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Ferocious Fights III PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Taurus (ranked 4355 p4p, 478 weight class) and Rou Joukani (ranked 2890 p4p, 359 weight class). Wesley Taurus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wesley Taurus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taurus tries to clinch
and Joukani counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus throws a leg kick
and Joukani counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taurus has Joukani up against the cage in a clinch.
Joukani lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Taurus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Joukani content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Joukani connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Joukani throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tauruss head.
Joukani lands a hook that snaps the head of Taurus backwards.
Joukani lands a knee to the head.
Joukani lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taurus.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taurus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Joukani will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taurus up against the cage.
Joukani tries a knee to the head but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus is trying to force a seperation but Joukani has the dominant position.
Taurus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Joukani takes a shot to the head.
Taurus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joukani tries a knee to the head but Taurus blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Joukani has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Joukani.
Joukani trying to land knees to the body.
Joukani scores with a knee to the head.
Joukani's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Joukani's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Joukani escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taurus moves to clinch but Joukani breaks away
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taurus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Taurus finds it's way through Joukani's defenses.
Joukani swats away the attempt to clinch by Taurus.
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joukani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taurus tries to close the distance and clinch but Joukani swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taurus wants to clinch but Joukani slips to the side
and Joukani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joukani throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joukani clinches up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Joukani.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taurus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joukani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taurus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taurus is looking to break free of the clinch but Joukani has double underhooks.
Taurus presses Joukani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Joukani effectively controlling the action here.
Joukani scores a nice knee to the body.
Taurus is breathing heavily.
Joukani breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taurus wants to clinch but Joukani slips to the side
and Joukani counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus tries to clinch but Joukani moves away
and Joukani counters with a nice uppercut.
Taurus darts in trying to clinch
and Joukani counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rou Joukani dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Joukani keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joukani.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taurus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joukani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Joukani.
Nice uppercut there from Joukani.
Taurus is rocked!
Taurus walks forward, straight into a front kick from Joukani.
Oh Taurus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taurus looks to clinch
and Joukani counters with a stiff right hand.
Taurus tries to clinch but Joukani moves out of range.
Taurus switches off momentarily and Joukani cracks him with a monster right hand! Taurus topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Joukani dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Joukani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rou Joukani!
Rou Joukani bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hasan Ribuvnik (ranked 5657 p4p, 417 weight class) and Circie Marcelo (ranked 5753 p4p, 419 weight class). Ribuvnik comes to the cage accompanied by Shantel - Disko Partizani. The key to victory for Hasan Ribuvnik has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasan Ribuvnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Circie Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribuvnik attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ribuvnik throws a sloppy head kick and Marcelo moves out of range easily.
Marcelo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ribuvnik as he jumps to the side.
Marcelo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ribuvnik throws a jab when Marcelo was well out of range.
Ribuvnik lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marcelo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Marcelo tries for a takedown but Ribuvnik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribuvnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcelo is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've been told by Ribuvnik's head coaches at London's Elite Grappler's PLUS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ribuvnik lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick but Marcelo moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribuvnik lands a nice looking kick to the body. Marcelo takes a step back to recover.
Ribuvnik throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribuvnik swinging wildly here.
Ribuvnik misses with a looping right.
Ribuvnik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marcelo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ribuvnik's guard.
Ribuvnik has momentary wrist control but Marcelo slips an elbow through the middle.
Marcelo connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcelo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ribuvnik, up you get!
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that half lands.
Marcelo throws a nice looking combination but Ribuvnik bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ribuvnik.
Marcelo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelo is defended easily by Ribuvnik.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Circie Marcelo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribuvnik misses with a series of wild punches.
Marcelo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ribuvnik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcelo backs up against the cage.
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches up with Ribuvnik, looking for a takedown. Marcelo pushes Ribuvnik against the cage but Ribuvnik circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ribuvnik misses with a wild combination.
Marcelo throws a head kick but Ribuvnik moves out of range.
Ribuvnik looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but Ribuvnik shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ribuvnik throws a sloppy head kick and Marcelo moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribuvnik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marcelo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ribuvnik.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marcelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marcelo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ribuvnik stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marcelo throws a series of punches but Ribuvnik moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Marcelo.
Ribuvnik throws a one two combo.
Ribuvnik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ribuvnik scores with a head kick. Marcelo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ribuvnik goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hasan Ribuvnik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribuvnik blocks a head kick by Marcelo.
Ribuvnik fails to land with a series of punches.
Marcelo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marcelo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ribuvnik throws a right and a left that Marcelo avoids nicely.
Marcelo rushes Ribuvnik and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo avoids a wild elbow strike from Ribuvnik.
Ribuvnik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ribuvnik working aggressively here.
Marcelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ribuvnik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marcelo wants to counter with a clinch but Ribuvnik pushes him away.
Ribuvnik scoring well with a low kick there.
Marcelo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ribuvnik misses with a body shot.
Marcelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribuvnik with a body shot.
Ribuvnik throws a lazy uppercut
and Marcelo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ribuvnik won't be happy with that.
Ribuvnik is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marcelo slows the pace down.
Marcelo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ribuvnik to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ribuvnik can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcelo misses with a head kick.
Marcelo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ribuvnik circles away.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribuvnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribuvnik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcelo can do to turn this around?
Marcelo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ribuvnik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ribuvnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcelo.
Ribuvnik misses with a head kick.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ribuvnik as he avoids it easily.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Circie Marcelo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ribuvnik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marcelo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marcelo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hasan Ribuvnik dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Marcelo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ribuvnik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marcelo somewhat.
A shot to the liver by Ribuvnik. Beautiful body shot.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Marcelo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marcelo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ribuvnik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribuvnik throws a head kick that half lands.
Ribuvnik looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marcelo feints the counter takedown.
Ribuvnik tries to land a front kick but Marcelo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribuvnik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ribuvnik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ribuvnik thuds his shin into the meat of Marcelo's side.
Ribuvnik gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Marcelo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marcelo gets to his feet. Ribuvnik looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ribuvnik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcelo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribuvnik's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ribuvnik duly obliges.
Ribuvnik throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marcelo instigates a clinch.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ribuvnik to keep the fight standing.
Hasan Ribuvnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Circie Marcelo.
Ribuvnik trying to stall but Marcelo improves his position.
Marcelo is trying to pull guard but Ribuvnik has him pressed against the cage.
Ribuvnik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A right-left combo lands from Ribuvnik.
Marcelo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marcelo manages to break the clinch.
Hasan Ribuvnik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ribuvnik swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcelo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ribuvnik with a body shot.
Circie Marcelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marcelo takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hasan Ribuvnik showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ribuvnik, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hasan Ribuvnik!
During a confident post fight interview, Hasan Ribuvnik thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fumito Makino (ranked 5830 p4p, 420 weight class) and Frederick Weinstein (ranked 24729 p4p, 492 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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154 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fumito Makino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frederick Weinstein!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weinstein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makino displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weinstein.
Makino changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Weinstein looking to score a takedown here. Makino is defending well but Weinstein drives through and ends up in Makino's guard.
Makino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Weinstein on the ground.
Makino wants to stand and escape but Weinstein is having none of it.
Makino working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weinstein.
Makino has Weinstein pulled in close to control his posture.
Makino has momentary wrist control but Weinstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Weinstein postures up.
Weinstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weinstein throwing strikes but missing.
Weinstein scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makino looking to control.
Weinstein content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weinstein works over Makino with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makino trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Makino can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weinstein controls the pace.
Makino is pulling down on Weinstein's head to control his posture.
Weinstein is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makino bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Weinstein avoids the body shot from Makino.
Makino clobbers Weinstein with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makino slaps away a takedown attempt from Weinstein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makino catches Weinstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Weinstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Weinstein walks into a left hand.
A right-left combo lands from Makino.
Makino lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weinstein throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makino was covering up waiting for the punch and Weinstein finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Weinstein landing with the ground and pound.
Makino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Makino is looking to sweep but instead, Weinstein has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Weinstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Weinstein tries to counter with a clinch but Makino shakes him off and moves away.
Makino lands with a shot to the body.
Weinstein needs to keep his hands up - Makino had a free shot at his head there.
Makino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makino with a nice cross.
A left and a right from Makino both land. Nice combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makino.
Weinstein shoots in but Makino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weinstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Makino sprawls well initially but Weinstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makino is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Weinstein scores with a couple of nice shots.
Weinstein not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weinstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weinstein not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makino is trying to stand.
Makino throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Weinstein missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makino is not content to let Weinstein control the position.
Makino is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Weinstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makino won't allow Weinstein to pass to mount.
Weinstein works his way into side control.
Weinstein goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makino rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Weinstein's guard! Nice work there by Makino!
Weinstein trying to keep a closed guard but Makino is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makino accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weinstein keeping full guard, as Makino tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Weinstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fumito Makino is winning the standup battle so far.
Makino with a hook.
Weinstein walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Weinstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makino.
Makino scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weinstein tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makino swivels and escapes.
Makino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Weinstein changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Makino looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Makino bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weinstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Weinstein takes one on the button.
Weinstein moves out of range of the strikes.
Makino moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Makino lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weinstein fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Makino sprawls well initially but Weinstein persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weinstein working the head and body with strikes.
Weinstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Weinstein.
Makino is defending against the submission attempts here by Weinstein.
Weinstein is thwarting Makino's attempts to control the position.
Makino tries to get to full guard but Weinstein has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weinstein slips a nice elbow through Makino's hands, connecting with Makino's forehead.
Weinstein is thwarting Makino's attempts to control the position.
Makino actively working from the bottom here.
Makino keeping control of the position.
Fumito Makino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Weinstein trying to control the action but Makino is working from the bottom.
Frederick Weinstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makino trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fumito Makino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makino, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fumito Makino!
A relieved looking Fumito Makino thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Williams (ranked 6625 p4p, 563 weight class) and Eriks Tregubs (ranked 24709 p4p, 583 weight class). Williams comes into the arena with Super Freak blaring out of the sound system. Juice Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eriks Tregubs's chin.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eriks Tregubs!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tregubs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Tregubs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tregubs.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eriks Tregubs.
Williams dances in with a quick combination. Tregubs is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Williams snaps Tregubs's head back. Tregubs stumbles backwards against the cage. Williams steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Tregubs's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Tregubs just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Juice Williams!
Juice Williams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thad Castle (ranked 6433 p4p, 558 weight class) and Mark Bunt (ranked 23327 p4p, 605 weight class). Mark Bunt has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Thad Castle's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thad Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Bunt!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castle tries to bum rush Bunt with a series of wild strikes but Bunt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castle.
Castle misses with an attempted mid kick.
Castle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bunt's guard.
Castle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bunt is working an open guard so Castle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bunt leaves Castle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunt.
Bunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bunt taking some punishment here, with Castle in his half guard.
Castle misses with a head shot. Bunt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Castle stands and throws Bunt's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bunt can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunt tries to bench press Castle off him but Castle keeps the position.
Bunt defending against the ground and pound.
Castle working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Bunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castle lands a nice forearm strike.
Castle creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bunt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Castle lands a decent elbow from side control.
Castle working the head and body with strikes.
Castle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castle landing a few strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castle decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bunt to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Castle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bunt avoids the head kick by Castle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bunt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Castle lands some shots froms side control.
Bunt gets back to half guard.
Castle trying to control from half guard but Bunt is working away.
Well, if Castle 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.
Castle stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bunt to get to his feet.
Castle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bunt can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt gets caught flat footed, as Castle shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Castle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bunt, up you get!
Castle looking to score a takedown here. Bunt is defending well but Castle drives through and ends up in Bunt's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Castle tries to free his leg and advance position but Bunt is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castle preventing the sweep.
Castle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Castle lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castle postures up and lands a big shot to Bunt's brow.
Castle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bunt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castle defends it easily.
Castle throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Castle shoots for a takedown but Bunt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Thad Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle misses with a takedown attempt - Bunt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castle throws a right and a left that both miss.
Castle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castle looks for a takedown but Bunt sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Castle as Bunt shoots in.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Castle, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thad Castle dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bunt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bunt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bunt somewhat.
Castle shoots in for a double leg but Bunt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castle tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bunt defends well and Castle ends up having to push Bunt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bunt moves into the clinch.
Bunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Castle tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thad Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunt scores a nice knee to the body.
Bunt jumps guard but Castle stands there with Bunt around his waist. Bunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castle throws a head kick but Bunt moves out of range.
A nice side step and Bunt releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bunt fails with the takedown.
Bunt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Castle but Castle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castle stalks Bunt and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bunt's face. Bunt staggers backwards, shaken.
Castle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thad Castle is winning the standup battle so far.
Castle shoots in but Bunt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castle throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunt shoots in for a takedown but Castle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bunt.
Bunt drives through and clinches with Castle against the cage.
Bunt manages to break the clinch.
Castle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Castle darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castle throws a combination that misses
and Bunt counters with a nice uppercut.
Bunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castle throwing a counter right hand but Bunt manages to avoid it.
Castle gets tackled into the cage by Bunt. Bunt maintains the clinch.
Castle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bunt jumps guard but Castle stands there with Bunt around his waist. Bunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mark Bunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thad Castle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bunt wants to take the fight to the mat but Castle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Bunt.
I think Castle 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thad Castle!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Niudu Kakka (ranked 3619 p4p, 383 weight class) and Guilherme Mendes (ranked 19982 p4p, 543 weight class). Guilherme Mendes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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158 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niudu Kakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guilherme Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Mendes misses.
As Mendes looks to move away, Kakka throws a big counter combo but Mendes just gets out of the way.
Kakka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
Kakka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kakka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes struggling a bit here.
Kakka tries to score with some ground and pound. Mendes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
Mendes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kakka has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakka wants to control but Mendes is keeping him busy.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control Kakka's posture but Kakka avoids it.
Mendes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kakka's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mendes gets full guard.
Kakka works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kakka lands with a punch from half guard.
Mendes tries to get to full guard but Kakka has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mendes is adopting a defensive guard.
Kakka working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mendes trying to keep a closed guard but Kakka is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakka distracts Mendes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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 Niudu Kakka will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kakka is looking for a counter combo.
Kakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendes.
Mendes bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kakka's head backwards.
Mendes is looking to clinch but Kakka is avoiding it.
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Mendes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakka after a bit of a struggle.
Mendes wants to take the fight to the mat but Kakka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mendes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kakka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Niudu Kakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilherme Mendes.
Kakka is trying to force a seperation but Mendes has the dominant position.
Kakka is fighting off a takedown attempt but Mendes is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kakka to the mat. Kakka regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakka swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakka seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kakka looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendes is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes pushing down on Kakka's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kakka tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Mendes has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kakka is trying desperately to improve position.
Mendes in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes landing strikes from the mount.
Mendes wants to control the pace but Kakka is squirming around nicely.
Mendes moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kakka has worked his arm free - good work by Kakka!
You can see the frustration on Kakka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mendes has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mendes is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kakka to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kakka shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guilherme Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mendes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kakka in his tracks.
Mendes misses with a wild combination.
Mendes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kakka as he avoids it easily.
Mendes throws a series of punches but Kakka avoids them all with ease.
Mendes shoots in but Kakka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kakka half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mendes with a jab.
Kakka closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kakka cracks Mendes with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kakka throwing strikes but Mendes manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
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!
Mendes prevents Kakka from escaping the position.
Kakka tries to bench press Mendes off him but Mendes keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakka is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Kakka wants to control but Mendes postures up.
Kakka tries to escape but Mendes is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kakka scores with a shot to the body.
Mendes tries for a kimura but Kakka is defending well.
Mendes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mendes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kakka has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mendes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mendes is trying to get an arm triangle but Kakka is defending well.
Kakka struggling a bit here.
Guilherme Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendes wants to control but Kakka is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Guilherme Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mendes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guilherme Mendes!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matko Mamic (ranked 3394 p4p, 413 weight class) and John Sullivan (ranked 5530 p4p, 528 weight class). Mamic comes into the arena with kralj diskoteke blaring out of the sound system. Sullivan has chosen The Hand of John L. Sullivan as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matko Mamic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamic pushes Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
Mamic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A bone on bone clash there as Sullivan blocks the leg kick.
Mamic throws a jab but it's blocked by Sullivan.
Mamic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Matko Mamic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Sullivan.
Mamic with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mamic misses with the body kick
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Mamic clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but Mamic has him pressed against the cage.
Sullivan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sullivan is trying to break free.
Mamic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sullivan blocks it with crossed arms.
Mamic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mamic clinches up against the cage.
Mamic manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan misses with a jab to the body
and Mamic counters with a straight right hand.
Mamic lands a lovely overhand right.
Mamic clinches up with Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage.
Mamic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Sullivan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Mamic wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sullivan is looking for the big counter here.
Sullivan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mamic counters with a one-two to the body.
Mamic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sullivan avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sullivan counters with a two punch combo.
Sullivan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mamic moves into the clinch.
Sullivan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mamic has him pressed against the cage.
Mamic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mamic manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matko Mamic dominated that round.
That's time! Mamic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mamic throws the left hand but Sullivan avoids the punch easily.
Mamic throws a hook to the side of Sullivan's head but Sullivan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mamic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sullivan drops Mamic with a beautiful combination! Mamic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sullivan is looking for the KO!
Mamic is rocked!
It looks like Matko Mamic has been cut.
Sullivan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Mamic - he's out on his feet here! Sullivan follows up with another monster hook that separates Mamic from consciousness! Mamic falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Sullivan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Sullivan!
John Sullivan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Matko Mamic spoke after the fight, saying 'Jebo mu Joca Amsterdam mater'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Winston Jr (ranked 2639 p4p, 286 weight class) and Jaydan Junior Johnson (ranked 2870 p4p, 312 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Winston Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaydan Junior Johnson !
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Winston Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Winston Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Winston Jr taking a breather here.
Winston Jr working the ground and pound.
Johnson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winston Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winston Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winston Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Winston Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Winston Jr grinds an elbow into Johnson 's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston Jr has an Americana. Johnson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Winston Jr is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Winston Jr hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Oliver Winston Jr!
Oliver Winston Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Harengody (ranked 1254 p4p, 146 weight class) and Lotay Wangchuck (ranked 1884 p4p, 203 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Harengody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Lotay Wangchuck!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangchuck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harengody sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wangchuck somewhat.
Harengody lands a jab to the head.
Wangchuck throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Harengody tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wangchuck is in Harengody's guard.
Harengody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wangchuck is one step ahead there.
Harengody keeping moving, preventing Wangchuck from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wangchuck drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harengody manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wangchuck has Harengody in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harengody throwing strikes from guard but Wangchuck blocks nicely.
Wangchuck is trying to control the position but Harengody postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harengody in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harengody preventing the sweep.
Harengody has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wangchuck can't keep his opponent in guard - Harengody advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wangchuck is pressing down on Harengody's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harengody trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangchuck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangchuck utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wangchuck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangchuck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harengody.
Harengody avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harengody throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harengody throws a big right hand that misses.
Harengody postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harengody trying to control but Wangchuck is working from the bottom.
Wangchuck is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Harengody rolls with it to try and escape but Wangchuck cranks on the arm and Harengody is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lotay Wangchuck!
In his post fight interview, Lotay Wangchuck started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Koskinen (ranked 1200 p4p, 181 weight class) and Petyr Kruchevski (ranked 2016 p4p, 263 weight class). Kruchevski has chosen My Way by Limp Bizkit as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jani Koskinen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Petyr Kruchevski!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen cracks Kruchevski with an open hand slap.
Koskinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Koskinen as Kruchevski shoots in.
Koskinen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruchevski slips a jab and a cross from Koskinen.
Koskinen throws a shot to the body.
Kruchevski fails with the takedown.
Koskinen takes the fight into the clinch.
Koskinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koskinen can't find room to land a body shot as Kruchevski controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koskinen taking a breather.
Koskinen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Koskinen cracks Kruchevski with a nice body shot.
Koskinen lands a shoulder strike.
Koskinen gets through Kruchevski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruchevski tries to score a body lock takedown but Koskinen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jani Koskinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Petyr Kruchevski.
Koskinen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kruchevski jumps guard but Koskinen stands there with Kruchevski around his waist. Kruchevski gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koskinen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kruchevski looks winded!
Koskinen lands a shot to the body.
Koskinen cracks Kruchevski with a nice body shot.
Koskinen is working Kruchevski over against the cage.
Kruchevski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Koskinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Koskinen.
It looks like Petyr Kruchevski has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Koskinen.
Koskinen digs a right hand into Kruchevski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kruchevski's gas tank.
Koskinen lands a nice shot to the body.
Koskinen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kruchevski is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koskinen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kruchevski is still on wobbly legs! Can Koskinen finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koskinen pushes Kruchevski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Koskinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruchevski or not.
Koskinen taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Koskinen.
Koskinen works on Kruchevski's body with a couple of short punches.
Koskinen lands a shot to the body.
Koskinen creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kruchevski's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kruchevski drops to his knees and Koskinen pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jani Koskinen!
Jani Koskinen retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Jani Koskinen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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