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A&E's MARQUEE 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nikica Polen (ranked 6190 p4p, 5343 weight class) and YaDaruis Queel (ranked 531 p4p, 501 weight class). Polen comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched - Roy Jones Jr. YaDaruis Queel looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikica Polen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, YaDaruis Queel!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Queel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Polen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Polen misses with a low kick.
Queel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Polen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Queel is trying is best to control the position here.
Queel 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.
Queel manages to get to full guard.
Queel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Queel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queel stopping the sweep attempt from Polen.
Queel wants to control from the top but Polen keeps moving.
Queel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polen keeping moving, preventing Queel from controlling successfully.
Queel won't allow Polen to sweep him here.
Queel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Polen is looking to improve his position.
Queel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Polen wants to get back to his feet.
Queel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Queel not doing much here.
Polen won't allow Queel to pass to mount.
Queel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Queel throwing shots but Polen is blocking nicely.
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.
Queel is looking to advance position but Polen won't allow it.
Queel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Queel tries to pass to full mount but Polen defends it.
Queel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polen pushes Queel up against the cage in a clinch.
Polen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Polen does no damage.
Queel with the counter takedown but Polen avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polen moves into the clinch.
Queel tries to score a body lock takedown but Polen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Polen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Queel quickly recovers to half guard.
Queel gets back to full guard.
Polen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Queel looks winded!
Queel is pulling down on Polen's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polen tries to stand but Queel is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queel pulls Polen in close to prevent any damage.
Queel wants to sweep here but Polen controlling him for the moment.
Polen wanted to stand there but Queel had control of the position.
Queel trying to control the position.
Polen being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polen swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Polen misses with a head kick.
Queel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Polen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Queel to the mat! Queel manages to get full guard.
Queel trying to strike off his back.
Polen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Queel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Queel looking to control.
Queel looking for a sweep. Not yet Queel, not yet.
Queel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Queel is breathing heavily.
Polen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Queel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polen has managed to get both his arms back between Queel's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queel 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.
Queel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Queel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Polen rushes Queel and presses him up against the cage.
Polen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Queel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Queel goes for a takedown attempt but Polen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polen throws a leg kick but Queel checks it.
Polen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queel can do to turn this around?
Danga de danga de dang - Polen scores with a four punch combination!
Polen fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queel avoids the head kick by Polen.
Polen gets a takedown into half guard.
Queel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queel is looking to control Polen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Queel avoid being mounted?
Polen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Queel is trying to maintain the position but Polen is very close to passing his half guard.
Polen wants to stand but Queel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queel is looking to improve his position.
Polen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Queel controls his leg.
Queel trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Polen is going to stand back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Polen is looking to stand up but Queel won't let him.
Polen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Queel, up you get!
Polen throws a series of strikes that have Queel backpedaling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polen throws a looping overhand right but Queel ducks down to avoid it.
Queel with the counter takedown but Polen avoids it easily.
Polen has closed the distance and engaged Queel in a clinch.
Polen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polen clinches up with Queel and pushes him back against the cage.
Polen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polen pushes Queel up against the cage in a clinch.
Queel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polen is defending well.
Queel tries to score a body lock takedown but Polen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nikica Polen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YaDaruis Queel.
Polen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polen instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Queel avoids the head kick by Polen.
Polen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Polen throws a series of punches but Queel avoids them all with ease.
Polen tries a head kick but it misses.
Queel feints the counter takedown.
Polen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polen clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queel lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queel wants to pass the guard but Polen is keeping the position.
Queel forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queel prevents Polen from standing back up.
Queel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nikica Polen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Queel trying to advance position but Polen counters by regaining guard.
Queel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Queel is stalling in the full guard.
Queel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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.
Polen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queel is one step ahead there.
Polen keeping moving, preventing Queel from controlling successfully.
Queel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polen lands a nice shot that snaps Queel's head back.
Queel avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Queel tries to counter it with a takedown but Polen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polen darts in and clinches Queel up against the cage.
Queel tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queel goes for a takedown attempt but Polen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polen moves into the clinch.
Polen breaks the clinch.
Polen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polen is pressed up against the cage. Queel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polen down to the mat. Polen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikica Polen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YaDaruis Queel.
Polen closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polen is trying to force a seperation but Queel has the dominant position.
Queel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
YaDaruis Queel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikica Polen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polen breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikica Polen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikica Polen!
Nikica Polen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyler Samuels (ranked 5384 p4p, 4570 weight class) and John Leo (ranked 561 p4p, 515 weight class). John Leo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyler Samuels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Leo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuels just misses with a punch to the body.
Leo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Samuels changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Samuels has knee on belly momentarily but Leo bucks him off and regains half guard.
Leo wants to get back to his feet.
Samuels throws a strike but Leo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Samuels's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuels stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leo has momentary wrist control but Samuels slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuels won't allow Leo to get back to his feet.
Samuels sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Samuels pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leo is keeping the position for now.
Leo wants to stand but Samuels is controlling the position.
Samuels wants to control from the top but Leo keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Samuels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Samuels fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leo sprawls well initially but Samuels persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Samuels in particular looking to stall.
Samuels thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samuels is looking to stall here but Leo recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samuels trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samuels won't allow Leo to get back to his feet.
Samuels makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuels won't allow Leo to get back to his feet.
Samuels throws an elbow that misses. Leo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Samuels's guard. Nice move by Leo!
Leo wants to get up but he can't break Samuels's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Samuels wants to sweep here but Leo controlling him for the moment.
Samuels is pulling down on Leo's head to control his posture.
Leo stops Samuels from standing up.
Samuels knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leo on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Leo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Leo distracts Samuels with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Samuels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leo.
Samuels wants to sweep but no luck.
Leo cracks Samuels with a solid left hand.
Samuels has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Samuels is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samuels circles away quickly and effectively.
Leo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Leo dominated that round.
That's time! Samuels's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Samuels closes the distance and pushes Leo back into the cage.
We've been informed that Leo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Leo breaks the clinch.
Samuels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leo.
Despite the aggression on Leo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Samuels pushes Leo up against the cage in a clinch.
Leo breaks the clinch.
Kyler Samuels is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samuels falls off balance throwing a combination
and Leo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samuels closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Samuels lands in his opponent's guard.
Leo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyler Samuels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuels tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Leo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samuels shoots and misses
and Leo counters with a three punch combo that has Samuels backing up. Samuels nods at Leo to acknowledge the strikes.
Samuels shoots in but no luck this time.
Samuels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Samuels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Samuels.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Leo misses with the combination.
Leo misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samuels gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Leo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Leo stuns Samuels with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Samuels takes one on the button.
Samuels tries to clinch but Leo moves away
and Leo counters with a straight right hand.
Leo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot by Leo.
Samuels doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Leo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuels tries for a takedown but Leo circles away easily
enabling Leo to counter with a crisp jab.
Leo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leo cracks Samuels with an open hand slap.
Leo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samuels shoots and misses
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Leo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
John Leo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samuels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Leo lands with an overhand left.
Nice uppercut there from Leo.
A right-left combo lands from Leo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leo connects with a single shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo dips to his left and cracks Samuels with an uppercut!
Leo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A lazy left from Leo finds it's target.
Leo cracks Samuels with an open hand slap.
Samuels tries to clinch up
and Leo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuels misses with a takedown
and Leo counters with a left to the body.
Leo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Leo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Samuels takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Leo does no damage.
Samuels misses with a takedown attempt
and Leo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Leo.
Leo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Leo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Leo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Samuels throws a combination that misses
and Leo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuels walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Samuels tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Samuels throws a head kick but Leo moves out of range.
Samuels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuels tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Leo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leo digs a good body shot into Samuels's ribs.
Samuels with a poor takedown
letting Leo counter with a right hand.
Samuels with a poor takedown
and Leo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyler Samuels. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Samuels takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samuels slips a jab and a cross from Leo.
Samuels throws a quick counter head kick but Leo was just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Leo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Leo.
Samuels with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leo counters with a left and a right that stings Samuels.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samuels looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leo throws a combination. Samuels tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Leo lands a nice shot that snaps Samuels's head back.
Leo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Leo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Leo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Leo moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuels closes the distance looking to clinch
and Leo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samuels shoots and misses
and Leo counters with a series of strikes. Samuels will be more careful next time no doubt.
 Samuels is rocked!
Samuels ducks right into an uppercut from Leo.
Oh Samuels is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Samuels with a poor takedown
and Leo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samuels seems to have got his legs back now.
Samuels gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A nice combination there by Leo.
Nice jab there from Leo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leo misses with the combination.
Samuels seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samuels is looking to clinch.
Samuels tries to clinch but Leo moves out of range.
Leo lands a head shot.
Leo throws out a powerful jab.
Samuels takes one on the button.
Leo jabs at Samuels's body.
Leo scores with the left hand. Samuels knows he should have avoided that one.
Kyler Samuels has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Leo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Leo connects with the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Leo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Leo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Leo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Vaktoria (ranked 4215 p4p, 3684 weight class) and Fried Slobberknacker (ranked 531 p4p, 474 weight class). Niko Vaktoria could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fried Slobberknacker's chin.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Niko Vaktoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fried Slobberknacker!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaktoria tries to land a body kick
and Slobberknacker counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaktoria. Slobberknacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slobberknacker misses with a head kick.
Vaktoria is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Slobberknacker.
Vaktoria scores with a body shot.
Vaktoria walks into a stiff left hand from Slobberknacker.
A jab lands there for Slobberknacker.
Vaktoria throws out a loose jab but Slobberknacker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slobberknacker throws out a counter right but Vaktoria avoids it with no problem.
Vaktoria tries to score with a low kick but Slobberknacker moves his leg out of the way.
Slobberknacker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vaktoria bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaktoria wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Slobberknacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaktoria.
Vaktoria swings for the body but Slobberknacker moves out of range.
Slobberknacker tries to keep at a distance but Vaktoria has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vaktoria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slobberknacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vaktoria throws a punch but it's blocked by Slobberknacker.
Slobberknacker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vaktoria after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaktoria lands a nice uppercut.
Slobberknacker managing to block the knees to the body from Vaktoria.
Slobberknacker misses with a punch to the body.
Slobberknacker breaks the clinch.
Slobberknacker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Slobberknacker walks into a stiff left hand from Vaktoria.
Slobberknacker lands an overhand right.
Vaktoria throws a body shot but no joy.
Slobberknacker has managed to clinch.
Slobberknacker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vaktoria scores with a nice hook to the head.
 It looks like Fried Slobberknacker has been cut.
Slobberknacker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vaktoria lands an uppercut.
Slobberknacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vaktoria is keeping busy.
Slobberknacker tries to stall but Vaktoria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Slobberknacker is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Vaktoria scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Vaktoria.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slobberknacker swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaktoria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaktoria lands an uppercut.
Slobberknacker breaks the clinch.
Vaktoria clinches.
Vaktoria missing with knees to the body.
Vaktoria looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Vaktoria lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slobberknacker or not.
Vaktoria working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Vaktoria.
Vaktoria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slobberknacker's efforts to push away.
Vaktoria lands a nice elbow.
Vaktoria gets through Slobberknacker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaktoria lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
A shot in the inside from Vaktoria.
Slobberknacker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Slobberknacker misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaktoria scores with a shot to the side of Slobberknacker's head.
Slobberknacker misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaktoria.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vaktoria throws an elbow but misses.
Vaktoria creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slobberknacker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaktoria is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Vaktoria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
A short right from Vaktoria.
 Slobberknacker is rocked!
Slobberknacker blocks an elbow strike from Vaktoria.
Nice body punch from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria lands with a right to the head.
Vaktoria landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Slobberknacker is trying to break free.
Slobberknacker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaktoria backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slobberknacker blocks a body shot from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria lands a body punch in the clinch.
Slobberknacker looks winded!
A short uppercut from Vaktoria.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaktoria manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slobberknacker tries to break the clinch but Vaktoria is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Slobberknacker fails to land.
Vaktoria lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slobberknacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vaktoria lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
Vaktoria lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slobberknacker backwards.
Vaktoria tries to land knees in the clinch but Slobberknacker avoids the damage to the body.
Vaktoria throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Slobberknacker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaktoria makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slobberknacker is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaktoria finish him?
Vaktoria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slobberknackers head.
Vaktoria misses with an elbow over the top.
Slobberknacker seems to have recovered his senses.
Vaktoria stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Slobberknacker throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Vaktoria dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fried Slobberknacker's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Slobberknacker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slobberknacker misses with a wild combination.
Slobberknacker wants to clinch
and Vaktoria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaktoria defending well as Slobberknacker loads up on a big left hand.
Slobberknacker doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaktoria circles away.
Slobberknacker throws a sloppy body shot
and Vaktoria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vaktoria scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaktoria stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vaktoria throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slobberknackers head.
Niko Vaktoria has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vaktoria prevents Slobberknacker from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaktoria manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Slobberknacker takes a shot to the head.
That has opened up Fried Slobberknacker's cut even more.
Vaktoria misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaktoria.
Vaktoria has Slobberknacker pushed against the cage.
Vaktoria dips a shoulder and cracks Slobberknacker with a mighty uppercut! Slobberknacker falls back against the cage and Vaktoria unloads with a barrage of strikes! Slobberknacker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vaktoria screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niko Vaktoria!
Niko Vaktoria took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MKFC for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Bar (ranked 3378 p4p, 4278 weight class) and Eldar Yanbaev (ranked 415 p4p, 491 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Bar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eldar Yanbaev!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bar is defended easily by Yanbaev.
Yanbaev tries to counter with a clinch but Bar shakes him off and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Yanbaev.
Bar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yanbaev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bar tries to counter with a takedown but Yanbaev is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bar gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Yanbaev throws a head kick that misses
and Bar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Yanbaev won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bar has hold of Yanbaev's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Yanbaev tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bar cranks the arm and Yanbaev screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Yanbaev, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Wilhelm Bar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John PG (ranked 3589 p4p, 3841 weight class) and Santiago Ravago (ranked 459 p4p, 492 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John PG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santiago Ravago!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PG moves into the clinch.
A short left from PG.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, PG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.
PG stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
PG lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
PG lands a right hand.
PG breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ravago throws a lazy uppercut
enabling PG to counter with a crisp jab.
PG is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from PG shuts the power down on Ravago. Lights out, game over! PG is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John PG!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 3317 p4p, 4173 weight class) and John Carter (ranked 411 p4p, 480 weight class). Carter comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I'll Kill You Motherf*cker kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Principo Adam has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Carter!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam misses with a lunging right hand
and Carter counters with a crisp one two that drops Adam! Carter thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Adam to his feet! Adam is in big trouble!
Carter misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Adam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Adam slips a jab from Carter.
Principo Adam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Adam misses with a hook
and Adam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Carter looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slow jab from Carter misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam dives in for a single leg takedown but Carter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam throws a big shot that misses.
Carter blocks a jab.
Adam throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Adam fails with the takedown
and Carter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Carter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adam counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
Carter is wriggling around but Adam manages to pass to half guard.
Adam seems to be working for a kimura but Carter defends the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carter can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Carter is just riding it out for now. Adam eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Adam is working for a kimura but Carter is defending it quite comfortably.
Carter is refusing to be controlled, as Adam sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carter has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adam is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Carter defends it well.
Adam in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Carter tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Adam!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denis White (ranked 3009 p4p, 3796 weight class) and Murad Abdullaev (ranked 322 p4p, 392 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 Las Vegas, Denis White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Murad Abdullaev!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullaev wants to clinch but White slips to the side
and White counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from White misses.
Abdullaev lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abdullaev with a poor takedown
and White counters with a nice body shot.
White scores with the left hand. Abdullaev knows he should have avoided that one.
Abdullaev ducks under a wild hook from White.
White seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
White throws an overhand right that lands on Abdullaev's shoulder, as Abdullaev tries to avoid the shot.
And Abdullaev tries to counter it with a takedown but White pushes his down on his head and steps out.
White really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Abdullaev misses with a takedown attempt
and White counters with a crisp right that sends Abdullaev to the canvas! White follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Denis White!
Denis White seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Conway (ranked 3059 p4p, 3060 weight class) and Spencer Wright (ranked 384 p4p, 385 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 St Petersburg, Ricky Conway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Spencer Wright!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway takes a swing at Wright's ribcage but misses.
Wright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Conway to score with a decent uppercut.
Conway scores with a punch to the head.
Conway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wright stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Conway gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Conway moves away from the strike by Wright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Wright to counter with a crisp jab.
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Conway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Conway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Conway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conway connects with a right hand. Wright shakes it off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Conway catches Wright with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Conway.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
letting Conway counter with a right hand.
Wright pushes Conway away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conway moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Wright tries a quick counter leg kick but Conway is wise to it.
Conway closes the distance and clinches.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Conway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Conway prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Conway.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wright.
Wright trying to stall but Conway improves his position.
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Conway cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Conway misses the body punch
and Wright counters with a big head kick but Conway shrugs it off.
Conway misses with a looping right.
Conway throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.
Wright throws a big counter head kick but Conway avoids it with no problem.
Conway lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Conway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Conway lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conway misses with a straight left.
Wright let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
It looks like Conway has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conway moves out of range as Wright strikes.
Conway throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Conway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Conway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Wright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Conway dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A good leg kick by Wright.
Conway throws a hook to the side of Wright's head but Wright sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wright now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wright throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Conway is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wright.
Conway swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a front kick that sends Conway stumbling back into the cage.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wright feints and then cracks Conway's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Conway down.
Ricky Conway is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wright! But no joy.
Conway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Wright tenderised Conway's leg. Conway is trying to keep his angry face on.
Conway scores with a nice head shot.
Conway lands a head shot.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conway.
Conway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Conway misses.
Wright throws out a counter right but Conway avoids it with no problem.
Wright throws a head kick but Conway moves out of range.
Conway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Conway.
Conway misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Wright misses.
Conway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Wright throws a head kick that misses
and Conway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conway.
Conway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conway.
Wright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conway moves away.
It looked like Conway wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Conway misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a good low kick that Conway was not able to check.
Conway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wright.
Conway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Conway thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright lands with a kick to the ribs.
Conway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Conway throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Conway swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Conway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spencer Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wright darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conway.
Wright fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conway has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Conway jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Wright cracks Conway with a good jab.
Conway tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Conway thuds his right hand into Wright's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wright needs to keep his hands up - Conway had a free shot at his head there.
Wright throws a head kick but Conway moves out of range.
Conway misses with an uppercut.
Wright avoids the body shot from Conway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Conway blocks the leg kick.
Conway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wright moves out of range of the strikes.
Conway looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch combination from Conway misses.
Wright flicks out a counter leg kick but Conway steps away.
Wright takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Conway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright scores with a leg kick.
Conway steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wright. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Wright.
Conway blocks a jab.
Conway misses with a hook. Wright ducked under it nicely.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Conway counters with a straight right hand.
Conway connects with a body shot.
A left lands for Conway.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Conway.
Conway throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conway misses with a right hand
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright avoids the body shot from Conway.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Conway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Conway 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Conway!
Ricky Conway very nearly forgot to thank MKFC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Little Bastard (ranked 2079 p4p, 3374 weight class) and Ed Sheeran (ranked 119 p4p, 186 weight class). Bastard comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Bastard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ed Sheeran!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheeran closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Bastard counter with a right hand.
Sheeran closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bastard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sheeran is rocked!
Sheeran jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sheeran looks to land a left hand but Bastard moved out of range nicely.
Bastard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheeran is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Bastard tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sheeran throws an overhand right that lands on Bastard's shoulder, as Bastard tries to avoid the shot.
Sheeran connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sheeran wants to clinch
and Bastard counters with a stiff right hand.
Sheeran is still on wobbly legs! Can Bastard finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheeran tries to clinch but Bastard moves away
and Bastard scores with a counter punch that sends Sheeran to the canvas! Bastard smells blood - he's punishing Sheeran with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sheeran has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Little Bastard!
Little Bastard is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Little Bastard waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boby Tiger (ranked 4428 p4p, 1811 weight class) and Jan Nycz (ranked 165 p4p, 85 weight class). Jan Nycz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boby Tiger's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boby Tiger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Nycz!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nycz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tiger on his heels. He'll look to pass Tiger's guard now, I'm sure.
Tiger wants to sweep but no luck.
Nycz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tiger trying to keep a closed guard but Nycz is proving a slippery customer.
Nycz throws a big elbow that misses.
Nycz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tiger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nycz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nycz chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger striking off his back but it's not causing Nycz any problems.
Nycz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nycz stopping the sweep attempt from Tiger.
Nycz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tiger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nycz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nycz lands a couple of digs.
Nycz advances position into side control!
Tiger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tiger tries to get out of the position.
Nycz trying to control the action but Tiger is working from the bottom.
Tiger trying to remain calm as Nycz controls from the top position.
Tiger sneaks back into half guard.
Nycz wants to pass the guard but Tiger is defending well.
Nycz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tiger wants to get back to full guard but Nycz has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nycz lands some shots froms side control.
Tiger can't do much from the bottom here.
Tiger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nycz connects with a decent elbow.
Nycz controlling the position from side mount.
Nycz working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Tiger's face as Nycz controls the position.
Nycz scores with punches from side control.
Tiger is rocked!
Tiger can't do much from the bottom here.
Oh Tiger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nycz working the ground and pound.
Tiger is looking for a sweep.
Nycz cracks Tiger with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Nycz immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Tiger is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Nycz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Nycz!
Jan Nycz is the new super heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jan Nycz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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