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DC 83: Bollomard v Ratt PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Katajamaki (ranked 5836 p4p, 4131 weight class) and Aniruddha Anand (ranked 296 p4p, 245 weight class). Anand is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Swag Se Segat by Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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135
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144
3 - 5 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Ari Katajamaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aniruddha Anand!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katajamaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Katajamaki lands in his opponent's guard.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katajamaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Katajamaki is working Anand over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Katajamaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Katajamaki chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katajamaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Anand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anand stopping the sweep attempt from Katajamaki.
Anand throws a big elbow that misses.
Anand throws an elbow that misses. Katajamaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anand's guard. Nice move by Katajamaki!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anand has his hands on Katajamaki's head, controlling the position.
Anand is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Katajamaki is controlling him.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Anand blocks nicely.
Anand controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Anand lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Katajamaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anand is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Katajamaki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Katajamaki has escaped and now he's on top!
Katajamaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anand swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anand is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anand stands up over Katajamaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Anand throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki looking to control.
Anand content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anand throwing strikes but missing.
Anand working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Anand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Katajamaki dives on top into guard.
Katajamaki won't allow Anand to sweep him here.
Katajamaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Anand works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Katajamaki lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki stopping the sweep attempt from Anand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anand controls Katajamaki momentarily but Katajamaki frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Katajamaki dominated that round.
That's time! Katajamaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Katajamaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anand's guard.
Anand pulls Katajamaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Katajamaki from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Anand has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Katajamaki throws a big right hand that misses.
Anand lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Anand postures up in Katajamaki's guard and throws a big left but Katajamaki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anand has gone for a leg lock! Katajamaki slips out almost immediately though and dives into Anand's guard.
Katajamaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Anand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anand postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Katajamaki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anand can do to turn this around?
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ari Katajamaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anand throws a big right hand that misses.
Anand missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Anand throws a big elbow that misses.
Katajamaki has control of Anand's left arm, preventing Anand from doing any damage.
Anand throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Katajamaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anand throws a big elbow that misses.
Anand throws a strike but Katajamaki rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki won't allow Anand to sweep him here.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Anand rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Anand loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Anand wants to pass the guard but Katajamaki is keeping the position.
Anand with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anand has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Anand throws a big right hand that misses.
Katajamaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Anand throws an elbow that misses. Katajamaki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anand's guard. Nice move by Katajamaki!
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anand is looking to work some ground and pound but Katajamaki has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anand drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Katajamaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anand has Katajamaki in his guard.
Katajamaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Anand has wrist control.
Katajamaki scoring with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand wants to sweep here but Katajamaki controlling him for the moment.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Anand controlling the position.
Anand keeping full guard, as Katajamaki tries to pass.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Anand is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
Katajamaki wants to control from the top but Anand keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Katajamaki dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Anand throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Katajamaki counters with a shoot takedown. Anand fights it but they end up in guard.
Anand avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katajamaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Katajamaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anand's head.
Anand bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katajamaki's guard.
Anand postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Katajamaki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Anand, into his guard.
Katajamaki throws an elbow that misses. Anand uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Katajamaki's guard. Nice move by Anand!
Anand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Katajamaki dives on top into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katajamaki preventing the sweep.
Anand controlling Katajamaki's posture.
Anand preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Katajamaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Anand working a defensive guard here.
Katajamaki throwing strikes but missing.
Anand not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aniruddha Anand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Katajamaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anand's head.
Katajamaki trying to control but Anand is working from the bottom.
Katajamaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Anand controlling Katajamaki's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katajamaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katajamaki landing some decent shots from guard.
Anand is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Anand is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki regains full guard. Nicely done.
Katajamaki controlling Anand's posture.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anand in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ari Katajamaki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anand drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Katajamaki dives on top into guard.
Anand is trying to control the position but Katajamaki postures up.
Katajamaki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Anand keeping moving, preventing Katajamaki from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katajamaki is really struggling to control Anand but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Anand looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Katajamaki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Katajamaki prevents Anand from improving his position.
Anand is not content to let Katajamaki control the position.
Katajamaki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Katajamaki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Katajamaki has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ari Katajamaki!
A very excited looking Ari Katajamaki 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bravo (ranked 5401 p4p, 3429 weight class) and Howie Finkelman (ranked 373 p4p, 274 weight class). Howie Finkelman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Charlie Bravo's chin.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Howie Finkelman!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Finkelman misses.
Bravo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Finkelman moves out of range as Bravo strikes.
Finkelman throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Finkelman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bravo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bravo cracks Finkelman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Finkelman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo blocks a head kick by Finkelman.
Bravo swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Finkelman moves away from the strike by Bravo.
Finkelman misses with a straight right.
Bravo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finkelman.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Savage Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finkelman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bravo to score with a decent uppercut.
Bravo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bravo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkelman takes one on the button.
Bravo with a jab.
Bravo lands the left hand.
Finkelman lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Finkelman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Bravo misses with a hook.
Finkelman 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.
Bravo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finkelman on the side of the head.
Bravo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bravo.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Finkelman's shoulder, as Finkelman tries to avoid the shot.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Howie Finkelman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bravo connects with a body shot that sends Finkelman's belly button to the back.
Bravo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Finkelman.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Finkelman.
Finkelman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bravo avoids the body shot from Finkelman.
Bravo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finkelman.
Finkelman tries to work over Bravo's front leg with a kick but Bravo checks it.
Finkelman avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Jab from Bravo.
Bravo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Finkelman.
Bravo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bravo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Finkelman just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bravo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
Bravo catches Finkelman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A punch combination from Finkelman misses.
Finkelman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bravo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.
Bravo lunges at Finkelman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finkelman's hand.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Bravo.
A punch combination from Finkelman misses.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finkelmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Finkelman misses with a looping right.
Bravo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Finkelman swinging wildly here.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bravo avoids the head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman looks winded!
Bravo connects with the punch.
Finkelman moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo dips to his left and cracks Finkelman with an uppercut!
Finkelman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Finkelman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Finkelman throws a lazy right hand but Bravo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finkelman tries a head kick but it misses.
Finkelman walks into a jab.
Bravo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo lands a glancing blow to the side of Finkelman's head.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finkelman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bravo throws a head kick but Finkelman moves out of range.
Bravo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finkelman momentarily.
A combination from Finkelman does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo lands a nice looking body shot.
Finkelman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Finkelman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Bravo misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bravo cracks Finkelman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Charlie Bravo is winning the standup battle so far.
Bravo slips under a jab from Finkelman.
Bravo's corner calls for a 1-2. Bravo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Finkelman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finkelman. Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Bravo misses.
Bravo thuds his right hand into Finkelman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
Finkelman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo lands with a straight right. Finkelman didn't see that one coming.
Bravo scores with a head kick. Finkelman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bravo.
Bravo lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Bravo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Howie Finkelman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bravo connects with a nice looking jab.
Bravo lands with a right hand.
Finkelman misses the jab.
Bravo throws a jab when Finkelman was well out of range.
Bravo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Finkelman can do to turn this around?
Bravo misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bravo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Finkelman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Finkelman there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Finkelman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bravo has got the better of the exchanges.
Finkelman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A combination from Finkelman does no damage.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Finkelman slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Bravo jabs Finkelman right on the nose. Finkelman blinks but takes it well.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo scoring well with a low kick there.
Bravo misses with a head kick.
Bravo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Bravo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bravo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bravo lands a right hook to the body.
Bravo lands a lovely overhand right.
Finkelman slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Bravo misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Bravo as he connects with a hook.
Finkelman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bravo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finkelman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo sizes up Finkelman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finkelman on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Bravo.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Finkelman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bravo. That one must have hurt.
Finkelman takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Finkelman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Finkelman scores with a sloppy right hand. Bravo should have avoided that one.
Bravo slips a straight right by Finkelman.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Finkelman misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.
Finkelman misses with a few strikes there.
Finkelman moves forwards but Bravo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkelman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finkelman is breathing heavily.
Finkelman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bravo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a big shot that misses.
Finkelman defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Finkelman misses.
Finkelman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bravo digs a good body shot into Finkelman's ribs.
Finkelman throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bravo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bravo misses with a double jab.
Bravo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bravo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bravo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bravo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bravo.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
Bravo throws a counter high kick but Finkelman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Finkelman staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Bravo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Finkelman doesn't seem phased though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo scores with a punch to the head.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Finkelman has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bravo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Finkelman's sensitive parts.
Bravo slips a straight right by Finkelman.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Finkelman misses.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bravo cracks Finkelman with an open hand slap.
Finkelman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bravo blocks a head kick by Finkelman.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkelman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finkelman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finkelman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finkelman is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bravo scores with a jab.
Bravo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finkelman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bravo.
Bravo scores with a hook.
Bravo slips a jab and a cross from Finkelman.
Bravo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bravo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bravo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body kick there by Bravo.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Bravo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bravo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Finkelman's head.
Bravo lands a glancing blow to the side of Finkelman's head.
Finkelman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Finkelman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bravo throws a big counter combination but Finkelman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bravo fails with the takedown.
Finkelman avoids the head kick by Bravo.
Finkelman misses with a series of wild punches.
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!
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Finkelman's shoulder, as Finkelman tries to avoid the shot.
Finkelman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finkelman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Bravo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finkelman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Finkelman lands with an uppercut that bounces Bravo off the cage and back into range.
Finkelman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finkelman looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo looks to land a combination but Finkelman avoids it well.
Finkelman is looking for the big counter here.
Finkelman motions for Bravo to come forward. Finkelman throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo swings for the body but Finkelman moves out of range.
Bravo throws a combination. Finkelman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bravo lands a body shot.
Bravo keeps Finkelman at a distance using the push kick.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab from Bravo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finkelman walks into a left hand.
That kick from Finkelman tenderised Bravo's leg. Bravo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bravo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Finkelman on the side of the head.
Howie Finkelman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo catches Finkelman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bravo tries for a takedown but Finkelman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finkelman tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Finkelman moves away.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
A cross from Bravo lands.
Bravo sizes up Finkelman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Finkelman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finkelman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bravo.
Finkelman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bravo.
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo slips a straight right by Finkelman.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bravo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo with a nice cross.
Finkelman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo connects with a jab.
Bravo moves out of range of the leg kick from Finkelman.
Finkelman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bravo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Finkelman's hands.
Finkelman throws a series of punches but Bravo avoids them all with ease.
Bravo scores with a jab. Finkelman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Finkelman misses the target.
Bravo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Finkelman throws a counter combo.
Bravo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finkelman under the eye.
Finkelman misses with a head kick.
Bravo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Finkelman momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo lands a head shot.
Bravo connects with a single shot there.
Finkelman blocks a jab.
Bravo dives in and grabs Finkelman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Finkelman pushes down on Bravo's head and hops out.
Finkelman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Bravo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finkelman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Finkelman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo scores with a hook to the body. Finkelman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Finkelman throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bravo. That snapped Finkelman's head back.
Finkelman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bravo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bravo scores with a jab to the head.
Nice body punch from Bravo.
Bravo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A slow jab from Bravo misses its intended target.
Finkelman throws a counter combo.
Charlie Bravo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo throws a jab when Finkelman was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Finkelman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Finkelman.
Finkelman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bravo checks it well.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Finkelman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Finkelman.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Bravo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bravo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Bravo!
Charlie Bravo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Luu (ranked 2243 p4p, 4101 weight class) and Gatis Krutainis (ranked 91 p4p, 204 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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290
9 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Kova Luu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gatis Krutainis!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luu scores with a shot to the side of Krutainis's head.
Krutainis stalling in the clinch.
Luu lands an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Luu has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Luu scores with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Gatis Krutainis has been cut.
Knees to the body from Luu.
Krutainis looks winded!
Luu with a knee to the head.
Luu lands an elbow inside.
Luu lands a good knee to the midsection. Krutainis won't want to take too many of those.
Luu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luu drops Krutainis with a big knee straight up the middle! Krutainis is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Luu lands a nice looking body kick.
Luu scoring well with a low kick there.
Luu lands a big head kick that sends Krutainis tumbling to the mat! Luu takes a step backwards and waves Krutainis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Krutainis is rocked!
A low kick lands for Luu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Luu. That's going to slow Krutainis down.
Luu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Luu lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Luu punishes Krutainis's body with a nice straight punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Luu.
Kova Luu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luu fakes the leg kick and cracks Krutainis in the body.
Luu catches Krutainis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luu lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circle, before Luu throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Krutainis's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Luu lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Kova Luu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jussi Roipe (ranked 2418 p4p, 1369 weight class) and Crazy Legs (ranked 128 p4p, 82 weight class). Legs has chosen Walk - Pantera as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Crazy Legs told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jussi Roipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crazy Legs!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roipe throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Legs catches Roipe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Legs blocks a low kick nicely.
Roipe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Legs cracks Roipe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Roipe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Legs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Legs throws a shot to the body.
Legs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Roipe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Legs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Legs.
Legs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roipe backwards.
Roipe drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Legs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
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!
Legs blocking some punches.
Legs lands an uppercut.
Roipe has Legs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Legs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Legs controlling the action here for a moment.
Legs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roipes head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roipe letting Legs take a breather here.
Legs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Roipe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Roipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legs bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roipe's head.
Crazy Legs is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by Legs there.
Legs throws out a powerful jab.
Roipe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Roipe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Legs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roipe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Legs manages to avoid it.
Legs lands with a nice combination. Roipe backs away looking to recover.
Roipe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roipe there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roipe throws a lazy right hand but Legs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Legs misses.
Legs tests Roipe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roipe misses with a right hand
and Legs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Legs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roipe throws a body punch but Legs moves out of range.
Roipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legs missing with a left hand there. Roipe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Legs lands a jab.
Roipe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Legs's waist but Legs gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roipe off to one side.
Roipe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Legs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legs misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Legs.
Roipe walks into a left hand.
Roipe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Legs defends well and Roipe ends up having to push Legs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roipe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Legs's elbow.
Legs lands with a light punch inside.
Legs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roipe backwards.
Roipe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Legs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs cracks Roipe with a nice body shot.
Roipe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legs after a bit of a struggle.
Roipe is breathing heavily.
Roipe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legs fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legs cracks Roipe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Legs with a hook.
Legs thuds his right hand into Roipe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheers as Legs lands an impressive looking overhand right. Roipe doesn't seem phased though.
Roipe shoots in for a takedown but Legs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roipe throws an off balance right hand
and Legs counters with a left to the body.
Legs 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.
Roipe misses with a hook
letting Legs counter with a right hand.
Legs jabs at Roipe's body.
Roipe just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Legs.
Legs with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roipe swings for the body but Legs moves out of range.
Nice shot by Legs.
Roipe misses with a shot to the body
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roipe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Roipe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roipe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Legs misses with a double jab.
Legs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Legs as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Legs.
Nice body punch from Legs - that landed with a thud.
A right handed body shot lands from Legs.
Legs slowing the pace effectively.
Legs lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Legs blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Legs.
Legs just leaning against Roipe, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Legs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Legs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Legs lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crazy Legs dominated that round.
That's time! Roipe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Legs scores with a decent looking hook.
Roipe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Legs pinned against the cage. Legs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Legs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Legs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A left lands for Legs.
Roipe misses with a hook to the body
and Legs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Legs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Legs scores with a hook to the body. Roipe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roipe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crazy Legs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Legs has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Legs.
Legs lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Roipe backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short left from Legs.
Legs has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Roipe seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Legs can turn it around.
Legs digs a right hand underneath Roipe's ribcage. Roipe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Legs is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Legs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Legs leaning his opponent against the cage.
Legs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Roipe.
A right hook to the body lands for Legs.
Legs stalling in the clinch.
Roipe misses with the head strike.
Legs cracks Roipe with a nice body shot.
Legs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legs.
Legs lands with a left to the head.
Legs digs a right hand underneath Roipe's ribcage. Roipe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Legs lands an uppercut.
A short right from Legs.
Legs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 It looks like Jussi Roipe has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs is working Roipe over against the cage.
Legs lands a shot to the body.
Legs pressing his opponent against the cage.
Legs lands with a short shot to the head.
Legs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roipe wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jussi Roipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Legs lands a nice uppercut.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Roipe's head.
Legs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
 Roipe is rocked!
Roipe wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Legs has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legs.
Legs lands a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Legs.
Legs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legs.
Roipe working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Legs.
Legs lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Legs has Roipe pressed against the cage.
Legs cracks Roipe with a nice body shot.
Legs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Legs lands with a light punch inside.
Legs has Roipe pressed against the cage, preventing Roipe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Legs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice body punch from Legs - that landed with a thud.
Legs scores with a shot to the side of Roipe's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Legs.
Oh Roipe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Legs scores with a nice hook to the head.
Legs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roipe backwards.
A body shot lands from Legs.
Legs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Crazy Legs seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Legs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Roipe seems to have got his legs back now.
Legs creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Roipe with a big uppercut! Roipe tries to clinch up but Legs pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Roipe to the mat! Roipe covers up and Legs unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crazy Legs!
A victorious Crazy Legs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie IV (ranked 3820 p4p, 1272 weight class) and Mike Cozad (ranked 188 p4p, 76 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charlie IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Cozad!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
IV is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cozad.
Cozad connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Charlie IV has been cut.
IV throws a body shot but no joy.
IV just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Cozad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
IV swings and misses with a hook to the body.
IV cracks a nice hook into Cozad's ribs.
IV lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Cozad misses its intended target.
IV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cozad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by IV.
Cozad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. IV catches Cozad right on the button with a cross.
IV throws a hook to the side of Cozad's head but Cozad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
IV looks to land a right hand but Cozad moved out of range.
Cozad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from IV.
IV misses with an uppercut
and Cozad counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IV looks to score with a jab to the body but Cozad is just out of range.
Cozad throws out a counter right but IV avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cozad tests IV's chin there with a solid looking shot.
IV swings for the body but Cozad moves out of range.
Cozad cracks IV on the jaw with a powerful right hand and IV falls backwards against the cage. Cozad follows up with more strikes that drop IV to his knees. Cozad keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save IV! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Cozad!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Nyla (ranked 1987 p4p, 1360 weight class) and Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 253 p4p, 174 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Nyla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've been told by Nyla's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
letting Nyla counter with a right hand.
It looks like Suriyan Sitsongrit has been cut.
A big left from Nyla misses.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Nyla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab. Nyla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nyla's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Sitsongrit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Nyla steps away.
Nice defenses there by Nyla.
Sitsongrit throws the left hand but Nyla avoids the punch easily.
Sitsongrit has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitsongrit there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Sitsongrit. That snapped Nyla's head back.
Suriyan Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyla looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyla circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Nyla misses the target.
Sitsongrit lands a glancing blow to the side of Nyla's head.
Nyla drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Nyla throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nyla clobbers Sitsongrit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nyla drops his hands momentarily and Sitsongrit takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a nice body punch.
Sitsongrit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nyla's hands.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Nyla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit is rocked!
Nyla throws a jab when Sitsongrit was well out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a counter right but Nyla avoids it with no problem.
Sitsongrit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Nyla.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Nyla.
Nyla is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sitsongrit throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nyla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit is still on wobbly legs! Can Nyla finish him?
That has opened up Suriyan Sitsongrit's cut even more.
Nyla misses with an uppercut.
Nyla uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit ducks into an uppercut from Nyla and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sammy Nyla!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fela Kuti (ranked 1253 p4p, 1676 weight class) and Jay Porter (ranked 161 p4p, 205 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kuti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Expensive Shit. This should be a great matchup!
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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 15 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fela Kuti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Porter!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Kuti.
Kuti throws a right hand that misses
and Porter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Porter tries for a takedown but Kuti circles away easily
and Kuti counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuti lands a big right hook! Porter looks hurt but is still standing! Kuti lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Porter falls down and Kuti dives in with a huge hammer fist! Porter's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Kuti runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fela Kuti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fela Kuti made sure he mentioned Brooklyn Apothecary, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D.D Panda (ranked 1738 p4p, 1429 weight class) and Brock Hardman (ranked 272 p4p, 225 weight class). D.D Panda could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Brock Hardman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, D.D Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Hardman!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hardman manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hardman! But no joy.
Panda works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Panda throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Panda. Hardman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hardman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Panda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Panda preventing the sweep.
Panda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Panda content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
Panda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into Hardman's guard.
Panda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardman is pulling down on Panda's head. It's preventing any offense from Panda, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hardman has Panda pulled in close to control his posture.
Panda looking to pass the guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four 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.
Panda controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardman leaves Panda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Hardman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Hardman is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
D.D Panda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Panda gets the takedown into side control.
Panda taking a breather here.
Hardman wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Panda has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hardman's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hardman is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Panda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). D.D Panda!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Korolev (ranked 1285 p4p, 588 weight class) and Kentrail Colamarino (ranked 169 p4p, 80 weight class). Korolev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Holding Out For A Hero (EuroMash). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Korolev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kentrail Colamarino!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korolev tries a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Colamarino checks a leg kick.
Colamarino appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Korolev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander Korolev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Korolev is predictable there
and Colamarino counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Korolev misses with a hook.
Colamarino doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Colamarino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korolev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Colamarino checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Korolev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Korolev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Colamarino checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Colamarino has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A good leg kick by Colamarino.
Korolev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Colamarino counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev throws a leg kick which misses Colamarino's front leg but catches the back leg as Colamarino tries to avoid it.
Colamarino lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from Korolev.
Colamarino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Korolev will feel that in the morning.
Colamarino moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Korolev misses with a right hand
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korolev walks into a left hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Colamarino - that will leave a mark!
Colamarino lands a jab to the head.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a good low kick that Korolev was not able to check.
Colamarino slips under a jab from Korolev.
Colamarino bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Korolev's head.
Korolev lands a nice shot to the body.
Korolev looks to land a body kick but Colamarino moved away.
Colamarino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Korolev doesn't seem bothered though.
Danga de danga de dang - Korolev scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Colamarino's jab looks to have found its range, popping Korolev under the eye.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
Korolev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Quarry in the buildup to the fight.
Colamarino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Korolev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Korolev lands a head shot.
Colamarino checks a leg kick.
Colamarino swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Colamarino checks a leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Korolev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Korolev misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Korolev.
Colamarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
That kick from Colamarino tenderised Korolev's leg. Korolev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colamarino misses with a looping right.
Colamarino lands a leg kick that knocks Korolev off balance momentarily.
Colamarino throws a sloppy head kick and Korolev moves out of range easily.
Colamarino lands with a nice body punch.
Colamarino misses with a body kick.
Colamarino lands with a shot to the body.
Korolev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Korolev lands a head shot.
Colamarino scores with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Korolev.
Korolev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korolev throws a hook but Colamarino avoids it easily.
Colamarino scores with a leg kick.
Colamarino turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korolev throws a jab but it's blocked by Colamarino.
Korolev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Colamarino jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Korolev moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Colamarino finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Korolev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Korolev throws a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
Colamarino lands a slapping body shot.
Korolev takes one to the chin there.
Colamarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Korolev.
A low kick lands for Colamarino.
Colamarino throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Korolev's head.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colamarino lands a lovely overhand right.
Korolev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Colamarino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Colamarino jabs at Korolev's body.
Korolev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino connects with a body shot that sends Korolev's belly button to the back.
Korolev moves out of range of the leg kick from Colamarino.
Korolev throws an overhand right that lands on Colamarino's shoulder, as Colamarino tries to avoid the shot.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
Korolev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Colamarino is out of range and Korolev settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Colamarino! But no joy.
Korolev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Korolev misses with an uppercut
and Colamarino counters with a leg kick.
Korolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colamarino.
Nice shot by Colamarino.
A slapping leg kick lands for Korolev.
Korolev is looking to chop away at Colamarino's legs.
Colamarino connects with a single shot there.
Colamarino scoring well with a low kick there.
Colamarino throws a nice outside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korolev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colamarino.
Colamarino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Korolev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Colamarino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Colamarino blocks a low kick nicely.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Colamarino blocks a head kick by Korolev.
A big right from Korolev misses.
Colamarino feints and then cracks Korolev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Korolev down.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
Korolev moves out of range of the strikes.
Korolev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Colamarino's head.
Colamarino takes a swing at Korolev's ribcage but misses.
Colamarino throws the left hand but Korolev avoids the punch easily.
Korolev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Korolev is looking to chop away at Colamarino's legs.
Korolev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colamarino.
Nice body kick there by Colamarino.
Colamarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colamarino tries to move into range but Korolev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Colamarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korolev.
Korolev tried to counter with a leg kick but Colamarino avoided it.
Colamarino blocks the body kick.
Korolev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Colamarino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kentrail Colamarino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colamarino just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Colamarino counters with a leg kick.
Korolev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
Colamarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korolev.
Korolev throws a poor cross that misses
and Colamarino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Colamarino checks it
and Colamarino finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Korolev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Colamarino lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Colamarino gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Korolev.
A slow jab from Korolev misses its intended target.
Colamarino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Colamarino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice leg kick lands there from Colamarino.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Korolev might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Korolev throws a looping overhand right but Colamarino ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Korolev misses with a leg kick.
Colamarino ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colamarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Korolev misses.
Colamarino connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Colamarino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab by Colamarino.
Colamarino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Colamarino lands with a hook. Korolev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Korolev tries a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
Korolev misses with a few strikes there.
Korolev throws a front kick aimed at Colamarino's knee but Colamarino avoids it well.
Korolev misses with an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Colamarino 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.
Colamarino connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Korolev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Colamarino counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Korolev thinking.
Colamarino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Korolev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Korolev misses with a straight left.
Korolev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Korolev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Korolev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Korolev will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Korolev.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Colamarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Korolev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Colamarino. That did some damage!
Colamarino throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Colamarino moves away from the strike by Korolev.
Colamarino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Korolev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Colamarino has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Colamarino and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Korolev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Korolev motions for Colamarino to come forward. Korolev throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colamarino scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Colamarino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Korolev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Colamarino counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Korolev looks for the body kick but Colamarino saw that one coming.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
Korolev blocks a head kick by Colamarino.
Korolev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Korolev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Colamarino works the jab nicely.
Korolev throws a low kick but Colamarino avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colamarino checks a low kick from Korolev.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korolev swings widly with a right hand
and Colamarino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Colamarino sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab by Colamarino.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Colamarino checks it.
Colamarino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Korolev's head backwards.
Korolev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korolev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colamarino throws out the jab.
Colamarino throws a big shot that misses.
Korolev throws a lazy right hand but Colamarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Korolev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Korolev misses with a leg kick
and Colamarino counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Colamarino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Korolev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colamarino can pounce on him.
Colamarino lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korolev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Colamarino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Korolev.
Korolev missing with a left hand there. Colamarino was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colamarino doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A low kick lands for Colamarino.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Colamarino checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kentrail Colamarino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Korolev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Colamarino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Korolev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick from Korolev misses
and Colamarino makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Korolev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colamarino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Colamarino counters with a body kick.
Korolev connects with a leg kick.
Colamarino lands with a kick to the ribs.
Colamarino has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Korolev finds it's way round the side to connect with Colamarino's head.
Colamarino throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korolev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Colamarino bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Colamarino tenderised Korolev's leg. Korolev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Colamarino scores with a body shot.
Colamarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Colamarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Korolev tried to score with a low kick but Colamarino checks it.
Colamarino jabs Korolev right on the nose. Korolev blinks but takes it well.
Korolev throws a leg kick but Colamarino moved away.
Alexander Korolev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colamarino darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Korolev misses with a low kick as Colamarino jumps back.
Colamarino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Some bone on bone action there as Colamarino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Korolev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Colamarino has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Korolev.
Korolev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Colamarino finds it's way through Korolev's defenses.
Korolev is looking to chop away at Colamarino's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Colamarino!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Korolev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Korolev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Korolev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Korolev thows a leg kick but Colamarino checks it
and Colamarino counters with a good, hard body kick but Korolev shrugs it off.
Korolev looks to land a body kick but Colamarino moved away.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colamarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev misses with a shot to the body
and Colamarino cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colamarino.
Korolev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Korolev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Colamarino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Colamarino throws a head kick but Korolev moves out of range.
Korolev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Korolev misses with a low kick.
Kentrail Colamarino is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Korolev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colamarino uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Korolev has time to react.
Korolev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Colamarino scores with a nice head shot.
Colamarino sizes up Korolev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Korolev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Colamarino.
Colamarino scores with a hook to the body. Korolev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circling - Korolev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A bone on bone clash there as Colamarino blocks the leg kick.
Colamarino looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Colamarino checks a leg kick nicely.
Korolev throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Korolev throws a right hand that misses
and Colamarino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Colamarino checks the leg kick nicely there.
Korolev loads up on a big right hand but Colamarino slips the punch.
Colamarino throws out a counter right but Korolev avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Colamarino blocks the low kick.
Korolev misses with a jab to the body
and Colamarino counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Colamarino slips a straight right by Korolev.
Colamarino thinks about the counter body kick.
Korolev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Colamarino counters with a nice uppercut.
Colamarino defending well as Korolev loads up on a big left hand.
Korolev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colamarino sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Korolev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Korolev throws a head kick that misses.
Colamarino dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Korolev. That did some damage!
Colamarino scores with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Korolev. Colamarino shrugs it off though.
Nice defenses there by Colamarino.
Colamarino slips under a jab.
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!
A cross from Colamarino lands.
Korolev throws a sloppy head kick and Colamarino moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colamarino fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Colamarino takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Colamarino connects with an inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colamarino. That's going to slow Korolev down.
Korolev throws a leg kick
and Colamarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Korolev walks forward, straight into a front kick from Colamarino.
Korolev does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nice jab there from Colamarino.
Colamarino with a jab.
Korolev scores with a hook.
Korolev misses with a leg kick
and Colamarino counters with an inside leg kick.
Colamarino scores with a hook.
Colamarino lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colamarino fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Korolev on the side of the head.
Korolev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Colamarino checks it well.
Colamarino lets loose with a powerful body kick. Korolev will feel that in the morning.
Korolev throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kentrail Colamarino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Colamarino has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kentrail Colamarino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Bollomard (ranked 317 p4p, 1136 weight class) and Wilbur Ratt (ranked 50 p4p, 154 weight class). Bollomard comes to the cage accompanied by Mysterium. Ratt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by ABRACADABRA- Super Eurobeat. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacques Bollomard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wilbur Ratt!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been hearing reports that Bollomard has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ratt thumps Bollomard with a low kick.
Bollomard throws an off balance right hand
and Ratt counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ratt. That snapped Bollomard's head back.
Ratt scores with a hook to the body. Bollomard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ratt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ratt lands with a kick to the temple. Bollomard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bollomard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ratt sprawls and moves away.
Ratt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A low kick lands for Ratt.
Ratt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt thows a leg kick but Bollomard checks it
and Bollomard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ratt won't be happy with that.
Ratt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ratt is trying to buck Bollomard off.
Bollomard wants to control but Ratt is keeping him busy.
Ratt wants to get back to his feet.
Ratt defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bollomard is controlling him well.
Ratt parries the strikes from Bollomard easily there. Bollomard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ratt to escape.
Bollomard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bollomard 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.
Bollomard wants to control but Ratt is keeping him busy.
Ratt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bollomard landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ratt tries to escape but Bollomard is in control.
Bollomard throws an elbow but Ratt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bollomard scores with a couple of short elbows.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bollomard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ratt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bollomard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bollomard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ratt keeps working.
Bollomard fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ratt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Ratt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bollomard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ground and pound from Bollomard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ratt pushes Bollomard away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bollomard gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt trying to remain calm as Bollomard controls from the top position.
Bollomard is trying to get an arm triangle but Ratt is defending well.
Ratt sneaks out the side door and pushes Bollomard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Bollomard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bollomard drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ratt sprawls and moves away.
Ratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Bollomard.
Bollomard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ratt.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ratt connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilbur Ratt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ratt.
Ratt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bollomard has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bollomard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ratt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bollomard checks it well.
Bollomard tries to counter with a takedown but Ratt is quick to defend against it.
Bollomard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ratt moves away.
Bollomard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ratt.
Bollomard slips a jab and a cross from Ratt.
Bollomard throws a body shot but no joy.
Ratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ratt connects with a leg kick.
Ratt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bollomard manages to avoid it.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bollomard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ratt.
Ratt thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ratt avoids the body shot from Bollomard.
Bollomard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilbur Ratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ratt jabs Bollomard right on the nose. Bollomard blinks but takes it well.
Ratt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollomard.
Ratt throws a lazy right hand but Bollomard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bollomard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ratt.
Bollomard misses the shot to the body.
Ratt throws a sloppy head kick
and Bollomard counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bollomard is standing up over Ratt. Ratt looks to escape but Bollomard dives into side control.
Ratt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bollomard lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bollomard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Bollomard crashes against the mat.
Bollomard is trying to get an arm triangle but Ratt is defending well.
Bollomard prevents Ratt from escaping the position.
Bollomard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ratt, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ratt is not content to let Bollomard control the position.
Bollomard throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ratt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bollomard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bollomard in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ratt is trying to get back to his feet.
Bollomard is working Ratt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bollomard is working Ratt over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ratt wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ratt parries the strikes from Bollomard easily there. Bollomard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ratt to escape.
Bollomard tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ratt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bollomard is controlling him well.
Bollomard tries for a kimura but Ratt is defending well.
Ratt managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bollomard.
Bollomard throws a strike aimed at the side of Ratt's head but Ratt avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ratt dodges the ground and pound from Bollomard.
Bollomard working the body and head with strikes.
Ratt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bollomard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bollomard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Bollomard dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Ratt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bollomard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A shot to the body from Ratt misses
and Bollomard counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ratt!
Ratt bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Ratt scores with a nice head shot.
Ratt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bollomard.
Ratt misses with a hook. Bollomard ducked under it nicely.
Bollomard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ratt misses with a kick to the body.
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!
Bollomard throws a right hand that misses
and Ratt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bollomard's knee momentarily.
Bollomard checks the leg kick.
Ratt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bollomard missing with a left hand there. Ratt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bollomard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ratt.
Ratt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ratt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ratt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bollomard checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bollomard is looking to wear down Ratt with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bollomard slips a straight right by Ratt.
Ratt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bollomard was well out of range. Poor timing from Ratt.
Ratt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bollomard attempts a counter takedown but Ratt avoids it well and moves away.
Ratt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ratt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ratt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bollomard scores with a shot to the body.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
Ratt is looking for the big counter here.
Bollomard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ratt was well out of range. Poor timing from Bollomard.
Bollomard lands an overhand right.
Bollomard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ratt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ratt looks for the body kick but Bollomard saw that one coming.
Ratt digs a good hook to Bollomard's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bollomard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ratt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ratt connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bollomard checks a leg kick.
Wilbur Ratt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ratt throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bollomard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ratt's guard.
Ratt pushes Bollomard off and gets back to his feet.
Bollomard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ratt manages to avoid it.
Ratt feints a counter leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Ratt finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bollomard takes one to the chin there.
Ratt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bollomard.
Bollomard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ratt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ratt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ratt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bollomard.
Ratt looks to score with a jab to the body but Bollomard is just out of range.
Bollomard shoots in and drives through. Ratt sprawls well.
Ratt is looking for the big counter here.
Bollomard scores with a takedown into Ratt's guard.
Ratt is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A head punch on the inside from Ratt fails to land.
Bollomard struggles to land a body shot inside as Ratt controls his hands.
Ratt working aggressively here.
Bollomard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ratt lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilbur Ratt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ratt has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilbur Ratt!
Our winner, Wilbur Ratt, 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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