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Ashbourne Presents: Initiation PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bullock (ranked 7742 p4p, 4045 weight class) and Carl Ballin (ranked 655 p4p, 463 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carl Ballin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bullock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bullock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ballin closes the distance and pushes Bullock back into the cage.
Ballin is pressed up against the cage. Bullock has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ballin down to the mat. Ballin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bullock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ballin moves into the clinch successfully.
Bullock fails to pull guard.
Ballin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bullock backwards.
Bullock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A body shot lands from Ballin.
Ballin pushes Bullock back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bullock is breathing heavily.
Ballin misses with a body punch.
Bullock takes a shot to the head.
Ballin lands a left hand.
Ballin lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Ballin.
Ballin's coach down at Cobro-Kaï Elite Training Facility was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ballin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A right hand to the body from Ballin.
Ballin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballin lands with a left to the head.
Ballin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bullock backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ballin.
Ballin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Ballin - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ballin.
Ballin lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Ballin.
Ballin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ballin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ballin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ballin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballin misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Ballin.
Ballin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ballin lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ballin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bullock backwards.
Ballin lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballin lands a body punch.
Ballin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bullock's elbow.
Ballin pushes Bullock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bullock or not.
Ballin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballin tries a body shot but Bullock blocks it.
A short right from Ballin on the inside.
Nice body punch from Ballin.
Ballin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ballin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ballin presses Bullock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ballin pushes Bullock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bullock backwards.
Ballin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballin lands a body shot.
Ballin lands with a right to the head.
Ballin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ballin works on Bullock's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Ballin.
Nice body punch from Ballin.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballin.
Nice body punch from Ballin - that landed with a thud.
Ballin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballin presses Bullock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballin lands a nice uppercut.
Ballin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ballin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bullock backwards.
Ballin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bullock backwards.
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!
Bullock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ballin smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bullock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballin has managed to clinch.
Ballin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballin misses with a body punch.
Ballin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bullock's elbow.
Ballin is leaning against Bullock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bullock is trying to force a seperation but Ballin has the dominant position.
Ballin lands a shot to the body.
Ballin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullock controls his hands.
Ballin misses with a body punch.
Ballin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bullocks head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ballin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballin lands an uppercut.
Ballin cracks Bullock with a nice body shot.
Ballin lands with a left to the head.
Ballin tries to work over Bullock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Ballin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ballin clinches up with Bullock and pushes him back against the cage.
Ballin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ballin misses with a body punch.
Ballin digs a right hand underneath Bullock's ribcage. Bullock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ballin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Ballin.
Ballin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ballin.
Ballin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bullock.
Ballin scores with a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Ballin as the two fighters clinch.
Ballin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bullock controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballin gets through Bullock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ballin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ballin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ballin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bullock backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ballin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Ballin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ballin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Ballin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ballin.
Ballin misses with a body punch.
Ballin scores with a shot to the side of Bullock's head.
A short right from Ballin on the inside.
Ballin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Ballin.
Ballin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Ballin on the inside.
Ballin tries to throw a body punch but Bullock avoids it by throwing Ballin back against the cage.
Ballin lands a body shot.
Bullock prevents a body shot from Ballin.
Ballin lands a nice uppercut.
Ballin lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballin lands a shot to the body.
Ballin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballin is working Bullock over against the cage.
Bullock is trying to push Ballin away but Ballin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ballin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Ballin.
Ballin cracks Bullock with a nice body shot.
Ballin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ballin lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Ballin.
Ballin misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Ballin as the two fighters clinch.
Ballin presses Bullock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ballin can't find room to land a body shot as Bullock controls the action.
Ballin is working Bullock over against the cage.
Ballin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bullock backwards.
Ballin is working Bullock over against the cage.
Ballin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ballin lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ballin on the inside.
Ballin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ballin lands an uppercut.
 Bullock is rocked!
Ballin lands a nice shot to the body.
Oh Bullock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Ballin.
Bullock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ballin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ballin.
Ballin lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ballin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ballin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ballin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ballin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Ballin on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ballin lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bullock to his knees! Ballin keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Ballin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ashbourne Jr (ranked 5287 p4p, 5676 weight class) and Tommy Ericsson (ranked 220 p4p, 229 weight class). Ashbourne Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Vertical Horizon - You're A God. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dave Ashbourne Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Ericsson!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ericsson looks for a takedown but Ashbourne Jr sprawls well.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ericsson doesn't seem bothered though.
Ericsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ericsson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ashbourne Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ericsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ashbourne Jr keeps working.
Ashbourne Jr is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Ericsson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ashbourne Jr wants to get back to his feet but Ericsson drags him back down.
Ericsson trying to control the position but Ashbourne Jr is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr is looking to reverse the position.
Ashbourne Jr is not content to let Ericsson control the position.
Ashbourne Jr isn't going anywhere.
Ashbourne Jr is trying to control Ericsson's posture but Ericsson avoids it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ashbourne Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a nice strike.
Ashbourne Jr with a jab.
Ashbourne Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Ericsson seems unphased.
Dave Ashbourne Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ericsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ashbourne Jr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ashbourne Jr cracks Ericsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ericsson is looking to clinch but Ashbourne Jr is avoiding it.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a right hand.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a hook.
Ashbourne Jr lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr jabs at Ericsson's body.
Ashbourne Jr scores with a nice right hand.
 Ericsson is rocked!
Ericsson is holding his hands too far apart here. Ashbourne Jr throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Ericsson is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dave Ashbourne Jr!
Dave Ashbourne Jr really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Convicted Trap House logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Hartier (ranked 5055 p4p, 3110 weight class) and Andrey Ershov (ranked 565 p4p, 394 weight class). Hartier comes to the cage accompanied by IAM - Un bon son brut pour les truands. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Hartier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrey Ershov!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hartier.
Ershov shoots in but Hartier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hartier scores with a head kick. Ershov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hartier throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ershov.
Ershov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hartier napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ershov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hartier some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ershov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hartier, who protects the arm well.
Hartier is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ershov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Ershov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ershov is looking to take a break and control but Hartier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ershov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hartier wants to get back to his feet but Ershov drags him back down.
Ershov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ershov in side control, throwing shots but Hartier defends.
Hartier wants to get back to his feet.
Ershov lands some shots froms side control.
Hartier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ershov on the ground.
Hartier pushes Ershov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ershov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ershov working the ground and pound from side control.
Ershov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ershov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ershov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ershov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hartier!
Ershov raining down shots from the mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ershov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ershov lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartier is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Ershov lands a big shot to the head and Hartier winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Andrey Ershov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Paris (ranked 5646 p4p, 5510 weight class) and Ronaldo Mussa (ranked 598 p4p, 590 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Paris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ronaldo Mussa!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paris clinches with his opponent.
Mussa tries a body shot but Paris blocks it.
Paris pulls guard successfully.
Paris is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paris is nestled in close to Mussa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mussa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Paris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Paris landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris stalling.
Paris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris working over Mussa with some ground and pound. Mussa looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Paris sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mussa is trying to stand back up but Paris is controlling him
Paris is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Paris trying to control the pace.
Mussa tries to kick Paris off but Paris keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mussa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris slips a nice elbow through Mussa's hands, connecting with Mussa's forehead.
Paris lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mussa has hold of Paris's hands but Paris slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Paris lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paris drops an elbow to the side of Mussa's head.
Paris lands strikes from half guard.
Paris stalling.
Paris'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris works his way into side control.
Paris cracks Mussa with a big right hand but Mussa just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paris lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mussa wants to get back to his feet but Paris is dominant here and he's now got Mussa's back!
Paris scores with strikes from the back.
Paris lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Paris throwing damaging strikes from the back! Mussa could be in trouble here!
Mussa is taking damage to the body and head.
Mussa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris has good solid back control here.
Paris connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Mussa to escape the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paris is landing with strikes. Mussa can't take much more of this.
Mussa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Paris keeps control of the position easily here as Mussa tries to buck him off.
Mussa is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Paris scores with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Paris dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mussa throws a body kick that misses.
Paris scores with a takedown into Mussa's guard.
Paris slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paris with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Paris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mussa can do to turn this around?
Paris lands a couple of digs.
Paris 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paris chips away with some ground and pound.
Paris is stalling in the full guard.
Marco Paris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paris scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Paris stays in close to Mussa's body and controls the position.
Paris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Paris is nestled in close to Mussa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Paris.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paris passes to full mount!
Paris lands a heavy elbow.
Paris working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Paris lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mussa hang on?
Paris lands a big shot there that rocks Mussa but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paris postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mussa looks a forlorn figure.
Mussa is bucking up trying to escape but Paris cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paris lands a big elbow.
 It looks like Ronaldo Mussa has been cut.
Paris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paris pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Paris content just to control the position here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Paris.
Paris looking to finish Mussa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mussa!
Paris content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paris dominating with strikes here.
Paris working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Paris lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mussa is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paris looking to control and managing it successfully.
Paris with shots to the head and body - Mussa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mussa is still in real trouble! Can Paris finish him?
Paris landing punches.
Mussa seems to have recovered his senses.
Mussa is in a horrible position here. Paris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That has opened up Ronaldo Mussa's cut even more.
Mussa takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Paris's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Paris!
A very excited looking Marco Paris made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Saabo (ranked 5536 p4p, 3082 weight class) and Owen Bennett (ranked 191 p4p, 133 weight class). Bennett has chosen hot stepper as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Gregor Saabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saabo throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Owen Bennett has been cut.
Saabo connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Bennett to the floor! Saabo dives in looking for the finish!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bennett has eaten all the pies!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bennett looking for a sweep. Not yet Bennett, not yet.
Bennett pulls Saabo in to control the position.
Saabo wants to stand and escape but instead Bennett has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bennett sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saabo wants to stand but Bennett is controlling the position.
Saabo keeping full guard, as Bennett tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bennett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saabo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bennett on the ground.
Bennett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bennett looking to pass the guard.
Saabo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bennett controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saabo lands a big head kick that sends Bennett to the canvas! Saabo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gregor Saabo!
The defeated Owen Bennett had this to say: 'unlucky today i had an off day he caught me and it was not my day i will be back stronger '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Josiract (ranked 5951 p4p, 6345 weight class) and Burine Banko (ranked 500 p4p, 517 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paul Josiract!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burine Banko!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Josiract looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banko throws a lazy right hand but Josiract sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Josiract swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Some wild striking there from Josiract.
Banko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Banko throws a looping overhand right but Josiract ducks down to avoid it.
Banko lands the left hand.
 It looks like Paul Josiract has been cut.
Josiract lands a body shot.
Josiract misses with a body kick.
Banko lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Josiract thows a leg kick but Banko checks it
and Banko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banko throws a big shot that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Josiract 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 Banko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Banko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Banko moves into range and clinches up with Josiract.
Banko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Banko misses with some punches.
Josiract blocking some punches.
Banko misses with a body punch.
Banko throws a head punch that misses.
Banko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Banko lands with a right to the head.
Paul Josiract's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Josiract blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Banko can't find room to land a body shot as Josiract controls the action.
Banko scores with a shoulder strike.
Banko swings wildly with an uppercut but Josiract uses good head movement to avoid it.
Josiract fails to pull guard.
Banko has a couple of punches blocked by Josiract.
Banko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banko digs a right hand into Josiract's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Josiract's gas tank.
Josiract is breathing heavily.
Banko lands a left hand.
Banko lands with a left to the head.
Paul Josiract's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Banko misses with a hook from the clinch.
Banko misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Josiract.
Banko lands with a short shot to the head.
Banko lands a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Paul Josiract's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Banko working aggressively here.
Josiract prevents a body shot from Banko.
Banko lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Paul Josiract's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Burine Banko!
Burine Banko 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Magomed Magomedov (ranked 5752 p4p, 3111 weight class) and Roman Abramov (ranked 428 p4p, 292 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Magomed Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roman Abramov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Magomedov lands a damaging elbow.
Magomedov lands a nice elbow.
Magomedov lands an elbow inside.
Abramov wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov working Abramov over with knees to the body.
Abramov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Abramov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Magomed Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Abramov.
Abramov shoots in and drives through. Magomedov sprawls well.
Magomedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abramov, pushing him back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Magomedov.
Abramov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abramov takes an elbow to the temple.
Abramov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Abramov looks winded!
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Magomedov.
Abramov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magomedov scores with a knee to the head.
Magomedov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Abramov's defenses.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov working Abramov over with knees to the body.
Abramov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Magomedov lands an elbow inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abramov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
Magomedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Abramov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abramov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Magomedov lands an elbow just above Abramov 's eye.
Magomedov lands a knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Magomedov obliges.
Magomedov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magomedov working Abramov over with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magomedov.
Magomedov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Magomedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Magomedov lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Abramov's face.
Abramov is rocked!
Abramov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Abramov is still on wobbly legs! Can Magomedov finish him?
Abramov tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abramov seems to have recovered his senses.
Magomedov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Magomedov crunches a lovely knee into Abramov's ribcage.
Magomedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magomedov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magomedov.
Abramov tries to score a body lock takedown but Magomedov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Magomedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abramov wants a takedown but no success here.
Magomedov crunches a lovely knee into Abramov's ribcage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magomed Magomedov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abramov has his takedown stuffed
and Magomedov counters by moving into the clinch.
Magomedov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a damaging elbow.
Magomedov controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Magomed Magomedov!
Magomed Magomedov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Cupido (ranked 6937 p4p, 5479 weight class) and Nick Diaz (ranked 614 p4p, 552 weight class). Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Next Episode - Dr. Dre. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Cupido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cupido!
Cupido throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Cupido shows good takedown defense.
Cupido throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Nick Diaz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cupido misses with a body kick.
Diaz wants to counter the offense by Cupido and move into the clinch position.
Cupido takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cupido throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Cupido gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Cupido.
Diaz tries to clinch there but Cupido circles away.
Nick Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Cupido sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shawn Cupido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Cupido ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Cupido scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cupido works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cupido gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Cupido's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cupido's guard.
Diaz stops Cupido from getting back to his feet.
Cupido definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diaz stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Cupido works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cupido sprawls well. Cupido wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Cupido lands a body shot.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to clinch but Cupido moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Diaz tries to clinch
and Cupido counters with a stiff right hand.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Cupido misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Cupido sprawls well.
Diaz has a takedown stuffed.
A quick step to the side and Cupido tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diaz is looking to clinch.
Cupido slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Cupido on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cupido moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Cupido avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cupido is looking for a counter combo.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Cupido is avoiding it.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cupido uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz gets a clinch.
Cupido tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cupido working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Cupido scores with a nice right hand.
Diaz tests Cupido's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cupido misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Cupido throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cupido avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cupido lands a really nice looking cross but Diaz seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz shoots in for a double leg but Cupido sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz shoots in but Cupido avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diaz looks winded!
Diaz has Cupido up against the cage in a clinch.
Diaz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cupido's efforts to push away.
Diaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cupido backwards.
Cupido blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Cupido dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
That's time! Cupido's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz stalling the fight.
Cupido has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cupido wants to break the clinch but can't.
Diaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Diaz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Diaz takes the fight into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Cupido turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz manages to pull guard.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupido passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cupido knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cupido thows a huge punch but Diaz dodges it nicely.
Cupido seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Diaz has recovered full guard.
Cupido is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Cupido wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
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.
Diaz trying to control the position.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cupido controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Diaz is looking to stand back up but Cupido counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Diaz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control here.
Cupido is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Diaz blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cupido.
Diaz tries to get to full guard but Cupido has control of the leg.
Shawn Cupido overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cupido takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Cupido misses with a low kick as Diaz jumps back.
Cupido misses with a jab, cross combination.
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cupido swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Cupido was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cupido swivels and escapes.
Shawn Cupido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Shawn Cupido is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cupido but Cupido pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cupido is looking to land body kicks.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cupido defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Cupido into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Cupido dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Diaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Diaz tries for a takedown but Cupido circles away easily
and Cupido counters with a two punch combo.
Cupido misses with a low kick.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Cupido bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cupido misses with a head kick.
Diaz clinches.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Cupido lands with a good body shot.
Cupido misses with a two punch combination.
Cupido pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cupido will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz rushes Cupido and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cupido is trying to push Diaz away but Diaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cupido wants to get back to striking at distance but Diaz won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cupido wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cupido tries to break free but Diaz pushes him back against the cage.
Cupido breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Cupido shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cupido throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz scores with a hook.
Cupido's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cupido duly obliges.
Diaz throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from Cupido.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cupido to keep the fight standing.
Shawn Cupido has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Diaz.
Diaz pulls guard.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cupido defends it easily.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cupido sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cupido advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Diaz trying to hold on to Cupido's head to control him but Cupido postures up.
Diaz pushes Cupido off looking to stand but Cupido dives back in and keeps control.
Cupido slips a nice elbow through Diaz's hands, connecting with Diaz's forehead.
Cupido controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz won't allow Cupido to pass to mount.
Cupido seems to be working for a kimura but Diaz defends the submission attempt.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Cupido is very close to passing his half guard.
Diaz gets back to full guard.
Cupido sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cupido defends it easily.
Cupido content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cupido is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cupido lands a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz pushes Cupido up against the cage in a clinch.
Nick Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cupido is trying to break the clinch but Diaz is controlling him.
Diaz prevents Cupido from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Cupido showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cupido, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Cupido!
The defeated Nick Diaz had this to say: 'He was just the better fighter tonight, I'll come back better than ever.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andrey Bubnov (ranked 4199 p4p, 6721 weight class) and Ed Sheeran (ranked 201 p4p, 257 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Counter fighter
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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, Andrey Bubnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Sheeran!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bubnov throws a big shot that misses.
Bubnov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sheeran on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bubnov scores with a jab. Sheeran acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sheeran takes one to the chin there.
Bubnov is looking to clinch but Sheeran is avoiding it.
Bubnov swinging wildly here.
Sheeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bubnov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sheeran counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bubnov slips a jab from Sheeran.
Bubnov loads up on a big right hand but Sheeran slips the punch.
Sheeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bubnov drives through and clinches with Sheeran against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bubnov lands with a light punch inside.
Sheeran misses with the head strike.
Bubnov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sheeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheeran.
Sheeran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bubnov backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bubnov lands with a light punch inside.
Sheeran takes a shot to the head.
Bubnov throws a head punch that misses.
Bubnov is working Sheeran over against the cage.
Bubnov throws a punch but it's blocked by Sheeran.
Bubnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sheeran - that landed with a thud.
Sheeran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bubnov backwards.
Bubnov has a couple of punches blocked by Sheeran.
Sheeran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bubnov lands with a left to the head.
Bubnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheeran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sheeran breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bubnov misses with a hook
and Sheeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Sheeran.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sheeran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bubnov rushes Sheeran and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sheeran takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubnov misses with some punches.
Bubnov pushes Sheeran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bubnov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheeran misses with a punch on the inside.
Bubnov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bubnov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sheeran misses with some punches.
Sheeran misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bubnov.
Bubnov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bubnov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Bubnov on the inside.
Sheeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheeran working aggressively here.
Bubnov lands with a light punch inside.
Sheeran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bubnov misses with a body punch.
Bubnov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubnov swings wildly with an uppercut but Sheeran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheeran throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Bubnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bubnov fails to land.
Bubnov blocks an uppercut.
Sheeran lands a body shot.
Sheeran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sheeran has a couple of punches blocked by Bubnov.
Sheeran digs a right hand underneath Bubnov's ribcage. Bubnov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bubnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bubnov lands a hook that snaps the head of Sheeran backwards.
Bubnov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bubnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheeran lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bubnov misses with the head strike.
Bubnov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Bubnov.
Sheeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheeran struggles to land a body shot inside as Bubnov controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheeran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Sheeran fails to land.
Bubnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sheeran's elbow.
Sheeran scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheeran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bubnov blocks an uppercut.
Sheeran wants to take the fight to the mat but Bubnov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Sheeran gets through Bubnov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Bubnov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheeran.
Sheeran blocks an uppercut.
Bubnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sheeran scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bubnov lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sheeran throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sheeran.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bubnov.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A body shot lands from Bubnov.
Sheeran throws a head punch that misses.
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 Andrey Bubnov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bubnov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sheeran lands with a straight right. Bubnov didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Andrey Bubnov has been cut.
Bubnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bubnov throws an overhand right that lands on Sheeran's shoulder, as Sheeran tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Sheeran on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bubnov misses with a hook. Sheeran ducked under it nicely.
Sheeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bubnov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bubnov is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bubnov. Sheeran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oh Bubnov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sheeran throws an overhand right that lands on Bubnov's shoulder, as Bubnov tries to avoid the shot.
Sheeran moves away from the strike by Bubnov.
Bubnov seems to have got his legs back now.
Sheeran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bubnov on the side of the head.
Bubnov forces Sheeran back against the cage and clinches.
Sheeran misses with a punch on the inside.
Bubnov lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bubnov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheeran working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sheeran.
Sheeran working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bubnov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheeran has a couple of punches blocked by Bubnov.
Bubnov working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheeran.
Sheeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bubnov lands a body punch.
Sheeran misses with some punches.
Bubnov misses with the head strike.
Bubnov blocking some punches.
Andrey Bubnov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bubnov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheeran misses with a punch on the inside.
Bubnov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sheeran backwards.
Sheeran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bubnov.
Bubnov pushes Sheeran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bubnov lands a shot to the body.
Bubnov misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bubnov.
A shot in the inside from Bubnov.
Sheeran throws a punch but it's blocked by Bubnov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bubnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Sheeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheeran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sheeran prevents a body shot from Bubnov.
Sheeran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sheeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheeran throws a head punch that misses.
Sheeran lands with a right to the head.
Sheeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Bubnov.
Sheeran throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Bubnov.
Sheeran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bubnov.
Bubnov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bubnov.
Sheeran has a couple of punches blocked by Bubnov.
A hook to the body from Bubnov.
Bubnov has a couple of punches blocked by Sheeran.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bubnov works on Sheeran's body with a couple of short punches.
Sheeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Bubnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Bubnov.
Bubnov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sheeran throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bubnov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sheeran has a couple of punches blocked by Bubnov.
Bubnov lands a right hand.
Sheeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Bubnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bubnov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sheeran throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bubnovs head.
Sheeran lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bubnov backwards.
Bubnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheeran swings wildly with an uppercut but Bubnov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sheeran.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bubnov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sheeran fails to land.
Sheeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bubnov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bubnov tries to throw a body punch but Sheeran avoids it by throwing Bubnov back against the cage.
Bubnov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bubnov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bubnov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bubnov lands a shoulder strike.
Bubnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Sheeran controls his hands.
Bubnov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheeran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheeran.
Bubnov throws a head punch that misses.
Bubnov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bubnov lands a left hand.
Sheeran has a couple of punches blocked by Bubnov.
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 Andrey Bubnov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrey Bubnov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bubnov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Sheeran to counter with a crisp jab.
Sheeran connects with the punch.
Bubnov lands an overhand right.
Bubnov moves away from the strike by Sheeran.
Bubnov throws a jab when Sheeran was well out of range.
Bubnov looks to land a right hand but Sheeran moved out of range.
Sheeran swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice straight punches there by Sheeran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sheeran.
Andrey Bubnov's cut is getting worse.
Sheeran blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sheeran! But no joy.
Sheeran cracks Bubnov with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bubnov tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Sheeran pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bubnov is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Sheeran!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Carter (ranked 3130 p4p, 6794 weight class) and Nario Gwan (ranked 383 p4p, 605 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by I'll Kill You Motherf*cker. Nario Gwan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Carter's chin.
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Decent elbows
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nario Gwan!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gwan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Carter has time to react.
Carter tries to clinch there but Gwan circles away.
Carter throws a hook but Gwan avoids it easily.
Carter clinches up against the cage.
Carter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gwan backwards.
Carter lands a nice elbow.
Gwan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gwan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gwan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gwan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gwan lands a hook that snaps the head of Carter backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carter.
Gwan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carter misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Gwan.
Gwan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Carter misses with some punches.
Carter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gwan throws a punch but it's blocked by Carter.
Carter blocks a body shot from Gwan.
Carter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gwan cracks Carter with a nice body shot.
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gwan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gwan swings wildly with an uppercut but Carter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Carter - that landed with a thud.
Gwan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gwan misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Gwan fails to land.
Carter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Carter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gwan connects with a right hand. Carter shakes it off.
Carter walks into a left hand.
Carter is rocked!
Gwan circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Carter to the canvas! Carter doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gwan keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nario Gwan!
A relieved looking Nario Gwan 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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