimura but Bunyon is defending it quite comfortably.
Murhapuro has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bunyon defend it? Murhapuro steps over the head and cranks it - Bunyon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Murhapuro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pauke Murhapuro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Knight (ranked 2785 p4p, 335 weight class) and Davey Jones (ranked 2523 p4p, 304 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jason Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Knight misses the target.
Jones replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Knight blocks it well.
Knight sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones tries to clinch but Knight moves out of range.
Knight scores with a jab.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knight getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knight checks a low kick from Jones.
Jones throws a push kick but Knight slaps the foot to one side.
Knight swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knight moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knight misses with a two punch combination.
Knight tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a hook
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Knight is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Knight. Beautiful body shot.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Knight.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Jones misses with a combination
and Knight counters with a straight right hand.
Knight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knight seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Knight throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
Knight thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
A left and a right from Knight both land. Nice combination.
Knight slips a jab from Jones.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Knight counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Knight slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Knight catches Jones with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Knight circles away from the clinch attempt
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Knight looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Knight is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A big right from Jones misses.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Knight appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Jones misses.
A quick step to the side and Knight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Knight counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Knight gets tackled into the cage by Jones. Jones maintains the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knight's elbow.
Knight escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knight avoids the body shot from Jones.
It looked like Knight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Knight staying out of range there.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Knight.
Knight throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Knight avoids a kick to the body.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Knight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Davey Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Knight duly obliges.
Jones moves to clinch but Knight breaks away
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones throws a head kick but Knight moves out of range.
Jones misses the body punch
letting Knight counter with a right hand.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones tries to move into range but Knight moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a body punch but Knight moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Knight tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knight throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Knight dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Good work by Jones as he checks the leg kick.
Jones looks to throw a body kick
and Knight counters with a nice body shot.
Knight will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones throws a right hand that Knight ducks under and follows up with a left that Knight also avoids with ease.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Knight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Knight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Knight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knight throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Knight finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Knight finish him?
Knight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Knight throws a monster overhand right that drops Jones! Knight follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Knight!
A relieved looking Jason Knight thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saimon Cassel (ranked 2285 p4p, 230 weight class) and Itt Addams (ranked 2776 p4p, 259 weight class). Addams has chosen Family Vales as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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280 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
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saimon Cassel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Itt Addams!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cassel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Cassel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Addams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Saimon Cassel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cassel throws a jab but it's blocked by Addams.
Addams clinches up against the cage.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
Cassel is breathing heavily.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Saimon Cassel has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Addams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cassel wants to break free but Addams has control.
I was talking to Cassel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Addams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Addams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Addams.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Cassel blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Addams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cassel's defenses.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Cassel in his tracks for a moment.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Cassel in his tracks for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
Addams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cassel is trying to break the clinch but Addams is controlling him.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams.
Saimon Cassel's cut is getting worse.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Addams lands an elbow inside that Cassel shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Addams slowing the pace effectively.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Cassel shrugs off.
Addams landing knees to the head.
Saimon Cassel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Addams leaning against his opponent.
Addams has Cassel pushed against the cage.
Addams receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams misses with a knee to the head.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Addams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cassel is trying to push Addams away but Addams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Cassel shrugs off.
Cassel is rocked!
Jeez, Saimon Cassel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Cassel in his tracks for a moment.
Oh Cassel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Saimon Cassel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Itt Addams!
Our winner, Itt Addams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy McCallum (ranked 1675 p4p, 211 weight class) and Maki Tantor (ranked 2469 p4p, 280 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy McCallum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maki Tantor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as McCallum blocks the low kick.
McCallum seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
McCallum jabs Tantor right on the nose. Tantor blinks but takes it well.
McCallum walks into a left hand.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCallum moves away.
Tantor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tantor misses with an uppercut.
As Tantor tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Tantor manages to avoid the attempt.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
McCallum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tantor was well out of range. Poor timing from McCallum.
McCallum throws a jab but it's blocked by Tantor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor pivots, looking for a leg kick but McCallum is out of range and Tantor settles back down.
McCallum misses with a hook. Tantor ducked under it nicely.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and McCallum moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
McCallum throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tantor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tantor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McCallum is able to avoid easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McCallum misses its target.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCallum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCallum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tantor defends well and McCallum ends up having to push Tantor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tantor throws an overhand right that lands on McCallum's shoulder, as McCallum tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McCallum was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCallum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Tantor throws a chopping leg kick but McCallum manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tantor lands a leg kick that knocks McCallum off balance momentarily.
McCallum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tantor looks for the body kick but McCallum saw that one coming.
McCallum swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCallum scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCallum dodges the punch combination from Tantor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tantor slips under a jab from McCallum.
A leg kick checked by McCallum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
Tantor throws a big shot that misses.
McCallum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tantor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCallum's calf.
McCallum throws a shot from downtown. Tantor moves away and avoids it.
A big right from McCallum misses.
Tantor staying out of range there.
Tantor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCallum is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tantor.
A cross from McCallum lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Tantor misses the target.
As Tantor tries to get set, McCallum tries to push him back and clinch up but Tantor manages to avoid the attempt.
McCallum moves out of range as Tantor throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and McCallum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Tantor.
Nice defenses there by Tantor.
Tantor slips under a jab from McCallum.
Tantor throws a leg kick but McCallum sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but McCallum is just out of range.
McCallum feinted with a counter takedown.
Tantor cracks a nice hook into McCallum's ribs.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
McCallum blocks a low kick nicely.
Tantor lands a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Tantor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tantor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tantor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCallum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tantor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tantor looks to land a left hand but McCallum moved out of range nicely.
Tantor scores with a shot to the body.
McCallum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
McCallum swings widly with a right hand
enabling Tantor to counter with a crisp jab.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Tantor.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCallum was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
McCallum scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCallum throws a body shot but no joy.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Tantor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McCallum checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good shot there by Tantor.
McCallum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by McCallum.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor.
McCallum throws a big counter combination but Tantor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCallum lands with a nice body punch.
Tantor throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McCallum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCallum might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tantor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McCallum to score with a decent uppercut.
McCallum checks a low kick from Tantor.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
A little feinted left hand from McCallum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McCallum misses the target.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCallum.
Tantor scores with a nice head shot.
Tantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCallum.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor is looking to slow McCallum down with leg kicks.
McCallum misses with a two punch combination.
McCallum moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
McCallum throws out a powerful jab.
Tantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tantor throws a hook but McCallum avoids it easily.
It looked like McCallum wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCallum throws out a loose jab but Tantor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tantor takes a swing at McCallum's ribcage but misses.
McCallum misses with a looping right.
Tantor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Tantor there.
Tantor looks to land a right hand but McCallum moved out of range.
Tantor connects with a looping right hand.
McCallum misses with a looping left.
McCallum throws a hook but Tantor blocks it.
A leg kick checked by McCallum.
No luck for McCallum with that takedown attempt.
McCallum backing away here, and Tantor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but McCallum is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tantor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor connects with a leg kick. McCallum looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McCallum dips to his left and cracks Tantor with an uppercut!
McCallum looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
McCallum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tantor.
McCallum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor misses with a looping left.
Tantor moves out of range of the strikes.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCallum at a distance.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor lands a big head kick that sends McCallum tumbling to the mat! Tantor takes a step backwards and waves McCallum back to his feet - he wants the finish!
McCallum is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tantor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCallum.
Oh McCallum is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCallum misses with a two punch combination.
McCallum misses with a looping right.
McCallum seems to have got his legs back now.
McCallum misses with a body punch
and Tantor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor steps in with a hook that catches McCallum right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tantor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! McCallum looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maki Tantor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Prohor Georgiev (ranked 1566 p4p, 168 weight class) and Roger Andermatt (ranked 1862 p4p, 194 weight class). Georgiev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Oxxxymiron - City under the sole. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Prohor Georgiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Andermatt!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Georgiev misses with a straight right.
Andermatt takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andermatt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Georgiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andermatt!
Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Georgiev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well.
We've been hearing that Georgiev has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Georgiev is trying to get an arm triangle but Andermatt is defending well.
Georgiev wants to control but Andermatt is keeping him busy.
Georgiev swings around for an armbar but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Georgiev's guard.
Georgiev 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev working for a triangle but Andermatt defends it easily.
Andermatt is fighting to break Georgiev's control of his arms but Georgiev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Andermatt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Georgiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Georgiev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Andermatt defends well.
Georgiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andermatt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Andermatt stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Andermatt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Georgiev connects with a body shot that sends Andermatt's belly button to the back.
Georgiev fails to land the takedown.
Georgiev slips a jab and a cross from Andermatt.
Georgiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheers as Georgiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andermatt doesn't seem phased though.
Georgiev drives through with a takedown into Andermatt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Andermatt keeping moving, preventing Georgiev from controlling successfully.
Georgiev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andermatt is looking to stand up but Georgiev isn't so interested in that idea.
Georgiev looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andermatt wants to stand up but Georgiev is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Andermatt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prohor Georgiev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Georgiev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andermatt counters with a straight right hand.
Georgiev throws a shot from downtown. Andermatt moves away and avoids it.
Georgiev looks to score with a jab to the body but Andermatt is just out of range.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Georgiev appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Georgiev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt cracks Georgiev with a good jab.
A big right from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Georgiev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Roger Andermatt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Andermatt circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Georgiev shoots in and gets a takedown into Andermatt's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Georgiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Georgiev looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Andermatt keeps moving.
Georgiev slips nicely into half guard.
Georgiev is pressing down on Andermatt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andermatt is holding on for now.
Georgiev is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Georgiev is looking to take a break and control but Andermatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Georgiev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andermatt has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgiev wants to take a breather but Andermatt is having none of it.
Georgiev passes to side control.
Georgiev tries to move into full mount but can't pass Andermatt's legs.
Georgiev swings around for an armbar but Andermatt sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Georgiev's guard.
Georgiev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andermatt is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Andermatt stacks Georgiev on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Andermatt!
Georgiev manages to work his way to half guard, despite Andermatt's best efforts.
Andermatt tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Georgiev.
Andermatt is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Georgiev manages to get to full guard.
Georgiev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev wants to control the position but Andermatt says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Georgiev trying to hold on to Andermatt's head to control him but Andermatt postures up.
Andermatt is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Georgiev trying to control here.
Georgiev is looking for a sweep. Andermatt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Georgiev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andermatt manages to pass to mount!
Prohor Georgiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Georgiev wants to hold on but Andermatt pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Andermatt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andermatt.
Georgiev misses with a body punch
and Andermatt counters with a stiff right hand.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Georgiev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andermatt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andermatt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice cross by Georgiev.
Georgiev slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Georgiev throws the left hand but Andermatt avoids the punch easily.
Andermatt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Georgiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Georgiev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Andermatt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
Georgiev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andermatt.
It seemed like Andermatt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Georgiev back to the cage. Andermatt follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Georgiev slips under a jab from Andermatt.
Some wild striking there from Andermatt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Andermatt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andermatt misses the jab.
Georgiev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Andermatt.
Andermatt working aggressively here.
Andermatt manages to break the clinch.
Andermatt misses with a double jab.
Georgiev ducks right into an uppercut from Andermatt.
Georgiev tries to clinch but Andermatt is having none of it.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Georgiev.
A little jabbing left from Andermatt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Georgiev.
Georgiev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Andermatt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Georgiev is looking to take a break and control but Andermatt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Georgiev in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Andermatt is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prohor Georgiev!
In his post fight interview, Prohor Georgiev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takedown Mcgee (ranked 2860 p4p, 317 weight class) and Erlend Jahr (ranked 1768 p4p, 216 weight class). The key to victory for Takedown Mcgee has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takedown Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erlend Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee tries a head kick but it misses.
Jahr misses with a takedown
and Mcgee counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jahr is defended easily by Mcgee.
Jahr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcgee pinned against the cage. Mcgee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takedown Mcgee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erlend Jahr.
Jahr closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mcgee quickly recovers to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr works his way into full mount!
Jahr controlling from the full mount.
Jahr working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Mcgee looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jahr! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Erlend Jahr!
After the fight, Erlend Jahr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Riot (ranked 2970 p4p, 350 weight class) and Sol Fitzsimmons (ranked 1143 p4p, 153 weight class). Sol Fitzsimmons will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Riot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sol Fitzsimmons!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzsimmons lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Tony Riot has been cut.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Riot with an uppercut!
Fitzsimmons lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Riot.
Riot walks into a stiff left hand from Fitzsimmons.
Riot misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Riot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fitzsimmons.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fitzsimmons checks a low kick from Riot.
Fitzsimmons feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Riot's calf.
Fitzsimmons scores with a sloppy right hand. Riot should have avoided that one.
Riot looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fitzsimmons is fending him off so far but Riot persists. Nope, Fitzsimmons circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzsimmons moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzsimmons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Riot misses with a low kick as Fitzsimmons jumps back.
Fitzsimmons scores with a decent looking hook.
Fitzsimmons dips to his left and cracks Riot with an uppercut!
Riot shoots in for a takedown but Fitzsimmons shows good takedown defense.
Fitzsimmons is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fitzsimmons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
An inside leg kick lands from Riot.
Fitzsimmons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Riot looks for a takedown but Fitzsimmons sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Fitzsimmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Riot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Fitzsimmons.
Tony Riot's cut is getting worse.
Fitzsimmons throws a low kick but Riot avoids it.
A head kick by Riot misses
and Fitzsimmons counters by clinching up.
Riot has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitzsimmons after a bit of a struggle.
Riot drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Riot takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzsimmons bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riot's head backwards.
Fitzsimmons darts in and clinches Riot up against the cage.
Riot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fitzsimmons is keeping busy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fitzsimmons.
Riot has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fitzsimmons is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzsimmons leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fitzsimmons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fitzsimmons.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fitzsimmons scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fitzsimmons prevents Riot from breaking the clinch.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitzsimmons avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fitzsimmons jabs Riot right on the nose. Riot blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Fitzsimmons.
Sol Fitzsimmons is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tony Riot's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fitzsimmons is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fitzsimmons connects with a body shot that sends Riot's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fitzsimmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitzsimmons throws a combination. Riot tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Riot misses with a left hand
and Fitzsimmons counters with a big uppercut that knocks Riot off his feet! Fitzsimmons dives into side control looking to finish!
Riot is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzsimmons working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Riot is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fitzsimmons is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Riot's shoulder. That is not cool.
Riot seems to have got his legs back now.
Check out the look on Fitzsimmons's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fitzsimmons working the ground and pound from side control.
Riot seems a little lost for a moment, as Fitzsimmons dominates the positioning.
Fitzsimmons working the ground and pound from side control.
Riot tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitzsimmons wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fitzsimmons stands up and beckons Riot to his feet.
Fitzsimmons rushes Riot and presses him up against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a shoulder strike.
Jeez, Tony Riot's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Riot tries to circle away but Fitzsimmons has him pinned against the cage.
Fitzsimmons manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzsimmons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzsimmons stalls.
Fitzsimmons is working Riot over against the cage.
Fitzsimmons working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fitzsimmons prevents a takedown attempt there.
Riot takes a shot to the head.
Fitzsimmons pushes off an throws an elbow but Riot leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fitzsimmons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riot backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fitzsimmons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzsimmons keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Riot's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sol Fitzsimmons!
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