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Rural Champion 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alexis Bruhn (ranked 4641 p4p, 210 weight class) and John Pollock (ranked 6312 p4p, 252 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexis Bruhn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pollock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruhn feints and as Pollock raises his hands in defense, Bruhn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bruhn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pollock wants to stand up but Bruhn is controlling him.
Bruhn pushing down on Pollock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pollock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pollock trying to hold on to Bruhn's head to control him but Bruhn postures up.
Pollock is trying to stand up here but Bruhn is controlling him well.
Bruhn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollock is trying to stand back up but Bruhn is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruhn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bruhn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pollock for as long as he can get away with.
Pollock is trying to maintain the position but Bruhn is very close to passing his half guard.
Pollock wants to improve his position but Bruhn is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruhn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pollock has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bruhn is thwarting Pollock's attempts to control the position.
Bruhn is trying to control. Pollock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bruhn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pollock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pollock is not content to let Bruhn control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruhn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pollock as he avoids it easily.
And Pollock tries to counter it with a takedown but Bruhn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruhn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Pollock. No joy for Bruhn on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock lands a slapping body shot.
Pollock jabs at Bruhn's body.
Bruhn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pollock can pounce on him.
Bruhn dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bruhn's head and hops out.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Bruhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruhn.
John Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pollock - that will leave a mark!
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruhn has a takedown stuffed.
Pollock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruhn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Bruhn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pollock defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Pollock.
Pollock scores with a hook to the body. Bruhn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruhn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pollock tries to avoid it but Bruhn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pollock to the ground. Pollock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pollock digs a good hook to Bruhn's body.
No luck for Bruhn with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Pollock there.
A punch combination from Pollock misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruhn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pollock pinned against the cage. Pollock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruhn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Pollock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruhn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruhn shoots in for a double leg but Pollock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pollock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruhn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pollock sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pollock looks winded!
Pollock throws a shot to the body.
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruhn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pollock dominated that 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.
Pollock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruhn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruhn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pollock jabs at Bruhn's body.
Bruhn dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bruhn's head and hops out.
Alexis Bruhn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollock punishes Bruhn's body with a nice straight punch.
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruhn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruhn or perhaps it was just good defense by Pollock, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Bruhn. 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.
Pollock lands a body shot.
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock scores with a leg kick.
Pollock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pollock lands a jab to Bruhn's midsection.
Pollock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruhn at a distance.
Pollock is breathing heavily.
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollock swivels and escapes.
Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruhn. That did some damage!
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pollock digs a good body shot into Bruhn's ribs.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pollock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pollock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruhn rather than just go for the knockout.
Bruhn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pollock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruhn somewhat.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruhn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruhn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pollock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruhn somewhat.
Pollock works Bruhn's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Pollock does it's job there.
Pollock misses with the combination.
Bruhn feinted with a counter takedown.
Pollock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruhn's hands.
Good shot there by Pollock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock leaves Bruhn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruhn fails with the takedown.
Pollock works Bruhn's body with a nice hook.
Bruhn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Bruhn fails to land the takedown.
Pollock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pollock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruhn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruhn dives in for a single leg takedown but Pollock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruhn.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruhn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruhn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pollock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pollock wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruhn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock lands a two punch combo.
Pollock throws a right hand that Bruhn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruhn also avoids with ease.
Bruhn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bruhn darts in looking for a takedown but Pollock gets double underhooks and turns Bruhn into the cage.
Pollock jabs Bruhn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pollock sizes up Bruhn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pollock thuds his shin into the meat of Bruhn's side.
Bruhn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pollock pinned against the cage. Pollock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pollock 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. And we move into the final round!
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruhn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pollock tries to bum rush Bruhn with a series of wild strikes but Bruhn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruhn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Pollock there.
No luck for Bruhn with that takedown attempt.
Bruhn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pollock.
Pollock thumps Bruhn with a low kick.
Pollock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn shoots in but no luck this time.
Pollock feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Bruhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruhn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Pollock misses.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pollock.
Bruhn walks into a jab.
Bruhn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pollock lands with a good body shot.
Pollock lands with a nice combination. Bruhn backs away looking to recover.
Pollock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruhn under the eye.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruhn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruhn checks a low kick from Pollock.
Bruhn shoots in but Pollock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruhn shoots in for a takedown but Pollock shows good takedown defense.
Bruhn dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bruhn's head and hops out.
Pollock lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pollock. Bruhn shrugs it off though.
Pollock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pollock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruhn fails with a takedown attempt.
Pollock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pollock scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruhn.
Nice cross by Pollock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruhn.
Pollock digs a good hook to Bruhn's body.
Bruhn has a takedown stuffed.
Pollock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pollock stuns Bruhn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruhn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Pollock - just one landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Bruhn as he checks the leg kick.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruhn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruhn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Bruhn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Bruhn off balance momentarily.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch.
Pollock throws a right hand that Bruhn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruhn also avoids with ease.
Bruhn tries to counter with a takedown but Pollock is quick to defend against it.
Bruhn shoots in looking for a takedown. Pollock tries to sprawl out of it but Bruhn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pollock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pollock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pollock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Macgregor (ranked 5803 p4p, 484 weight class) and Tarmo Rajantaka (ranked 5514 p4p, 472 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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213 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lewis Macgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tarmo Rajantaka!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajantaka misses the jab.
Rajantaka clinches up against the cage.
Macgregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macgregor avoids a wild elbow strike from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka misses with an elbow over the top.
Rajantaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Macgregor takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Lewis Macgregor has been cut.
Macgregor has Rajantaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rajantaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Macgregor looking for a takedown.
Macgregor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rajantaka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lewis Macgregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Macgregor has Rajantaka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rajantaka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macgregor's defenses.
Rajantaka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macgregor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rajantaka just misses with a elbow thrown towards Macgregor's brow.
Macgregor taking a breather.
Macgregor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rajantaka.
Rajantaka lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajantaka lands an elbow that stopped Macgregor in his tracks for a moment.
Macgregor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rajantaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rajantaka throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Macgregor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rajantaka prevents it.
Rajantaka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Macgregor's defenses.
Lewis Macgregor's cut is getting worse.
Rajantaka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rajantaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
Macgregor is breathing heavily.
Rajantaka prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rajantaka.
Lewis Macgregor's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rajantaka lands an elbow that stopped Macgregor in his tracks for a moment.
Rajantaka lands an elbow just above Macgregor 's eye.
Jeez, Lewis Macgregor's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rajantaka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lewis Macgregor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tarmo Rajantaka!
A relieved looking Tarmo Rajantaka 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Prince Hazardous (ranked 4854 p4p, 409 weight class) and Ripper Stallone (ranked 4673 p4p, 401 weight class). Prince Hazardous has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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152 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Hazardous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ripper Stallone!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazardous is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stallone's half guard.
Hazardous keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Stallone is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hazardous's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hazardous's back!
Hazardous has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Stallone avoiding Hazardous 's attempts to control his hands.
Stallone has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Hazardous trying to control the position but Stallone manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazardous tries to escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stallone not allowing Hazardous to control his hands.
Hazardous tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hazardous tries to hold on but Stallone postures up.
Stallone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stallone punching from mount but Hazardous doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Stallone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazardous is looking to escape.
Stallone working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Hazardous turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Stallone off and cradles Hazardous's limp body as Stallone celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Ripper Stallone!
Prince Hazardous spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you everyone for supporting RSC!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toth Orion (ranked 5104 p4p, 452 weight class) and Elo Veena (ranked 4547 p4p, 426 weight class). Toth Orion has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toth Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elo Veena!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab by Orion.
Orion misses with a hook
and Veena counters with a left and a right that stings Orion.
Orion throws a nice looking combination but Veena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Veena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Orion. Those never looked like landing.
Veena keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Orion tries a head kick but it misses.
Orion misses with an uppercut
and Veena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Orion thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orion misses with a hook
and Veena counters with a nice right hand that sends Orion toppling to the canvas! Orion scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Veena finish him?!
It looks like Toth Orion has been cut.
Orion gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Veena gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elo Veena!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between The Hitman (ranked 5604 p4p, 478 weight class) and Ispa Perkele (ranked 4077 p4p, 412 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, The Hitman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Perkele!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hitman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele lands a right hook to the body.
Hitman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Hitman.
Perkele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hitman with a body shot.
Hitman misses with a combination
and Perkele counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Perkele.
Perkele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perkele has Hitman pressed against the cage.
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitman is trying to break free.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Hitman's ribcage. Hitman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Hitman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
A short right from Perkele.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Perkele.
It looks like The Hitman has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele stalling against the cage.
Hitman being controlled against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Hitman's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Perkele lands with a light punch inside.
Perkele slowing the pace effectively.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkele cracks Hitman with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Perkele.
Perkele lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hitman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkele leaning his opponent against the cage.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitmans head.
Perkele cracks Hitman with a nice body shot.
Perkele throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hitmans head.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perkele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Perkele lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Perkele is stalling here.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele cracks Hitman with a nice body shot.
Perkele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Perkele.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Hitman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Perkele jabs Hitman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hitman tries to keep at a distance but Perkele has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele stalling the fight.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Perkele in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Perkele works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele presses Hitman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Ispa Perkele seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkele.
Perkele is leaning against Hitman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
A short body shot lands from Perkele as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Perkele.
Perkele digs a right hand underneath Hitman's ribcage. Hitman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A body shot lands from Perkele.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Hitman's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Perkele.
Perkele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hitman is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Oh Hitman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee calls for Perkele to work.
Perkele lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitman seems to have got his legs back now.
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkele lands a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Perkele lands a body shot.
Perkele has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hitman takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Perkele scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perkele has Hitman pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Perkele lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hitman or not.
Perkele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
Perkele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perkele slows down the pace here.
Perkele has Hitman pushed against the cage.
Perkele receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Perkele lands a shot to the body.
Perkele lands a shot to the body.
Perkele lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hitman backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Perkele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Perkele creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Perkele scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Come on Perkele - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
Perkele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hitman up against the cage.
Perkele pushes Hitman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
Perkele lands a body punch.
Perkele lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ispa Perkele showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on The Hitman'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Perkele sends Hitman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Perkele is motioning to the referee to let Hitman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Perkele's corner calls for a 1-2. Perkele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitman clobbers Perkele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Perkele cracks a nice hook into Hitman's ribs.
Hitman swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hitman walks straight into a right hand from Perkele - that's dropped him! Perkele jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hitman from any more punishment! Hitman complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ispa Perkele!
Ispa Perkele 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.
The defeated The Hitman had this to say: 'Thank you everyone for supporting RSC!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yut Han (ranked 2531 p4p, 257 weight class) and Tyrek Orion (ranked 4897 p4p, 411 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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159 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yut Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrek Orion!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion throws a body kick that misses.
Han tries to clinch there but Orion circles away.
Han shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Orion's guard.
Han sitting in guard here, content to control.
Han is working Orion over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orion trying to keep a closed guard but Han is proving a slippery customer.
Orion avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Han scoring with some ground and pound.
Orion is trying to keep Han in close.
Han works over Orion with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Han landing with the ground and pound.
Han is in close to Orion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Orion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Han. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Han landing with the ground and pound.
Han makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Han is in close to Orion's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Han lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Han is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Han with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Han makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Han is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Han postures up and lands a big shot to Orion's brow.
Han postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Han scoring with some ground and pound.
Orion is rocked!
Han loads up on a big left hand. Orion felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Han looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Orion can't hide his disappointment, as Han celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yut Han!
Yut Han was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stevie Kidd (ranked 2840 p4p, 289 weight class) and Bob Brown (ranked 4616 p4p, 398 weight class). Stevie Kidd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Brown.
Kidd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown controlling the action here.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to control. Kidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kidd.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kidd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kidd is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Kidd.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Kidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Kidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Kidd advances to half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Kidd is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kidd.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Kidd tries to pass.
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Brown's guard.
Kidd trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kidd is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kidd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevie Kidd!
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