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NSC 55: McDonald vs Brandis PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Sheehy (ranked 2038 p4p, 203 weight class) and Killian Armstrong (ranked 3212 p4p, 271 weight class). Sheehy comes to the ring accompanied by Tree falls - Timber!. Killian Armstrong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ethan Sheehy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Killian Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armstrong manages to avoid it.
Armstrong throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ethan Sheehy has been cut.
Armstrong has his takedown stuffed
and Sheehy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sheehy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Armstrong with a jab.
Sheehy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sheehy but Sheehy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Sheehy misses the target.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Sheehy slips to the side
letting Sheehy counter with a right hand.
Sheehy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sheehy counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheehy digs a good body shot into Armstrong's ribs.
Sheehy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that Sheehy avoids nicely.
Sheehy is looking to wear down Armstrong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Sheehy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Armstrong's knee momentarily.
Armstrong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheehy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong looks winded!
Sheehy keeps the fight on the outside.
Armstrong throws a combination that misses
and Sheehy counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Sheehy counters with a nice body kick.
Armstrong needs to keep his hands up - Sheehy had a free shot at his head there.
Sheehy with a jab.
Sheehy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong wants to clinch but Sheehy slips to the side
and Sheehy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Armstrong is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheehy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sheehy drops Armstrong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Armstrong looks back up at him and smiles so Sheehy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Armstrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheehy finish him?
Armstrong throws a body punch but Sheehy moves out of range.
Sheehy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Armstrong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A shot to the liver by Sheehy. Beautiful body shot.
Sheehy swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Armstrong seems to have recovered his senses.
Sheehy tries a head kick but it misses.
Sheehy dips to his left and cracks Armstrong with an uppercut!
Armstrong moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sheehy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Sheehy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Sheehy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Armstrong takes the fight into the clinch.
Sheehy working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Armstrong.
A short body shot lands from Sheehy as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Armstrong.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheehy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Armstrong leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Sheehy lands a left hand.
Armstrong tries to throw a body punch but Sheehy avoids it by throwing Armstrong back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Sheehy.
Sheehy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sheehy misses with a punch to the body.
Sheehy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheehy lands with a left to the head.
Sheehy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehy blocks an uppercut.
Armstrong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Armstrong is trying to break the clinch but Sheehy has him pressed against the ropes.
Sheehy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Sheehy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Armstrong can do to turn this around?
Armstrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sheehy pushes Armstrong back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheehy.
Ethan Sheehy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sheehy.
Sheehy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sheehy just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Sheehy.
Sheehy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheehy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Sheehy jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheehy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Armstrong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sheehy is tightening it up a little... Armstrong has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Armstrong reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Armstrong taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sheehy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Sheehy!
Our winner, Ethan Sheehy, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kostya Tszyu (ranked 1790 p4p, 217 weight class) and Carney Duffy (ranked 2223 p4p, 254 weight class). Tszyu kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Till the End of Time. Duffy has chosen Brawl - Bloody spit as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 4, fighting out of New York, Kostya Tszyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Carney Duffy!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tszyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Duffy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tszyu. That one must have hurt.
Decent striking displayed by Duffy there.
Tszyu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Duffy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duffy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tszyu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duffy lands with a slapping head kick.
Duffy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duffy moves out of range of the leg kick from Tszyu.
Nice cross by Tszyu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tszyu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duffy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tszyu misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tszyu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Duffy throws a body punch but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tszyu cracks Duffy with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tszyu can pounce on him.
Tszyu connects with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tszyu.
Duffy scores with a nice head shot.
Tszyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tszyu misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tszyu. Duffy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tszyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duffy.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffy scores with a one two! Tszyu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy right hand. Duffy should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy cracks Tszyu with an open hand slap.
A jab from Tszyu misses.
Duffy has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffy has managed to clinch.
Tszyu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tszyu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tszyu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duffy manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Duffy.
Tszyu throws a jab when Duffy was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Duffy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Duffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tszyu lands a leg kick that knocks Duffy off balance momentarily.
The fighters circling - Tszyu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A leg kick checked by Tszyu.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. Duffy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tszyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tszyu throws a right hand that misses
and Duffy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu misses with a wild combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Duffy throws a leg kick which misses Tszyu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tszyu tries to avoid it.
Duffy misses with a straight right.
Tszyu scores with a sloppy right hand. Duffy should have avoided that one.
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 Kostya Tszyu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tszyu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duffy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kostya Tszyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tszyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Tszyu lands with a hook. Duffy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Duffy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kostya Tszyu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tszyu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duffy takes a swing at Tszyu's ribcage but misses.
Tszyu throwing a counter right hand but Duffy manages to avoid it.
Tszyu throws an overhand right that lands on Duffy's shoulder, as Duffy tries to avoid the shot.
Duffy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tszyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duffy misses with a hook
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Duffy backing up. Duffy nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
Duffy avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duffy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duffy just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick from Tszyu lands but Duffy takes it in his stride.
Tszyu ducks under a wild hook from Duffy.
Tszyu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tszyu takes one to the side of the head.
Tszyu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duffy scores with a decent looking hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Tszyu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tszyu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tszyu lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duffy lands a leg kick that knocks Tszyu off balance momentarily.
Tszyu thuds his shin into the meat of Duffy's side.
A cross from Tszyu lands.
Duffy swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
A low kick from Duffy misses
and Tszyu counters with a three punch combo that has Duffy backing up. Duffy nods at Tszyu to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Tszyu lands a leg kick that knocks Duffy off balance momentarily.
Tszyu throws a right and a left that Duffy avoids nicely.
Duffy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Duffy throws a leg kick but Tszyu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tszyu moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
Tszyu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duffy misses with an uppercut. Tszyu saw that one coming.
Tszyu appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tszyu.
Tszyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Tszyu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tszyu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duffy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duffy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tszyu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duffy throws a jab when Tszyu was well out of range.
Tszyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duffy was well out of range. Poor timing from Tszyu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tszyu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Duffy needs to keep his hands up - Tszyu had a free shot at his head there.
Duffy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tszyu misses with a body shot
and Duffy counters with a solid body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Duffy.
Tszyu delivers a nice body kick.
Tszyu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duffy under the eye.
Duffy lands a head kick. Tszyu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tszyu moves into the clinch.
Tszyu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Duffy blocks an elbow strike.
Duffy throws a punch but it's blocked by Tszyu.
Duffy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Duffy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body.
Tszyu misses with a body punch.
Tszyu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duffy misses with a looping left.
Duffy walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy misses with an uppercut
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duffy lands a high kick!
Duffy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tszyu lands with a hook. Duffy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tszyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tszyu scores with a hook to the body. Duffy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tszyu jabs at Duffy's body.
Tszyu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duffy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duffy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duffy throws a shot from downtown. Tszyu moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duffy misses with a leg kick.
Duffy misses with a looping right.
Tszyu misses the jab.
Duffy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tszyu pushes Duffy up against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
Tszyu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Duffy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Duffy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Duffy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tszyu blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Duffy.
Duffy misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tszyu.
Tszyu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duffy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Duffy.
Tszyu misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tszyu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tszyu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duffy backwards.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kostya Tszyu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Duffy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tszyu misses the body punch
and Duffy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Tszyu misses the target.
Tszyu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tszyu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tszyu scores with a nice strike.
Tszyu blocks a head kick by Duffy.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Jab by Duffy.
Duffy throws a sloppy body shot
and Tszyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duffy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Tszyu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tszyu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tszyu lands a jab to the head.
Tszyu jabs Duffy right on the nose. Duffy blinks but takes it well.
Tszyu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tszyu backing away here, and Duffy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick by Duffy misses
and Duffy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tszyu connects with a right hand. Duffy shakes it off.
That kick from Tszyu tenderised Duffy's leg. Duffy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tszyu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tszyu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Duffy's head.
Duffy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tszyu misses with a kick to the body.
Kostya Tszyu is winning the standup battle so far.
Tszyu moves out of range as Duffy strikes.
Duffy avoids the head kick by Tszyu.
Duffy throws a low kick but Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Tszyu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Duffy throws a hook to the side of Tszyu's head but Tszyu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tszyu scores with a one two! Duffy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Duffy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tszyu throws a hook but Duffy blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy blocks a head kick by Tszyu.
Duffy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Duffy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Duffy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tszyu.
Duffy connects with a leg kick. Tszyu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Duffy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tszyu.
Tszyu's corner calls for a 1-2. Tszyu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tszyu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tszyu cracks Duffy with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tszyu. That's going to slow Duffy down.
A head kick misses from Duffy.
Tszyu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duffy can do to turn this around?
Tszyu looks to throw the jab but Duffy is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duffy swings for the body but Tszyu moves out of range.
Tszyu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Duffy.
Tszyu throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostya Tszyu had his way with Carney Duffy in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Duffy throws a sloppy head kick and Tszyu moves out of range easily.
Kostya Tszyu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duffy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tszyu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duffy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tszyu tries to clinch but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
Duffy scores with the left hand. Tszyu knows he should have avoided that one.
Tszyu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tszyu connects with a crisp jab.
Tszyu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duffy on the side of the head.
Duffy throws an overhand right that lands on Tszyu's shoulder, as Tszyu tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Duffy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tszyu misses with a two punch combination.
Tszyu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tszyu cracks Duffy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tszyu scores with a nice body kick.
Tszyu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy tries to keep at a distance but Tszyu has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tszyu blocking some punches.
Carney Duffy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tszyu scores with a shoulder strike.
Duffy throws a head punch that misses.
Duffy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tszyu backwards.
Duffy is trying to break the clinch but Tszyu is controlling him.
Duffy prevents a body shot from Tszyu.
Duffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duffy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tszyu's elbow.
Tszyu avoiding damage as Duffy throws knees to the body.
Tszyu blocks a body shot from Duffy.
Duffy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tszyu lands a right hand.
Tszyu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duffy throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tszyu counter with a right hand.
Duffy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duffy throws a head kick but Tszyu moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duffy avoids the body shot from Tszyu.
Tszyu sizes up Duffy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tszyu needs to keep his hands up - Duffy had a free shot at his head there.
Tszyu lands with a good body shot.
Tszyu cracks Duffy with a good jab.
Tszyu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tszyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Duffy.
Tszyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duffy doesn't seem bothered though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Duffy.
Duffy throws a solid leg kick but Tszyu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duffy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duffy. Tszyu does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Tszyu counters with a quick kick to the body but Duffy blocks it.
Good leg kick by Tszyu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kostya Tszyu.
Well Tszyu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Kostya Tszyu!
Kostya Tszyu wins by unanimous decision!
Kostya Tszyu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Carney Duffy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, what can i say? Enough is enough, my career did not go as i planned.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Anstey (ranked 2528 p4p, 258 weight class) and Bob Brophy (ranked 2534 p4p, 259 weight class). Brophy has chosen The Grumpy Song as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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243 lbs
24 - 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
34 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anstey moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
Brophy lands with a straight right. Anstey didn't see that one coming.
Brophy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anstey to score with a decent uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Anstey is defended easily by Brophy.
Brophy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Anstey closes the distance and clinches up with Brophy, looking for a takedown. Anstey pushes Brophy against the ropes but Brophy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anstey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey drives through with a takedown into Brophy's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Brophy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anstey slips nicely into half guard.
Anstey is trying to work for a kimura but Brophy is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy wants to get back to full guard.
Anstey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brophy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Anstey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anstey trying to control the action but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Brophy is trying to escape back to his feet but Anstey uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Anstey scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Anstey wants to control for a moment but Brophy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Anstey misses with a head shot. Brophy uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brophy managing to control the position.
Brophy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunny Anstey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Anstey moves out of range of the leg kick from Brophy.
An attempted straight right counter from Anstey misses the target.
Brophy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anstey will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt.
Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anstey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anstey sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anstey looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brophy as he avoids it easily.
Anstey shoots in but no luck this time.
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Anstey fails with the takedown.
Anstey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Brophy counter with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Brophy. No joy for Anstey on that attempt.
Anstey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brophy drives through and clinches with Anstey against the ropes.
Anstey blocks a body shot from Brophy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brophy.
Anstey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brophy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike.
Brophy lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Brophy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anstey is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Anstey gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Anstey.
A hook to the body from Brophy.
Anstey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick from Brophy.
Anstey slips under a jab.
Bunny Anstey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Anstey 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anstey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunny Anstey's cut is getting worse.
Anstey swats away the attempt to clinch by Brophy.
It looked like Anstey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anstey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brophy finds it's way round the side to connect with Anstey's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bunny Anstey's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Anstey throws a combination that misses
and Brophy counters with a thumping low kick.
Well,Anstey is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Anstey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Anstey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Anstey misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
Anstey looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brophy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anstey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anstey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brophy throws a shot from downtown. Anstey moves away and avoids it.
Anstey changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Anstey dives in and grabs Brophy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brophy pushes down on Anstey's head and hops out.
Anstey throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Anstey trying to control the action but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Anstey with the ground and pound but Brophy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Anstey being controlled here momentarily.
Anstey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bunny Anstey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anstey throwing strikes from guard but Brophy blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anstey trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anstey is looking to work some ground and pound but Brophy has wrist control.
Anstey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anstey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brophy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anstey, into his guard.
Brophy content to stall in guard here.
Brophy wants to control from the top but Anstey keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brophy 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Bob Brophy!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Bob Brophy!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Bob Brophy!
Bob Brophy wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Bob Brophy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Wuzz (ranked 2399 p4p, 301 weight class) and Mike Reilly (ranked 1203 p4p, 167 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reilly's choice of entrance music: The Whispers - Rock Steady. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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43
212 lbs
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31
211 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut.
Wuzz 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.
Wuzz misses with a left hand
and Reilly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reilly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wuzz.
Wuzz has a takedown stuffed.
Wuzz instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Wuzz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reillys head.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly tries a body shot but Wuzz blocks it.
A short uppercut from Wuzz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Wuzz fails to land.
Wuzz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wuzz takes a shot to the head.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Wuzz's head.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wuzz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Wuzz avoids a wild elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wuzz.
Wuzz misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wuzz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Reilly can turn it around.
A short left from Wuzz.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reillys head.
Wuzz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reilly prevents a body shot from Wuzz.
Wuzz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Wuzz.
Wuzz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reilly is defending well.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Wuzz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reilly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wuzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wuzz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wuzz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wuzz tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Wuzz avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the ropes.
Reilly takes a shot to the head.
Wuzz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wuzz swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Wuzz.
Wuzz avoids a wild elbow strike from Reilly.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Wuzz controls the action.
Reilly pushes Wuzz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Reilly 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.
Reilly keeps the fight on the outside.
Wuzz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wuzz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wuzz clinches.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly takes a shot to the head.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wuzz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wuzz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Wuzz scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
David Wuzz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuzz's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Wuzz.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wuzz struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wuzz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wuzz misses with some punches.
Wuzz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reilly walks away with a smile on his face. Wuzz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wuzz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reilly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wuzz on the side of the head.
Wuzz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wuzz throws a hook to the side of Reilly's head but Reilly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the liver by Wuzz. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Reilly.
Wuzz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wuzz misses with a looping left.
Reilly dodges the punch combination from Wuzz.
Reilly avoids the body shot from Wuzz.
Wuzz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Reilly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wuzz looking to score a takedown here. Reilly is defending well but Wuzz drives through and ends up in Reilly's guard.
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 David Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Wuzz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reilly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reilly wants to counter with a clinch but Wuzz pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wuzz. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Reilly.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut.
Wuzz tries to clinch
and Reilly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wuzz tries to clinch but Reilly is having none of it.
David Wuzz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wuzz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wuzz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reilly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Wuzz.
Mike Reilly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A good leg kick by Reilly.
A cross from Wuzz lands.
Wuzz misses with an uppercut.
Reilly wants to counter with a clinch but Wuzz pushes him away.
Wuzz forces Reilly back against the ropes and clinches.
Wuzz scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wuzz.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Wuzz.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wuzz takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wuzz's elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wuzz misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Reilly moves into full guard.
Reilly looking to control.
Wuzz passes Reilly's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Wuzz sits in half guard.
Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Wuzz is looking to take a break and control but Reilly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Wuzz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wuzz 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for David Wuzz!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for David Wuzz!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for David Wuzz!
David Wuzz wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, David Wuzz thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dalton (ranked 1795 p4p, 240 weight class) and Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 859 p4p, 126 weight class). Mac Airt has chosen Wolf Blood as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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33
169 lbs
15 - 2 - 1 |
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Dalton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dalton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mac Airt misses with a straight left.
Mac Airt has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dalton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dalton lands a head kick!
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
Mac Airt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mac Airt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mac Airt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dalton momentarily.
It looks like Nick Dalton has been cut.
Dalton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dalton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mac Airt manages to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt 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.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalton scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalton cracks Mac Airt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Dalton stuns Mac Airt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt lands with a shot to the body.
Mac Airt throws a one two combo.
Mac Airt throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dalton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a nice uppercut.
Dalton takes a swing at Mac Airt's ribcage but misses.
Mac Airt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mac Airt. Dalton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Airt throws a lazy right hand but Dalton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dalton lands a body shot.
Dalton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mac Airt.
Mac Airt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Mac Airt is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Dalton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
A slow jab from Mac Airt misses its intended target.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Dalton avoids the punch easily.
Dalton lands a leg kick that knocks Mac Airt off balance momentarily.
Nick Dalton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac Airt throws a shot from downtown. Dalton moves away and avoids it.
Mac Airt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dalton connects with a solid leg kick.
Dalton lands with an overhand left.
Mac Airt throws a jab when Dalton was well out of range.
Dalton scores with a push kick.
Dalton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dalton misses with a body shot
and Mac Airt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalton.
Mac Airt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dalton misses with a jab to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac Airt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mac Airt throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mac Airt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dalton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mac Airt.
Dalton throws a head kick but Mac Airt moves out of range.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mac Airt takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good standup being displayed there by Mac Airt as he connects with a hook.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dalton might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dalton throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Mac Airt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dalton was well out of range. Poor timing from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt moves forwards but Dalton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mac Airt throws a body punch but Dalton moves out of range.
Dalton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with a wild combination.
Mac Airt throws a hook but Dalton blocks it.
Mac Airt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cormac Mac Airt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Airt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dalton throws a leg kick but Mac Airt sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Dalton.
Mac Airt lands the left hand.
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Dalton connects with a solid leg kick.
Dalton moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
Dalton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Dalton scores with the left hand. Mac Airt knows he should have avoided that one.
Dalton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt ducks right into an uppercut from Dalton.
Dalton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt throws out a counter right but Dalton avoids it with no problem.
Dalton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mac Airt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mac Airt fails to land with a series of punches.
Dalton swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalton scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mac Airt throws a lazy uppercut
and Dalton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Dalton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
Mac Airt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Airt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalton tries a low kick but Mac Airt avoids it.
Mac Airt is looking for the big counter here.
Dalton throws a looping overhand right but Mac Airt ducks down to avoid it.
Mac Airt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dalton.
Mac Airt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dalton throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a right hook to the body.
Dalton tries to bum rush Mac Airt with a series of wild strikes but Mac Airt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac Airt looks to throw the jab but Dalton is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalton misses with a kick to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dalton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Airt.
Mac Airt misses with an uppercut. Dalton saw that one coming.
Dalton throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dalton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Mac Airt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dalton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dalton throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mac Airt to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac Airt loads up on a big right hand but Dalton slips the punch.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Dalton throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Mac Airt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mac Airt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton lands with a kick to the temple. Mac Airt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dalton ducks right into an uppercut from Mac Airt.
Dalton connects with a body shot that sends Mac Airt's belly button to the back.
Dalton moves out of range as Mac Airt strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mac Airt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dalton misses with a shot to the body
and Mac Airt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dalton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac Airt on the side of the head.
Dalton swings for the body but Mac Airt moves out of range.
Mac Airt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt cracks Dalton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dalton is rocked!
Dalton throws a body shot but no joy.
Mac Airt misses with a hook. Dalton ducked under it nicely.
Dalton misses with a looping left.
Mac Airt connects with a body shot that sends Dalton's belly button to the back.
Mac Airt cracks Dalton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mac Airt has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dalton to stand back up!
Oh Dalton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Dalton's shoulder, as Dalton tries to avoid the shot.
Nick Dalton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt cracks Dalton with a hook to the temple - Dalton is on wobbly legs here! Mac Airt swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Dalton falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Mac Airt wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Cormac Mac Airt!
Our winner, Cormac Mac Airt, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lê (ranked 503 p4p, 31 weight class) and Ken Miller (ranked 2501 p4p, 155 weight class). Miller has chosen 2pac - Im A Souljah as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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137 lbs
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36
139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ken Miller!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lê keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lê moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lê.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lê counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lê counter with a right hand.
Lê moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Lê has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller wants a takedown.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Lê gets through Miller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lê.
Lê lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lê tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Lê lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller is working for takedown but Lê is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lê lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
Lê misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lê pushes Miller back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Lê to keep the fight standing.
Lê lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê lands an uppercut.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Lê turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Lê lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Lê lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lê.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller can't get the takedown.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller has clasped his hands together around Lê's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Lê is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lê throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lê throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê lands a body shot.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Lê sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lê works the jab nicely.
Lê connects with a solid leg kick.
Lê tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Lê.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lê as he avoids it easily.
Miller drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lê connects with a jab.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lê tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lê to the ground. Lê escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Quân Lê has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Lê clinches up against the ropes.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Lê.
Lê swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lê fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lê pushes Miller away with a front kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Lê connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lê pinned against the ropes. Lê gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê lands a slapping body shot.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Lê saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lê has managed to clinch.
Lê throws a head punch that misses.
Lê is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Lê controls the action.
Lê working aggressively here.
Miller is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lê lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lê lands a shoulder strike.
Miller is looking for a takedown.
Lê lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
Lê works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Lê stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lê after a bit of a struggle.
Still in the clinch, Lê scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Quân Lê dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lê tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lê listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice straight punches there by Lê. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lê.
Miller is rocked!
Quân Lê seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lê lands a right hook to the body.
Miller is still on wobbly legs! Can Lê finish him?
Lê drives through and clinches with Miller against the ropes.
Lê lands with a light punch inside.
Miller is working for takedown but Lê is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lê.
Lê pushes Miller against the ropes. Lê is working some dirty boxing. Lê pushes off with a quick right hook! Miller goes down! Miller tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lê moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quân Lê!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pave Hunt (ranked 491 p4p, 71 weight class) and Michael Scarn (ranked 1091 p4p, 149 weight class). Hunt comes to the ring accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Eat You Alive. Pave Hunt has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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33
184 lbs
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198 lbs
22 - 12 - 1 |
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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
24 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pave Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the ropes.
Scarn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt 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.
Scarn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Scarn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarn.
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarn lands an elbow that stopped Hunt in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Scarn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scarn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Scarn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt pushes Scarn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt avoids a wild elbow strike from Scarn.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Scarn lands a nice elbow.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab by Hunt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hunt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarn. Scarn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Scarn slips under a jab.
Scarn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Scarn misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hunt takes a swing at Scarn's ribcage but misses.
Scarn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scarn fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn moves into the clinch.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Scarn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarn or not.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Scarn.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunt cracks Scarn with a nice body shot.
Scarn looks winded!
Scarn misses with the head strike.
Hunt breaks the clinch.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Scarn moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Scarn's body.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Despite the aggression on Scarn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hunt cracks Scarn with a good jab.
Hunt lunges at Scarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarn's hand.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scarn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
Hunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good exchange - Hunt coming out on top.
Scarn is rocked!
Scarn is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pave Hunt dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Scarn shakes it off.
Scarn closes the distance and clinches.
Scarn lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Scarn throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Scarn scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Scarn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarn backwards.
Scarn throws a head punch that misses.
Scarn throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Scarn is breathing heavily.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunt cracks Scarn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scarn is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him?
Hunt scores with a jab. Scarn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scarn gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Hunt gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pave Hunt!
Pave Hunt really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bessarion Alexius (ranked 328 p4p, 52 weight class) and Marvin Vettori (ranked 568 p4p, 90 weight class). Alexius kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Country Boy Can Survive. Vettori has chosen Police On My Back- The Rocketz as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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180 lbs
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183 lbs
15 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bessarion Alexius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marvin Vettori!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vettori lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexius looks to land a combination but Vettori avoids it well.
Vettori's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexius under the eye.
Alexius 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.
Alexius takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Alexius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alexius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vettori.
Alexius tries to counter by clinching up but Vettori breaks away and moves out of range.
Alexius just misses with a punch to the body.
Vettori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vettori pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vettori throws a jab but it's blocked by Alexius.
Vettori bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alexius's head backwards.
Alexius's corner calls for a 1-2. Alexius obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori avoids the body shot from Alexius.
Alexius slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Vettori misses its intended target.
Alexius ducks under a wild hook from Vettori.
Alexius pushes Vettori up against the ropes in a clinch.
Vettori tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alexius just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Alexius breaks from the clinch.
Alexius gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettori lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Alexius breaks from the clinch.
Alexius forces Vettori back against the ropes and clinches.
Vettori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vettori with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vettori misses with the head strike.
Alexius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexius works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Vettori working a defensive guard here.
Vettori is looking to sweep but instead, Alexius has passed into half guard.
Alexius is trying to control the action in half guard but Vettori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius working Vettori over with strikes.
Vettori pushes Alexius off looking to stand but Alexius dives back in and keeps control.
Alexius is just content to waste time from the top position. Vettori takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Alexius throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Our spies down at at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) inform us that Vettori has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vettori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexius gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Bessarion Alexius will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Vettori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vettori misses with a hook.
Alexius shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Alexius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vettori is not content to let Alexius control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Still in half guard, Alexius seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vettori's head.
Vettori tries to get to full guard but Alexius has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexius is thwarting Vettori's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Alexius is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Alexius thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vettori trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vettori manages to avoid it.
Vettori lands with an uppercut that bounces Alexius off the ropes and back into range.
Alexius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vettori moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Alexius as he connects with a hook.
Vettori blocks a jab.
Vettori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Alexius gets tackled into the ropes by Vettori. Vettori maintains the clinch.
Vettori working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vettori throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vettori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vettori wants a takedown but no success here.
Alexius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vettori throws a head kick that misses.
Marvin Vettori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vettori just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vettori lands a jab to the head.
Alexius misses with a wild body shot.
Marvin Vettori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexius throws a series of punches but Vettori avoids them all with ease.
Vettori lands a body shot.
Vettori misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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 Bessarion Alexius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vettori misses with a hook
and Alexius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexius.
Vettori keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.
Alexius not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexius's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexius accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vettori keeping moving, preventing Alexius from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alexius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Some bone on bone action there as Vettori checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Alexius lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Alexius looks to score with a jab to the body but Vettori is just out of range.
Alexius closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexius just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Vettori but he's now mounted!
Vettori is desperately trying to improve his position but Alexius has a good base and remains in mount.
Alexius wants to control the pace but Vettori is squirming around nicely.
Alexius looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vettori working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bessarion Alexius clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alexius walks into a jab.
Vettori takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vettori checks a leg kick.
Alexius on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vettori shoots in for a takedown but Alexius shows good takedown defense.
Vettori jabs at Alexius's body.
Alexius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vettori.
Nice defenses there by Alexius.
Alexius is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vettori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexius gets caught flat footed, as Vettori shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexius keeping full guard, as Vettori tries to pass.
Alexius keeping moving, preventing Vettori from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vettori would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vettori trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vettori wants to control from the top but Alexius keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Alexius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vettori at a distance.
Vettori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vettori misses with a double jab.
Vettori throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vettori lands with a nice body punch.
Alexius throws a sloppy head kick and Vettori moves out of range easily.
Alexius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vettori looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alexius looks to land a left hand but Vettori moved out of range nicely.
Vettori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alexius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vettori.
Vettori tries to work over Alexius's front leg with a kick but Alexius checks it.
Alexius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Vettori on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vettori fails with the takedown
and Alexius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Alexius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marvin Vettori will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Alexius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vettori.
Alexius slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vettori is looking to clinch but Alexius is avoiding it.
Alexius tries a head kick but it misses.
Alexius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alexius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vettori takes a swing at Alexius's ribcage but misses.
Alexius 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.
Vettori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vettori lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vettori takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vettori misses with a body shot.
Vettori is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Alexius scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexius gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vettori manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Marvin Vettori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Alexius postures up.
Alexius works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alexius wants to control but Vettori is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexius controlling the action here.
Vettori is refusing to be controlled, as Alexius sits in half guard.
Alexius is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bessarion Alexius is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Vettori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alexiuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Alexius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vettori finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexius's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bessarion Alexius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Alexius 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Bessarion Alexius!
Bessarion Alexius wins by unanimous decision!
Bessarion Alexius retains his welterweight title!
After the fight, Bessarion Alexius was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 720 p4p, 95 weight class) and Simon Vale (ranked 1466 p4p, 175 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fakiiri might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit- BREAK STUFF. The crowd seem to be enjoying Vale's choice of entrance music: Motorhead-Iron Fist . Nakki Fakiiri has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vale loads up on a big right hand but Fakiiri slips the punch.
Vale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Vale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fakiiri doesn't seem phased though.
Vale misses with an uppercut.
Fakiiri throws a hook but Vale blocks it.
Fakiiri swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vale connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fakiiri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fakiiri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fakiiri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fakiiri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vale counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Fakiiri finds it's target.
Fakiiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vale circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakki Fakiiri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fakiiri uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri lands a left and a right that send Vale crashing to the mat, dazed. Fakiiri thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Vale is rocked!
Vale glances at the clock... BAM! Fakiiri nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Vale crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Vale is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nakki Fakiiri!
A victorious Nakki Fakiiri thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 277 p4p, 41 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 1723 p4p, 201 weight class). McDonald comes to the ring accompanied by Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother. Brandis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fletch Brandis enters the ring!
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Fletch Brandis has been cut.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Brandis slips the punch.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandis.
McDonald missing with a left hand there. Brandis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandis is looking to clinch but McDonald is avoiding it.
McDonald throws an off balance right hand
and Brandis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandis dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
Brandis darts in and clinches McDonald up against the ropes.
McDonald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald has a couple of punches blocked by Brandis.
Brandis tries to pull guard but McDonald holds him up against the ropes and eventually Brandis drops back down to his feet.
A nice right hand lands inside from McDonald.
McDonald tries to work over Brandis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McDonald smiles and moves away.
Brandis leaves his chin hanging out and McDonald seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Brandis crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
Jim Bob McDonald thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Fletch Brandis was interviewed post fight and said 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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