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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Stanley (ranked 6111 p4p, 484 weight class) and Minitauro Shogun (ranked 24214 p4p, 536 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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217 lbs
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Good wrestling
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Brawler
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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, Paul Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minitauro Shogun!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shogun drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shogun should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stanley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shogun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stanley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shogun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shogun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shogun throws a big elbow that misses.
Stanley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shogun is one step ahead there.
Stanley is pulling down on Shogun's head. It's preventing any offense from Shogun, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shogun pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stanley is keeping the position for now.
Shogun thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Stanley keeping moving, preventing Shogun from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stanley seems keen to control Shogun's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shogun looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley wants to control but Shogun is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stanley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stanley tries to get out of the position.
Shogun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanley keeps working.
Stanley keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Stanley is looking to control Shogun's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stanley avoid being mounted?
Stanley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shogun on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is looking to get back to full guard here but Shogun has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stanley tries to bench press Shogun off him but Shogun keeps the position.
Shogun gets to mount! Stanley was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Shogun in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Shogun is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Shogun!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Minitauro Shogun!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bolo Yueng (ranked 3586 p4p, 382 weight class) and Vlakan Targa (ranked 3565 p4p, 380 weight class). Yueng comes to the cage accompanied by Stranglehold by Ted Nugent . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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218 lbs
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bolo Yueng !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlakan Targa!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yueng gets a clinch.
Targa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yueng has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Targa uses from the top position.
Targa drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Targa as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yueng screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Targa! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vlakan Targa!
The defeated Bolo Yueng had this to say: 'Well done Targa'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Hazuki (ranked 3118 p4p, 291 weight class) and Uadab Santiago (ranked 2904 p4p, 270 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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149 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daisuke Hazuki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Uadab Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazuki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
No joy there for Hazuki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hazuki stalks Santiago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Santiago's face. Santiago staggers backwards, shaken.
Hazuki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hazuki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santiago fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hazuki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hazuki takes the fight into the clinch.
Santiago gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hazuki is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura but Hazuki is defending well.
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hazuki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago.
Hazuki tries to roll over but Santiago keeps him under control.
Santiago wants to free his trapped foot but Hazuki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Hazuki defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hazuki wants to improve his position but Santiago is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago is trying to control. Hazuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hazuki wants to get back to full guard.
Hazuki knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santiago on the ground.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hazuki defends it well.
Santiago is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Santiago drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hazuki dives on top into guard.
Hazuki seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santiago is trying to keep Hazuki in close.
Hazuki wants to control from the top but Santiago keeps moving.
Santiago is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Santiago working for a triangle but Hazuki defends it easily.
Santiago looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hazuki is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hazuki passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A lull in the action here.
Santiago manages to get back to half guard.
Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hazuki pulls his head out easily.
Santiago trying to control from the bottom.
Santiago is not content to let Hazuki control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Hazuki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hazuki misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hazuki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hazuki swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santiago counters with a takedown into side control.
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hazuki has escaped the position, nice work there.
Santiago wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hazuki, who protects the arm well.
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hazuki is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hazuki is pushing Santiago's head away, looking to escape. Santiago manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago advances to mount.
Hazuki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hazuki sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Santiago seems to be working for a kimura but Hazuki defends the submission attempt.
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hazuki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Santiago drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hazuki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hazuki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hazuki!
Hazuki trying to control the position but Santiago is working away.
Hazuki tries to advance to mount but Santiago denies him.
Santiago struggling a bit here.
Santiago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
Santiago wants to take a breather but Hazuki is having none of it.
Santiago seems to be looking for submissions.
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Santiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hazuki keeps working.
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Hazuki is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki is defending against the submission attempts here by Santiago.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but Hazuki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santiago to get the leverage.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Hazuki is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uadab Santiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hazuki tries to land a body kick
and Santiago counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santiago.
Santiago passes into half guard.
Hazuki wants to get back to his feet.
Santiago is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hazuki has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hazuki is just riding it out for now. Santiago eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago is trying to control the action in half guard but Hazuki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hazuki pushes Santiago off looking to stand but Santiago dives back in and keeps control.
Santiago is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Santiago stops Hazuki from getting back to his feet.
Santiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Santiago is working for a kimura but Hazuki is defending it quite comfortably.
Hazuki is trying to stand up here but Santiago is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hazuki tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Santiago manages to move to mount!
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hazuki is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazuki is looking to escape.
Hazuki wants to control but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago looking to control but Hazuki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki is looking to get to half guard.
Santiago can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hazuki is looking to escape.
Santiago with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Santiago goes for an armbar but Hazuki turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hazuki.
Hazuki tries to stand but Santiago is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazuki preventing the sweep.
Hazuki stands and throws Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santiago is trying to get back to half guard.
Hazuki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santiago keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here as Hazuki stalls from top position.
Santiago is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uadab Santiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Santiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uadab Santiago!
In defeat, Daisuke Hazuki stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is a most dishonorable defeat, I will retire to my studies and meditate on the four Wude more.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Saget (ranked 1802 p4p, 225 weight class) and Jarod Pilc (ranked 6563 p4p, 503 weight class). Bob Saget has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Saget!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarod Pilc!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saget tries a head kick but it misses.
Pilc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saget with a body shot.
Saget misses with a head kick.
Pilc swinging wildly here.
Saget drops Pilc with a beautiful combination! Pilc stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saget is looking for the KO!
It looks like Jarod Pilc has been cut.
Pilc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pilc is rocked!
Saget just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pilc lands an overhand right.
Saget misses with a few strikes there.
Pilc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saget with a body shot.
Pilc dodges the punch combination from Saget.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saget.
Saget lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saget tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pilc doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oooooh!!! Saget has knocked Pilc down with a huge combo! Saget steps away and waves a wobbly Pilc back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Pilc is still on wobbly legs! Can Saget finish him?
Saget smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saget rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pilc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Saget backs off Pilc throws a huge counter combo but Saget manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saget closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pilc out cold! Pilc corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Saget!
Bob Saget took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hot Spunk for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gene Parmesan (ranked 1476 p4p, 183 weight class) and Ralphie White (ranked 2232 p4p, 267 weight class). Gene Parmesan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gene Parmesan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ralphie White!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White tries to sprawl but Parmesan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White is holding on to half guard well.
Parmesan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Parmesan tries to pass to full mount but White defends it.
Parmesan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Parmesan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White is staying active underneath Parmesan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White is doing well to control the position and prevent Parmesan from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White manages to get to full guard.
Parmesan sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parmesan with a flurry of punches that miss.
White is pulling down on Parmesan's head. It's preventing any offense from Parmesan, at least for the moment.
Parmesan wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Parmesan is really struggling to control White but he's trying to hold on to the position.
White wants to stand but Parmesan is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parmesan misses with a looping left.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Parmesan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
White throws a head kick that misses.
Parmesan tries a low kick but White avoids it.
We've been informed that White has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Parmesan does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Parmesan misses the target.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
Parmesan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parmesan tries to counter with a takedown but White is quick to defend against it.
Parmesan misses with a hook.
White is looking for the big counter here.
Ralphie White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White misses with a wild body shot.
Parmesan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
White throws a leg kick but Parmesan sees it coming and moves out of range.
White is looking to land body kicks.
White throws a looping overhand right but Parmesan ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan avoids the head kick by White.
Parmesan thuds his right hand into White's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big left from White misses.
A punch combination from White misses.
Parmesan looks to throw the jab but White is out of range.
White is looking to score with low kicks.
Parmesan moves out of range of the strikes.
White misses with a low kick as Parmesan jumps back.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parmesan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Parmesan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White pulls Parmesan in close to his closed guard and prevents Parmesan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Parmesan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Parmesan tries to get to full guard but White has control of the leg.
It looks like White is going to stand back up.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Parmesan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parmesan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parmesan wants to control but White is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ralphie White will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
White lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parmesan at a distance.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White walks into a stiff left hand from Parmesan.
Ralphie White is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parmesan throws a hook but White blocks it.
White checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
White lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A slapping leg kick lands for White.
White throws a head kick but Parmesan moves out of range.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Parmesan moves out of range easily.
Parmesan attempts a counter takedown but White avoids it well and moves away.
White connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White throws out a loose jab but Parmesan uses good head movement to avoid it.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parmesan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Parmesan moves out of range easily.
White misses with a right hand
and Parmesan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parmesan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from White.
Parmesan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps White's head backwards.
Parmesan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ralphie White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parmesan lands a body shot.
Parmesan lands a nice shot that snaps White's head back.
Parmesan gets a clinch.
White has a couple of punches blocked by Parmesan.
Parmesan tries a body shot but White blocks it.
Parmesan has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A hook to the body from Parmesan.
Parmesan struggles to land a body shot inside as White controls his hands.
Parmesan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White avoids a kick to the body.
Parmesan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White throws a jab when Parmesan was well out of range.
Parmesan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Parmesan throws a quick inside leg kick.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White throws a leg kick
and Parmesan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
White trying to control here.
White wants to get back to full guard.
White is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Parmesan trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
White controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan controlling the action here.
White won't allow Parmesan to pass to mount.
White tries to roll over but Parmesan keeps him under control.
Parmesan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks White with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
White tries to get to full guard but Parmesan has control of the leg.
Parmesan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parmesan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
White tries to lock up and control but Parmesan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Parmesan.
White is looking to improve his position but Parmesan isn't that keen on the idea.
Parmesan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Parmesan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gene Parmesan dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
White throws a head kick that half lands.
Parmesan tests White's chin there with a solid looking shot.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
White scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
White connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
White connects with a leg kick. Parmesan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parmesan.
Parmesan moves into range and clinches up with White.
Parmesan lands a body punch in the clinch.
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!
White lands a body shot.
Parmesan misses with a punch to the body.
Parmesan misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parmesan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parmesan breaks the clinch.
White shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Parmesan eats them both and turns towards White to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Parmesan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
White avoids a punch combination nicely.
Parmesan gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
Parmesan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White controls Parmesan momentarily but Parmesan frees himself.
Parmesan looking to pass the guard.
Parmesan wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parmesan chips away with some ground and pound.
White wants to stand and escape but Parmesan is having none of it.
Parmesan works over White with some ground and pound from 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!
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parmesan's guard.
Parmesan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Parmesan is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Parmesan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White wants to pass the guard but Parmesan is keeping the position.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Parmesan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Parmesan is adopting a defensive guard.
White sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Parmesan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Nice defenses there by Parmesan.
Parmesan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A head kick misses from White.
Parmesan tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parmesan scores with a shot to the body.
White avoids the body shot from Parmesan.
Parmesan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parmesan.
Crunch! White slams his shin into Parmesan's torso.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Parmesan does a little dance to reset his feet.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Parmesan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parmesan 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 White has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from White and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ralphie White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think White has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gene Parmesan!
After winning the bout, Gene Parmesan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simo Ahvenus (ranked 1899 p4p, 216 weight class) and Aleksandr Volkov (ranked 2916 p4p, 307 weight class). Aleksandr Volkov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Simo Ahvenus's chin.
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Ahvenus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandr Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahvenus shoots for a takedown but Volkov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Volkov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Volkov cracks Ahvenus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Volkov misses with a head kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahvenus.
Volkov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ahvenus connects with a decent elbow.
Ahvenus misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Volkov taking a bit of punishment here - Ahvenus scoring with strikes.
Ahvenus lands an elbow.
Ahvenus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahvenus takes a little break here. Volkov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Ahvenus throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Volkov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Volkov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ahvenus working the head and body with strikes.
Ahvenus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Ahvenus trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Ahvenus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ahvenus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ahvenus trying to control the action but Volkov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahvenus wants to free his trapped foot but Volkov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ahvenus connects with a nice short shot to Volkov's temple.
Ahvenus looks to land a strike but Volkov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Volkov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ahvenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahvenus is fighting to break Volkov's control of his arms but Volkov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ahvenus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ahvenus connects with a couple of short punches.
Ahvenus throws an elbow that misses. Volkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahvenus's guard. Nice move by Volkov!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Volkov being controlled here momentarily.
Ahvenus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahvenus trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ahvenus shoots in looking for a takedown but Volkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahvenus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Volkov connects with a right hand. Ahvenus shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Ahvenus does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simo Ahvenus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ahvenus tries for a takedown but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Volkov wants to clinch up but Ahvenus keeps it at a distance.
Ahvenus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volkov tries to avoid it but Ahvenus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volkov to the ground. Volkov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Volkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ahvenus attempts a counter takedown but Volkov avoids it well and moves away.
Ahvenus moves out of range as Volkov strikes.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Volkov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simo Ahvenus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Volkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ahvenus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ahvenus takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Simo Ahvenus has been cut.
Ahvenus shoots for a double leg takedown but Volkov sprawls well. He's pushed Ahvenus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A big left from Ahvenus misses.
Ahvenus moves away from the strike by Volkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Volkov swivels and escapes.
Ahvenus shoots in and gets a takedown into Volkov's guard.
Simo Ahvenus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahvenus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahvenus trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ahvenus working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov is pulling down on Ahvenus's head. It's preventing any offense from Ahvenus, at least for the moment.
Ahvenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ahvenus trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Ahvenus content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ahvenus throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Volkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahvenus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ahvenus trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ahvenus manages to get himself to full guard.
Ahvenus is looking to sweep but instead, Volkov has passed into half guard.
Ahvenus wants to get back to full guard.
Ahvenus is working hard here to advance position.
Ahvenus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus trying to control from the bottom.
Ahvenus controlling the position for now.
Ahvenus tries to get to full guard but Volkov has control of the leg.
Ahvenus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ahvenus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ahvenus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Volkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Volkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ahvenus fails with a takedown attempt.
Ahvenus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Ahvenus goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
Ahvenus gets caught flat footed, as Volkov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Volkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Simo Ahvenus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ahvenus was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Volkov sneaks back into half guard.
Ahvenus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volkov is just riding it out for now. Ahvenus eventually gives up the hold.
Volkov is pressing down on Ahvenus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahvenus postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Volkov keeping moving, preventing Ahvenus from controlling successfully.
Ahvenus lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus with a nice head shot there.
Ahvenus cracks Volkov with a solid left hand.
Volkov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ahvenus throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahvenus throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ahvenus is aware though and is defending well.
Ahvenus is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
Volkov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ahvenus throwing strikes but missing.
Ahvenus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahvenus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus stands up over Volkov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Volkov is trying to control the position but Ahvenus postures up.
Ahvenus throwing strikes but missing.
Volkov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ahvenus.
Volkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ahvenus passes Volkov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ahvenus drops an elbow to the side of Volkov's head.
Ahvenus working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Volkov taking some punishment here, with Ahvenus in his half guard.
Ahvenus lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Volkov wants to improve his position but Ahvenus is controlling well.
Ahvenus working over Volkov with some ground and pound. Volkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Volkov wants to control but Ahvenus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ahvenus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus stalling away here and it's allowed Volkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ahvenus throws a strike but Volkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ahvenus looking to control.
Ahvenus keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Volkov postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov preventing the sweep.
Volkov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ahvenus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ahvenus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Volkov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ahvenus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simo Ahvenus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahvenus 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Ahvenus!
Simo Ahvenus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drederick Tatum (ranked 2695 p4p, 265 weight class) and Kyle Goose (ranked 2205 p4p, 216 weight class). Kyle Goose has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Drederick Tatum's chin.
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250 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drederick Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Goose !
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum looks to land a right hand but Goose moved out of range.
Goose throws the kick towards the body but Tatum avoids it.
It looked like Tatum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Goose .
Tatum cracks Goose with a good jab.
Tatum cracks a nice hook into Goose 's ribs.
Tatum cracks Goose with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goose throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tatum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tatum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goose looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Goose throws out a counter right but Tatum avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tatum.
Tatum cracks Goose with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Goose at a distance.
Goose throws a good cross that connects.
Tatum lands a big right hand that sends Goose crashing to the mat! Tatum stays standing though and waves Goose back to his feet!
Goose is rocked!
Nice uppercut there from Tatum.
Goose is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
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!
Goose is aggressively charging in as Tatum backs up avoiding any damage. Tatum tosses out a jab and Goose runs right into it face first! Goose is out cold! Tatum dropped down on all fours and is barking in Goose 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Drederick Tatum!
Drederick Tatum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bart Cubbedge (ranked 1429 p4p, 164 weight class) and Stanley Kubrick (ranked 1669 p4p, 191 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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166 lbs
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155 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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Cubbedge !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Kubrick!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cubbedge lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cubbedge looking to pass the guard.
Kubrick wants to get back to his feet but Cubbedge is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kubrick keeping moving, preventing Cubbedge from controlling successfully.
Kubrick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubrick seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cubbedge stops Kubrick from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge stopping the sweep attempt from Kubrick.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kubrick is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kubrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cubbedge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kubrick sprawls well. Kubrick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cubbedge gets slowly back to his feet.
Kubrick takes the fight into the clinch.
Kubrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kubrick's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stalling in the clinch from Kubrick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubrick misses with some punches.
Cubbedge looking for a takedown.
Cubbedge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cubbedge tightens his grip and picks Kubrick up, before dumping him to the ground. Kubrick manages to land in guard.
Kubrick is pulling down on Cubbedge 's head to control his posture.
Cubbedge stops Kubrick from standing up.
Kubrick working a defensive guard but Cubbedge manages to pass into side control anyway.
Cubbedge staying calm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge trying to control the action but Kubrick is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubrick sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kubrick is trying to get back to full guard.
Cubbedge prevents Kubrick from standing back up.
Cubbedge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kubrick does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cubbedge is taking a breather. Kubrick says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kubrick tries to kick Cubbedge off but Cubbedge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cubbedge trying to control from half guard but Kubrick is working away.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kubrick misses with a few strikes there.
Cubbedge leaves Kubrick with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kubrick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kubrick to counter with a crisp jab.
Kubrick has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cubbedge is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge dips to his left and cracks Kubrick with an uppercut!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cubbedge moves into the clinch.
Cubbedge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Kubrick.
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 Bart Cubbedge will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cubbedge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kubrick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cubbedge somewhat.
Kubrick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Kubrick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cubbedge with a body shot.
Cubbedge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kubrick is fending him off so far but Cubbedge persists. Nope, Kubrick circles away and we're back to standing.
Cubbedge wants to clinch up but Kubrick keeps it at a distance.
Cubbedge shoots in and drives through. Kubrick sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bart Cubbedge . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cubbedge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kubrick looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bart Cubbedge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cubbedge decides to take the fight back to the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubrick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cubbedge shoots for a takedown but Kubrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cubbedge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kubrick's waist but Kubrick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cubbedge off to one side.
Kubrick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kubrick scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cubbedge scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kubrick manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kubrick looking to control but Cubbedge is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kubrick working the ground and pound effectively.
Kubrick putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Cubbedge is rocked!
Kubrick lands a nice shot to the head.
Oh Cubbedge is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Kubrick! Cubbedge is hurt baaadly! Kubrick is firing away with more strikes - Cubbedge is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stanley Kubrick!
During a confident post fight interview, Stanley Kubrick thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Harengody (ranked 1835 p4p, 197 weight class) and Radio Philips (ranked 761 p4p, 93 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 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
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Radio Philips!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harengody takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Philips gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harengody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Harengody.
Harengody misses with a body punch.
Philips lands a body punch.
Harengody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harengody lands a nice uppercut.
Philips blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Philips connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harengody's face.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harengody.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harengody.
Harengody misses with a punch on the inside.
Harengody fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Philips throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Philips prevents a body shot from Harengody.
Philips blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Philips told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Philips dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harengody lands with a right to the head.
Philips lands a good knee to the midsection. Harengody won't want to take too many of those.
Harengody is breathing heavily.
Philips lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Philips.
Philips lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Philips lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Philips scores with a knee to the head.
Philips with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Philips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Philips.
Philips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harengody.
Philips digs a right hand into Harengody's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harengody's gas tank.
Philips lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Philips connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Harengody goes down! Philips jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Harengody is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Philips is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Philips digs a good hook to Harengody's body.
Harengody ducks straight into an uppercut from Philips and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Harengody manages to regain guard straight away.
Oh Harengody is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harengody wants to sweep here but Philips controlling him for the moment.
Philips gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Harengody seems to have got his legs back now.
Philips rushes Harengody and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Philips.
Philips lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Philips.
Philips lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Harengody.
Philips is stalling here.
Philips lands a shoulder strike.
Philips controlling the action here for a moment.
A body shot lands from Philips.
Harengody takes a shot to the head.
Philips lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Harengody or not.
Philips holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Philips lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Philips lands with a light punch inside.
Philips stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Philips pushes Harengody against the cage. Philips is working some dirty boxing. Philips pushes off with a quick right hook! Harengody goes down! Harengody tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Philips moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radio Philips!
Radio Philips seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Louis C K (ranked 1848 p4p, 220 weight class) and Rodney Alcala (ranked 1461 p4p, 180 weight class). C K comes into the arena with Louis C.K.: back and still not black! blaring out of the sound system. Louis C K 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Louis C K!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rodney Alcala!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
C K misses the shot to the body.
C K gets a takedown into half guard.
Alcala controlling the position for now.
C K missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
C K is trying to control the action in half guard but Alcala is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alcala keeps control of the position for the meantime.
C K controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. C K is working away from the top position though.
C K trying to mount his opponent but Alcala defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala tries to roll over but C K keeps him under control.
C K controlling the action here.
C K throws a strike but Alcala avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Alcala is trying to control the position but C K postures up.
C K loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
C K controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alcala has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
C K is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
C K trying to control but Alcala is working from the bottom.
C K stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alcala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
C K throwing strikes but missing.
Alcala is controlling C K's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
C K scores with a body shot.
Rodney Alcala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
C K works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
C K scores with a shot to the body.
Alcala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Alcala's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Louis C K seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from C K misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Alcala misses.
Alcala is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
C K scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
C K misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a straight right hand.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
C K clinches up with Alcala and pushes him back against the cage.
C K tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
C K lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alcala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
C K lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for C K.
Alcala pushes C K back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
C K tries a body shot but Alcala blocks it.
C K prevents a body shot from Alcala.
Alcala scores with an uppercut up the middle.
C K working aggressively here.
Alcala tries to break the clinch but C K is controlling the position.
Alcala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
C K throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
Alcala keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from C K.
C K lands with a good body shot.
C K moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for C K.
Alcala lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
C K working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
C K lands a right hand.
Alcala breaks the clinch.
C K cracks Alcala with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alcala misses with a body kick.
C K misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
C K avoids the head kick by Alcala.
C K scores with a hook to the body. Alcala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
C K misses with a straight left.
C K is looking to wear down Alcala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
C K misses the shot to the body.
Alcala throws out a counter right but C K avoids it with no problem.
C K seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
C K swings widly with a right hand
and Alcala counters with a left to the body.
C K lands the left hand.
C K throws a body punch but Alcala moves out of range.
C K waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alcala.
C K scores with a punch to the head.
Alcala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Alcala throws the left hand but C K avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis C K dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
C K doesn't manage to clinch there - Alcala circles away.
Good exchange - Alcala coming out on top.
C K misses with a body shot.
Alcala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by C K. Beautiful body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by C K as he connects with a hook.
C K misses with a hook. Alcala ducked under it nicely.
Good exchange - C K coming out on top.
A jab from Alcala misses.
C K tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alcala swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Alcala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
C K lands a nice hook to Alcala's body. Alcala takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
C K misses the jab.
Alcala throws out a powerful jab.
C K scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alcala misses with a head kick.
Alcala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
C K seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
C K ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alcala moves away.
Alcala now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
C K misses with a wild body shot.
Alcala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
C K throws out a loose jab but Alcala uses good head movement to avoid it.
C K lands a nice looking body shot.
C K fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.
C K changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alcala looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alcala throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A telegraphed right hand from C K misses the target.
C K lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
C K tries to clinch
and Alcala counters with a nice body kick.
C K lands a really nice looking cross but Alcala seems unphased.
C K wants to clinch
letting Alcala counter with a right hand.
C K throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alcala throws a hook but C K avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
C K connects with a crisp jab.
C K throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K scores with a jab to the body.
C K thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alcala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
C K tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alcala was well out of range. Poor timing from C K.
Alcala swings and misses with a hook to the body.
C K scores with a hook to the body. Alcala takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Louis C K is winning the standup battle so far.
Alcala swats away the attempt to clinch by C K.
C K misses with a looping right.
Alcala drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
C K throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alcala counters with a good, hard body kick but C K shrugs it off.
Alcala slips under a jab.
Alcala raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by C K. That's going to slow Alcala down.
Alcala moves out of range of the strikes.
Alcala follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
C K throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K connects with a jab.
C K moves out of range of the body kick from Alcala.
Alcala blocks a jab.
A low kick from C K is predictable there
and Alcala counters with a left and a right that stings C K.
Alcala fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt C K.
C K stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alcala.
A jab from C K misses.
Alcala feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to C K's calf.
Alcala slips a jab and a cross from C K.
A little jabbing left from Alcala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
C K scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
C K has his takedown stuffed
and Alcala counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alcala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alcala throws a big counter head kick but C K avoids it with no problem.
C K fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alcala manages to avoid it.
Alcala looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
C K rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alcala counters with a nice kick to the body.
C K looks to land a combination but Alcala avoids it well.
Alcala chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before C K can pounce on him.
C K darts in and clinches Alcala up against the cage.
Alcala misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from C K.
C K misses with the head strike.
C K tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alcala's elbow.
Alcala throws a punch but it's blocked by C K.
Alcala misses with some punches.
Alcala blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alcala.
C K scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Alcala.
C K lands a shot to the body.
C K misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Louis C K will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
C K shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
C K throws a series of punches but Alcala avoids them all with ease.
C K misses with a looping left.
C K misses with a lunging right hand
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Alcala misses.
Alcala throws a head kick that misses.
C K throws a poor cross that misses
and Alcala counters with a nice uppercut.
C K looks to throw the jab but Alcala is out of range.
Alcala shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
C K dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alcala slips a jab from C K.
Alcala flicks out a counter leg kick but C K steps away.
Alcala loads up on a big right hand but C K slips the punch.
C K misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
C K swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Alcala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps C K thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
C K connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alcala cracks C K with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Alcala digs a good body shot into C K's ribs.
C K keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
C K attempts a counter takedown but Alcala avoids it well and moves away.
Alcala slips a jab and a cross from C K.
C K misses with a left hand
and Alcala counters with a stiff right hand.
C K is rocked!
C K throws a lazy uppercut
and Alcala counters with a huge left! C K is in big trouble! He's backing up but Alcala isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save C K from any more damage. A dominating finish by Alcala!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rodney Alcala!
Rodney Alcala 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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