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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Tank (ranked 6867 p4p, 5469 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 575 p4p, 513 weight class). McGregor has chosen Notorious as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight 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, Jimi Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
McGregor misses with the head strike.
Tank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McGregor's defenses.
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
Tank lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
Tank keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor tries to throw a body punch but Tank avoids it by throwing McGregor back against the cage.
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tank lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
McGregor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tank connects with a knee to the head.
Tank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tank connects with a knee to the head.
McGregor takes an elbow to the temple.
Tank with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tank landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tank lands a nice elbow.
Tank is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McGregor looks winded!
McGregor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tank stalling the fight.
Tank lands a nice knee to the body.
Tank lands an elbow inside.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
Tank using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tank lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
Tank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGregor can't break the clinch.
Tank unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tank lands a good knee to the midsection. McGregor won't want to take too many of those.
Tank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tank connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
Tank with a knee to the head.
Tank unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor takes a knee right on the jaw!
 McGregor is rocked!
Tank gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGregor is still on wobbly legs! Can Tank finish him?
Tank looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tank lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
Tank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tank lands a knee to the head.
Tank landing knees to the head.
Tank connects with a nasty looking knee right to McGregor's face.
Tank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Tank.
Tank lands a damaging elbow.
Tank lands an elbow that stopped McGregor in his tracks for a moment.
Tank taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tank landing knees to the head.
Tank creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops McGregor! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Tank.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimi Tank!
A very excited looking Jimi Tank rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
The defeated Conor McGregor had this to say: 'He was the better fighter tonight, congrats'.
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Baba Mahe had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 173.4, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Tournament Lord was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Little (ranked 4778 p4p, 6303 weight class) and Eric Northman (ranked 212 p4p, 242 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 Helsinki, Samuel Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eric Northman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, 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!
Little looks to land a left hand but Northman moved out of range nicely.
And Northman tries to counter it with a takedown but Little pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Northman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Little.
Some wild striking there from Little.
Northman slips under a jab from Little.
Northman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Northman throwing strikes but missing.
Northman passes into half guard.
Little might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Northman is taking a breather. Little 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.
Little is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Northman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Northman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Northman throwing shots but Little is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Little wants to control but Northman is keeping busy.
Northman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Little looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Little's coaches at Zero Tolerance have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Northman trying to control the pace.
Northman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Still in half guard, Northman seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Northman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Little is just riding it out for now. Northman eventually gives up the hold.
Little looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Northman content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Northman passes to side control.
Northman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Little is looking for a sweep.
Northman throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Little tries to buck Northman off but Northman is having none of it.
Northman is putting a hurting on Little here, landing some big shots from side control.
Little tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little gets back to half guard.
Northman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Little tries to get to full guard but Northman has control of the leg.
Little is pressing down on Northman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Little is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Little working for a triangle but Northman defends it easily.
Little is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Northman is aware though and is defending well.
Northman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Northman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Little working for a triangle but Northman defends it easily.
Little looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Northman passes into side control.
Little tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Northman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Northman stands up.
Little is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Northman.
Northman swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Northman will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice cross by Little.
Northman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big left from Little misses.
Little sends Northman crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Little is motioning to the referee to let Northman up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Northman is rocked!
Little lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Northman up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Little from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Northman's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Little!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Smith (ranked 5731 p4p, 5305 weight class) and Gunars Zonbergs (ranked 224 p4p, 218 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 New York, Donald Smith!
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, Gunars Zonbergs!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, 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!
Zonbergs shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zonbergs sprawls and moves away.
Zonbergs with a poor takedown
and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zonbergs's guard.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zonbergs on the ground.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zonbergs looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonbergs, not yet.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zonbergs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs 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.
Zonbergs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zonbergs keeps moving.
Zonbergs trying to control the position.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zonbergs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Zonbergs looking to control.
Zonbergs is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Zonbergs is retaining full guard.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Zonbergs looking for a sweep. Not yet Zonbergs, not yet.
Smith postures up.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith works over Zonbergs with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith works over Zonbergs with some ground and pound from guard.
Zonbergs looks winded!
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith passes Zonbergs's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zonbergs tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith working over Zonbergs with some ground and pound. Zonbergs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Smith winds up and cracks Zonbergs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith wants to take a breather but Zonbergs is having none of it.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zonbergs keeps working.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to control. Zonbergs wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zonbergs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Smith there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Zonbergs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zonbergs not allowing Smith to control his hands.
Zonbergs thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zonbergs's guard.
Zonbergs scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith stuffs the takedown attempt from Zonbergs. Zonbergs gets slowly back to his feet.
Zonbergs is looking to clinch.
Zonbergs shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zonbergs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gunars Zonbergs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs throws a body kick that misses
and Smith counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith cracks Zonbergs with a solid left hand.
Zonbergs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zonbergs's head.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zonbergs's head.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Donald Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zonbergs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
Zonbergs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Zonbergs has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith distracts Zonbergs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Zonbergs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zonbergs is in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Smith dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zonbergs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith misses with a hook. Zonbergs ducked under it nicely.
Zonbergs is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zonbergs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Zonbergs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunars Zonbergs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith swings for the body but Zonbergs moves out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
Zonbergs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zonbergs takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zonbergs tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Donald Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunars Zonbergs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith feints and as Zonbergs raises his hands in defense, Smith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Donald Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Zonbergs's brow.
Smith trying to control but Zonbergs is working from the bottom.
Zonbergs being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Smith distracts Zonbergs with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith cracks Zonbergs with a solid left hand.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zonbergs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Zonbergs throws a lazy head kick
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zonbergs keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zonbergs for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström 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... Donald Smith!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alexandar Volkanobski (ranked 5545 p4p, 5081 weight class) and Greg Fitzgerald (ranked 453 p4p, 435 weight class). Volkanobski comes to the cage accompanied by King Without A Crown . Fitzgerald comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Where The Idols At ft. DMX kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Sydney, Alexandar Volkanobski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkanobski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Volkanobski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Volkanobski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fitzgerald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fitzgerald connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Volkanobski's hands.
Fitzgerald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkanobski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fitzgerald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Fitzgerald.
Volkanobski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fitzgerald cracks a nice hook into Volkanobski's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanobski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fitzgerald's guard.
Fitzgerald manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandar Volkanobski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald lands with a light punch inside.
Fitzgerald lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fitzgerald managing to block the knees to the body from Volkanobski.
Fitzgerald working hard to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Volkanobski backwards.
Volkanobski tries for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks.
Volkanobski stalling in the clinch but Fitzgerald improves position.
Volkanobski looking to stall.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Volkanobski.
Fitzgerald tries to break free but Volkanobski pushes him back against the cage.
Fitzgerald lands a left hand.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fitzgerald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkanobski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fitzgerald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fitzgerald throws a nice looking combination but Volkanobski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Volkanobski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Greg Fitzgerald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fitzgerald drops Volkanobski with a huge uppercut! Volkanobski drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Fitzgerald is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Fitzgerald!
A pretty intense looking Greg Fitzgerald took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Molotov (ranked 4642 p4p, 4254 weight class) and Brian Irwin (ranked 163 p4p, 154 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300
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300
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Molotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, 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!
Molotov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Irwin. Irwin obviously looking to wear him down.
Irwin 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.
Irwin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irwin.
Molotov tries to clinch up but Irwin circles away and keeps his distance.
Irwin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Molotov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Irwin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molotov throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Molotov just leaning against Irwin, taking a breather.
Molotov pushes Irwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Molotov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Molotov scores with a shot to the side of Irwin's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Irwin.
Molotov digs a right hand underneath Irwin's ribcage. Irwin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Molotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Irwin.
Irwin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Molotov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Molotov scores with a shoulder strike.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Molotov avoids it.
Irwin taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Molotov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molotov has a couple of punches blocked by Irwin.
Irwin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Molotov.
A left hand lands to the body for Molotov.
Irwin looks winded!
Molotov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Molotov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Molotov pushes Irwin against the cage. Molotov is working some dirty boxing. Molotov pushes off with a quick right hook! Irwin goes down! Irwin tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Molotov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Molotov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Pyke (ranked 3933 p4p, 6638 weight class) and Bison Jury (ranked 447 p4p, 600 weight class). Pyke comes into the arena with Uptown Top Ranking blaring out of the sound system. Monty Pyke has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Monty Pyke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bison Jury!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jury scores with the left hand. Pyke knows he should have avoided that one.
Jury throws a nice looking combination but Pyke bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pyke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pyke fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jury is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pyke misses with a body shot
letting Jury counter with a right hand.
Pyke clinches with his opponent.
Jury wants to get back to striking at distance but Pyke won't allow it.
Jury wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pyke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jury's guard.
Jury is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jury is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pyke postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pyke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pyke.
Pyke trying to control but Jury is working from the bottom.
Pyke pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jury is keeping the position for now.
Jury wants to get back to his feet but Pyke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jury keeping full guard, as Pyke tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jury's coach down at 3Band MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jury's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pyke shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jury pinned against the cage. Jury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pyke wants to land a leg kick but Jury is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jury! But no joy.
Monty Pyke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Pyke wants to clinch but Jury slips to the side
and Jury counters with a straight right hand.
Jury rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pyke moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pyke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jury looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pyke looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jury is avoiding damage well.
Pyke wants to control but Jury is keeping him busy.
Jury wants to get back to his feet but Pyke drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pyke tries to score with some ground and pound. Jury controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pyke working the ground and pound but Jury is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pyke tries to score with some ground and pound. Jury controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Jury is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pyke asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Pyke tries for a kimura but Jury is defending well.
Pyke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jury wants to get back to his feet but Pyke drags him back down.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
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.
Jury avoids the body shot from Pyke.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jury sprawls well. Jury wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pyke gets slowly back to his feet.
Pyke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bison Jury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jury connects with a body shot.
Pyke throws a poor cross that misses
and Jury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pyke changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jury looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pyke tries for a kimura but Jury is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bison Jury 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.
A cross from Jury lands.
Pyke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jury.
Jury tries to bum rush Pyke with a series of wild strikes but Pyke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jury tries to sprawl but Pyke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Pyke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pyke tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jury knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pyke is trying to control. Jury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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. Pyke connects with a nice short shot to Jury's temple.
Jury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pyke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pyke thows a huge punch but Jury dodges it nicely.
Pyke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Still in half guard, Pyke seems content to control.
Pyke looks to land a strike but Jury avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pyke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jury works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jury wants to stand but Pyke is controlling 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.
Pyke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jury's head.
Pyke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pyke prevents Jury from getting back to his feet.
Pyke landing with the ground and pound.
Pyke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pyke has gone for a leg lock! Jury slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pyke's guard.
Pyke is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jury breaks the clinch.
Bison Jury seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pyke tries to score with a low kick but Jury moves his leg out of the way.
Jury slips a jab from Pyke.
Pyke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jury quickly recovers to half guard.
Pyke is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pyke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pyke trying to control from Jury's half guard. Jury has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Pyke trying to control the position from guard on top but Jury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pyke.
Pyke might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pyke postures up in Jury's guard and throws a big left but Jury blocks it.
Pyke 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyke trying to control but Jury is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pyke lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Pyke dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Pyke tries to clinch but Jury moves out of range.
No joy there for Pyke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jury displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pyke forces Jury back against the cage and clinches.
Pyke misses with some punches.
Pyke has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pyke tries to land knees in the clinch but Jury avoids the damage to the body.
Pyke is looking for a takedown.
Pyke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jury tries to break free but Pyke pushes him back against the cage.
Jury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jury wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Jury's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pyke working aggressively here.
Jury is trying to force a seperation but Pyke has the dominant position.
Jury wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyke swings wildly with an uppercut but Jury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jury is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jury blocks an elbow strike.
Pyke prevents Jury from breaking the clinch.
Pyke is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Pyke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jury breaks the clinch.
Pyke walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jury checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jury works Pyke's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pyke walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pyke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jury wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jury connects with a body shot.
Pyke misses with a hook. Jury ducked under it nicely.
Pyke is looking to clinch but Jury is avoiding it.
Pyke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pyke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jury works over Pyke's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jury stuns Pyke with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jury.
Jury has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Oooooh!!! Jury has knocked Pyke down with a huge combo! Jury steps away and waves a wobbly Pyke back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Pyke is rocked!
Monty Pyke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jury goes for a small jab and connects. Now Jury goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Pyke stumbles back but Jury runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Pyke to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Pyke will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bison Jury!
Our winner, Bison Jury, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Monty Pyke was interviewed post fight and said 'Well damn, that's pretty rough. Oh well, I'll be back better than ever soon enough. I'm still after that title.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tourn King (ranked 5032 p4p, 3929 weight class) and Derrick Jewish (ranked 470 p4p, 399 weight class). Jewish is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bad Mother Fucker. Tourn King is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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23
270
3 - 1 - 0 |
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265
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tourn King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derrick Jewish!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Derrick Jewish has been cut.
Jewish looking to score a takedown here. King is defending well but Jewish drives through and ends up in King's guard.
King wants to get back to his feet but Jewish passes into half guard.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
Jewish is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jewish throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jewish performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to improve his position but Jewish is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jewish is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewish has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Jewish there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jewish with a couple of short strikes.
Jewish looking to control but King is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jewish controlling from mount.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jewish on the ground.
Jewish lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jewish lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
 It looks like Tourn King has been cut.
King holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jewish tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Jewish trying to control but King is having none of it.
Jewish with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jewish landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jewish trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tourn King's cut is getting worse.
Jewish can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as King is looking to escape.
King takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jewish's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Jewish!
After the fight, Derrick Jewish was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramone Davidson (ranked 4169 p4p, 3870 weight class) and Beast Beast (ranked 413 p4p, 394 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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270
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270
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ramone Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Beast!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Davidson. Those never looked like landing.
Davidson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beast was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidson.
Beast throws out a counter right but Davidson avoids it with no problem.
Beast throws an off balance right hand
and Davidson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beast connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ramone Davidson has been cut.
Davidson takes one to the chin there.
Davidson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beast cracks Davidson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Davidson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beast finish him?
Davidson is rocked!
Ramone Davidson's cut is getting worse.
Davidson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidson misses with a body shot.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson moves out of range as Beast strikes.
It looked like Davidson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Beast.
A big left from Beast misses.
Davidson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beast misses with a wild combination.
Davidson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beast.
Beast throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beast lands a big right hand that sends Davidson crashing to the mat! Beast stays standing though and waves Davidson back to his feet!
Oh Davidson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beast Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson is aggressively charging in as Beast backs up avoiding any damage. Beast tosses out a jab and Davidson runs right into it face first! Davidson is out cold! Beast dropped down on all fours and is barking in Davidson's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beast Beast!
A very excited looking Beast Beast 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Ghambe (ranked 5583 p4p, 3083 weight class) and Bob Sap (ranked 181 p4p, 125 weight class). Sap has chosen F*** The Other Side 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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300
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Brawler
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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 Helsinki, Liam Ghambe!
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, Bob Sap!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sap throws a head kick that misses
and Ghambe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ghambe moves into the clinch successfully.
Sap's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ghambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ghambe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sap is trying to break the clinch but Ghambe has him pressed against the cage.
Ghambe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghambe.
Ghambe misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghambe.
Ghambe scores with a shoulder strike.
Ghambe tries to throw a body punch but Sap avoids it by throwing Ghambe back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghambe tries to work over Sap's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sap backwards.
Ghambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Sap backwards.
Sap is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghambe has double underhooks.
Ghambe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sap.
Ghambe digs a right hand underneath Sap's ribcage. Sap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ghambe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghambe.
Sap looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Ghambe as the two fighters clinch.
Ghambe lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe presses Sap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Ghambe.
A nice left hand lands by Ghambe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Ghambe.
Nice body punch from Ghambe.
Ghambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sap backwards.
A short uppercut from Ghambe.
Ghambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ghambe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sap backwards.
Ghambe is leaning against Sap and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ghambe lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe lands a body shot.
Ghambe lands a body punch.
Ghambe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ghambe.
A short right from Ghambe on the inside.
A short right from Ghambe on the inside.
The referee calls for Ghambe to work.
Ghambe is working Sap over against the cage.
Ghambe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sap.
Still in the clinch, Ghambe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ghambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghambe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Ghambe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghambe.
Ghambe slowing the pace effectively.
Ghambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghambe.
Ghambe lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Ghambe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ghambe moves into the clinch.
Ghambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ghambe has Sap pushed against the cage.
Ghambe digs a right hand into Sap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sap's gas tank.
Ghambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Liam Ghambe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghambe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sap wants to break free but Ghambe has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe lands a nice uppercut.
Sap is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Ghambe.
Ghambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Ghambe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambe lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghambe.
Good body shot from Ghambe.
Ghambe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sap backwards.
Ghambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghambe presses Sap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ghambe is working Sap over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Ghambe.
Ghambe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ghambe gets through Sap's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ghambe lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe presses Sap against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ghambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghambe.
Ghambe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ghambe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ghambe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ghambe digs a right hand underneath Sap's ribcage. Sap let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ghambe digs a right hand into Sap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sap's gas tank.
A short right from Ghambe.
Ghambe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sap or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Ghambe.
Ghambe lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Ghambe.
Ghambe lands a right hand.
Ghambe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sap.
Ghambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghambe pushes Sap back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ghambe lands a body shot.
Ghambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saps head.
Ghambe lands a body shot.
Ghambe digs a right hand into Sap's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sap's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ghambe lands a body shot.
Ghambe lands with a short shot to the head.
Sap being controlled against the cage.
Ghambe lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghambe lands a hook that snaps the head of Sap backwards.
Ghambe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sap is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghambe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Ghambe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sap lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghambe circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghambe takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ghambe closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghambe.
Still in the clinch, Ghambe scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ghambe.
Ghambe scores with a shot to the side of Sap's head.
Ghambe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sap can do to turn this around?
Ghambe scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sap wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghambe won't allow it.
Sap takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghambe.
Ghambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambe lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghambe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Saps head.
Ghambe is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghambe works on Sap's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghambe scores with a shot to the side of Sap's head.
Ghambe is pushing Sap up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ghambe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sap or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sap tries to break free but Ghambe pushes him back against the cage.
Sap takes a shot to the head.
Ghambe is working Sap over against the cage.
Ghambe lands an uppercut.
Ghambe lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Ghambe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghambe lands with a right to the head.
Ghambe works on Sap's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghambe is working Sap over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghambe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ghambe lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghambe lands a right hand.
Ghambe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ghambe lands a shoulder strike.
Ghambe stalling the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ghambe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghambe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Ghambe.
Ghambe just leaning against Sap, taking a breather.
A short right from Ghambe.
Ghambe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghambe lands a body punch in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghambe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sap.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghambe.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ghambe.
Ghambe lands with a right to the head.
Bob Sap has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghambe stalling against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Ghambe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ghambe, 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Ghambe!
Liam Ghambe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Bob Sap had this to say: 'You win some you loose some, Bit in win or defeat i will always learn'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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