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WPFA XXIV: Rise of An Era PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Badari (ranked 6513 p4p, 7451 weight class) and Henry Adams (ranked 601 p4p, 647 weight class). Badari comes to the cage accompanied by ?. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Badari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Adams!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Badari counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams jabs Badari to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Badari.
Badari looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams clinches up with Badari and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Badari working Adams over with knees to the body.
Badari lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Badari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Badari misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badari tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Badari manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badari avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Badari misses its target.
Adams throws a head kick that misses
and Badari moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Badari avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Badari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
 It looks like Henry Adams has been cut.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Badari landing knees to the head.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Omar Badari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Adams.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Badari putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adams looks winded!
Adams looking for a takedown.
Badari prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Badari effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Badari lands a nice knee to the body.
Badari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A low kick lands for Badari.
Badari on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams moves into the clinch.
Badari keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.
Adams decides to pull guard.
Badari stands and steps away. Adams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Badari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badari does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Adams feints the counter takedown.
Adams dives in and grabs Badari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Badari pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Badari fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adams just manages to avoid it.
Badari lands a right hook to the body.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Badari sprawls well. Badari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Badari misses with a head kick.
Badari smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Badari tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Badari lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Badari connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Badari to keep the fight standing.
Badari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Badari breaks from the clinch.
Omar Badari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badari tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Badari.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Badari unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Badari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A short left from Adams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Badari dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Adams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Badari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Badari misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Badari.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Badari counters by moving into the clinch.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Badari is blocking nicely.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Omar Badari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Adams.
Badari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Badari walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Badari - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams moves out of range as Badari strikes.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Badari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Badari clinches with his opponent.
Badari lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
Badari misses with a knee to the head.
Badari misses with a knee strike.
Adams wants to take the fight to the mat but Badari manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Badari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badari landing knees to the head.
Badari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Badari scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badari landing knees to the head.
Badari on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Badari throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A knee to the head by Badari.
Adams stalls.
Badari crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Badari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Knees to the body from Badari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badari using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams taking a breather.
Badari breaks from the clinch.
Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Badari.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Badari.
Omar Badari is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams moves into the clinch.
Badari prevents a takedown attempt there.
Badari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Badari misses with a knee strike.
Adams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Badari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to break free but Badari has control.
Badari pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adams takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badari tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Adams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Badari is pressed up against the cage. Adams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Badari down to the mat. Badari avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Badari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Adams misses with a head kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Badari - the referee stops the clock and Adams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Badari. Adams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Badari dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Adams'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Badari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Badari stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Badari misses its intended target.
Badari misses with a few strikes there.
Adams forces Badari back against the cage and clinches.
Badari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams tries to circle away but Badari has him pinned against the cage.
Adams wants a takedown.
Omar Badari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Adams.
Badari throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams jumps guard but Badari turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badari closes the distance and clinches.
Badari scores a nice knee to the body.
Badari working aggressively here.
Omar Badari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams blocks an elbow strike.
Adams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Badari is defending well.
Badari taking a breather.
Adams takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adams tries for a takedown but Badari manages to get underhooks.
Badari lands a good knee to the midsection. Adams won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Badari.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Badari.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Badari has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Badari.
Adams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Badari after a bit of a struggle.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Badari obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Badari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Badari.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Badari avoids it.
Badari has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Adams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Adams pulls guard successfully.
Adams trying to strike off his back.
Badari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wriggles free and stands up.
Nice sprawl there from Badari as Adams shoots in.
Badari jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Badari closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage.
Badari working Adams over with knees to the body.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Badari.
Adams gets control of Badari's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Badari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No joy there for Badari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Badari makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Badari.
Badari throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badari tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Badari leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Badari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams defending well as Badari loads up on a big left hand.
Adams wants to counter with a clinch but Badari pushes him away.
Badari has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adams finds it's way round the side to connect with Badari's head.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Badari as he avoids it easily.
Badari gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams is working for takedown but Badari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Badari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adams takes a knee to the side of the body.
Henry Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Omar Badari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Badari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Badari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Badari!
A less than humble Omar Badari misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thomas (ranked 6340 p4p, 6750 weight class) and Tex Jackson (ranked 596 p4p, 615 weight class). Tex Jackson 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tex Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Thomas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Thomas managing to control the position.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
Scott Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a hook. Jackson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jackson looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Thomas wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Thomas tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Thomas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Thomas seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Jackson postures up.
Thomas seems keen to control Jackson's posture.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thomas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jackson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jackson scores with a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas looking to control.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thomas 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.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Jackson's head back.
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Jackson goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Thomas throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Jackson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thomas.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Thomas holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jackson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thomas to the mat. Thomas regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas 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.
Thomas has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Thomas wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
Thomas looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jackson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas stands up from Jackson's guard - Thomas perhaps looking for a knockout.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
Thomas catches Jackson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson dives in and scores a takedown into Thomas's guard.
Thomas 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jackson's guard.
Tex Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas stands and steps away. Jackson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jackson moves forwards but Thomas connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas cracks Jackson with a good jab.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas feints a jab promting Jackson to slip. Thomas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jackson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Thomas there.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thomas tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Jackson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thomas works Jackson's body with a nice hook.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Thomas misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas connects with a right hand. Jackson shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Thomas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tex Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Thomas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jackson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thomas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is fighting to break Thomas's control of his arms but Thomas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Thomas has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Thomas controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thomas holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Jackson shoots in.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom here.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jackson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas regains half guard.
Thomas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jackson manages to get himself to full guard.
Thomas is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jackson, up you get!
Nice cross by Thomas.
Jackson blocks a jab.
Thomas jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jackson takes one to the side of the head.
Jackson slips a straight right by Thomas.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Scott Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab from Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Tex Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Jackson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Thomas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Thomas made sure he mentioned The Dirty Needle Project (158Q @ $25), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boy Wonder (ranked 4311 p4p, 7345 weight class) and Korben Dallas (ranked 539 p4p, 697 weight class). The key to victory for Boy Wonder has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boy Wonder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Korben Dallas!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, 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!
Wonder blocks a head kick by Dallas.
Dallas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wonder can pounce on him.
Good exchange - Wonder coming out on top.
It looks like Korben Dallas has been cut.
Dallas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wonder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dallas throws a sloppy head kick and Wonder moves out of range easily.
Dallas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dallas walks into a left hand.
Dallas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dallas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 Dallas is rocked!
Dallas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wonder counters with an inside leg kick.
Dallas is still on wobbly legs! Can Wonder finish him?
Dallas throws a head kick that misses.
Dallas seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wonder lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wonder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wonder throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dallas looks winded!
Dallas throws a head kick but Wonder moves out of range.
Wonder drops Dallas with a beautiful combination! Dallas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wonder is looking for the KO!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dallas get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Dallas stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Wonder runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boy Wonder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ash Williams (ranked 6743 p4p, 7702 weight class) and Marcus Darwin (ranked 663 p4p, 709 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Darwin!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Darwin misses its intended target.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Darwin's leg but Darwin calmly moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Darwin there.
Williams slips under a jab.
Darwin misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Darwin.
Williams moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Darwin throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Darwin throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ash Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams takes one on the button.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Darwin.
Darwin with a jab.
Williams looks to land a combination but Darwin avoids it well.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses.
Darwin connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Darwin lands.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Darwin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darwin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Darwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams looks to land a combination but Darwin avoids it well.
Darwin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darwin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Darwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Darwin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Darwin with a jab.
Darwin scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Darwin.
Darwin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Darwin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Darwin misses.
Williams slips under a jab.
Darwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Darwin cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darwin scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin lands with a cross.
Darwin lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Darwin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Darwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin lands with a good body shot.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Darwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darwin. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Darwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Darwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Darwin thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marcus Darwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Darwin. That snapped Williams's head back.
Darwin tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Darwin.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darwin unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin lands a two punch combo.
Darwin connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams tries to move into range but Darwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Darwin finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darwin.
Darwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
Darwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darwin throws out the jab.
Williams throws a body kick that misses
and Darwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darwin throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darwin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Darwin moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Darwin scores with a nice strike.
Darwin connects with the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Williams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Darwin lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darwin lands a head shot.
Darwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Darwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Darwin jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darwin slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Darwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Darwin as he connects with a hook.
Darwin lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Darwin throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darwin.
Williams walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Darwin catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Darwin misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Darwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Darwin lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Decent striking displayed by Darwin there.
Darwin misses with the combination.
Darwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darwin to score with a decent uppercut.
Darwin throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Darwin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Darwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Darwin had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Darwin.
Nice uppercut lands for Darwin. That snapped Williams's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Darwin as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darwin lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Darwin finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Darwin connects with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Darwin.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus Darwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darwin.
Darwin misses with the combination.
Darwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Darwin.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Darwin lands the left hand.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darwin throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Darwin connects with a single shot there.
Darwin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Darwin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darwin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Darwin finds it's target.
Darwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darwin with a jab.
Ash Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Darwin - just one landing.
Darwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darwin lands with a right hand.
Darwin jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin connects with a crisp jab.
Darwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darwin digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Darwin.
Darwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams takes one on the button.
Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
Darwin throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Darwin misses.
Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
Darwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Darwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darwin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Darwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darwin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Darwin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Davids (ranked 5447 p4p, 5106 weight class) and Ilya Kushnevich (ranked 516 p4p, 496 weight class). Frankie Davids 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Davids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ilya Kushnevich!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davids on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnevich. Kushnevich obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnevich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kushnevich scores with a spinning back kick!
Kushnevich lands a nice looking kick to the body. Davids takes a step back to recover.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kushnevich - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnevich delivers a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Kushnevich.
Kushnevich with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnevich throws a lazy body kick
and Davids counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kushnevich won't be happy with that.
Kushnevich is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Davids prevents Kushnevich from escaping the position.
Davids is working to tighten his grip on Kushnevich's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Kushnevich has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Davids is really squeezing tight and eventually Kushnevich passes out! Davids breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frankie Davids!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hines (ranked 2676 p4p, 4647 weight class) and Shane O Donelly (ranked 375 p4p, 567 weight class). Tyler Hines has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170
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170
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyler Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane O Donelly!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Donelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Hines.
Hines moves into the clinch.
O Donelly pulls guard effortlessly.
O Donelly looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hines is defending well. O Donelly quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hines has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! O Donelly celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane O Donelly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Ghor (ranked 3004 p4p, 4690 weight class) and Joseph DeAngelo (ranked 408 p4p, 574 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Khalil Ghor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joseph DeAngelo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeAngelo throws a hook to the side of Ghor's head but Ghor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ghor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeAngelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeAngelo lands with a right hand.
Ghor swings for the body but DeAngelo moves out of range.
DeAngelo throws a counter combo.
A big left from Ghor misses.
Ghor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeAngelo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghor tried to counter with a leg kick but DeAngelo avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeAngelo lands with a right hand.
DeAngelo throws a lazy right hand but Ghor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for DeAngelo.
Ghor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghor ducks under a wild hook from DeAngelo.
DeAngelo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeAngelo lands a jab.
Ghor tries to bum rush DeAngelo with a series of wild strikes but DeAngelo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joseph DeAngelo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeAngelo throws an off balance right hand
and Ghor counters with a left to the body.
DeAngelo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghor is just out of range.
DeAngelo jabs Ghor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
DeAngelo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ghor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeAngelo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghor.
DeAngelo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ghor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeAngelo scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeAngelo digs a good body shot into Ghor's ribs.
DeAngelo throws an off balance right hand
and Ghor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
DeAngelo throws a jab when Ghor was well out of range.
DeAngelo misses the shot to the body.
Ghor moves forwards but DeAngelo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeAngelo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
DeAngelo misses with a looping right.
DeAngelo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by DeAngelo.
Ghor throws a series of punches but DeAngelo moves out of range.
Ghor throws a nice inside leg kick.
DeAngelo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ghors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghor misses with a right hand
and DeAngelo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
DeAngelo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
 Ghor is rocked!
DeAngelo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghor.
Ghor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ghor walks into a jab.
Oh Ghor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DeAngelo throws a looping overhand right but Ghor ducks down to avoid it.
Ghor seems to have got his legs back now.
DeAngelo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ghor off the cage and back into range.
Ghor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
DeAngelo misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ghor, as that shot connected.
DeAngelo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ghor momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghor throws a sloppy body shot
and DeAngelo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ghor with a hook.
DeAngelo misses with an uppercut
and Ghor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ghor misses with a jab to the body
and DeAngelo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
DeAngelo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Ghor to counter with a crisp jab.
DeAngelo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghor manages to avoid it.
DeAngelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghor moves away.
Ghor throws a leg kick but DeAngelo checks it.
DeAngelo lands a nice hook to Ghor's body. Ghor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
DeAngelo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghor misses with a low kick as DeAngelo jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph DeAngelo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ghor blocks a jab.
Ghor with a nice calf kick.
Ghor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeAngelo counters with a right hand to the body.
DeAngelo tests Ghor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghor is looking to counter the offense by DeAngelo and move into the clinch.
DeAngelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghor moves away.
DeAngelo lands a nice shot to the body.
Good shot there by DeAngelo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeAngelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As DeAngelo backs away, Ghor returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
DeAngelo misses with a combination
enabling Ghor to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - DeAngelo scores with a four punch combination!
DeAngelo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeAngelo misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ghor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
DeAngelo looks to throw the jab but Ghor is out of range.
DeAngelo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeAngelo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghor.
DeAngelo throws a jab when Ghor was well out of range.
DeAngelo throws a poor cross that misses
and Ghor counters with a nice uppercut.
DeAngelo throws a right hand that Ghor ducks under and follows up with a left that Ghor also avoids with ease.
DeAngelo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghor throws a body shot but no joy.
DeAngelo moves out of range as Ghor throws a body kick.
DeAngelo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghor throws a lazy uppercut
and DeAngelo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
DeAngelo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DeAngelo duly obliges.
Ghor missing with a left hand there. DeAngelo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
DeAngelo misses with a right hand
and Ghor counters with a nice uppercut.
DeAngelo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and DeAngelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
DeAngelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeAngelo.
Ghor fires out a quick counter leg kick but DeAngelo just manages to avoid it.
DeAngelo drops Ghor with a beautiful combination! Ghor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - DeAngelo is looking for the KO!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeAngelo cracks Ghor with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joseph DeAngelo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilson Tavarinho (ranked 3084 p4p, 3919 weight class) and Sam Barnes (ranked 395 p4p, 474 weight class). Sam Barnes 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gilson Tavarinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavarinho moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tavarinho throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavarinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tavarinho circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Tavarinho.
Tavarinho checks a leg kick nicely.
Tavarinho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Tavarinho throws an off balance right hand
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavarinho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavarinho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavarinho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Tavarinho avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnes. Tavarinho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Tavarinho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavarinho.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Tavarinho counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tavarinho controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes is trying to break the clinch but Tavarinho is controlling him.
Barnes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes tries to circle away but Tavarinho has him pinned against the cage.
Tavarinho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Tavarinho.
Tavarinho tries to circle away but Barnes has him pinned against the cage.
Tavarinho wants to break free but Barnes has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes prevents Tavarinho from breaking the clinch.
Barnes tries to break free but Tavarinho pushes him back against the cage.
Barnes tries to work over Tavarinho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tavarinho looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tavarinho lands a left hand.
Tavarinho is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barnes looking to slow down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tavarinho wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tavarinho creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Tavarinho - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarinho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavarinho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barnes can't break the clinch.
Barnes letting Tavarinho take a breather here.
Tavarinho keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barnes's efforts to push away.
Tavarinho scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tavarinho stalling.
Barnes letting Tavarinho take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tavarinho for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Tavarinho holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tavarinho wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarinho fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Tavarinho. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes works the jab nicely.
A punch combination from Tavarinho misses.
Barnes catches Tavarinho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes misses with a low kick.
It looked like Tavarinho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavarinho throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes swinging wildly here.
Tavarinho avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Tavarinho lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Tavarinho swinging wildly here.
Tavarinho throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilson Tavarinho 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.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
An attempted straight right counter from Tavarinho misses the target.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tavarinho missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Barnes does no damage.
Tavarinho cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oooooh!!! Tavarinho has knocked Barnes down with a huge combo! Tavarinho steps away and waves a wobbly Barnes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Sam Barnes has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavarinho checks a leg kick.
Tavarinho lands a slapping body shot.
Tavarinho misses with a hook.
Tavarinho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tavarinho digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Tavarinho misses with a straight left.
Tavarinho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tavarinho displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Tavarinho throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Gilson Tavarinho is winning the standup battle so far.
Barnes throws a front kick aimed at Tavarinho's knee but Tavarinho avoids it well.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Tavarinho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnes moves away.
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tavarinho throws a big shot that misses.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Tavarinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavarinho manages to avoid it.
Tavarinho throws a series of punches but Barnes avoids them all with ease.
Tavarinho moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tavarinho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnes can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Tavarinho - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tavarinho manages to avoid it.
Tavarinho throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Tavarinho sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Tavarinho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tavarinho throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tavarinho misses.
Tavarinho clobbers Barnes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Tavarinho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Barnes manages to circle out of the way.
Tavarinho on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes misses with a wild combination.
Barnes lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Tavarinho loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavarinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tavarinho lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
That kick from Barnes tenderised Tavarinho's leg. Tavarinho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barnes misses with a hook.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Tavarinho.
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Tavarinho is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Barnes tries to bum rush Tavarinho with a series of wild strikes but Tavarinho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Tavarinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavarinho misses with a double jab.
Tavarinho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavarinho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Barnes.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Tavarinho.
Tavarinho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tavarinho blocks a leg kick.
Tavarinho misses the shot to the body.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tavarinho rather than just go for the knockout.
Tavarinho just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Tavarinho avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilson Tavarinho dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sam Barnes's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A slow jab from Tavarinho misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barnes. That's going to slow Tavarinho down.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Tavarinho's body.
Tavarinho misses with the combination.
Barnes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tavarinho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a left to the body.
Barnes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tavarinho.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavarinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Tavarinho misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavarinho misses with a wild body shot.
Tavarinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
Tavarinho fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tavarinho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavarinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Tavarinho throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavarinho lands the left hand.
Tavarinho misses with a double jab.
Jab from Barnes.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tavarinho scores with a body shot.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavarinho moves away.
Tavarinho ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tavarinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barnes.
A little jabbing left from Barnes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Tavarinho looks to clinch
and Barnes counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tavarinho tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tavarinho throws a lazy uppercut
and Barnes counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
Tavarinho misses with a looping left.
Tavarinho throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Tavarinho backs away looking to recover.
Tavarinho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes throws a body punch but Tavarinho moves out of range.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tavarinho is just out of range.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tavarinho.
Tavarinho blocks a low kick nicely.
Tavarinho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tavarinho connects with the punch.
A left and a right from Barnes both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavarinho blocks a leg kick.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tavarinho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters circling - Tavarinho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Barnes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavarinho missing with a left hand there. Barnes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tavarinho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tavarinho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Tavarinho misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Tavarinho scores with a four punch combination!
Tavarinho throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavarinho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Tavarinho is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tavarinho is looking to counter punch.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavarinho was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Tavarinho avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tavarinho.
Barnes with the inside leg kick.
Barnes circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Barnes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Tavarinho misses.
Tavarinho tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes blocks a jab.
Sam Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tavarinho avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Tavarinho misses with a body punch
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Tavarinho will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gilson Tavarinho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Tavarinho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barnes drops Tavarinho with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tavarinho! Barnes dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Barnes!
Sam Barnes made sure to mention his sponsor, MKFC in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldar Fudd (ranked 1929 p4p, 6192 weight class) and Josip Jozinovic (ranked 250 p4p, 587 weight class). Josip Jozinovic 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eldar Fudd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josip Jozinovic!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudd gets a takedown into half guard.
Fudd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fudd working over Jozinovic with some ground and pound. Jozinovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jozinovic is trying to stand back up but Fudd is controlling him
Jozinovic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jozinovic clinches up against the cage.
Fudd has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jozinovic regains guard immediately.
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!
Fudd working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fudd cracks Jozinovic with a solid left hand.
Fudd passes Jozinovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jozinovic wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fudd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fudd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jozinovic is trying to stand.
Fudd is nestled in close to Jozinovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fudd is controlling the pace.
Fudd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fudd lands a big elbow - Jozinovic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Fudd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eldar Fudd!
Our winner, Eldar Fudd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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A |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
65% |
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