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NFA: Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Edmarker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norifumi Yamamotto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yamamotto's choice of entrance music: Paralyzer. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Niklas Edmarker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Norifumi Yamamotto!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamamotto takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Edmarker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yamamotto tries to clinch there but Edmarker circles away.
Edmarker ducks under a wild hook from Yamamotto.
Yamamotto has a takedown stuffed.
Edmarker could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yamamotto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yamamotto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamamotto tries to clinch there but Edmarker circles away.
Edmarker shoots in and bounces Yamamotto off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Edmarker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yamamotto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yamamotto can't keep his opponent in guard - Edmarker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Edmarker controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmarker seems to be working for a kimura but Yamamotto defends the submission attempt.
Edmarker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edmarker is taking a breather. Yamamotto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Edmarker frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Yamamotto looks gassed!
Edmarker trying to control but Yamamotto is having none of it.
Edmarker avoids the attempt from Yamamotto to control.
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.
Edmarker controlling from mount.
Yamamotto gets back to half guard.
Edmarker is trying to work for a kimura but Yamamotto is defending well.
Edmarker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamamotto keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmarker wants to pass the guard but Yamamotto is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmarker stalling away here and it's allowed Yamamotto to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Yamamotto wants to stand but Edmarker is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters circling - Yamamotto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Edmarker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Edmarker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Edmarker keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Yamamotto pushes Edmarker off looking to stand but Edmarker dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Edmarker in particular looking to stall.
Yamamotto is not content to let Edmarker control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Edmarker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yamamotto blocks a leg kick.
Edmarker misses with a straight right.
Norifumi Yamamotto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmarker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yamamotto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yamamotto.
Edmarker closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Edmarker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yamamotto is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Edmarker tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Edmarker is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yamamotto has escaped the position, nice work there.
Edmarker slows the pace down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmarker tries for a kimura but Yamamotto is defending well.
Yamamotto stops Edmarker from passing to mount.
Edmarker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamamotto wants to get back to his feet but Edmarker drags him back down.
Edmarker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Edmarker has an Americana. Yamamotto didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Edmarker is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Edmarker hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Niklas Edmarker!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timo Vilonainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Funky Town (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Vilonainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Funky Town!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilonainen shoots in but no luck this time.
Vilonainen fails with the takedown.
Vilonainen shoots for a takedown but Town saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timo Vilonainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vilonainen is looking to land body kicks.
Town changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vilonainen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vilonainen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Town wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vilonainen, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Town controls the position from side control.
Vilonainen tries to improve position but can't.
Vilonainen is working hard here to advance position.
Town trying to control the action but Vilonainen is working from the bottom.
Town decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vilonainen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vilonainen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Town counters with a three punch combo that has Vilonainen backing up. Vilonainen nods at Town to acknowledge the strikes.
Vilonainen is breathing heavily.
Town tries to land a front kick but Vilonainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Town shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Town showed some decent athleticism there.
Town is trying to control the action in half guard but Vilonainen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Town sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vilonainen defending well though.
Town not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Town looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Town seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Town is pressing down on Vilonainen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vilonainen is holding on for now.
Vilonainen wants to control but Town is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Town throwing shots but Vilonainen is blocking nicely.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Town is looking to slow Vilonainen down with leg kicks.
Town throws a front kick that sends Vilonainen stumbling back into the cage.
Vilonainen swings for the body but Town moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Town scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vilonainen is trying to get back to full guard.
Vilonainen gets full guard.
Town gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Vilonainen misses with a hook. Town ducked under it nicely.
Vilonainen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Town wants to stand but Vilonainen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vilonainen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Town is looking to get to half guard.
Town is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Town wants to control but Vilonainen is having none of it.
Vilonainen looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Town tries to lock up and control but Vilonainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vilonainen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Town is looking to escape.
Vilonainen unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Town wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Vilonainen celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timo Vilonainen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Wren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Davi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alan Wren has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alan Wren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joao Davi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wren throws out the jab.
Wren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davi circles away.
Davi shoots in and bounces Wren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wren keeping moving, preventing Davi from controlling successfully.
Davi stands and steps away. Wren gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wren is looking to stand up but Davi isn't so interested in that idea.
Davi wants to control from the top but Wren keeps moving.
Davi tries to free his leg and advance position but Wren is retaining full guard.
Davi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wren manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davi can't escape the position.
Davi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wren avoids the attempt from Davi to control.
Davi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wren is staying active.
Wren misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Davi holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wren tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Davi pushing down on Wren's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Davi stops Wren from getting back to his feet.
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.
Davi is keen to just control but Wren is a slippery customer.
Wren tries to get to full guard but Davi has control of the leg.
Wren is breathing heavily.
Davi passes to side control.
Wren is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Davi controlling the position.
Davi decides to stand back up. Davi steps back and let's Wren get back to his feet.
Wren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Davi's head.
No joy there for Wren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davi lands in his opponent's guard.
Davi prevents Wren from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wren tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wren is keeping the position for now.
Wren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davi is controlling him.
Davi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wren misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A combination from Wren does no damage.
Davi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Wren misses.
Wren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wren throws a nice looking combination but Davi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wren misses with a series of wild punches.
Davi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Davi controlling from mount.
I looks like Davi might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Davi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wren throws a right hand that Davi ducks under and follows up with a left that Davi also avoids with ease.
Davi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wren's guard.
Davi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Davi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davi wants to control from the top but Wren keeps moving.
Davi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Davi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joao Davi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wren tries to clinch but Davi is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wren throws a series of punches but Davi avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davi is stalling in the full guard.
Davi stopping the sweep attempt from Wren.
Wren can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Davi controls the pace.
Wren wants to stand but Davi is controlling the position.
Davi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wren is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Davi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Davi advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Davi wants to control but Wren is keeping him busy.
Despite being in the dominant position, Joao Davi just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wren scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wren throws a right hand that Davi ducks under and follows up with a left that Davi also avoids with ease.
Wren misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Wren.
Davi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wren.
Wren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wren.
Wren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davi.
Wren is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Davi is controlling him well.
The referee asks Davi politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Davi prefers to stall for the moment though.
Wren wants to control but Davi postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wren throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Wren manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wren pushes Davi off looking to stand but Davi dives back in and keeps control.
Wren is trying to maintain the position but Davi is very close to passing his half guard.
Wren is trying to get back to full guard.
Wren is trying to stand back up but Davi is controlling him
Davi trying to pass the guard but Wren defending well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wren misses with the combination.
Alan Wren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wren with a nice cross.
Wren throws out a loose jab but Davi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wren misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Davi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Wren moves in looking to clinch but Davi pushes him off.
Davi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Davi lands in his opponent's guard.
Davi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Davi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Davi happy to just control the position for now.
Wren tries to improve position but can't.
Wren struggling a bit here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wren is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wren is trying to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wren tries to improve position but can't.
Joao Davi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wren manages to get back to half guard.
Davi wants to control but Wren is keeping him busy.
Wren is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wren manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Davi trying to control but Wren is working from the bottom.
Wren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wren throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wren is looking to stand up but Davi isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Some wild striking there from Wren.
Wren looks to land a combination but Davi avoids it well.
Wren throws a nice looking combination but Davi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davi closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Davi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wren's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wren tries to escape but Davi is in control.
Wren manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wren decides to return to a standing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Wren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Davi dodges the punch combination from Wren.
Wren swinging wilding here.
A combination from Wren does no damage.
Wren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wren misses with a few strikes there.
Davi gets a takedown into half guard.
Wren throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Davi stops Wren from getting back to his feet.
Davi stalling.
Wren is trying to stand up here but Davi is controlling him well.
Alan Wren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Davi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Davi's back!
Wren is trying to stick to Davi's back but Davi is turning into Wren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Davi.
Davi stops Wren from standing up.
Davi wants to control from the top but Wren keeps moving.
Davi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Davi won't allow Wren to get back to his feet.
Wren keeping full guard, as Davi tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wren sizes up Davi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joao Davi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Davi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joao Davi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Matsyuchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laarj Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Fedor Matsyuchenko has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fedor Matsyuchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Laarj Dong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsyuchenko goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Matsyuchenko postures up.
Dong has his feet on Matsyuchenko's thighs here. He's pushed Matsyuchenko off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Matsyuchenko screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Laarj Dong!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gypsum Fantastic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Paul II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fantastic comes to the cage accompanied by "You're the best around" - Joe Esposito. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gypsum Fantastic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Paul II!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul II moves out of range of the body kick from Fantastic.
Fantastic looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Paul II uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Paul II stalks Fantastic and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fantastic's face. Fantastic staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Gypsum Fantastic has been cut.
Fantastic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paul II counters with a two punch combo.
Paul II throws a right and a left that Fantastic avoids nicely.
Fantastic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Paul II throws a nice looking combination but Fantastic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paul II fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic throws a one two combo.
It looks like John Paul II has been cut.
Paul II swinging wilding here.
Paul II throws a body kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paul II looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fantastic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Paul II throws a series of punches but Fantastic avoids them all with ease.
A bone on bone clash there as Fantastic blocks the leg kick.
Paul II looks to land a combination. Fantastic sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Paul II lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul II throws a low kick, looking for Fantastic's leg but Fantastic calmly moves out of range.
A punch combination from Paul II misses.
Paul II fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fantastic checks it well.
Paul II wants to land a leg kick but Fantastic is out of range.
John Paul II seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paul II throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paul II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paul II throws a right and a left that Fantastic avoids nicely.
Fantastic ducks right into an uppercut from Paul II.
Paul II wants to clinch.
Paul II closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Paul II throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paul II is working the combinations to good effect here.
Paul II misses with a double jab
letting Fantastic counter with a right hand.
Paul II should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A combination from Paul II does no damage.
Paul II lands with a nice combination. Fantastic backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul II misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paul II misses with a straight right.
Paul II scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic misses with a looping left.
Fantastic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Paul II cracks Fantastic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Paul II tries to keep at a distance but Fantastic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul II finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paul II wants to land a leg kick but Fantastic is out of range.
Paul II falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Fantastic counter with a right hand.
Paul II throws a combination. Fantastic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gypsum Fantastic's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paul II counters with a series of strikes. Fantastic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Paul II moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic blocks the body kick.
Paul II goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A clash of legs there as Fantastic blocks the low kick.
Paul II has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Paul II lands with a cross.
Paul II throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fantastic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paul II has him pressed against the cage.
Paul II tries to break the clinch but Fantastic is controlling the position.
Fantastic is working Paul II over against the cage.
Fantastic breaks from the clinch.
Paul II misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic throws a series of punches but Paul II avoids them all with ease.
Paul II swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantastic.
Fantastic shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paul II as he avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul II lands a head shot.
Fantastic throws a series of punches but Paul II avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Paul II!
Fantastic has managed to clinch.
Paul II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Paul II wants to break the clinch but can't.
Paul II wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fantastic breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Fantastic.
Paul II swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fantastic moves into the clinch.
Paul II has had enough of the clinch but Fantastic keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paul II scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Paul II connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Fantastic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paul II displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Paul II.
Paul II lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul II dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fantastic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fantastic throws a series of punches but Paul II moves out of range.
Paul II throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fantastic counters with a straight right hand.
Paul II throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic misses with a combination
and Paul II counters with a one-two to the body.
Paul II throws a series of punches but Fantastic moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Paul II.
Fantastic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Paul II counters with a three punch combo that has Fantastic backing up. Fantastic nods at Paul II to acknowledge the strikes.
Good exchange - Fantastic coming out on top.
Fantastic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paul II swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fantastic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Fantastic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul II throws a leg kick that misses.
Paul II swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Paul II swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Fantastic counter with a right hand.
Gypsum Fantastic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic moves out of range of the leg kick from Paul II.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Paul II takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Paul II tries to clinch but Fantastic moves away
and Fantastic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to de liver by Paul II. Beautiful body shot.
Paul II scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Paul II misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fantastic.
Fantastic throws a right and a left that Paul II avoids nicely.
Paul II swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fantastic counters with a nice uppercut.
Paul II throws a combination that misses
and Fantastic counters with a two punch combo.
John Paul II seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paul II swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fantastic moves into the clinch.
Paul II is looking to break free of the clinch but Fantastic has double underhooks.
Fantastic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fantastic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Fantastic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paul II in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul II.
Paul II avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fantastic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fantastic.
Paul II throws a combination that misses
and Fantastic counters with a leg kick.
No joy there for Paul II, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paul II lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fantastic sizes up Paul II with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Paul II fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic clinches up with Paul II and pushes him back against the cage.
Paul II is trying to break the clinch but Fantastic has him pressed against the cage.
Paul II fails to pull guard.
Paul II is trying to break the clinch but Fantastic has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Paul II prevents it.
Paul II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fantastic breaks the clinch.
Fantastic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul II misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul II looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Paul II.
Paul II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantastic.
Fantastic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Paul II counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Paul II swinging wilding here.
Good standup being displayed there by Paul II as he connects with a hook.
Paul II lands an overhand right.
Paul II moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Paul II.
Paul II misses with a wild combination.
Paul II looks to land a combination but Fantastic avoids it well.
Paul II misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul II throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fantastic.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Paul II goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Fantastic.
Paul II swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fantastic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paul II counters with a series of strikes. Fantastic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Paul II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fantastic counters by moving into the clinch.
Fantastic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul II throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic shoots in for a takedown but Paul II shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gypsum Fantastic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paul II connects with the punch.
Paul II tries to land a body kick
and Fantastic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paul II wants to get back to striking at distance but Fantastic won't allow it.
Fantastic breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic has closed the distance and engaged Paul II in a clinch.
Paul II wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fantastic has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fantastic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fantastic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Paul II gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fantastic.
Fantastic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paul II paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic cracks Paul II with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gypsum Fantastic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
No joy there for Paul II, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Paul II.
Paul II misses with a low kick.
Fantastic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paul II counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice defenses there by Paul II.
Paul II misses with a series of wild punches.
Paul II swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fantastic counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Paul II moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Paul II throws a combination. Fantastic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Paul II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fantastic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Paul II misses.
Fantastic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Paul II falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fantastic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Paul II throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fantastic.
Fantastic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fantastic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul II.
Paul II fails to land with a series of punches.
Paul II fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fantastic is out of range.
Paul II wants to clinch
and Fantastic counters with a straight right hand.
Paul II is looking to clinch but Fantastic is avoiding it.
Paul II throws a good cross that connects.
Paul II tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fantastic swivels and escapes.
Fantastic dodges the punch combination from Paul II.
Paul II misses with a double jab
letting Fantastic counter with a right hand.
Paul II throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Paul II misses.
Paul II dodges the punch combination from Fantastic.
Paul II throws a combination that misses
and Fantastic counters by clinching up.
Fantastic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paul II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fantastic counters by moving into the clinch.
Paul II has had enough of the clinch but Fantastic keeps him there for the moment.
Fantastic is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic manages to pull guard.
Fantastic pulls Paul II in to control the position.
Fantastic keeping moving, preventing Paul II from controlling successfully.
Paul II prevents Fantastic from getting back to his feet.
Paul II with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paul II wants to stand but Fantastic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fantastic has his feet on Paul II's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Fantastic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paul II sprawls well initially but Fantastic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul II is trying to stand back up but Fantastic is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul II trying to control here.
Paul II looks like he's trying to stand up.
Fantastic decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Paul II misses with a double jab
and Fantastic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paul II misses with a double jab
and Fantastic counters with a one-two to the body.
Paul II fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fantastic throws a right hand that misses
letting Paul II counter with a right hand.
A left and a right from Paul II both land. Nice combination.
Paul II throws a leg kick but Fantastic sees it coming and moves out of range.
A combination from Fantastic does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul II falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fantastic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fantastic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul II throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic misses with a takedown attempt - Paul II sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Paul II tries to clinch but Fantastic is having none of it.
Paul II throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fantastic counters with a left and a right that stings Paul II.
Paul II tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic throws a series of punches but Paul II moves out of range.
Paul II throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fantastic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul II throws a left and a right that both miss
and Paul II takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Paul II does no damage.
Paul II misses with a jab, cross combination.
Paul II shoots for a takedown but Fantastic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gypsum Fantastic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Paul II.
A big right from Fantastic misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gypsum Fantastic showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fantastic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gypsum Fantastic!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shizzle Mynizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bazooka Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shizzle Mynizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bazooka Joe!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe lands a jab-cross combination.
Joe lands a nice hook to Mynizzle's body. Mynizzle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joe Rushes Mynizzle and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Mynizzle is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Joe Piles on the pressure and Mynizzle crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bazooka Joe!
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