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BS:H 15 - Black Sabbath PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keiko Nakatomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Ballard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Keiko Nakatomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Elijah Ballard!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballard throws a shot from downtown. Nakatomi moves away and avoids it.
Ballard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ballard slips under a jab from Nakatomi.
Nakatomi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ballard loads up on a big right hand but Nakatomi slips the punch.
Ballard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nakatomi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ballard.
Ballard takes a swing at Nakatomi's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakatomi avoids the body shot from Ballard.
Nakatomi scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakatomi connects with a jab.
Ballard is rocked!
Ballard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nakatomi lands with a good body shot.
Nakatomi throws a jab when Ballard was well out of range.
Ballard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakatomi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ballard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nakatomi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ballard! Nakatomi lets Ballard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ballard is still on wobbly legs! Can Nakatomi finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakatomi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ballard seems to have recovered his senses.
Ballard misses with a body punch
and Nakatomi counters with a nice right hand that sends Ballard toppling to the canvas! Ballard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nakatomi finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakatomi loads up on a big right hand but Ballard slips the punch.
Nakatomi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ballard throws out the jab.
Ballard throws a sloppy body shot
and Nakatomi counters with a nice right hand that sends Ballard toppling to the canvas! Ballard scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nakatomi finish him?!
Nakatomi slips under a jab.
Nakatomi moves out of range of the strikes.
Nakatomi sends Ballard crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nakatomi is motioning to the referee to let Ballard up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakatomi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ballard slips a jab from Nakatomi.
Ballard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ballard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nakatomi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ballard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakatomi.
Nakatomi throws a series of punches but Ballard avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A swing and a miss from Nakatomi.
Nakatomi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Ballard looks to land a left hand but Nakatomi moved out of range nicely.
Nakatomi slips under a jab.
Nakatomi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ballard misses with a jab to the body
letting Nakatomi counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ballard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nakatomi counters with a big right hand! Oh Ballard is in trouble here! Nakatomi follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiko Nakatomi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Shepherd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Shepherd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Richard Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Shepherd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Shepherd sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Shepherd is defending the position.
Shepherd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shepherd is working hard here to advance position.
Shepherd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith winds up and cracks Shepherd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shepherd moves into full guard.
Shepherd wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepherd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Shepherd keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shepherd has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Shepherd working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith trying to control but Shepherd is working from the bottom.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shepherd is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Shepherd.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd looking for a sweep. Not yet Shepherd, not yet.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shepherd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Smith defends well.
Shepherd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith passes into half guard.
Smith tries to stand but can't do so whilst Shepherd controls his leg.
Shepherd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepherd is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shepherd knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shepherd is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Shepherd has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Shepherd looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith trying to control but Shepherd is working from the bottom.
Shepherd is looking to sinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Shepherd's body to avoid the submission. Shepherd has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Shepherd arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Shepherd!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ainsley Clearly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magne Bruno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magne Bruno will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ainsley Clearly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Magne Bruno!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clearly is looking to clinch but Bruno is avoiding it.
Clearly tries to clinch but Bruno is having none of it.
Clearly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Clearly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Clearly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Clearly trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruno is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruno controlling Clearly's posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bruno lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Ainsley Clearly has been cut.
Bruno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Clearly throws a hook to the side of Bruno's head but Bruno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clearly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruno digs a good body shot into Clearly's ribs.
Clearly is breathing heavily.
Bruno with a nice cross.
Clearly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruno connects with a nice cross there... Clearly is looking wobbly and Bruno recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Clearly to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Bruno jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Magne Bruno!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ceino Rey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mules (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ceino Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Mules!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mules lands a jab to Rey's midsection.
Mules lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mules throws a shot to the body.
Mules cracks Rey with a good jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mules wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A bone on bone clash there as Rey blocks the leg kick.
Mules lands an overhand right.
Mules ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rey is breathing heavily.
Mules throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ceino Rey has been cut.
Rey misses with a looping left.
Mules scores with a nice head shot.
Mules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Mules as he connects with a hook.
Mules lands a jab to Rey's midsection.
Jab by Mules.
Mules misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mules.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Mules and Rey goes tumbling to the canvas! Mules follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Mules content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mules decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mules digs a good hook to Rey's body.
Rey swats away the attempt to clinch by Mules.
Mules scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mules lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Mules finds it's way through Rey's defenses.
Mules misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rey.
Mules swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mules scores with a nice right hand.
Mules swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Mules. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mules.
Some wild striking there from Mules.
A combination from Mules does no damage.
Robert Mules seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mules misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mules just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mules dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mules lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mules.
Rey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mules scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mules jabs Rey right on the nose. Rey blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mules fails to land with a series of punches.
Mules lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rey at a distance.
Mules lands with a straight right. Rey didn't see that one coming.
Mules gets a clinch.
Mules lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mules on the inside.
Rey being controlled against the cage.
Mules lands an elbow just above Rey 's eye.
Mules lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Mules.
A body shot lands from Mules.
Mules lands a nice shot to the body.
Mules lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mules lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Mules.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Mules.
Mules scores with a shot to the side of Rey's head.
Mules scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mules stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mules lands a nice uppercut.
Mules is working Rey over against the cage.
Rey looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mules lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mules lands an elbow just above Rey 's eye.
Mules is working Rey over against the cage.
Mules working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rey wants to break free but Mules has control.
Mules lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Mules.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mules scores with a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Mules.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mules - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mules is looking to control Rey's arms but Rey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mules has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mules throws an elbow but misses.
Rey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mules dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ceino Rey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mules stalks Rey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rey's face. Rey staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Mules misses.
Mules works over Rey's head and body with a nice combination.
Mules throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robert Mules seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Mules tenderised Rey's leg. Rey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mules lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rey moves forwards but Mules connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mules has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mules throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mules.
Mules misses with a series of wild punches.
Rey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mules scores with a jab to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mules takes a swing at Rey's ribcage but misses.
Mules throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rey.
Mules moves into range and clinches up with Rey.
Rey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rey wants to get back to striking at distance but Mules won't allow it.
Rey working hard to break the clinch.
Rey is trying to force a seperation but Mules has the dominant position.
Mules lands with a short shot to the head.
Mules controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Mules fails to land.
Rey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mules backwards.
Mules lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rey has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mules is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mules lands with a short shot to the head.
Mules looking to slow down the pace here.
Mules lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mules lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mules throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mules lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mules scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mules scores with a hook to the body.
Mules scores with a shoulder strike.
Mules lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mules looking to stall.
Mules digs a right hand into Rey's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rey's gas tank.
Mules softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mules lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Mules has Rey pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Mules.
Rey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mules pushes Rey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mules lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Mules.
Mules is leaning against Rey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mules presses Rey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mules lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mules throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mules takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mules lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mules stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mules lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mules.
Mules lands a left hand.
Mules gets through Rey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mules lands a nice uppercut.
Mules lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mules.
A bit of stalling here from Mules.
Mules trying to land knees to the body.
Mules is stalling here.
Mules throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mules avoiding damage.
Rey tries to break the clinch but Mules is controlling the position.
Mules is working Rey over against the cage.
Mules throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mules lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Mules gets through Rey's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mules works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Mules on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mules scores with a shoulder strike.
Mules lands with a short shot to the head.
Mules lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mules wants to stall.
Rey is trying to break the clinch but Mules is controlling him.
Mules avoiding damage.
Rey takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rey being controlled against the cage.
Rey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mules is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mules tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rey avoids it.
Mules lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rey.
Mules lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rey backwards.
Mules lands an uppercut.
Robert Mules seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mules working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mules scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stalling in the clinch from Mules.
Rey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mules lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mules showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ceino Rey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mules tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rey was well out of range. Poor timing from Mules.
Rey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mules counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mules!
Mules misses with a body shot.
Mules throws a nice looking combination but Rey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Mules tenderised Rey's leg. Rey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mules misses with a leg kick.
Mules looks to score with a jab to the body but Rey is just out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A bone on bone clash there as Rey blocks the leg kick.
Mules looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mules lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mules lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rey at a distance.
Mules displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mules lands with a good body shot.
Rey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mules thuds his shin into the meat of Rey's side.
Ceino Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mules misses with a double jab
and Rey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mules.
Mules connects with a crisp jab.
That kick from Mules tenderised Rey's leg. Rey is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mules lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rey ducks under a wild hook from Mules.
Jab, jab by Mules - just one landing.
Rey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mules counters with a straight right hand.
Rey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mules fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rey on the side of the head.
Mules is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rey rather than just go for the knockout.
Mules misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Mules as he connects with a hook.
Mules fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mules smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rey slips a jab and a cross from Mules.
Rey misses with a combination
and Mules counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mules.
Rey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mules lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rey is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Mules.
Oh Rey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mules doesn't manage to clinch there - Rey circles away.
Rey seems to have got his legs back now.
Rey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mules tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body punch from Mules.
Rey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mules throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mules swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab-cross combination lands for Mules and sends Rey crashing to the mat! Mules follows him down to the mat - Rey regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Mules looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mules escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mules throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rey.
Mules's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mules duly obliges.
Mules misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mules throws a right and a left that both miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Mules misses the target.
Ceino Rey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Mules is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mules connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rey's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mules comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mules has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Mules!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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176 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stan Winner!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner slips a straight right by Polls.
Polls bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Winner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Polls cracks Winner with a big right hand but Winner just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Winner can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Polls crashes against the mat.
Winner is looking for a sweep.
Winner struggling a bit here.
Winner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Polls wants to control but Winner is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Polls presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Polls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Polls scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Polls thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Polls trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Winner is trying desperately to improve position.
Polls avoids the attempt from Winner to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Polls thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Polls punishing his opponent with strikes.
Winner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Polls.
Winner tries to reverse the position but Polls maintains control.
Winner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Polls.
Polls is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Winner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Winner!
Polls trying to keep a closed guard but Winner is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Winner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winner stopping the sweep attempt from Polls.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polls pulls Winner in close to prevent any damage.
Winner looking to pass the guard.
Winner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Polls looking for a sweep. Not yet Polls, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polls is trying to control the position but Winner postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polls.
Polls lands a slapping body shot.
Polls swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
That kick from Winner tenderised Polls's leg. Polls is trying to keep his angry face on.
Winner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polls.
Winner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Polls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Winner's guard.
Polls is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Polls won't allow Winner to sweep him here.
Winner is trying to control the position but Polls postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sim Polls dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Polls throws an overhand right that lands on Winner's shoulder, as Winner tries to avoid the shot.
Polls shoots for a double leg takedown but Winner sprawls well. He's pushed Polls's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Winner tries a head kick but it misses.
Polls gets caught flat footed, as Winner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winner thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Polls wants to sweep but no luck.
Polls is looking to stand back up but Winner counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Polls.
Winner wants to control but Polls is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Winner is working away from the top position though.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Stan Winner wasn't active enough on the ground.
Winner throws a head kick but Polls moves out of range.
Polls throws the left hand but Winner avoids the punch easily.
Polls tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winner swivels and escapes.
Polls misses with a body shot
and Winner counters with a good low kick that Polls was not able to check.
Winner moves out of range as Polls strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Winner.
Polls on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polls throws a hook but Winner avoids it easily.
Winner misses the body punch
and Polls counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Winner.
Polls takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Winner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polls tries to avoid it but Winner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polls to the ground. Polls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polls has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Winner.
A jab from Winner does it's job there.
Polls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polls throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Winner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Winner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polls misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Winner counters with a head kick.
Polls swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
Winner scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Polls cracks a nice hook into Winner's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polls.
Winner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Winner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polls blocks a head kick by Winner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winner, right into the meat.
Polls throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polls doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Polls swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
Winner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polls tries to avoid it but Winner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polls to the ground. Polls escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winner lands a nice leg kick that just misses Polls's sensitive parts.
Polls looks to land a left hand but Winner moved out of range nicely.
Winner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Polls. No joy for Winner on that attempt.
Sim Polls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stan Winner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polls throws a looping overhand right but Winner ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Winner.
Polls is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Polls circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polls.
Polls throws a jab when Winner was well out of range.
Polls swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
Winner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polls.
Polls throws a jab when Winner was well out of range.
Winner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winner shoots and misses
and Polls counters with a stiff right hand.
Polls keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Winner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab by Polls.
Sim Polls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A chopping leg kick lands by Winner.
Winner looks to throw the jab but Polls is out of range.
Winner with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Polls misses the target.
Winner avoids the body shot from Polls.
Nice shot by Winner.
Polls's corner calls for a 1-2. Polls obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Winner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polls was well out of range. Poor timing from Winner.
Winner connects with a nice looking jab.
Winner misses with a series of wild punches.
Winner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Winner.
Winner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Polls lands with a straight right. Winner didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Winner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polls throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winner avoids the body shot from Polls.
Stan Winner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Winner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polls misses with an uppercut. Winner saw that one coming.
Winner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winner throws a head kick that misses.
Polls looks to score with a jab to the body but Winner is just out of range.
Polls throws a hook but Winner blocks it.
Polls slips a straight right by Winner.
Polls throws a predictable looking body shot
and Winner counters with a series of strikes. Polls will be more careful next time no doubt.
Winner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Winner tries to clinch but Polls is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polls lands the left hand.
Winner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polls.
Winner scoring well with a low kick there.
A punch combination from Winner misses.
Polls tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winner was well out of range. Poor timing from Polls.
Winner misses with the combination.
A punch lands to the side of Winner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Winner ducks under a wild hook from Polls.
Winner defending well as Polls loads up on a big left hand.
Winner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polls.
Winner defending well as Polls loads up on a big left hand.
Winner tried to score with a low kick but Polls checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Polls. Winner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polls misses with a body shot
and Winner counters with a shoot takedown. Polls fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polls has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Winner has passed into side control.
Polls misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Winner seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Winner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Polls struggling a bit here.
Polls holding on.
Polls trying his best to control but Winner has mounted him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Polls is squirming around, avoiding Winner's attempts to control the action.
Polls is looking to get to half guard.
Winner lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Winner tries to control but Polls wriggling away.
Winner scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Polls?
And that's the end of the fight!
Stan Winner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Winner 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stan Winner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunnbjorn Ulfsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnbjorn Ulfsson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson shoots in and bounces Ulfsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control but Ulfsson is working from the bottom.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Ulfsson.
Ulfsson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ulfsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ulfsson wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson trying to control but Ulfsson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ulfsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control but Ulfsson is working from the bottom.
Johnson postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ulfsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ulfsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ulfsson tries to sprawl but Johnson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Ulfsson is working away.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulfsson is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Ulfsson won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulfsson is just riding it out for now. Johnson eventually gives up the hold.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Ulfsson is defending well.
Ulfsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ulfsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ulfsson trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Johnson manages to pass to mount!
Ulfsson tries to improve his position but Johnson has taken his back! Johnson has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ulfsson tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Johnson pushes Ulfsson away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryan Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Miki Thron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Beginning of the End. Dave Collins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Miki Thron's chin.
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175 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Miki Thron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dave Collins!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins leaves Thron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Collins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thron manages to avoid it.
Thron shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Collins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Collins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thron.
Collins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thron tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Collins is in Thron's guard.
Thron is pulling down on Collins's head. It's preventing any offense from Collins, at least for the moment.
Collins preventing the sweep.
Thron has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Thron is retaining full guard.
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Thron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dave Collins hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Collins lands a really nice looking cross but Thron seems unphased.
Collins misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Collins.
Thron shoots and misses
and Collins counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miki Thron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins throws a series of punches but Thron moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands with an uppercut that bounces Thron off the cage and back into rage.
Collins moves out of range of the leg kick from Thron.
Collins misses with a hook. Thron ducked under it nicely.
Collins clobbers Thron with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Collins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thron on the side of the head.
Thron shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
Thron is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Collins controls Thron momentarily but Thron frees himself.
Thron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Thron from controlling successfully.
Thron throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Collins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Collins is on top in guard.
Thron has momentary wrist control but Collins slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control from the top but Thron keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thron is on top in guard.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins looking for a sweep. Not yet Collins, not yet.
Thron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thron has Collins in his guard.
Thron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Thron is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Collins defends it easily.
Thron can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Collins controls the pace.
Thron looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collins trying to control but Thron is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Collins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thron has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a takedown into side control.
Thron is working to avoid the ground and pound but Collins connects with a decent elbow.
Thron can't do much from the bottom here.
Thron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Collins off and has taken his back!
Collins trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Collins is in bad spot here.
Thron tries to keep control of the position but Collins is staying busy.
Collins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Thron off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Thron is hanging on to Collins's back as he tries to escape.
Collins breaks Thron's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Thron looking for a triangle here. Collins is fighting it but it looks tight! Thron pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Collins is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Miki Thron!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duane Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lillen Eklund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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175 lbs
6 - 2 - 1 |
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180 cm
24
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power |
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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
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Duane Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lillen Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund jabs at Jackson's body.
Eklund throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Nice combo by Jackson! Oh, that's hurt him - Eklund falls to the canvas and Jackson follows him into side control.
Eklund is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eklund gets back to half guard.
Eklund is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Eklund seems to have recovered his senses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eklund is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eklund taking some punishment here, with Jackson in his half guard.
Eklund keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Eklund is looking to control Jackson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Eklund avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is keen to just control but Eklund is a slippery customer.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Eklund is defending the position.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Eklund's hands, connecting with Eklund's forehead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eklund can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson is trying to control. Eklund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Eklund really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Eklund is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson 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.
Eklund trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Eklund avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Eklund wants to get back to full guard but Jackson has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson landing punches.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
Jackson lands a heavy elbow.
Eklund tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Eklund looks gassed!
Jackson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big strike lands for Jackson! That's really hurt Eklund and he's turned his back - Jackson keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jackson jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duane Jackson!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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