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A&E's MARQUEE 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald Smith (ranked 5753 p4p, 5282 weight class) and Scotty Jameson (ranked 237 p4p, 230 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 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 Montreal, Scotty Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, 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!
Jameson wants to clinch.
Jameson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Jameson is quick to defend against it.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Jameson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jameson scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Jameson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Jameson.
Jameson connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Jameson moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Jameson. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws a series of punches but Jameson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Jameson misses.
Jameson stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jameson stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jameson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Jameson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Jameson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jameson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jameson?
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Jameson is in trouble!
Smith with shots to the head and body - Jameson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Smith moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jameson has worked his arm free - good work by Jameson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents Jameson from escaping the position.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jameson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jameson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smith connects with a decent elbow.
Jameson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jameson wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Jameson's head.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jameson regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Smith dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jameson throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jameson scores with a jab to the head.
Scotty Jameson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Jameson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jameson! But no joy.
Smith throws a solid leg kick but Jameson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jameson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jameson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 Smith is rocked!
Jameson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jameson cracks Smith with a hook to the temple - Smith is on wobbly legs here! Jameson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smith falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jameson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scotty Jameson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sig Sauer (ranked 5134 p4p, 5233 weight class) and Dolphin Knight (ranked 549 p4p, 555 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sig Sauer!
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, Dolphin Knight!
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!
Sauer thuds his shin into the meat of Knight's side.
Knight tries to clinch but Sauer moves away
and Sauer counters with a three punch combo that has Knight backing up. Knight nods at Sauer to acknowledge the strikes.
Knight shoots in looking for a takedown but Sauer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knight's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knight doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sauer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sauer lands a nice looking body kick.
Sauer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Dolphin Knight has been cut.
Good shot there by Sauer.
Sauer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Knight will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knight fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sauer avoids it really well and circles away.
Sauer scores with a spinning back kick!
Sauer lands with an uppercut that bounces Knight off the cage and back into range.
Knight misses with a takedown
and Sauer counters with a nice body shot.
Sig Sauer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dolphin Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauer thuds his right hand into Knight's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 Knight is rocked!
Sig Sauer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sauer circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Knight to the canvas! Knight doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Sauer keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sig Sauer!
Sig Sauer gave a mention to Dark Knight Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Fernandez (ranked 4627 p4p, 5480 weight class) and Elliot Johnson (ranked 422 p4p, 450 weight class). Johnson has chosen Tyron Woodley as his entrance music. Elliot Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mickey Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elliot Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A right-left combo lands from Johnson.
 It looks like Mickey Fernandez has been cut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fernandez.
Fernandez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fernandez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fernandez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fernandez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Johnson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fernandez's guard! Nice work there by Johnson!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Johnson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Johnson dives on top into guard.
Johnson won't allow Fernandez to sweep him here.
Johnson is sitting in close to Fernandez's body. Fernandez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Johnson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Johnson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fernandez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mickey Fernandez!
Mickey Fernandez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Ghambe (ranked 2780 p4p, 6288 weight class) and Brian Irwin (ranked 128 p4p, 200 weight class). Liam Ghambe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Very confident |
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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 Helsinki, Liam Ghambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irwin fakes the leg kick and cracks Ghambe in the body.
Ghambe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Irwin, pushing him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Irwin.
Irwin working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Ghambe on the inside.
Irwin tries to break free but Ghambe pushes him back against the cage.
Irwin is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghambe has double underhooks.
Ghambe prevents a body shot from Irwin.
Irwin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghambe's elbow.
Irwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Ghambe.
Irwin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ghambe has him pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Ghambe.
Irwin looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A hook to the body from Ghambe.
A short left from Ghambe.
Irwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambe scores with a hook to the body.
Ghambe is leaning against Irwin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ghambe is working Irwin over against the cage.
Ghambe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ghambe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Irwin backwards.
Ghambe drops Irwin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Irwin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Irwin has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ghambe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Irwin can turn it around.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghambe is working Irwin over against the cage.
Ghambe lands a nice shot to the body.
Ghambe creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Irwin's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Irwin drops to his knees and Ghambe pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Liam Ghambe!
Liam Ghambe thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Hawk (ranked 2973 p4p, 4086 weight class) and Evgeny Kolesov (ranked 418 p4p, 531 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter fighter
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ethan Hawk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Evgeny Kolesov!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Hawk.
Kolesov throws a hook but Hawk blocks it.
Hawk is looking to counter punch.
Kolesov takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Evgeny Kolesov has been cut.
Hawk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kolesov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hawk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Kolesov misses the target.
Hawk seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hawk drops Kolesov with a beautiful combination! Kolesov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hawk is looking for the KO!
Kolesov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolesov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hawk counters with a right hand from hell and Kolesov is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethan Hawk!
A relieved looking Ethan Hawk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 5515 p4p, 2877 weight class) and Vasiliy Kozlov (ranked 612 p4p, 405 weight class). Yrkje kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is As Good As I Once Was. Toby Keith Yrkje has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Brawler
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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 Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasiliy Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, 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!
Kozlov rushes Yrkje and presses him up against the cage.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yrkje just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Yrkje.
Kozlov tries to pull guard but Yrkje won't allow it.
Yrkje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kozlov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Toby Keith Yrkje has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vasiliy Kozlov.
Yrkje slowing the pace effectively.
Kozlov jumps guard.
Yrkje won't allow Kozlov to sweep him here.
Kozlov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yrkje can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yrkje slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje passes to full mount!
Kozlov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kozlov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yrkje looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kozlov tries to hold on but Yrkje postures up.
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.
Kozlov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yrkje tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Yrkje continues to stall.
Yrkje prevents Kozlov from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kozlov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kozlov is still trying to improve position.
Yrkje looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yrkje pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Yrkje sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kozlov tries to lock up and control but Yrkje gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yrkje controlling from mount.
Kozlov wants to hold on but Yrkje pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toby Keith Yrkje dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yrkje lands with a hook. Kozlov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kozlov slips under a jab from Yrkje.
Yrkje cracks a nice hook into Kozlov's ribs.
Yrkje lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Vasiliy Kozlov has been cut.
Yrkje scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kozlov in his tracks.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yrkje is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kozlov can do to turn this around?
Yrkje slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yrkje lands a big right hand that sends Kozlov crashing to the mat! Yrkje stays standing though and waves Kozlov back to his feet!
Kozlov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crack! Yrkje connects with the perfect overhand right and Kozlov falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Yrkje!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Toby Keith Yrkje!
A victorious Toby Keith Yrkje thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axl Lors (ranked 3399 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beast Beast (ranked 360 p4p, 0 weight class). Axl Lors is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axl Lors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Beast Beast!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, 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!
Beast takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A jab from Lors misses.
A slow jab from Beast misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Lors tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beast looks to land a left hand but Lors moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Beast lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lors doesn't seem phased though.
Lors uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beast.
A telegraphed right hand from Beast misses the target.
Beast wants to clinch up but Lors keeps it at a distance.
Beast ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beast misses with a left hand
enabling Lors to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Beast Beast has been cut.
Beast throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lors sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lors swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lors misses the target.
Beast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lors.
Beast tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lors was well out of range. Poor timing from Beast.
Beast tries to clinch up.
Lors appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Beast clobbers Lors with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lors missing with a left hand there. Beast was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beast misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Beast misses.
Lors ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lors uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Lors throws a looping overhand right but Beast ducks down to avoid it.
Lors scores with a body shot.
Lors waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beast.
Beast looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lors lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lors bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lors definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lors drops Beast with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Beast looks back up at him and smiles so Lors waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Beast is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beast is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Lors doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Beast crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Beast's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Axl Lors!
In his post fight interview, Axl Lors started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 2351 p4p, 1550 weight class) and Nario Gwan (ranked 309 p4p, 211 weight class). Adam comes to the cage accompanied by Dona Eis Requiem. Principo Adam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nario Gwan's chin.
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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 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 Las Vegas, Nario Gwan!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gwan defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Gwan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Gwan moved out of range nicely.
Gwan misses with a hook.
Gwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adam moves away.
Gwan throws a hook to the side of Adam's head but Adam sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adam slips a jab from Gwan.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Gwan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gwan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
No luck for Adam with that takedown attempt.
Gwan lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adam slips under a jab from Gwan.
Gwan throws a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Adam has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adam takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adam slips under a jab from Gwan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam ducks under a wild hook from Gwan.
A big right from Gwan misses.
Adam misses with a hook.
Gwan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adam.
Adam clobbers Gwan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gwan throws a right hand that misses
and Adam decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gwan's guard.
Gwan wants to get back to his feet but Adam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adam advances position into side control!
Gwan can't do much from the bottom here.
Gwan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gwan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adam on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Gwan.
Gwan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adam.
Gwan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adam.
Gwan misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gwan.
Gwan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adam throws a body shot but no joy.
Gwan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gwan throws a shot from downtown. Adam moves away and avoids it.
Adam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Gwan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gwan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwan.
Gwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gwan looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam defending well as Gwan loads up on a big left hand.
Gwan swings for the body but Adam moves out of range.
Gwan jabs at Adam's body.
Gwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwan.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam is looking to clinch.
Gwan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gwan throws a big shot that misses.
Adam wants to clinch up but Gwan keeps it at a distance.
Gwan misses with an uppercut. Adam saw that one coming.
Adam just misses with a punch to the body.
Adam slips a straight right by Gwan.
Gwan scores with a nice head shot.
Gwan misses with a looping right.
Adam tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gwan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam defending well as Gwan loads up on a big left hand.
Adam appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adam scores with a shot to the body.
Adam throws a jab when Gwan was well out of range.
Gwan throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adam lands with a cross.
Gwan connects with a body shot.
Gwan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gwan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gwan lands a nice hook to Adam's body. Adam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nario Gwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adam takes a swing at Gwan's ribcage but misses.
Adam slips a straight right by Gwan.
Gwan cracks Adam with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gwan throws a hook but Adam blocks it.
Nario Gwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gwan misses with a looping right.
Gwan looks to land a left hand but Adam moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nario Gwan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gwan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adam.
Gwan moves away from the strike by Adam.
Adam jabs Gwan right on the nose. Gwan blinks but takes it well.
Gwan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adam.
Gwan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gwan misses with a body shot.
Gwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwan.
Adam shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Gwan.
Gwan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adam tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gwan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adam staying out of range there.
Gwan loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Gwan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adam drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gwan.
Adam tries to close the distance and clinch but Gwan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gwan.
Adam clinches up with Gwan and pushes him back against the cage.
Gwan lands a nice shot to the body.
Adam can't find room to land a body shot as Gwan controls the action.
Adam misses with the head strike.
Gwan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gwan clobbers Adam with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gwan loads up on a big right hand but Adam slips the punch.
Gwan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adam sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gwan throws a jab when Adam was well out of range.
Gwan looks to throw the jab but Adam is out of range.
Adam ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adam half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adam is looking to clinch but Gwan is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam was well out of range. Poor timing from Gwan.
Gwan misses with an uppercut.
Gwan misses with a hook. Adam ducked under it nicely.
Adam walks into a stiff left hand from Gwan.
Adam drives through and clinches with Gwan against the cage.
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 drags the fight down to the ground.
Adam is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gwan tries to kick Adam off but Adam keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gwan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adam is trying to control the action in half guard but Gwan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adam is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gwan is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gwan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gwan wants to stand back up but Adam manages to pass into side control.
Gwan is trying to control Adam's posture but Adam avoids it.
Adam is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Gwan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Adam gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Gwan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Adam lets go of the hold and Gwan can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Principo Adam!
In his post fight interview, Principo Adam started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Biden (ranked 2265 p4p, 3282 weight class) and Ivan Wong (ranked 246 p4p, 339 weight class). Biden comes to the cage accompanied by Side to Side. Wong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Death or Freedom. Ivan Wong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Joe Biden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Wong!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
The fighters circling - Biden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden cracks Wong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Biden.
Wong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biden but Biden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wong shoots and misses
and Biden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries for a takedown but Biden circles away easily
letting Biden counter with a right hand.
Joe Biden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Wong.
Biden feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wong sprawling to the canvas! Wong rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Biden finish him?!
Biden definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Wong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Biden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wong defending well as Biden loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Biden lands a really nice looking cross but Wong seems unphased.
Wong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Biden misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Biden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Biden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong has his takedown stuffed
and Biden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Biden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Biden misses the target.
Biden lands with a nice body punch.
Biden swats away the attempt to clinch by Wong.
Biden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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.
Biden connects with a nice looking jab.
Wong forces Biden back against the cage and clinches.
Biden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wong or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wong or not.
Biden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wong can do to turn this around?
Biden lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wong is breathing heavily.
Biden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joe Biden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Biden.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Biden sends Wong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Biden is motioning to the referee to let Wong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Wong is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Biden misses the target.
And Wong tries to counter it with a takedown but Biden pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biden digs a good body shot into Wong's ribs.
Biden cracks Wong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Biden finish him?
Wong is still on wobbly legs! Can Biden finish him?
Biden lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Wong head around and knocks him out cold! Biden hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joe Biden!
Joe Biden is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Biden thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Ivan Wong stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to everyone who come to this fight. God Bless.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lindgren (ranked 2527 p4p, 2988 weight class) and New Kid (ranked 333 p4p, 392 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight 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 Helsinki, Dolph Lindgren!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, New Kid!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, 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!
Kid missing with a left hand there. Lindgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindgren catches Kid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kid has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lindgren swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Kid feints a jab promting Lindgren to slip. Kid then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lindgren slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Dolph Lindgren has been cut.
Lindgren scores with a shot to the body.
Kid wants to clinch
letting Lindgren counter with a right hand.
Lindgren scores with a jab to the body.
Lindgren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lindgren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kid missing with a left hand there. Lindgren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindgren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lindgren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kid in his tracks.
Lindgren tests Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kid throws an off balance right hand
and Kid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lindgren digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindgren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot by Lindgren.
Kid misses with the combination.
Kid tries to move into range but Lindgren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kid misses with a double jab
and Lindgren counters with a nice body shot.
Kid is looking to clinch but Lindgren is avoiding it.
Lindgren connects with a right hand. Kid shakes it off.
Kid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lindgren lands an overhand right.
Lindgren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kid misses with a body shot.
Lindgren is looking to counter punch.
Kid throws an overhand right that lands on Lindgren's shoulder, as Lindgren tries to avoid the shot.
Kid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lindgren digs a good body shot into Kid's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kid. Lindgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Lindgren misses its target.
Lindgren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lindgren thuds a left hand into Kid's body.
Lindgren cracks Kid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kid shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lindgren scores with a decent looking hook.
Lindgren dips to his left and cracks Kid with an uppercut!
Kid is rocked!
Lindgren walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kid drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lindgren swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kid's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Lindgren!
Dolph Lindgren is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dolph Lindgren spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
New Kid spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, that's not the outcome I wanted but oh well. I'll be back.'.
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