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Dominance XII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Fungas (ranked 5316 p4p, 6380 weight class) and Josh Garner (ranked 591 p4p, 633 weight class). Josh Garner is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toe Fungas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Garner!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
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.
Fungas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garner momentarily.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fungas! Garner is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toe Fungas!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Bastard (ranked 5892 p4p, 4438 weight class) and Will Nelson (ranked 512 p4p, 456 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Big Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard lands a jab to the head.
 It looks like Will Nelson has been cut.
Nelson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bastard defends well and Nelson ends up having to push Bastard into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Bastard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nelson 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.
Nelson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Bastard to counter with a crisp jab.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Nelson scores with a takedown into Bastard's guard.
Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Nelson wants to pass the guard but Bastard is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nelson cracks Bastard with a solid left hand.
Bastard pulls Nelson in close to his closed guard and prevents Nelson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Bastard blocks the leg kick.
Nelson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Big Bastard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bastard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bastard sends Nelson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bastard is motioning to the referee to let Nelson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bastard cracks Nelson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bastard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Nelson to stand back up!
 Nelson is rocked!
That has opened up Will Nelson's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Bastard counters with a huge left! Nelson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bastard isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Nelson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bastard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Bastard!
Our winner, Big Bastard, 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Larkin (ranked 24562 p4p, 4280 weight class) and Victor Hugo (ranked 595 p4p, 476 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reggie Larkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Hugo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hugo circles away.
Hugo lands an overhand right.
 It looks like Reggie Larkin has been cut.
Hugo lands with a big left! Larkin is wobbled badly! Hugo comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Larkin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Victor Hugo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donny Jay (ranked 4877 p4p, 3635 weight class) and Scott Thomas (ranked 555 p4p, 459 weight class). Donny Jay has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Scott Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, 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!
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas defending well as Jay loads up on a big left hand.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Jay scores with a spinning back kick!
Jay throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jay. Thomas shrugs it off though.
Donny Jay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jay takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jay throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Jay avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
Jay tries to move into range but Thomas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jay. Jay circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jay throws a big shot that misses.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jay misses with a straight left.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Jay misses with a combination
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
Jay tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Thomas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jay cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Jay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thomas sprawls well. Thomas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jay gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Jay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jay misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donny Jay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jay misses with a series of wild punches.
Jay misses with a combination
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Jay misses with a body punch
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jay had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jay takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Jay's ribs.
Jay throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scott Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jay takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Jay.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Jay on that attempt.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jay.
Jay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Thomas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Jay's belly button to the back.
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jay momentarily.
Jay shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jay doesn't seem bothered though.
Jay is looking to clinch but Thomas is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jay looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas lands a right hook 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!
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Jay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Jay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jay fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas lands with a right hand.
Jay just misses with a punch to the body.
Jay tries to land a body kick
and Thomas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jay thinking.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
 Jay is rocked!
Nice cross by Thomas.
Oh Jay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jay misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
As Jay backs off Thomas throws a huge counter combo but Jay manages to avoid it all.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jay might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Thomas drops Jay with a naaaaasty hook - Jay is in real trouble here! Thomas dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Thomas!
Scott Thomas decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nurken Baysufinov (ranked 3463 p4p, 4825 weight class) and Jay Smith (ranked 469 p4p, 570 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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 New York, Nurken Baysufinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Smith!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, 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!
Baysufinov throws a front kick that sends Smith stumbling back into the cage.
Baysufinov lands a nice looking body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Baysufinov, which made it look bad.
A solid body kick from Baysufinov.
Baysufinov scores with a head kick.
Baysufinov gets a clinch.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Baysufinov is pressed up against the cage. Smith has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Baysufinov down to the mat. Baysufinov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Baysufinov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baysufinov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Nurken Baysufinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Smith.
Smith looks winded!
Baysufinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baysufinov scores with a push kick.
Baysufinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Baysufinov.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baysufinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baysufinov scores with a kick to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baysufinov.
Baysufinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baysufinov connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baysufinov circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Smith drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Baysufinov follows Smith to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nurken Baysufinov!
After the fight, Nurken Baysufinov was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Ravago (ranked 3627 p4p, 3157 weight class) and Andrew Barnes (ranked 481 p4p, 434 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Andrew Barnes was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Santiago Ravago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ravago lands with a slapping head kick.
Ravago lands a jab.
Ravago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Barnes has closed the distance and engaged Ravago in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barnes.
Ravago blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Ravago misses with a knee strike.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ravago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Barnes pushes Ravago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Ravago's ribcage. Ravago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Ravago as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ravago pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Ravago.
Ravago trying to land knees to the body.
Ravago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Barnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barnes is working Ravago over against the cage.
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ravago taking a breather.
Ravago can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Ravago misses with a knee strike.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ravago tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Barnes lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
Ravago misses with the head strike.
Barnes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ravago seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Barnes can turn it around.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
Barnes is struggling to control the position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes tries to throw a body punch but Ravago avoids it by throwing Barnes back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ravago misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
Ravago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Barnes is keeping busy.
Ravago missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes pushes Ravago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ravago throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Ravago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ravago looking to throw knees to the head but Barnes is blocking nicely.
Ravago takes a shot to the head.
Ravago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barnes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ravago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
Ravago trying to land knees to the body.
Ravago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ravago wants to stall.
A hook to the body from Barnes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Barnes tries to work over Ravago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Come on Barnes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ravago tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Ravago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ravago's elbow.
Ravago misses with the head strike.
Ravago swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ravago trying to land knees to the body.
Barnes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barnes - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andrew Barnes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barnes forces Ravago back against the cage and clinches.
Ravago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barnes's face.
Ravago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ravago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ravago is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ravago has his back to the cage.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
Ravago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ravago blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ravago controls his hands.
Ravago letting Barnes take a breather here.
Barnes is working Ravago over against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ravago tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Andrew Barnes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ravago is trying to stall.
Barnes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barnes lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Barnes on the inside.
Ravago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ravago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.
Barnes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ravago landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ravago tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Ravago slows down the pace here.
Ravago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravago tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ravago swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Ravago fails to land.
Barnes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ravago or not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes is pushing Ravago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barnes pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes cracks Ravago with a nice body shot.
Ravago missing with knees to the body.
Ravago pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnes leaning against his opponent.
Ravago can't find room to land a body shot as Barnes controls the action.
Ravago misses with some punches.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Ravago missing with knees to the body.
Barnes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ravago tries a knee to the head but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes.
Ravago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ravago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ravago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ravago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ravago misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ravago is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Barnes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Ravago throws a lazy right hand but Barnes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barnes has managed to clinch.
Barnes lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ravago backwards.
Ravago tries to throw a body punch but Barnes avoids it by throwing Ravago back against the cage.
Ravago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barnes.
Ravago throws a head punch that misses.
Barnes lands a nice uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barnes as Ravago tries to tie him up.
Barnes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Ravago.
Barnes lands an uppercut.
It looks like Santiago Ravago has been cut.
Ravago misses with an elbow strike.
Ravago tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ravago.
A body shot lands from Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the side of Ravago's head.
Ravago misses with the head strike.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Barnes in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ravago utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Barnes.
Barnes managing to block the knees to the body from Ravago.
Ravago tries to land a knee to the head but Barnes blocks with his arms.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ravago is trying to stall.
Ravago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barnes lands a body punch.
A short right from Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ravago struggles to land a body shot inside as Barnes controls his hands.
Barnes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes is pushing Ravago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Barnes.
Barnes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Barnes.
Ravago is looking to control Barnes's arms but Barnes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ravago has his back to the cage.
Ravago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes works on Ravago's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Barnes.
Barnes avoiding damage as Ravago throws knees to the body.
Ravago taking a breather.
Ravago trying to stall but Barnes improves his position.
Ravago misses with a knee strike.
A shot in the inside from Ravago.
Barnes avoiding damage as Ravago throws knees to the body.
Barnes blocks a body shot from Ravago.
Barnes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ravago managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ravago misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ravago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barnes gets through Ravago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ravago tries to land knees in the clinch but Barnes avoids the damage to the body.
Barnes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Barnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Ravago controls his hands.
Barnes lands a shot to the body.
Barnes has Ravago pushed against the cage.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barnes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnes lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes is leaning against Ravago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Santiago Ravago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Barnes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Barnes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Barnes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Barnes!
In his post fight interview, Andrew Barnes started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Goransson (ranked 3805 p4p, 3538 weight class) and Jozko Krakenik (ranked 479 p4p, 448 weight class). Goransson comes into the arena with Fintelligens blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Gunnar Goransson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Counter fighter
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Goransson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jozko Krakenik!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goransson looks to clinch
and Krakenik makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goransson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Jozko Krakenik has been cut.
Goransson swings for the body but Krakenik moves out of range.
Krakenik drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Goransson defends it well.
Goransson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krakenik doesn't seem bothered though.
Goransson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goransson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krakenik holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goransson tries to land a knee to the head but Krakenik blocks with his arms.
Goransson tries a knee to the head but Krakenik blocks it.
Goransson misses with a knee to the head.
Krakenik decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krakenik keeping full guard, as Goransson tries to pass.
Goransson won't allow Krakenik to sweep him here.
Goransson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krakenik has control of Goransson's left arm, preventing Goransson from doing any damage.
Goransson trying to control but Krakenik is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakenik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goransson pushes down on Krakenik's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goransson prevents Krakenik from improving his position.
Krakenik is doing well to control the position and prevent Goransson from advancing to side control.
Krakenik looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goransson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Krakenik defending well though.
Goransson is trying to work for a kimura but Krakenik is defending well.
Goransson drops an elbow to the side of Krakenik's head.
Goransson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Krakenik sees it coming and defends easily.
Krakenik tries to roll over but Goransson keeps him under control.
Krakenik holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Goransson trying to mount his opponent but Krakenik defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goransson trying to control from half guard but Krakenik is working away.
Krakenik is looking to improve his position.
Krakenik is controlling Goransson's trapped leg to prevent Goransson from advancing to side control.
Goransson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goransson prevents Krakenik from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krakenik keeping hold of Goransson's head, controlling as best he can.
Goransson is looking to take a break and control but Krakenik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Krakenik is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Goransson swings for the body but Krakenik moves out of range.
Gunnar Goransson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goransson throws a shot to the body.
Krakenik on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Goransson moves to clinch but Krakenik breaks away
so Krakenik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Goransson pushes Krakenik off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Goransson tries to clinch but Krakenik moves out of range.
Goransson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goransson throws a combination that misses
and Krakenik counters with a nice body shot.
Goransson misses with a combination
and Krakenik counters with a single leg into guard. Goransson didn't expect that.
Krakenik connects with a couple of short punches.
Goransson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Goransson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jozko Krakenik's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goransson throws a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goransson. Krakenik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krakenik takes the fight into the clinch.
Goransson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goransson letting Krakenik take a breather here.
Goransson misses with a knee strike.
Krakenik lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakenik takes a knee right on the jaw!
Krakenik blocks an elbow strike from Goransson.
Goransson takes a shot to the head.
Goransson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Goransson misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goransson tries a knee to the head but Krakenik blocks it.
Goransson throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Goransson fails to land.
A knee to the head by Goransson.
Krakenik avoids a wild elbow strike from Goransson.
Krakenik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Krakenik has Goransson pressed against the cage.
Gunnar Goransson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goransson throws a punch but it's blocked by Krakenik.
Goransson misses with a knee strike.
Goransson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Krakenik avoids it.
Krakenik taking a breather.
A short right from Krakenik on the inside.
Goransson throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krakenik jumps guard.
Krakenik has his hands on Goransson's head, controlling the position.
Goransson wants to pass the guard but Krakenik is keeping the position.
Krakenik is adopting a defensive guard.
Krakenik lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
Goransson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krakenik can do to turn this around?
Krakenik has Goransson pulled in close to control his posture.
Goransson wants to pass the guard but Krakenik is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goransson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Krakenik is pulling down on Goransson's head to control his posture.
Goransson throws an elbow that misses. Krakenik uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goransson's guard. Nice move by Krakenik!
Krakenik scoring with some ground and pound.
Krakenik is working Goransson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Krakenik trying to control the position from guard on top but Goransson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakenik works over Goransson with some ground and pound from guard.
Krakenik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goransson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krakenik has managed to get both his arms back between Goransson's legs - danger averted.
Krakenik distracts Goransson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goransson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Krakenik trying to control the position from guard on top but Goransson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krakenik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Krakenik wants to control from the top but Goransson keeps moving.
Krakenik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Krakenik thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goransson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krakenik chips away with some ground and pound.
Goransson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Krakenik manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krakenik looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goransson is one step ahead there.
Krakenik is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Goransson rolls with it to try and escape but Krakenik cranks on the arm and Goransson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jozko Krakenik!
Gunnar Goransson spoke after the fight, saying 'Keep booing, you dickless cowards!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alen Sola (ranked 24105 p4p, 2342 weight class) and John Okafor (ranked 572 p4p, 275 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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227
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alen Sola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor scores with a shot to the body.
Sola takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Alen Sola has been cut.
Sola misses with a right hand
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Okafor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sola. Sola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Okafor finds it's target.
Okafor dips to his left and cracks Sola with an uppercut!
Okafor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sola throws a right and a left that Okafor avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BAM! Okafor delivers a spinning backfist that drops Sola like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). John Okafor!
John Okafor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaun Gow (ranked 2878 p4p, 2938 weight class) and Nikolai Tsavieva (ranked 340 p4p, 344 weight class). Shaun Gow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun Gow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nikolai Tsavieva!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsavieva throws an overhand right that lands on Gow's shoulder, as Gow tries to avoid the shot.
Gow looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gow throws a low kick but Tsavieva moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gow. Those never looked like landing.
Gow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gow swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsavieva.
Gow swinging wildly here.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Gow avoids it with no problem.
Tsavieva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gow has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tsavieva finds it's way round the side to connect with Gow's head.
Gow throws a nice looking combination but Tsavieva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gow misses with a two punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gow.
Tsavieva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tsavieva counter with a right hand.
Tsavieva connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Tsavieva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from Gow does no damage.
Tsavieva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsavieva blocks a head kick by Gow.
Gow misses with the combination.
Shaun Gow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gow misses with a wild combination.
Tsavieva with the counter takedown but Gow avoids it easily.
Gow misses with a wild combination.
Tsavieva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gow defends it well.
Gow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsavieva circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaun Gow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsavieva misses with a takedown attempt - Gow sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Tsavieva to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tsavieva slips under a jab from Gow.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
Gow takes one on the button.
Tsavieva scores with a takedown into Gow's guard.
Gow is looking to stand up but Tsavieva isn't so interested in that idea.
Gow keeping moving, preventing Tsavieva from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gow is looking to stand up but Tsavieva isn't so interested in that idea.
Gow manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Gow wants to break free but Tsavieva has control.
Nice body punch from Tsavieva - that landed with a thud.
Tsavieva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gow walks away with a smile on his face. Tsavieva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shaun Gow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gow misses with a double jab
and Tsavieva counters with a shoot takedown. Gow fights it but they end up in guard.
Gow is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsavieva wants to pass the guard but Gow is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsavieva prevents Gow from getting back to his feet.
Tsavieva wants to control from the top but Gow keeps moving.
Gow is looking to stand up but Tsavieva isn't so interested in that idea.
Tsavieva is standing up over Gow. Gow looks to escape but Tsavieva dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shaun Gow will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tsavieva avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
Gow throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Tsavieva on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gow blocks a jab.
Gow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tsavieva tries to counter with a clinch but Gow shakes him off and moves away.
Tsavieva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gow on the side of the head.
Gow misses with a wild body shot.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Gow avoids it with no problem.
Tsavieva takes one to the side of the head.
Gow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tsavieva 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.
Gow moves out of range as Tsavieva strikes.
As Tsavieva looks to move away, Gow throws a big counter combo but Tsavieva just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsavieva throws a body punch but Gow moves out of range.
Gow is looking to chop away at Tsavieva's legs.
Tsavieva steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gow.
A punch combination from Gow misses.
Tsavieva with the counter takedown but Gow avoids it easily.
Gow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsavieva throws out a counter right but Gow avoids it with no problem.
Gow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsavieva.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
Tsavieva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsavieva clinches up with Gow and pushes him back against the cage.
Tsavieva misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tsavieva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gow smiles and moves away.
Gow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gow throws a right hand that Tsavieva ducks under and follows up with a left that Tsavieva also avoids with ease.
Gow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tsavieva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gow throws a sloppy body shot
and Tsavieva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsavieva.
Gow wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsavieva has him pressed against the cage.
Gow has had enough of the clinch but Tsavieva keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva stalling in the clinch.
Tsavieva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gow smiles and moves away.
A combination from Gow does no damage.
Tsavieva clinches with his opponent.
Tsavieva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gow just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaun Gow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikolai Tsavieva.
Gow is trying to force a seperation but Tsavieva has the dominant position.
Gow has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gow is trying to break free.
Tsavieva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tsavieva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gow postures up.
Gow trying to control but Tsavieva is working from the bottom.
Tsavieva is looking for a triangle but Gow pushes his legs off easily.
Gow stands up and waves to Tsavieva to follow him.
Gow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gow works the jab nicely.
Tsavieva takes one to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Gow.
Nice uppercut there from Gow.
Tsavieva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gow.
Gow throws a combination that misses
and Tsavieva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tsavieva drives through and clinches with Gow against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gow is trying to break the clinch but Tsavieva has him pressed against the cage.
Gow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tsavieva pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shaun Gow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tsavieva counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Tsavieva misses.
Tsavieva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gow throws a head kick that misses.
Tsavieva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gow with a body shot.
Gow throws a series of punches but Tsavieva moves out of range.
Tsavieva throws a jab when Gow was well out of range.
Gow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a nice uppercut.
Tsavieva lands with an overhand left.
Tsavieva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gow in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a beautiful punch that sends Gow to the canvas!
Gow is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tsavieva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oh Gow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tsavieva trying to control the position from guard on top but Gow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gow seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsavieva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsavieva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gow wants to get back to his feet but Tsavieva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gow keeping moving, preventing Tsavieva from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gow's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gow duly obliges.
A left lands for Tsavieva.
Tsavieva dives in and grabs Gow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gow pushes down on Tsavieva's head and hops out.
Tsavieva misses with a left hand
and Gow counters with a left to the body.
Gow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gow.
Tsavieva blocks the body kick.
Tsavieva has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tsavieva counters with a stiff right hand.
Gow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tsavieva circles away quickly and effectively.
Tsavieva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gow.
Tsavieva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsavieva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gow.
Gow tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gow looks to land a combination but Tsavieva avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsavieva! But no joy.
Gow displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tsavieva misses with a hook. Gow ducked under it nicely.
Gow throws a combination. Tsavieva tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gow throws a shot from downtown. Tsavieva moves away and avoids it.
Tsavieva just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Gow misses.
Tsavieva lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsavieva misses with an uppercut.
Gow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsavieva.
Gow gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Tsavieva to counter with a crisp jab.
Gow falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsavieva counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsavieva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gow is trying to defend but Tsavieva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsavieva is trying to control. Gow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gow is kicking away at Tsavieva from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Tsavieva grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Gow trying to push Tsavieva off... Gow taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Nikolai Tsavieva!
An out of breath Nikolai Tsavieva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Greg Fitzgerald (ranked 2357 p4p, 2160 weight class) and Kofi Jamay (ranked 258 p4p, 239 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fitzgerald might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Where The Idols At ft. DMX. Jamay has chosen HUMBLE as his entrance music. Kofi Jamay has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Greg Fitzgerald's chin.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kofi Jamay!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jamay fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Fitzgerald tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fitzgerald scores with a body shot.
Jamay shoots in and bounces Fitzgerald off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jamay advances position into side control!
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet.
Fitzgerald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay working the head with strikes.
Jamay is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Fitzgerald is trying to escape and Jamay transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Fitzgerald is forced to tap! Nice work there by Jamay! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kofi Jamay!
A relieved looking Kofi Jamay thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Greg Fitzgerald was interviewed post fight and said 'I think they've exposed my weaknesses. I'm not washed up. I just gotta work on my cardio. '.
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