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Pride FC 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Castor Rollins (ranked 3610 p4p, 313 weight class) and Because I Can (ranked 2598 p4p, 247 weight class). Rollins comes to the cage accompanied by Ulfheonar. Castor Rollins has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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132 lbs
40 - 30 - 1 |
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145 lbs
23 - 33 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Castor Rollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Because I Can!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
I Can shoots in but no luck this time.
Rollins slaps away a takedown attempt from I Can, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Rollins misses the target.
I Can fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rollins to the ground. I Can is now in Rollins's guard.
Rollins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst I Can is controlling him.
I Can wants to pass the guard but Rollins is keeping the position.
I Can wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as I Can controls the pace.
I Can wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
I Can misses with a straight left.
Rollins misses with a low kick.
I Can missing with a left hand there. Rollins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
I Can lands a nice shot to the body.
Rollins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
I Can changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to avoid it but I Can manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rollins to the ground. Rollins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
Rollins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed I Can momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on I Can. That did some damage!
I Can uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Sloppy strikes from I Can. Those never looked like landing.
I Can throws an off balance right hand
and Rollins counters with a big head kick but I Can shrugs it off.
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!
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but I Can moves away.
Rollins takes one to the chin there.
Because I Can seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
I Can misses with a looping right.
I Can throws a lazy uppercut
and Rollins counters with a body kick.
I Can swinging wildly here.
Rollins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
I Can dives in for a single leg takedown but Rollins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rollins staying out of range there.
No luck for I Can with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Rollins was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from I Can.
I Can throws a right hand that misses
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
I Can fails with the takedown
letting Rollins counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a straight right.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
I Can jabbing away but nothing is landing.
I Can throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
I Can with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
I Can shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
I Can is trying to control. Rollins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
I Can is looking to advance position but Rollins won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from I Can.
Rollins wants to stand up but I Can is controlling him.
I Can is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
I Can trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I Can stands and throws Rollins's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castor Rollins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
I Can shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rollins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
I Can wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
I Can looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
I Can thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
I Can is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rollins has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I Can looking to control but instead Rollins has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rollins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
I Can is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rollins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time I Can.
I Can wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rollins keeps working.
We've been informed that I Can has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
I Can 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.
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.
I Can wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position.
I Can seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rollins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rollins blocking the ground and pound attempt from I Can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Can is trying to work for a kimura but Rollins is defending well.
I Can is keen to just control but Rollins is a slippery customer.
Rollins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rollins.
I Can postures up in Rollins's guard and throws a big left but Rollins blocks it.
I Can is looking to work some ground and pound but Rollins has wrist control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rollins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
I Can shoots for a takedown but Rollins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rollins lands with a nice body punch.
I Can has his takedown stuffed
and I Can takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Can connects with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Rollins both land. Nice combination.
I Can fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rollins to the ground. I Can is now in Rollins's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
I Can throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rollins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully.
I Can looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I Can not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Castor Rollins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
I Can misses with a takedown
enabling Rollins to counter with a crisp jab.
Rollins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rollins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
I Can fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It looks like Rollins has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
I Can tries for a takedown but Rollins circles away easily
and Rollins counters with a straight right hand.
Castor Rollins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Because I Can.
I Can rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rollins counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rollins lands the left hand.
I Can misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rollins stuffs the takedown attempt from I Can. I Can gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Can doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rollins counters with a nice uppercut.
Rollins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
I Can takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rollins misses with a low kick.
I Can goes for a double leg but Rollins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rollins continues to drive forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rollins. I Can shrugs it off though.
I Can on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rollins connects with a single shot there.
Rollins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rollins scores with a hook to the body. I Can takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
I Can drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rollins throws a body punch but I Can moves out of range.
I Can tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rollins defends well and I Can ends up having to push Rollins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rollins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that I Can can do to turn this around?
I Can shoots in for a takedown but Rollins shows good takedown defense.
I Can shoots in for a double leg but Rollins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Rollins tenderised I Can's leg. I Can is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Rollins.
I Can with a poor takedown
and Rollins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rollins scores with a jab to the head.
Because I Can has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Can looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Rollins misses with a head kick.
A jab from Rollins does it's job there.
I Can drives through with a takedown into Rollins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
I Can in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
I Can throws a big elbow that misses.
Rollins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from I Can.
I Can looking to sit in guard and control but Rollins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rollins stopping the sweep attempt from I Can.
I Can lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins has control of I Can's left arm, preventing I Can from doing any damage.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing I Can from controlling successfully.
Rollins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst I Can is controlling him.
I Can trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
I Can throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I Can trying to control but Rollins is working from the bottom.
Rollins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rollins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castor Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins scores with a jab. I Can acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
I Can has a takedown stuffed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Castor Rollins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rollins, 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Castor Rollins!
An out of breath Castor Rollins thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Because I Can was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me the way he was!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Cathaway (ranked 1958 p4p, 225 weight class) and Moonlight Maze (ranked 1571 p4p, 195 weight class). Maze has chosen Sabine Kors feat. Timaro - Dagestan as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Cathaway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Moonlight Maze!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maze tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cathaway counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
Maze lands a hook that snaps the head of Cathaway backwards.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Cathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cathaways head.
Cathaway misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cathaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Maze lands a nice uppercut.
Cathaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Cathaway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cathaway pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maze is out of range and Cathaway settles back down.
Cathaway scores with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Cathaway misses the target.
Maze is looking to clinch but Cathaway is avoiding it.
Maze is looking to clinch but Cathaway is avoiding it.
Maze moves to clinch but Cathaway breaks away
and Cathaway counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Maze tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Cathaway throws a lazy right hand but Maze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cathaway gets tackled into the cage by Maze. Maze maintains the clinch.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head.
Cathaway breaks from the clinch.
Maze tries to clinch but Cathaway is having none of it.
Maze drives through and clinches with Cathaway against the cage.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cathaway.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maze slips a jab from Cathaway.
Maze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Maze moves into the clinch successfully.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maze misses with some punches.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Cathaway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cathaway manages to break the clinch.
Maze is looking to clinch but Cathaway is avoiding it.
Maze moves into the clinch successfully.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head.
Cathaway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cathaway.
Maze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway misses with a looping left.
Cathaway throws a chopping leg kick but Maze manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maze tries to clinch up but Cathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Cathaway is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cathaway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maze.
Maze throws out a counter right but Cathaway avoids it with no problem.
Maze wants to clinch.
Maze takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway breaks the clinch.
Maze tries to clinch up.
Maze fails in his attempt to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Cathaway misses.
Cathaway misses with a hook.
Maze uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cathaway.
Maze is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maze rushes Cathaway and presses him up against the cage.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze lands with a short shot to the head.
Cathaway breaks from the clinch.
Maze tries to clinch but Cathaway moves out of range.
Maze clinches up against the cage.
Cathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maze blocks a body shot from Cathaway.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Cathaway fails to land.
Cathaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maze lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maze moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cathaway trying to control the position but instead, Maze has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cathaway into the cage.
Maze working aggressively here.
A short right from Maze.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cathaway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cathaway blocks an uppercut.
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cathaway. Cathaway obviously looking to wear him down.
Cathaway is looking to score with low kicks.
Maze swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maze blocks a jab.
Maze wants to clinch up but Cathaway keeps it at a distance.
Maze clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Moonlight Maze 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.
Cathaway swats away the attempt to clinch by Maze.
Jimmy Cathaway is winning the standup battle so far.
Maze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maze tries to clinch up but Cathaway circles away and keeps his distance.
Cathaway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maze tries to clinch up.
Cathaway throws a leg kick but Maze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maze has closed the distance and engaged Cathaway in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze working aggressively here.
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maze clinches up against the cage.
Cathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Cathaway.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Cathaway.
Cathaway manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Maze misses with the head strike.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cathaways head.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cathaway blocking some punches.
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maze.
Cathaway throws a looping overhand right but Maze ducks down to avoid it.
Maze wants to clinch.
Cathaway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cathaway misses with an uppercut. Maze saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Maze blocks the leg kick.
Maze tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Cathaway lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maze's sensitive parts.
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cathaway.
Cathaway circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Cathaway to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cathaway throwing a counter right hand but Maze manages to avoid it.
Maze is looking to clinch but Cathaway is avoiding it.
Cathaway circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maze has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cathaway manages to break the clinch.
Maze clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Maze lands a hook that snaps the head of Cathaway backwards.
Maze tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maze throws a punch but it's blocked by Cathaway.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Cathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Cathaway blocking some punches.
Cathaway blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Cathaway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maze up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moonlight Maze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maze pushes Cathaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Cathaway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Maze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Maze prevents a body shot from Cathaway.
Cathaway's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maze gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Maze misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maze.
Cathaway blocking some punches.
Cathaway pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Maze fails to land.
Cathaway breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maze drives through and clinches with Cathaway against the cage.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maze has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cathaway.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cathaway.
Cathaway tries a body shot but Maze blocks it.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cathaway.
Maze on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cathaway. Cathaway obviously looking to wear him down.
Cathaway tests Maze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Moonlight Maze has been cut.
Maze walks into a left hand.
Maze tries to clinch there but Cathaway circles away.
Maze defending well as Cathaway loads up on a big left hand.
Maze tries to clinch but Cathaway moves out of range.
Maze avoids the body shot from Cathaway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Moonlight Maze will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Moonlight Maze's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Maze uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cathaway.
Maze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cathaway keeps the fight on the outside.
Cathaway was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Maze tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cathaway swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maze moves out of range of the strikes.
Maze moves into range and clinches up with Cathaway.
Maze throws a head punch that misses.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head.
Maze lands an uppercut.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cathaway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maze's elbow.
Maze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maze fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cathaway backwards.
Cathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cathaway wants to stall.
Maze swings wildly with an uppercut but Cathaway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cathaway is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cathaways head.
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
Moonlight Maze seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cathaway lands with a left to the head.
Cathaway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Maze as Cathaway tries to tie him up.
Maze misses with a punch on the inside.
Cathaway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mazes head.
Maze misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maze scores with a shot to the side of Cathaway's head.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maze has a couple of punches blocked by Cathaway.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maze.
Cathaway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cathaway wants to stall.
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moonlight Maze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maze prevents a body shot from Cathaway.
Cathaway pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maze ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maze has managed to clinch.
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Cathaway tenderised Maze's leg. Maze is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maze drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Maze moves into the clinch successfully.
Cathaway breaks the clinch.
Cathaway throws a jab but it's blocked by Maze.
Maze tries to clinch but Cathaway is having none of it.
Maze blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maze closes the distance and clinches.
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maze clinches up with Cathaway and pushes him back against the cage.
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maze rushes Cathaway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cathaway breaks the clinch.
Maze has managed to clinch.
Maze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cathaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maze manages to avoid it.
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cathaway is looking to chop away at Maze's legs.
Maze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cathaway half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maze ducks right into an uppercut from Cathaway.
Maze closes the distance and pushes Cathaway back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maze prevents a body shot from Cathaway.
Cathaway stalling in the clinch but Maze improves position.
Cathaway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cathaway ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maze moves away.
Cathaway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maze tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cathaway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maze tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cathaway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Cathaway on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Maze rushes Cathaway and presses him up against the cage.
Cathaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maze has managed to clinch.
Maze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cathaways head.
Maze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jimmy Cathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cathaway tries to throw a body punch but Maze avoids it by throwing Cathaway back against the cage.
Maze blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moonlight Maze comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Maze winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aki Hiko (ranked 1430 p4p, 164 weight class) and Alexander Gruzdev (ranked 814 p4p, 108 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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Excellent 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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aki Hiko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Gruzdev!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruzdev. Hiko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzdev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big left from Hiko misses.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruzdev throws a head kick but Hiko moves out of range.
Hiko just misses with a punch to the body.
Hiko slips a straight right by Gruzdev.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A low kick from Gruzdev misses
and Hiko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gruzdev!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hiko cracks Gruzdev with a big elbow.
Hiko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hiko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hiko working the body and head with strikes.
Gruzdev wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hiko throws an elbow but Gruzdev slips to the side and avoids it well.
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!
Hiko looks up at the clock and then as Gruzdev takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hiko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiko misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Hiko in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gruzdev is pushing Hiko's head away, looking to escape. Hiko manages to hold on to the position though.
Hiko is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gruzdev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hiko working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hiko fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gruzdev managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hiko.
Hiko lands a few punches from side control.
Hiko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hiko in side control, throwing shots but Gruzdev defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hiko tries to score with some ground and pound. Gruzdev controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hiko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gruzdev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gruzdev sneaks out the side door and pushes Hiko away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Alexander Gruzdev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Gruzdev misses.
Hiko misses with a straight left.
Gruzdev cracks Hiko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hiko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruzdev moves forwards but Hiko connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hiko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gruzdev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gruzdev wants to counter with a clinch but Hiko pushes him away.
Hiko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiko takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Aki Hiko has been cut.
Gruzdev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hiko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hiko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruzdev.
Hiko throws a head kick but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Hiko jabs Gruzdev right on the nose. Gruzdev blinks but takes it well.
Gruzdev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko.
Hiko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gruzdev manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruzdev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiko was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruzdev.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a hook but Hiko avoids it easily.
Gruzdev throws a jab but it's blocked by Hiko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
Hiko throwing a counter right hand but Gruzdev manages to avoid it.
Gruzdev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hiko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiko slips under a jab.
Hiko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gruzdev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hiko throws a right hand that misses
and Gruzdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gruzdev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruzdev misses with a looping left.
Hiko scores with a jab to the body.
Gruzdev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hiko.
Hiko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hiko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gruzdev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hiko works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gruzdev 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hiko throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much 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 Aki Hiko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hiko misses with an uppercut
and Gruzdev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gruzdev as he avoids it easily.
Gruzdev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiko defending well as Gruzdev loads up on a big left hand.
Hiko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gruzdev misses with a hook.
Gruzdev looks to land a right hand but Hiko moved out of range.
Hiko misses the jab.
Hiko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev scores with a hook.
Hiko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gruzdev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Gruzdev misses.
Hiko throws a front kick aimed at Gruzdev's knee but Gruzdev avoids it well.
Gruzdev blocks a jab.
Hiko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alexander Gruzdev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzdev connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hiko lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Gruzdev misses the target.
Gruzdev misses with an uppercut. Hiko saw that one coming.
Hiko tries to counter with a takedown but Gruzdev is quick to defend against it.
Gruzdev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hiko misses with a takedown
and Gruzdev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gruzdev misses with a series of wild punches.
Gruzdev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hiko counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hiko.
Hiko is standing up over Gruzdev. Gruzdev looks to escape but Hiko dives into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hiko is looking to take a break and control but Gruzdev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hiko connects with a decent elbow.
Gruzdev is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hiko has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Gruzdev regains half guard, as Hiko was trying to land strikes.
Gruzdev tries to kick Hiko off but Hiko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gruzdev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hiko.
Aki Hiko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiko is working for a kimura but Gruzdev is defending it quite comfortably.
Gruzdev wants to get back to his feet.
Hiko thows a huge punch but Gruzdev dodges it nicely.
Hiko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gruzdev's head.
Hiko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gruzdev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hiko stops Gruzdev from getting back to his feet.
Hiko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiko lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hiko lands with a punch from half guard.
Gruzdev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hiko is stalling here. Gruzdev is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hiko seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gruzdev has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Hiko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hiko tries to bench press Gruzdev off him but Gruzdev keeps the position.
Hiko can't do much from the bottom here.
Hiko is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexander Gruzdev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aki Hiko's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Hiko blocks a jab.
Hiko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Hiko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gruzdev doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hiko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Gruzdev.
Hiko throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Gruzdev misses.
Hiko looks to land a left hand but Gruzdev moved out of range nicely.
Gruzdev lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gruzdev defends it nicely.
Hiko takes a swing at Gruzdev's ribcage but misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Gruzdev misses.
Hiko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruzdev throws a jab when Hiko was well out of range.
Gruzdev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hiko.
A jab from Hiko misses.
Gruzdev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hiko.
Hiko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hiko on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hiko. Gruzdev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruzdev throws a lazy head kick
so Hiko counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gruzdev scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hiko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gruzdev under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice combination there by Gruzdev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiko throws a series of punches but Gruzdev moves out of range.
Gruzdev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gruzdev tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hiko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gruzdev slips a jab and a cross from Hiko.
Gruzdev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gruzdev throws a head kick that misses.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Gruzdev avoids it well and moves away.
Gruzdev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiko connects with a body shot that sends Gruzdev's belly button to the back.
Gruzdev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gruzdev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hiko is out of range and Gruzdev settles back down.
Gruzdev throws a poor cross that misses
and Hiko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hiko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Gruzdev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gruzdev throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzdev slips under a jab.
Hiko lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Gruzdev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hiko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gruzdev swinging wildly here.
Hiko tries a low kick but Gruzdev avoids it.
Hiko avoids the body shot from Gruzdev.
Hiko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gruzdev looks to land a left hand but Hiko moved out of range nicely.
Hiko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruzdev.
Gruzdev throws a looping overhand right but Hiko ducks down to avoid it.
Gruzdev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiko moves away.
Hiko attempts a counter takedown but Gruzdev avoids it well and moves away.
Gruzdev misses with a wild combination.
Gruzdev connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruzdev slips under a jab.
Gruzdev loads up on a big right hand but Hiko slips the punch.
Hiko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gruzdev sprawls and moves away.
Gruzdev throws a hook to the side of Hiko's head but Hiko sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruzdev misses with a wild combination.
Gruzdev throws a sloppy head kick and Hiko moves out of range easily.
Hiko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gruzdev.
Hiko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gruzdev to the mat! Gruzdev manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiko wants to control from the top but Gruzdev keeps moving.
Hiko looking to sit in guard and control but Gruzdev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Gruzdev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gruzdev 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 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Gruzdev!
Our winner, Alexander Gruzdev, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cole Reynolds (ranked 497 p4p, 63 weight class) and Bob The Man (ranked 773 p4p, 100 weight class). Bob The Man has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cole Reynolds's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Cole Reynolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob The Man!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice takedown defense from Reynolds. No joy for The Man on that attempt.
The Man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds gets tackled into the cage by The Man. The Man maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Reynolds.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Man.
The Man struggles to land a body shot inside as Reynolds controls his hands.
The Man wants a takedown but no success here.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Reynolds.
The Man misses with a punch to the body.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds pushes The Man back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds is working The Man over against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Man.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
The Man blocking some punches.
Reynolds lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man has picked Reynolds up - he's going for a ride! The Man dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, The Man seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Man thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reynolds's head.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Man misses with a head shot. Reynolds uses the momentum to regain guard.
The Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Reynolds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Man cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
The Man has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Man works over Reynolds with some ground and pound from guard.
Reynolds looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Man is one step ahead there.
Reynolds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The Man is pushing down on Reynolds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reynolds is fighting to maintain full guard but The Man has managed to sneak the leg through.
The Man not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The Man is pressing down on Reynolds's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reynolds is holding on for now.
Reynolds blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Man.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, The Man seems content to control.
The Man not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The Man is looking to take a break and control but Reynolds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Man throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reynolds keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The Man seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The Man is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The Man seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Man is looking to advance position but Reynolds won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reynolds keeps working.
The Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Reynolds wants to control but The Man is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reynolds on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Man trying to control the action but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob The Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Man misses with a low kick.
The Man lands with a good body shot.
The Man fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reynolds pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Man checks the leg kick nicely there.
The Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Reynolds misses.
The Man throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Man takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reynolds cracks the inside of The Man's front leg.
Reynolds throws an ugly left hook that misses
and The Man counters with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds lands a glancing blow to the side of The Man's head.
Reynolds lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reynolds looks to land a right hand but The Man moved out of range.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reynolds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Man.
The Man moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from The Man as the two fighters clinch.
Reynolds working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Man lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
The Man throws a punch but it's blocked by Reynolds.
The Man working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Reynolds fails to land.
The Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Man is working Reynolds over against the cage.
Cole Reynolds has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reynolds lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reynolds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cole Reynolds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reynolds.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
Reynolds misses with a body punch.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man throws a head punch that misses.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man works on Reynolds's body with a couple of short punches.
The Man misses with a punch on the inside.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Man lands a nice uppercut.
The Man tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reynolds's elbow.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reynolds.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a nice uppercut.
The Man is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Reynolds - that landed with a thud.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
A short right from Reynolds on the inside.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Man misses with a body punch.
The Man tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reynolds swings wildly with an uppercut but The Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Man has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Reynolds is trying to keep an underhook but The Man manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Reynolds avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reynolds keeping hold of The Man's head, controlling as best he can.
The Man is thwarting Reynolds's attempts to control the position.
Reynolds tries to roll over but The Man keeps him under control.
The Man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Reynolds regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from The Man.
Reynolds managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Man accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Cole Reynolds will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The Man avoids a kick to the body.
The Man throws a big shot that misses.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A left lands for Reynolds.
The Man misses with a straight right.
The Man clinches up against the cage.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Man misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reynolds digs a right hand underneath The Man's ribcage. The Man let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Reynolds throws a blind hook that connects with the side of The Mans head.
Reynolds misses with the head strike.
The Man swings wildly with an uppercut but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from The Man fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Man tries a body shot but Reynolds blocks it.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds misses with a punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Reynolds softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reynolds lands a hook that snaps the head of The Man backwards.
Reynolds misses with some punches.
The Man misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
The Man lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
The Man misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds throws a head punch that misses.
The Man blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Man fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by The Man.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Man.
Reynolds blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reynolds has a couple of punches blocked by The Man.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reynolds.
The Man blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Man doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reynolds misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Reynolds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from The Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Man lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reynolds blocking some punches.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Man goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reynolds manages to break the clinch.
Reynolds is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Man throws a low kick but Reynolds moves out of range easily.
Reynolds connects with a looping right hand.
Reynolds throws the kick towards the body but The Man avoids it.
The Man slips under a jab from Reynolds.
The Man now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow The Man down.
The Man walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A nice inside leg kick there by The Man. That's going to slow Reynolds down.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds backing away here, and The Man unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole Reynolds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Man misses with a left hand
and Reynolds counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Man looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reynolds.
The Man on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reynolds scores with a kick to the body.
The Man misses with a body kick.
Reynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The Man throws out a leg kick but Reynolds moves out of range and The Man only half commits.
Reynolds scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Man in his tracks.
The Man throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
The Man moves out of range as Reynolds strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as The Man checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The Man takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reynolds chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Man can pounce on him.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.
Reynolds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Man misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cole Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds throws a hook but The Man avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Man. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reynolds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Man darts in and clinches Reynolds up against the cage.
Reynolds misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reynolds scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Reynolds lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The Man throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reynoldss head.
Reynolds scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Man has Reynolds pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Reynolds manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Reynolds working aggressively here.
The Man misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reynolds fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reynolds doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Man lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Man blocks an uppercut.
The Man working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Reynolds 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Futoshi Matsunaga (ranked 625 p4p, 80 weight class) and Nuri Jafar (ranked 612 p4p, 79 weight class). Futoshi Matsunaga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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28
145 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Futoshi Matsunaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuri Jafar!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jafar scores with a nice strike.
Jafar defending well as Matsunaga loads up on a big left hand.
Matsunaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Matsunaga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jafar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matsunaga.
Futoshi Matsunaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jafar just misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga blocks an uppercut.
Matsunaga's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matsunaga misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Jafar moves forwards but Matsunaga connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jafar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jafar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Matsunaga in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matsunaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jafar lands a nice looking body shot.
Jafar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jafar moves away from the strike by Matsunaga.
Jafar cracks Matsunaga with an open hand slap.
Matsunaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jafar throws a hook to the side of Matsunaga's head but Matsunaga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matsunaga wants to clinch up but Jafar keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jafar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matsunaga misses with a kick to the body.
Jafar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Jafar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Matsunaga closes the distance and clinches.
Matsunaga breaks the clinch.
Matsunaga walks into a straight right hand from Jafar.
Matsunaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Matsunaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matsunaga scores with a punch to the head.
Matsunaga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jafar on the side of the head.
Matsunaga fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jafar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Matsunaga can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsunaga misses with a head kick.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jafar blocks a head kick by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga throws an off balance right hand
and Jafar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jafar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jafar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsunaga.
Matsunaga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matsunaga connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Matsunaga misses with a lunging right hand
and Jafar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jafar throws a body shot but no joy.
Matsunaga lands a slapping body shot.
Jafar looks to score with a jab to the body but Matsunaga is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Matsunaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Matsunaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jafar.
Jafar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Matsunaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jafar throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jafar.
Matsunaga lands a front kick.
Jafar misses the jab.
Jafar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Matsunaga jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matsunaga misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsunaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Jafar.
Matsunaga slips under a jab.
Matsunaga misses with a hook. Jafar ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Matsunaga misses.
Jafar slips under a jab from Matsunaga.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matsunaga. Jafar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsunaga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jab from Matsunaga.
Jafar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matsunaga on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jafar moves out of range of the strikes.
Matsunaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jafar.
Jafar looks to land a right hand but Matsunaga moved out of range.
Jafar throws a hook but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga misses with a leg kick
enabling Jafar to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsunaga tries to score with a low kick but Jafar moves his leg out of the way.
Jafar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jafar staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jafar misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Matsunaga. Those never looked like landing.
Nice defenses there by Matsunaga.
Matsunaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jafar finds it's way round the side to connect with Matsunaga's head.
Jafar throws a hook but Matsunaga avoids it easily.
Jafar throws an overhand right that lands on Matsunaga's shoulder, as Matsunaga tries to avoid the shot.
Matsunaga lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jafar circles away quickly and effectively.
Matsunaga connects with a body shot that sends Jafar's belly button to the back.
Jafar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Matsunaga tries a head kick but it misses.
Jafar tries to clinch there but Matsunaga circles away.
Matsunaga connects with a nice looking jab.
Jafar wants to clinch up but Matsunaga keeps it at a distance.
Matsunaga ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping leg kick lands for Matsunaga.
Matsunaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jafar scores with a hook.
Matsunaga throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Jafar counter with a right hand.
Matsunaga throws a lazy right hand but Jafar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Futoshi Matsunaga will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jafar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Matsunaga. Matsunaga obviously looking to wear him down.
Matsunaga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jafar throws out the jab.
Jafar gets a clinch.
Jafar tries a body shot but Matsunaga blocks it.
Matsunaga lands a body shot.
Matsunaga lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jafar.
Jafar misses with a punch to the body.
Jafar misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jafar.
Jafar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matsunaga's elbow.
Matsunaga lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matsunaga tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matsunaga lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matsunaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jafar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Matsunaga successfully pulls guard.
Matsunaga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jafar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matsunaga is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jafar frees his head nicely. Oh but Matsunaga has switched to an armbar! Jafar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Futoshi Matsunaga!
Our winner, Futoshi Matsunaga, 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.
Nuri Jafar spoke after the fight, saying 'He did not follow the script'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gobal Batra (ranked 487 p4p, 77 weight class) and Doppo Orochi (ranked 554 p4p, 87 weight class). Orochi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. RISE - I Prevail kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Doppo Orochi acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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30
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37
220 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
19 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Gobal Batra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Doppo Orochi!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orochi throws an overhand right that lands on Batra's shoulder, as Batra tries to avoid the shot.
Orochi misses with a leg kick.
Batra uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orochi.
Orochi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Batra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orochi lands with a nice combination. Batra backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Batra tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orochi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Batra has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Batra and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orochi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orochi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orochi throws a leg kick but Batra sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Batra is looking to counter the offense by Orochi and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orochi manages to avoid it.
Orochi scores with a leg kick.
Orochi throws a push kick but Batra slaps the foot to one side.
Batra swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Batra feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Orochis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Batra catches Orochi right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orochi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Orochi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Batra scores with a leg kick.
Batra drops Orochi with a beautiful combination! Orochi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Batra is looking for the KO!
Batra throws a nice outside leg kick.
Orochi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batra sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Batra.
The crowd cheers as Orochi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batra doesn't seem phased though.
Orochi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
Batra looks to land a left hand but Orochi moved out of range nicely.
Batra throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orochi throws a front kick aimed at Batra's knee but Batra avoids it well.
Orochi throws a right and a left that Batra avoids nicely.
The fighters circling - Orochi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batra lands a left and a right that send Orochi crashing to the mat, dazed. Batra thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Orochi is rocked!
Orochi is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Batra just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Orochi has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gobal Batra!
Our winner, Gobal Batra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Stuckey (ranked 731 p4p, 94 weight class) and Gorgon Zola (ranked 509 p4p, 63 weight class). Zola has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ray Stuckey is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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34
275 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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32
267 lbs
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Stuckey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gorgon Zola!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stuckey throws out a powerful jab.
Zola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stuckey is looking to counter punch.
Stuckey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stuckey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick.
Stuckey throws a jab when Zola was well out of range.
As Stuckey backs off Zola throws a huge counter combo but Stuckey manages to avoid it all.
Zola uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stuckey.
Stuckey cracks Zola with an open hand slap.
Stuckey throws a big shot that misses.
Zola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Stuckey motions for Zola to come forward. Stuckey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stuckey throws a leg kick which misses Zola's front leg but catches the back leg as Zola tries to avoid it.
Stuckey misses with a straight left.
Zola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stuckey in his tracks.
Zola cracks a nice hook into Stuckey's ribs.
A jab from Stuckey misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zola misses with a body kick.
Zola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuckey. Stuckey obviously looking to wear him down.
Stuckey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stuckey misses with a left hand
and Zola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zola misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stuckey misses the jab.
Stuckey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zola blocks a jab.
Stuckey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stuckey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stuckey misses with a low kick.
Zola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stuckey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stuckey gets a clinch.
A short left from Zola.
Zola scores with a shot to the side of Stuckey's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zola pushes Stuckey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stuckey throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey blocks a body shot from Zola.
Zola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Stuckey is breathing heavily.
Zola breaks from the clinch.
Stuckey looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
Zola cracks Stuckey with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zola tries to bum rush Stuckey with a series of wild strikes but Stuckey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stuckey staying out of range there.
Stuckey digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Zola looks to throw the jab but Stuckey is out of range.
Stuckey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
Zola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stuckey doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Zola misses.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola slips under a jab from Stuckey.
Stuckey swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zola throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stuckey circles away quickly and effectively.
Stuckey misses with a low kick.
Stuckey blocks a head kick by Zola.
Stuckey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Stuckey misses.
Stuckey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stuckey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stuckey tried to score with a low kick but Zola checks it.
A jab lands there for Zola.
Zola throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stuckey moves out of range of the leg kick from Zola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zola walks into a jab.
Zola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stuckey's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuckey slips a straight right by Zola.
Stuckey looks to score with a jab to the body but Zola is just out of range.
Stuckey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola feints a counter leg kick.
Stuckey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zola checks a leg kick.
Zola flicks out a counter leg kick but Stuckey steps away.
Zola on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stuckey. Stuckey obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Zola looks to land a combination but Stuckey avoids it well.
Stuckey lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola moves out of range of the body kick.
Zola throws a lazy body kick
and Stuckey counters with a good low kick that Zola was not able to check.
Stuckey misses with a low kick as Zola jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Zola dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stuckey digs a good hook to Zola's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stuckey.
Stuckey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zola's sensitive parts.
A combination from Zola does no damage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stuckey.
Gorgon Zola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stuckey misses with a head kick.
Stuckey throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zola lands a right hook to the body.
Stuckey fails with an attempt to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zola checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Stuckey lands a jab to the head.
Stuckey scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Stuckey moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Stuckey scores with a sloppy right hand. Zola should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola slips under a jab.
Stuckey looks to clinch
and Zola counters with a nice uppercut.
Stuckey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zola is out of range.
Zola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stuckey throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola is looking to chop away at Stuckey's legs.
Stuckey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zola.
Zola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stuckey manages to avoid it.
Stuckey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zola.
A little jabbing left from Zola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Stuckey.
Zola moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zola throws a series of punches but Stuckey avoids them all with ease.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stuckey. That's going to slow Zola down.
Stuckey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zola appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stuckey throws a right hand that Zola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zola also avoids with ease.
Stuckey tried to score with a low kick but Zola checks it.
Zola feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Zola blocks the low kick.
Stuckey tries to clinch but Zola moves out of range.
Stuckey misses with a lunging right hand
and Zola counters with a stiff right hand.
Stuckey is looking to clinch but Zola is avoiding it.
Stuckey avoids the body shot from Zola.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stuckey blocks an uppercut.
Stuckey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zola misses with an uppercut.
Stuckey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey scores with a jab.
Stuckey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Stuckey looks to land a left hand but Zola moved out of range nicely.
Stuckey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stuckey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zola blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stuckey. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Stuckey does no damage.
Zola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stuckey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zola swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zola looks to land a body kick but Stuckey moved away.
Stuckey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stuckey on the side of the head.
Stuckey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Stuckey misses the target.
Stuckey tries to bum rush Zola with a series of wild strikes but Zola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stuckey is looking to slow Zola down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zola throws a leg kick that misses.
Zola throws a leg kick that misses.
Zola blocks a head kick by Stuckey.
Stuckey closes the distance and clinches.
Zola blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stuckey tries to land knees in the clinch but Zola avoids the damage to the body.
Stuckey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Stuckey.
Zola breaks the clinch.
Stuckey motions for Zola to come forward. Stuckey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zola is looking for the big counter here.
Zola's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stuckey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zola tries to land a front kick but Stuckey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stuckey moves away from the strike by Zola.
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 Ray Stuckey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stuckey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Stuckey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Stuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Stuckey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zola ducks under a wild hook from Stuckey.
Zola only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zola throws a big shot that misses.
Zola takes one to the side of the head.
Stuckey throws a poor cross that misses
and Zola counters with a leg kick.
Zola lands a big head kick that sends Stuckey tumbling to the mat! Zola takes a step backwards and waves Stuckey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stuckey misses with a hook
and Zola counters with an outside leg kick.
Stuckey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zola moves away.
Zola lands a leg kick that knocks Stuckey off balance momentarily.
Stuckey closes the distance but Zola moves to the side
and Zola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zola misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zola throws out a powerful jab.
Stuckey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola throws out a counter right but Stuckey avoids it with no problem.
Zola fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stuckey has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Stuckey misses.
Zola scores with a sloppy right hand. Stuckey should have avoided that one.
Zola blocks a jab.
Stuckey thumps Zola with a low kick.
Stuckey throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zola throws a right hand that Stuckey ducks under and follows up with a left that Stuckey also avoids with ease.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick and Stuckey moves out of range easily.
Stuckey throws a body punch but Zola moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Stuckey does it's job there.
Stuckey moves in looking to clinch but Zola pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stuckey throws a right hand that Zola ducks under and follows up with a left that Zola also avoids with ease.
Zola circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zola connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stuckey moves out of range of the body kick from Zola.
Stuckey wants to clinch but Zola slips to the side
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab.
Stuckey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stuckey misses with a head kick.
Zola lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stuckey circles away quickly and effectively.
Stuckey doesn't manage to clinch there - Zola circles away.
A low kick from Stuckey is predictable there
and Zola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stuckey thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zola.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stuckey. Zola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zola keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stuckey.
Stuckey jabs Zola to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stuckey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stuckey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stuckey tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zola counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stuckey's knee momentarily.
Zola avoids a kick to the body.
Stuckey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zola blocks a low kick nicely.
Stuckey moves out of range of the body kick from Zola.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stuckey misses the shot to the body.
Zola lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stuckey will feel that in the morning.
Stuckey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stuckey takes a swing at Zola's ribcage but misses.
Stuckey swings widly with a right hand
and Zola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Zola is predictable there
and Stuckey counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stuckey lands a two punch combo.
Zola connects with a body shot that sends Stuckey's belly button to the back.
Zola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stuckey on the side of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zola.
Stuckey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stuckey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Zola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zola 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Zola!
Gorgon Zola bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barol Kedorf (ranked 560 p4p, 72 weight class) and Slim Sylvia (ranked 376 p4p, 51 weight class). Kedorf comes to the cage accompanied by Ostatni dzwonek. Sylvia has chosen Some Country Shit 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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45
265 lbs
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272 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Barol Kedorf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Slim Sylvia!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kedorf lands a right hook to the body.
Sylvia throws a leg kick but Kedorf moved away.
Sylvia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Barol Kedorf has been cut.
Kedorf misses with a hook to the body
and Sylvia counters with a head kick. That will keep Kedorf thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sylvia throws a series of punches but Kedorf moves out of range.
Sylvia misses with the combination.
Kedorf throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sylvia throws a jab when Kedorf was well out of range.
Kedorf thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sylvia lands with a straight right. Kedorf didn't see that one coming.
Kedorf has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kedorf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sylvia moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kedorf misses the target.
Sylvia misses with a head kick.
Kedorf doesn't manage to clinch there - Sylvia circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sylvia slips under a jab from Kedorf.
A combination from Sylvia does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylvia throws a low kick but Kedorf moves out of range easily.
Kedorf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sylvia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kedorf throws out a loose jab but Sylvia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sylvia lands a lovely overhand right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sylvia has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sylvia is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Kedorf like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Kedorf from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Slim Sylvia!
Slim Sylvia took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Barol Kedorf spoke after the fight, saying 'Juz nie moge sie doczekac, az wroce do domu i przytule mojego synka Morysa
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harald Gormsson (ranked 169 p4p, 26 weight class) and Thiago Thiago (ranked 427 p4p, 65 weight class). Gormsson comes to the cage accompanied by Saor - Children of the Mist. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harald Gormsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thiago misses with a low kick as Gormsson jumps back.
Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thiago throws a hook but Gormsson blocks it.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gormsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thiago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gormsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gormsson looks to land a left hand but Thiago moved out of range nicely.
Gormsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gormsson. Thiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thiago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gormsson's sensitive parts.
Thiago has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gormsson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thiago buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gormsson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago lands a head shot.
Thiago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thiago misses with a wild body shot.
Thiago throws a low kick but Gormsson moves out of range easily.
Gormsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gormsson tries to counter by clinching up but Thiago breaks away and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gormsson's head.
Thiago throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Gormsson counter with a right hand.
It looks like Thiago Thiago has been cut.
Thiago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thiago Thiago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gormsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Thiago misses with a left hand
enabling Gormsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thiago misses with a straight right.
Gormsson thuds a left hand into Thiago's body.
Gormsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thiago can pounce on him.
Gormsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thiago.
Gormsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thiago connects with an inside leg kick.
Thiago tries a low kick but Gormsson avoids it.
Gormsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thiago.
Gormsson blocks a leg kick.
Gormsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gormsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gormsson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Thiago counter with a right hand.
Thiago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson throws a combination. Thiago tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gormsson looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
Gormsson stuns Thiago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gormsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thiago.
Jab from Thiago.
Thiago moves out of range as Gormsson strikes.
Gormsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gormsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Thiago lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gormsson doesn't seem phased though.
Gormsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Thiago.
Thiago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thiago missing with a left hand there. Gormsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Thiago does it's job there.
Gormsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Thiago misses
and Gormsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gormsson throws a shot from downtown. Thiago moves away and avoids it.
Gormsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Thiago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gormsson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Decent striking displayed by Thiago there.
Thiago looks to score with a jab to the body but Gormsson is just out of range.
Thiago attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Good shot there by Gormsson.
Thiago misses with a leg kick
and Gormsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thiago! Gormsson lets Thiago back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Thiago is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gormsson pounces like a tiger and cracks Thiago with a vicious hook! Thiago is down but not out! Gormsson follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Harald Gormsson!
Harald Gormsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fiyero Lermontov (ranked 190 p4p, 29 weight class) and Teodors Ozolinsh (ranked 214 p4p, 31 weight class). Teodors Ozolinsh has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fiyero Lermontov's chin.
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165 lbs
15 - 4 - 1 |
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178 cm
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159 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Fiyero Lermontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Teodors Ozolinsh!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lermontov slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Lermontov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lermontov pushes Ozolinsh up against the cage in a clinch.
Lermontov blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh has him pressed against the cage.
Lermontov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Ozolinsh fails to land.
Lermontov jumps into guard, dragging Ozolinsh to the mat.
Ozolinsh 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.
Lermontov looking for subs off his back but Ozolinsh has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lermontov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov has his foot on Ozolinsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ozolinsh works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Lermontov'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.
Lermontov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ozolinsh has passed into half guard!
Ozolinsh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Lermontov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lermontov is trying to maintain the position but Ozolinsh is very close to passing his half guard.
Ozolinsh wants to pass to mount but Lermontov is defending the position.
Lermontov looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov wants to get back to full guard.
Lermontov looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ozolinsh passes into side control!
Ozolinsh controlling from side mount.
Lermontov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ozolinsh controls the position.
Lermontov prevents Ozolinsh from improving position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lermontov swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Ozolinsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lermontov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Lermontov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lermontov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ozolinsh doesn't seem bothered though.
Fiyero Lermontov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lermontov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lermontov is looking to clinch but Ozolinsh is avoiding it.
Lermontov lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lermontov forces Ozolinsh back against the cage and clinches.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ozolinsh to keep the fight standing.
Ozolinsh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lermontovs head.
Lermontov tries to pull guard but Ozolinsh forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lermontov drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ozolinsh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lermontov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ozolinsh defends well.
Lermontov being controlled here, momentarily.
Lermontov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ozolinsh is pushing down on Lermontov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lermontov is fighting to maintain full guard but Ozolinsh has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lermontov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ozolinsh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lermontov has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ozolinsh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ozolinsh!
Ozolinsh taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov can't do much from the bottom here.
Ozolinsh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lermontov keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lermontov walks into a left hand.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Lermontov's leg. Lermontov is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lermontov throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh slips a jab from Lermontov.
Nice jab there from Lermontov.
Lermontov lands a two punch combo.
Lermontov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ozolinsh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ozolinsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lermontov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lermontov misses with a lunging right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lermontov swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with an outside leg kick.
Lermontov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ozolinsh on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lermontov wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lermontov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut. Lermontov saw that one coming.
That kick from Lermontov tenderised Ozolinsh's leg. Ozolinsh is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teodors Ozolinsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Lermontov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Lermontov throws a leg kick which misses Ozolinsh's front leg but catches the back leg as Ozolinsh tries to avoid it.
Lermontov rushes Ozolinsh and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Lermontov controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lermontov is rocked!
Lermontov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ozolinsh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oh Lermontov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ozolinsh lands a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh blocking some punches.
Lermontov is trying to pull guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ozolinsh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lermontov jumps guard but Ozolinsh turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fiyero Lermontov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lermontov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ozolinsh walks away with a smile on his face. Lermontov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Lermontov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lermontov moves away.
Lermontov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lermontov swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh scores with a counter punch that sends Lermontov to the canvas! Ozolinsh smells blood - he's punishing Lermontov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Lermontov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Teodors Ozolinsh!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teodors Ozolinsh thanked Reaper Combatwear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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