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AFC #17 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arj Rick (ranked 3531 p4p, 2867 weight class) and Pedro Oliveira (ranked 439 p4p, 367 weight class). Pedro Oliveira acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arj Rick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pedro Oliveira !
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Rick.
Oliveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A head kick misses from Rick.
Rick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rick lands a shoulder strike.
Rick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rick digs a right hand underneath Oliveira 's ribcage. Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rick drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
Rick lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Rick.
Rick digs a right hand into Oliveira 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira 's gas tank.
Nice body punch from Rick - that landed with a thud.
Rick with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Pedro Oliveira has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A shot in the inside from Rick.
A frustrated look appears on Oliveira 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Rick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira 's face.
 Oliveira is rocked!
Rick effectively controlling the action here.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Rick finish him?
Rick dips a shoulder and cracks Oliveira with a mighty uppercut! Oliveira falls back against the cage and Rick unloads with a barrage of strikes! Oliveira is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rick screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arj Rick!
A very excited looking Arj Rick made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wild Eri (ranked 1986 p4p, 2810 weight class) and Leon Maximilian (ranked 250 p4p, 338 weight class). Leon Maximilian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wild Eri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Leon Maximilian!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eri catches Maximilian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Eri fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maximilian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Eri misses the jab.
A jab from Eri does it's job there.
Eri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Maximilian tries to clinch but Eri moves away
and Eri counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Maximilian thinking.
Decent striking displayed by Eri there.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Eri.
Maximilian is rocked!
Maximilian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximilian is still on wobbly legs! Can Eri finish him?
Eri drops Maximilian with a straight right hand, right on the button! Eri follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wild Eri!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 2623 p4p, 2900 weight class) and Teddy Dalrymple (ranked 400 p4p, 441 weight class). Teddy Dalrymple will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teddy Dalrymple!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dalrymple tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Farquharson is in Dalrymple's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalrymple wants to sweep here but Farquharson controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dalrymple managing to control the position.
Dalrymple working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Dalrymple keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Dalrymple wants to get back to his feet but Farquharson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Farquharson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson content to stall in guard here.
Farquharson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson stopping the sweep attempt from Dalrymple.
Dalrymple is trying to control the position but Farquharson postures up.
Dalrymple tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Farquharson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dalrymple working a defensive guard but Farquharson passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalrymple is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Farquharson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Farquharson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farquharson working Dalrymple over with strikes.
Farquharson working Dalrymple over with strikes.
Dalrymple is rocked!
Farquharson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Farquharson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalrymple keeps working.
Farquharson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Farquharson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Farquharson thows a huge punch but Dalrymple dodges it nicely.
Dalrymple really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Farquharson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Farquharson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dalrymple! More strikes land and this one is all over! Farquharson jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malcolm Farquharson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Collins (ranked 1260 p4p, 2877 weight class) and Jeff Christ (ranked 157 p4p, 335 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jeff Christ!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Christ.
Christ is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christ swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Christ's head.
It looks like Jeff Christ has been cut.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christ counters with a nice double leg into side control. Collins won't be happy with that.
Collins takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Christ wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ working the ground and pound.
Collins is trying to improve his position.
Christ scoring with punches and elbows.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Christ working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Christ takes a little break here. Collins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Collins takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ lands a nice forearm strike.
Collins has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins is in trouble now - Christ has advanced to mount!
Collins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Christ lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Christ.
 Collins is rocked!
Christ looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Collins covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Christ!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilberto Pilao (ranked 2382 p4p, 2262 weight class) and Javontonius Smiff (ranked 365 p4p, 355 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Gilberto Pilao has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Gilberto Pilao seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gilberto Pilao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Javontonius Smiff!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pilao on his heels. He'll look to pass Pilao's guard now, I'm sure.
Smiff forces his way into half guard.
Smiff looks to land a strike but Pilao avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pilao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smiff on the ground.
Pilao looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilao, not yet.
Smiff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smiff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pilao wants to reverse the position here. Smiff has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Pilao is forced to tap! Pilao looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Javontonius Smiff!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Violence (ranked 1046 p4p, 2301 weight class) and Ton Tyk (ranked 166 p4p, 359 weight class). Violence comes to the cage accompanied by Poi E - Patea Maori Club. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tim Violence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ton Tyk!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
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 each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Violence darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Violence prevents Tyk from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyk controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Violence pulls his head out easily.
Violence is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tyk tries to roll over but Violence keeps him under control.
Tyk is controlling Violence's trapped leg to prevent Violence from advancing to side control.
Tyk is trying to maintain the position but Violence is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyk looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Violence seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tyk trying to control but Violence postures up.
Tyk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Violence pulls his head out easily.
Tyk wants to control but Violence is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyk looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Violence definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tyk actively working from the bottom here.
Tyk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tyk works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tyk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Violence knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tyk on the ground.
Tyk looks winded!
Tyk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Violence is aware though and is defending well.
Tyk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Violence can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Violence controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Violence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyk is keeping the position for now.
Tyk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Violence passes Tyk'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.
Violence performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyk actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ton Tyk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Violence tries to avoid it but Tyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Violence to the ground. Violence escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Violence feinted with a counter takedown.
Tyk dives in and grabs Violence's left leg, looking for a takedown. Violence pushes down on Tyk's head and hops out.
Violence attempts a counter takedown but Tyk avoids it well and moves away.
Tyk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Violence changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tim Violence has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ton Tyk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Violence tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tyk is in Violence's guard.
Violence wants to stand and escape but Tyk is having none of it.
Tyk 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.
Violence can't keep his opponent in guard - Tyk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tyk stops Violence from getting back to his feet.
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Violence has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyk is trying to control. Violence wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Violence pushes Tyk off looking to stand but Tyk dives back in and keeps control.
Tyk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Violence is just riding it out for now. Tyk eventually gives up the hold.
Violence wants to get back to his feet.
Tyk is trying to control the action in half guard but Violence is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tyk is looking for a kimura but Violence is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tyk to get the leverage.
Violence is defending against the submission attempts here by Tyk.
Violence is trying to stand back up but Tyk is controlling him
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Violence has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tyk is looking for a kimura here.
Tyk is breathing heavily.
Tyk wants to control but Violence is keeping him busy.
Violence is looking to escape.
Tyk in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Violence tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tyk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ton Tyk!
A relieved looking Ton Tyk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quail Contra (ranked 1463 p4p, 2934 weight class) and Donnie Baker (ranked 183 p4p, 343 weight class). Contra comes to the cage accompanied by Dragonborn. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Quail Contra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Baker !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker shoots for a double leg takedown but Contra sprawls well. He's pushed Baker 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Baker dives in and grabs Contra's left leg, looking for a takedown. Contra pushes down on Baker 's head and hops out.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Quail Contra has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Baker .
Contra keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baker with a poor takedown
and Baker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Contra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Baker .
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Contra sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baker misses with a takedown
enabling Contra to counter with a crisp jab.
Contra lands a body shot.
Contra scores with a three punch combo!
Contra lands with a shot to the body.
Baker looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Contra throws a right and a left that both miss.
Contra throws a combination that misses
and Baker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Contra to score with a decent uppercut.
Contra scores with a jab to the body.
Contra lands with a cross.
Contra lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Contra counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Contra throws an overhand right that drops Baker like a sack of potatoes! Contra dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quail Contra!
Quail Contra got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duncan Farquharson (ranked 1097 p4p, 2852 weight class) and Branimir Tanev (ranked 175 p4p, 433 weight class). Duncan Farquharson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Duncan Farquharson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Branimir Tanev!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson stuffs the takedown.
Farquharson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tanev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Farquharson's guard.
Tanev preventing the sweep.
Tanev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tanev looking to sit in guard and control but Farquharson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tanev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanev lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Farquharson is working Tanev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tanev has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Tanev has momentary wrist control but Farquharson slips an elbow through the middle.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tanev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tanev wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Tanev is keeping the position.
Farquharson is working Tanev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tanev trying to control the position.
Farquharson trying to control but Tanev is working from the bottom.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tanev is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Farquharson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Tanev blocks nicely.
Tanev keeping moving, preventing Farquharson from controlling successfully.
Tanev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farquharson landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson won't allow Tanev to sweep him here.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Tanev keeps moving.
Farquharson throws a big right hand that misses.
Farquharson trying to control but Tanev is working from the bottom.
Farquharson postures up in Tanev's guard and throws a big left but Tanev blocks it.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing.
Tanev tries to strike from the bottom.
Farquharson landing some decent shots from guard.
Farquharson trying to control but Tanev is working from the bottom.
Tanev looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tanev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Farquharson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tanev trying to strike off his back.
Tanev working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Tanev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Farquharson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson postures up in Tanev's guard and throws a big left but Tanev blocks it.
Farquharson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Tanev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Farquharson trying to control but Tanev is working from the bottom.
Farquharson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tanev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tanev trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tanev is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tanev is thwarting Farquharson's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson is trying to get back to full guard.
Tanev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farquharson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tanev throwing shots but Farquharson is blocking nicely.
Tanev looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tanev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Farquharson's head.
Tanev takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tanev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Farquharson is staying active underneath Tanev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tanev trying to control the pace.
Tanev is trying to control. Farquharson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Farquharson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tanev is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Farquharson's half guard.
Farquharson is pressing down on Tanev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Farquharson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Farquharson looking for a sweep. Not yet Farquharson, not yet.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Tanev from controlling successfully.
Farquharson trying to keep a closed guard but Tanev is proving a slippery customer.
Farquharson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tanev manages to get himself to full guard.
Farquharson distracts Tanev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Tanev keeps moving.
Farquharson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tanev striking off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanev is trying to keep Farquharson in close.
Tanev 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.
Farquharson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farquharson connects with a couple of short punches.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson preventing the sweep.
Farquharson advances position into side control!
Farquharson cracks Tanev with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tanev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Farquharson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tanev to see if he's OK.
Tanev is trying to control Farquharson's posture but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson working the ground and pound from side control.
Tanev is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanev takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tanev is still in real trouble! Can Farquharson finish him?
Tanev on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tanev taking a bit of punishment here - Farquharson scoring with strikes.
Farquharson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tanev is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Farquharson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duncan Farquharson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karry Mountain (ranked 1276 p4p, 1384 weight class) and Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 168 p4p, 184 weight class). Ragnarsson has chosen Twilight of the Thunder God as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karry Mountain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mountain tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ragnarsson is in Mountain's guard.
Mountain has momentary wrist control but Ragnarsson slips an elbow through the middle.
Ragnarsson postures up in Mountain's guard and throws a big left but Mountain blocks it.
Mountain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson content to stall in guard here.
Ragnarsson wants to control from the top but Mountain keeps moving.
Ragnarsson postures up in Mountain's guard and throws a big left but Mountain blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ragnarsson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnarsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mountain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ragnarsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ragnarsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karry Mountain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mountain gets caught flat footed, as Ragnarsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mountain keeping moving, preventing Ragnarsson from controlling successfully.
Mountain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ragnarsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mountain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ragnarsson controlling from the top position.
Ragnarsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mountain has wrist control.
Mountain pulls Ragnarsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ragnarsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mountain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ragnarsson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ragnarsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mountain tries to avoid it but Ragnarsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mountain to the ground. Mountain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mountain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnarsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mountain counters with a head kick.
Ragnarsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mountain has his hands clasped together around Ragnarsson's back. He's all about the action.
Mountain is defending against the submission attempts here by Ragnarsson.
Mountain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ragnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnarsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mountain defending well though.
Mountain wants to control but Ragnarsson is keeping busy.
Mountain is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mountain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ragnarsson.
Mountain won't allow Ragnarsson to pass to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigurd Ragnarsson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
Ragnarsson misses with a takedown
letting Mountain counter with a right hand.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ragnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a right hand to the body.
Karry Mountain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigurd Ragnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Mountain circles away easily
and Mountain counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ragnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ragnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ragnarsson has his takedown stuffed
and Mountain counters with a nice uppercut.
Ragnarsson is rocked!
Ragnarsson tries for a takedown but Mountain circles away easily
and Mountain counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Karry Mountain!
Karry Mountain retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baba Yaga (ranked 1324 p4p, 1914 weight class) and Tristan Holmes (ranked 212 p4p, 304 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Baba Yaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tristan Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaga connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Tristan Holmes has been cut.
Yaga scores with the left hand. Holmes knows he should have avoided that one.
Yaga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaga circles away.
Holmes slips under a jab from Yaga.
Yaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yaga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmes.
Holmes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yaga.
Holmes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That has opened up Tristan Holmes's cut even more.
Holmes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaga misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yaga misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Yaga throws an overhand right that lands on Holmes's shoulder, as Holmes tries to avoid the shot.
Yaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmes was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaga.
Yaga takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yaga drops Holmes with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Holmes looks back up at him and smiles so Yaga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Holmes feints and then cracks Yaga's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yaga down.
Holmes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaga.
Baba Yaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Yaga throws a hook but Holmes blocks it.
Yaga with a nice cross.
The cut above Tristan Holmes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Holmes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yaga throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holmess head.
Yaga working aggressively here.
Holmes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Holmes throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaga.
Holmes tries to throw a body punch but Yaga avoids it by throwing Holmes back against the cage.
Yaga avoids the elbow strike from Holmes, against the cage.
Yaga blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Yaga.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses.
Yaga lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Yaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmes throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Holmes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Holmes working aggressively here.
Yaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Yaga lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Holmes.
Holmes tries a body shot but Yaga blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes can't find room to land a body shot as Yaga controls the action.
Nice body punch from Yaga.
Yaga lands a shoulder strike.
Tristan Holmes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes pushes off an throws an elbow but Yaga leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Good body shot from Yaga.
Holmes looks winded!
Yaga lands a left hand.
Holmes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaga's elbow.
A short uppercut from Yaga.
Yaga scores with a hook to the body.
Yaga pushes Holmes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tristan Holmes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Baba Yaga!
A relieved looking Baba Yaga thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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